Professional Training

Professional Foot Reflexology Course

The final level before your RABC and RAC exams

The Professional course completes your training with Viva Reflexology Institute and prepares you for the Reflexology Association of British Columbia (RABC) and Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC) exams, the path to becoming a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT™). It can be taken in person or by distance, and dates are arranged by request.

Prerequisite

Completion of the Intermediate Foot Reflexology Course. If you have not completed it yet, start there. You can sign up for both levels at the same time.

Upcoming Sessions

Dates are arranged by request. The Professional course can be taken in person or by distance (phone or Zoom). Get in touch once you have finished the Intermediate course and we will set up dates that work for you.

What You Will Learn

  • 15 hours of instruction, in person or by distance
  • 30-hour practicum completed after class
  • Workbooks provided during the course
  • Practicum and workbook review with your instructors
  • Certificate of completion
  • Guidance through the RABC and RAC exam process

Career Pathway

The Professional course is the final level of training with Viva Reflexology Institute. Once you receive your certificate of completion, you apply to write the Reflexology Association of British Columbia (RABC) exams, and then the Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC) exams that lead to the Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT™) designation.

See every step to becoming an RCRT™

Interested in the Professional course?

Dates are arranged by request. Tell us where you are in your training and we will be in touch to plan your course.

Related Courses

Basic Training

Basic Foot Reflexology Course

Your starting point — no prior experience needed

Intermediate Training

Intermediate Foot Reflexology Course

Advanced technique, anatomy, and peer learning

By request

Pricing and dates on inquiry

Ask us about pricing and the next available dates.

Course Details

Duration

15 hours of instruction + 30-hour practicum

Format

In person, or by distance via phone or Zoom

Prerequisite

Completion of the Intermediate Foot Reflexology Course

Locations

In person or by distance (phone or Zoom). Dates are arranged by request.

Class Size

Small groups (minimum 6 students)

Your path to becoming an RCRT™

Our three course levels lead to the Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT™) designation with the Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC). Here is every step, from your first class to your membership.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Basic Foot Reflexology Course

    with Viva Reflexology Institute

    Dates scheduled
    • Attend a 20-hour in-person instruction course.
    • Complete 10 practicum hours on friends and family.
    • Review your practicum charting with your instructors and receive your certificate of completion.
    • If you are continuing to Intermediate, you are assigned a body system to present on.
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Intermediate Foot Reflexology Course

    with Viva Reflexology Institute

    Dates scheduled
    • Attend a 20-hour in-person course.
    • Give a presentation on your assigned body system.
    • Complete 20 practicum hours. You may start to charge a student rate at this stage. You must have liability insurance if working with the public.
    • Review your practicum charting with your instructors and receive your certificate of completion.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Professional Foot Reflexology Course

    with Viva Reflexology Institute

    Dates are arranged by request

    The course

    • Attend a 15-hour instruction course, in person or by distance (phone or Zoom).
    • Complete 30 practicum hours. You may charge a student rate at this stage. You must have liability insurance if working with the public.
    • Complete the workbooks provided during the course.
    • Review your practicum and completed workbooks with your instructors and receive your certificate of completion.

    Reflexology Association of British Columbia (RABC) exams

    • Apply to write the RABC exam.
    • Your written RABC exam is booked by your instructor and the RABC. It is a closed-book exam held at a college, library, or similar location.
    • Arrange to perform a video-recorded RABC practical exam on a designated examiner.
    • Achieve 80% or higher to pass the exams.
    • Apply to become an RABC Approved Reflexology Practitioner and pay the yearly membership fee.

    Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC) exams

    • Apply to write the RAC exams. You will receive a study guide from the RAC to complete.
    • Book your written and practical RAC exams with a designated RAC examiner (examiners are listed on the RAC website).
    • Achieve 80% or higher to pass the exams.
    • Apply to the RAC to become a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT™) and pay the yearly membership fee.