Frequently Asked Questions
How many registrants are
accepted by Windsong School of Healing Ltd. per year?
We receive over 1000 enquiries per year to enter our courses. There may be approximately 16 to 21 students per class.
Waiting Lists build for each year, so start your Application process early! We have found that many times, even though the registered students have the best of intentions, pregnancies, marriage, travel can get in the way of attending therefore, there is a very good chance of still getting in even if you are on the Waiting List. We strongly recommend that you complete your entire Application, including having your funding in place when you are on the Waiting List so that you are prepared to come up to the last minute. Should you be unable to enter for the year you want, your seat will be assured for the following year based on your completed Application.
Can I get financial assistance to take courses at Windsong School of Healing Ltd.
Those students needing Canada Student Loans be sure to check your Application forms on the government website of your province as early as May. Check deadlines to start your application early as the Provinces differ. Normally your Canada Student Loan is posted 8 weeks before your commencement date of school. Speak to the Registrar about the intake date for your course.
Many of our students have successfully been sponsored through HRDC, EI
funding programs, Indian Band funding, government education loans. Some adult
students may have RRSP's, GIC’s, personal property and may have to go to their
bank for an "education line of credit" which is similar in content to
the Student Loan. Read your CSL
Application form thoroughly to be sure you understand your suitability for this
type of student loan.
How do I get a Student Loan Application form?
In British Columbia you can apply online by going to www.StudentAidBC.ca. Applications can be started in July. Apply early to confirm funding!
Each Province has a different form, so be sure to get that form
pertinent for your province even if you are attending a School outside your
province.
All loan applications have a deadline so be sure to check that and have the School fill out the pertinent information as quickly as possible for you. It usually takes 6 weeks to find out the status of your loan once you send it in.
Dates of courses, these are on your Student Contract forms.
Lastly, do not overlook family members who may be willing to finance your
education with a small amount of interest!
How can I research the success rate of graduates in
this field?
Windsong School asks each
applicant to do a Market Research of your area when you apply so that you will
know the feasibility of working in that area upon graduating your course.
The success rate of our graduates for
finding employment in their related skills is between 72 to 80 percent.
Many of our students will take continuing education in those areas they are
most interested in. Though the Privacy Act of Canada is very stringent
and does not allow schools to violate confidentiality regarding students names
and addresses, Windsong School of Healing Ltd., keeps a very up to date
Alumni Survey Binder from graduates on hand, at the school, which may be viewed
at any time. You may also access the
School Feasibility Plans and Marketing Studies which former students have done
in their business classes, showing feasibility and market research from various
parts of Canada and the success of practicing in those locations.
In 2007 the Canada Millennium
Scholarship Foundation, the Government of Canada (Human Resources Skills
Development Canada) and the National Association of Career Colleges analyzed
the data and findings of Windsong School of Healing as a private college
against the National Average by program area.
This study is available upon request and will be sent to you via your
email to study. It shows extremely favorable results for our program.
What is the benefit of obtaining a "Certified Holistic Health Practitioner Diploma" from Windsong School of Healing Ltd.?
Our CHHP Diploma program is structured to give our graduates the
best possible training in a short period of time that can be quickly applied to
existing skills or, adapted to the workforce. By the end of your 11 months with
us, you have skills that will enable you to set up your own practice with
confidence, or work alongside other health care professionals. There is a high percentage of graduates that
work in the field they are studying in!
Part of our 11 month CHHP® Diploma program includes basic Shiatsu skills as well as an additional 300 hour Shiatsu Spa Practitioner course. This oriental bodywork skill allows you to work with Destination Resorts, Spas, Fitness Studios, private practice and gives you an excellent competitive edge.
Skills include Oriental Bodywork techniques such as Acupressure,
Shiatsu, Shiatsu Spa, Jin Shin DoÒ, Oriental Diagnostic skills, analyses
skills; Energy Medicine -
Chakra balancing, healing
with music and sound, crystal healing techniques with crystal lay-outs,
advanced energy color healing techniques; Five Element Iridology and Nutrition skills; Auriculotherapy, Ethics of Touch and Business Mastery skills.
The percentage of alternative, or holistic, health care workers is
growing exponentially. Our graduates are able to confidently work in a variety
of health care areas using some or all of their skills.
Is it necessary to attend at the school to complete
your programs?
It is necessary to attend at the premises to receive full credentials for the 11 month Certified Holistic Health Practitioner Diploma program. Some students may be accepted as Distance Learning students if they are able to attend the summer program first. Please check with the Registrar if this is your interest after reviewing the Distance Learning information on this website.
How valid are our courses?
Windsong School of Healing Ltd. is an accredited and registered school
with PCTIA ~ Private Career Training Institutions Agency of B.C.
The School is a member in good standing with the National Association
of Career Colleges; B.C. Career Colleges Association; Better Business Bureau,
Vancouver Island, British Columbia; Campbell River Chamber of Commerce.
Within the Certified Holistic Health
Practitioner® Diploma Graduates receive Certificates that are
recognized by the following Associations:
ü a Certificate in Oriental Bodywork recognized by Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association;
ü a Certificate by an authorized
Shiatsu teacher recognized by other Shiatsu teachers and Shiatsu Associations
for continuing education purposes;
ü a Certificate in Jin Shin Do® by an authorized Jin Shin Do® teacher recognized by the Jin Shin Do Foundation; BCATA and AOBTA, for continuing education purposes;
ü
a
Certificate in Five Element Iridology and Energy Medicine which may be
recognized by various Iridology and Energy Medicine Associations.
Some of our instructors are Certified Provincial Instructors; all are
qualified teachers in their field. All your instructors have extensive
background and practical hands on knowledge of their field. Check the Faculty page to see which
Associations, and what experience, your Faculty member has.
What about Anatomy, physiology and pathology?
You are recommended to bring an Anatomy book with you to school. This may be your high school Anatomy book. You can attend the courses without the above but it is very useful to have your own book. You receive 204 hours of Anatomy, physiology and pathology in the overall course. You receive a course supplement titled “The Holistic Health Connection ~ Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology” to assist in this study.
What can I expect to learn from each program?
See Course Calendar description of the CHHP program and its courses. It
is published on this website for in depth information. Also check out our "Yearbook"
in this website for testimonials from graduates!
Does Windsong School of Healing keep track of how many graduates work successfully in this field?
Yes, Windsong School of Healing Ltd. keeps track of Alumni (former graduates) and has surveys showing success rates available at the School. The success rate is very high in the holistic field as the skills acquired can lead to many positions. For example the graduate may decide to work full-time in a professional office, or sharing a professional office space, as a therapist being her own boss. Or, she may decide to work part-time or full time for fitness centers, spas, beauty salons, cruise companies, destination resorts, hotels, with long term care, community healing co-ops; or simply in a home office while raising her children. Due to the variety of skills the graduates can attain in any of the courses, employment rate is very high. All students are taught Business planning and marketing in order to achieve their desired career goals.
Check government statistic at:
www.jobfutures.ca
www.workfutures.bc.ca
and Stats Canada Statistics to check "Other Health and Social
Services"; "Alternative Medicine" - these will all show
extremely favorable growth in the health sciences field!
Can I make a good living in the alternative health
field upon graduation?
Graduates can command $45 to $110 per hour, depending on your working
area. You are taught in marketing how to
break down your skills and how to price each skill according to your market. It
is up to the individual how many hours you chose to work, whether you work for
yourself, or for someone else, as to how much you earn.
Professional Offices, Home businesses, Health Spas, Destination
Resorts, Adventure Tour Companies, as private body-workers for personalities,
Chair Massage Companies, Pocket Cruise Ships, Beauty Salons, Fitness Gyms,
Chiropractor and Physiotherapy offices are some places that graduates may work.
It is not unlikely to earn between $25,000 to $70,000 per year. This is
discussed in detail in your Business Mastery portion of your course.
What are the living
accommodations like?
Windsong School has resident accommodations available if you reserve in
advance. Residence is across the road from the School. Please request Student Housing and Off Site
Housing Registry from the registrar when applying.
office contact: windsong@uniserve.com Pauline
Wolf, Registrar
Pauline Wolf, CPI, CHHP, OMT
WINDSONG SCHOOL OF HEALING LTD.
1755 Hopton Road, Campbell River, B.C.
V9W 4A9 250-287-8044