Testimonials
I found the A&P course very
interesting and easy to use,
having different medias available
to study from is helpful and
allows you to choose a study
method that suits you. The tutor
support is great, especially when
you have not undertaken a course
like this before. - Sarah,
Solihill
The flexibility of the
course was perfect for me because
I have a very demanding job. I
really enjoyed completing the
course and also enjoyed the
functionality of the web site,
particularly the ability to do
unlimited numbers of attempts of
the mock exam. The support I
received on the course was
brilliant. - Kira, Reading
The support was very, very
good. Both Sharon and Chris were
very encouraging and always
supportive. The course itself was
very easy to follow too. First
time I have done an online course
and thought it was great! -
Shree - London
I really enjoyed this
course. It is easy and, although
it is online, you feel totally
supported by your tutors. I would
not mind to join any other course
with ETS. - Marta,
Edinburgh
I have thoroughly enjoyed
this course. The self-assessments
were straight forward and
reassuring. It was in chunks that
were easy and enjoyable to learn.
It's the best course I have taken
and should recommend to anyone.
- Carol, Buntingford
Excellent. I have really
enjoyed the course. The tutors
have been helpful and supportive
throughout. - Sally-Ann,
Rotherfield
The course was really easy
to use and helped breakdown all
the information into bite sized
pieces. Thank you. -
Nicola, Nottingham
I carried out extensive
research before selecting this
course
as I knew I wanted an online
course that was user friendly,
provided the best learning environment
and aids along with allowing
me to progress as fast as I could.
The demonstration of the tutorial
sold it to me within moments
and I have at many times throughout
the course been thankful for
the piecemeal facts, with questions
throughout. This not only enables
one to feel in control and not
overwhelmed, but it consolidates
the learning throughout and assists
with revision to boot. The content
is totally non- basis about any
previous knowledge. In fact I
had none whatsoever and used
only the ETS tutorial and ended
with a 100% pass mark in the
final; so to those of you that
may feel you can’t do it,
take the plunge! ETS not only
provide a well honed learning
tool and environment but they
back it up with 100 % sincere
support at every juncture along
the way! With self-assessments
to test your knowledge and finals
every 8 weeks, there is nothing
to loose, but a fantastic working
knowledge of ourselves to gain! – Alison,
Tidworth
This was a fantastic
experience. I really enjoyed the
way the course was structured and
the way it led me to the final
assessment. The best course I have
ever done. Thank you so much. -
Zohra, St. Albans
Excellent course, well laid
out, concise, online experience
fantastic, book fantastic - would
recommend highly. - Maggie,
Chesham
Fantastic tutors - very
friendly and supportive. Regular
contact proved to be very
motivating. Thoroughly enjoyed it
and was a great sense of
satisfaction in completing it. -
Sian, Bridgend
I really enjoyed the format
and content of this course and in
particular that by the end I had a
good understanding of the
inter-relationships between
systems. Also felt totally
supported and encouraged
throughout. - Emma, Kent
A tension free
qualification, and I have
thoroughly enjoyed it. My
questions (and there were a few)
were answered promptly and
satisfactorily. Many thanks. -
Amanda, Northamptonshire
Good support, friendly, very
easy layout, easy to understand,
good depth even though not studied
this subject before. Would do
another course. - Wanda, Fife
I found the course easy to
use and although my mind felt
buggled first of all, it gradually
started to make senses as I
completed more and more sections.
The mock final assessment gave me
more confidence. - Molly, Cardiff
Excellent course, very user
friendly with excellent support. You
feel there is always someone there in
the background if you encounter any
problems, so although you study by
yourself you are not alone. Thoroughly
enjoyed and would recommend
thoroughly. - Brenda, Coventry
I have found the course with
ETS to be a fantastic experience with
great tutor support. Personally I have
only been able to do this in my own
time which other courses do not offer.
This means it is a lot more flexible
and less stressful! - Hollie,
Blandford Forum
The course content is
marvellous, very clear and concise.
The material, book, CD and website are
easy to manage. The tutor support has
been great. - Jayne, Canterbury
Pleased with how the course
allows you to go at your own pace.
Really enjoyed it. Thanks. - Oliver,
Swindon
Thoroughly enjoyed the learning
- it made me want to learn more.
Fantastic tutor support - never felt
alone in it. - Tess, Safron Walden
Thankyou to Sharon and Chris for
providing such a great online course!
I found it worked really well for
me, having not been able to get onto
the A and P course at my nearest
college for various reasons, this
course was the perfect answer, with
the added benefit of not having to
travel each week. It ticked all the
right boxes - well recognised and
certified by all the necessary examining
boards, which speaks volumes, it
is well written, well laid out and
easy to navigate your way around.
It provides a way of flexible learning,
so that you can fit it in around
work etc, whilst giving you the choice
of using the book, cd rom or online
version. The self assessments are
invaluable to test your knowledge
and bring you up to scratch for the
EKEs, and also for revision in the
run up to the final assessment. Most
importantly, if ever I did need to
ask a question, there was always
a friendly, helpful voice on the
other end of the phone, and emails
always had quick replies. As for final assessment day, well
it was lovely to meet Sharon and
Chris at last, they were there to
greet us all with friendly faces,
plus tea, coffee and biscuits! The
assessment was fine, again, straight
forward multiple choice questions,
requiring one answer, which was a
relief after some of the previous
EKE questions. It was also good to
meet the other students, and interesting
to hear how people were going to
use the qualification. All in all, a big thumbs up,
thankyou! – Lucy,
Rutland
The course met my expectations and
more! The course materials were excellent,
the freedom of being able to use
the book while on the move and both
the cd rom and the online version
while at home made doing the course
a piece of cake. The course material
and the easy and varied mechanisms
of studying for the online assessments
made the course both easy and convenient.
Big big thank you to Chris and Sharon
for their excellent support all along
the way. - Tracey, Staffordshire
For anyone looking to achieve
a Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology,
I can highly recommend Essential
Training’s online VTCT accredited
course. The course took many months
to complete as I had to take time
out because of illness, but I was
able to return to study immediately.
All I had to do was put the tutorial
CD in the computer, revise the material
I had previously covered (forgotten!),
and away I went. I found the material
on the CD laid out in an easy to
learn format, together with great
graphics – a necessity for
learning anatomy and physiology!
The support I received from the tutors
throughout the course was second
to none – always keeping
in touch without being intrusive
or
exerting any form of pressure.
They also showed great empathy
and provided
advice when necessary, drawn from
their experience in both complementary
therapies and computer knowledge.
Achieving my Diploma took a great
deal of study and hard work, but
it was made so much easier using
this online method. -
Patricia, Wokingham
This
course is definately thumbs
up all the way. You pay one fee,
with no hidden costs after,
that
includes your exam fee and
if you need to a re-take. The
course
is structured in such a way
that as long as you put the work
in,
you will learn and you will
definately pass the final exam
to get the
diploma. Also you have on line
support or via telephone if
you wish with the e-tutors who
run
the course Chris & Sharon,they
have been fantastic, it's done
on a very personal level (you're
not just a number) and they are
always there to help & support
you. The structure of the course
is set out so you test & re-test
yourself, so you always know
where you are at & how
much information is going in.
There
is a recognised qualification
at the end of it, which is
obviously what you're aiming
for, as a
lot of on line courses don't
really offer this. Highly recommended!!!
.
-
Sarah,
Tolworth
Having
the freedom to study when and
where I like has had a huge impact
on my success and progression
throughout this course. The course
content materials are presented
in an excellent manner and are
clear and easy to understand.
I particularly like the fact
that there are quiz questions
throughout each module which
help to build your confidence
and confirm that the material
is sinking into my memory. The
way the course is broken down
into bite sized chunks has allowed
me to enjoy learning even the
most challenging topics on the
course, which have ultimately
become my most favoured subject
areas. I feel ready to continue
with the rest of my career now,
confident in the knowledge that
Essential Training have given
me a thorough understanding of
the course material I needed
- highly recommended!!
-
Lucy,
Hove.
I
would just like to say how much
i have enjoyed the Anatomy & Physiology
course by ETS. Its been a joy
to learn at my own pace without
the hassle of commuting to and
from college during the winter
months, with the added bonus
of a recognised qualification
at the end. The course content
is easy to follow with self assessments
to track your progress. The support
and encouragement I've had from
my online tutors has been second
to none - thank you Chris and
Sharon. – Suzanne,
Shropshire
I
would recommend this course on
Anatomy and Physiology by ETS
as the format is very easy to
understand and as the course
is broken down into different
systems you can choose which
order to complete them in. The
course is very interesting and
if you have any problems your
tutor is on hand to help you
through them and is always there
with lots
of encouragement. – Stella,
Norwich
I
wanted to let you know how
much i enjoyed taking the
essential
Anatomy & Physiology
course. I found it very easy
to follow
which in my case needed to
be as my computer skills
are very
limited, i found it very
useful to have lots of questions
to
answer along throughout the
programme to way to confirm
my understanding.
The self assessment tests
that are done on line are
great as
i got an instant result so
was able to correct my knowledge
straight away, not having
to
wait a week or more as would
be the case in a class room
situation. I found the course
fitted well
into my lifestyle as i could
not study properly for about
two months but found it very
easy to get back into the
course The warm welcome i
received on
the day of the exam made
me fill very much part of
the group.
I would recommend this course
to any one in the future.
Many thanks for all your
help and
encouragement. – Tania,
Banbury
I have
really enjoyed studying with
ETS. The course can be fitted
into any lifestyle as you can
work at your own pace, with the
final assessment held every eight
weeks. The support you will get
from your tutor, Sharon, is fantastic,
she is always there to answer
any questions and push you on.
The course itself is very thorough
and fun to do, with plenty of
self assessments to help you
get to grips with each section.
I highly recommend this course
to anyone, whether it is needed
to support your training in a
therapy as it was for me learning
the Bowen Technique or to extend
your knowledge on anatomy and
physiology. - Elizabeth,
Somerset
I never
knew how fun this course was
going to be. I was very pleased
when I heard there was a way
of gaining a recognised qualification
in A&P without having to
travel nearly an hour every week
to the nearest college. An added
advantage to this course is that
it fits round my very busy life.
There are times when I'm unable
to find the time to study for
weeks, but my tutor, Sharon has
been very patient, keeping in
touch with encouraging & supportive
emails. Being a bit of a technophobe
I was initially rather apprehensive
about all the computer work.
But the online studying works
really well--its so straight
forward & easy. And the actual
material is broken down into
clear, concise, bite sized peices,
with frequent mini tests to help
make sure we've understood it.
At the end of each module there
is a self assessment test, which
can be taken as many times as
you like, which is very helpful,
confidence building & good
practise for the final exam.
I am now well into the course,
and really enjoying it, & look
forward to getting the time to
escape to the computer & get
some more studying in. – Mary,
Cheddar
I'm thoroughly
enjoying the course and have
found it be very well structured
and once into the flow of doing
the different sections, relatively
easy to follow. I must admit
when i first started i was a
bit bewildered and felt as though
i didnt know where to start but
once i did start everything made
sense. Its great doing the self
assessments and essential knowledge
tests as this i feel is the back
bone of the course, in that you
get know to know as you go along
what you are understanding and
what you are struggling with,
rather than finding out when
you do the main exam and possibly
fail. Also the tutor help is
fantastic and its really nice
that you get emails just to check
how your getting on, you really
get a sense of that their is
someone routing for you to do
well and support you all the
way, rather than just taking
your money and leaving you to
your own devices. – Dawn,
Brighouse
Online
learning is a really enjoyable
way of studying. I have been
able to learn at my own pace
when and where I have wanted
to! All the study/subject material
is easily accessable on the Essential
Learning website. I have found
it really user friendly, primarily
because I am not surrounded by
piles of open books and loose
bits of paper! So much more flexible!
There are also mock tests on
each subject area which has been
invaluable as the results are
immediate. The tutorials are
interactive, clear and succinct,
and offer all the information
needed to understand the structure
and function of the human body.
To be able to manage your own
pace in your own space really
is a learning pleasure. Thanks
Essential.- Lucy,
London
My views
on the course are that I am thoroughly
enjoying the layout and materials
provided. I find that I can easily
access the information required
whether I am on-line or using
the CD rom provided. One word
quote 'Brilliant'. – Susan,
Glasgow
I find
this course style fits in
easily with my busy lifestyle
as it
allows me to study as and
when I like. The Tutors are
friendly,
supportive and helpful and
the software is easy to understand." -
Gail, Cheshire
The prospect
of learning Anatomy
and Physiology seemed very
daunting. The subject
matter looked difficult and
the standard text books looked
incomprehensible.
Furthermore the courses offered
by my local colleges were
few and far between and those
that
were available were inconvenient.
Then I found this amazing
online course with ETS. I
can study
in my own time, whenever
it is convenient. The subject
matter
is well presented, broken
down into manageable sections
and
easy to understand. Little
tests along the way and self
assessments,
at the end of each topic,
help to cement understanding.
The
website has a forum where
you can talk to other students
and
there is always a tutor to
turn to for information or
help. Don't
get me wrong the Anatomy
and Physiology course is
not a walk in the park, it requires commitment
and a lot of study, but this
online course eases the burden
considerably. So, what seemed
at first to be a daunting task
is now something of an adventure,
after all where else could you
visit such exotic places like
the Islets of Langerhans, the
Volkmanns Canals and the Renal
Pyramids? - John,
Chesterfield
Essential
Training’s well thought
out and developed Anatomy & Physiology
course transforms a very complex
subject into a simple and enjoyable
programme of learning. Separate
modules comprehensively explain
how the body works and gently
build your knowledge step by
step (actually, click by click).
The in-depth information is presented
in bite-size chunks that you
can tackle in any order at your
own pace. Packed full of powerful
animated graphics and aide memoirs
to enhance learning, you are
guided logically throughout the
course to achieve an in-depth
understanding of each body system
before completing an essential
knowledge test, which is then
formally signed off. As a mature
student (heaven help me I am
60 next year and currently embarking
on a new career!) I haven’t
done any studying for years,
so it is a testament to the quality
of the course that I am consistently
getting high results in my coursework.
Gratification is instant as test
results are given immediately;
better still, any mistakes or
misunderstandings are explained
and fixed correctly in your brain
before moving on. Online support
and encouragement, a resource
centre and student forum move
you inexorably towards your success.
In my view, this course is the
most cost effective and easily
accessible source of information
available for obtaining the VTCT
qualification and I would highly
recommend it as a foundation
course for any alternative or
beauty therapist. - Susan,
Nottinghamshire
Having
been away from the studying environment
for some years I thought that
it would take me a while to get
into the swing of things. I found
the tutorial very easy to understand
and it's good to have your understanding
tested at various stages. I like
the fact that the course is segmented
into manageable chunks and has
colourful illustrations. The
tutor support is excellent with
quick responses to questions.
- Lowri,
Anglesey
I am really
enjoying the course. It is important
for me to be able to fit in study
around a busy family life. The
tutorials are easy to follow
and allow you to work at your
own pace. The questions at the
end of each section give you
an idea of the type of questions
that could be asked in the Self
Assessments. These are a fantastic
way of confirming your understanding
of the topic, especially as you
can take them as many times as
you like until you are completely
confident that you are ready
to take the Essential Knowledge
Assessments. All the above is
in the comfort of your own home
without a college lecturer breathing
down your neck! Contact with
e-tutors is fantastic any queries
are answered quickly. – Helen,
Hampshire
The course
is very thorough, and the tutors
are very helpful and quick to
respond. I was originally going
to be studying this course at
college but due to unfortunate
circumstances it was cancelled,
so this course was a shining
light! I was able to start straight
away and hopefully I’ll
be on track to go back to college
in September with my diploma
to start the practical side of
anatomy and physiology! – Emily,
Staffordshire
The tutorials
are easy to understand and the
diagrams are a particularly useful
visual aid, particularly when
it comes to revision. The tutorials
reveal how the body works, which
makes the topic interesting and
show just how complex the body
is. I like the fact that additional
topics are included that are
not examined but that facilitate
a better understanding of other
systems. There is also great
support from the e-tutors, which
is appreciated. – Jayne,
Walsall
I never
realized just how much I would
enjoy getting back to studying
as I have done on this course.
My preference was being able
to work at my own pace coupled
with the enjoyment aspect of
learning of A&P. Highly essential
for me as I'm also involved with
completing additional Bowen training.
The self assessment modules have
also been of enormous help to
encourage and prepare one to
dig deeper and get better results.
My tutor Sharon has been there
for me every step of the way
ensuring I understand what is
asked of me. Once I begin a study
session I find I want to continue
which indicates personal motivation
and a sense of enjoying what
I'm learning. Being able to post
messages on the student forum
is another excellent way to maintain
contact with Sharon and other
students who may have interesting
book suggestions or other questions
which are answered informatively
and promptly. The fact that it’s
online and I can study whenever
I wish works for me. It’s
also been inspiring to see how
many other student have signed
up on the A&P side since
I began a few months ago. I can,
and have already, highly recommend
this course. – Ingrid,
Middlesex
What a
brilliant course! I am so
pleased that I enrolled. Sharon
my tutor
is great, she is very encouraging
and helpful. I am able to
study at my own pace (which
is usually
in between housework and
children!). The course is of
a very high
standard ensuring that everything
I learn is completely understood
during the assessments before
I do the final evidence test,
which contributes towards
the final diploma exam. I never
thought
I would enjoy studying so
much! Everything about this
course
is excellent. – Sarah,
Buckinghamshire
I am really
enjoying the course, even
after a long day at work I
feel I want
to study, it is never a chore.
The interactive learning
environment means I am able
to get to grips
with the course content quickly
and the reinforcement questions
test your knowledge and understanding
as you go along which keeps
you alert. My tutor makes regular
contact and gives me lots
of
encouragement which is really
motivating. You are assessed
throughout the course which
counts towards your final mark.
The
self assessments tests are
excellent preparation for this
and you
can see how you are progressing.
The online community is also
very supportive and there
are discussion forums where
you can
share information and ideas
- you feel like you are part
of
a class, except everyone
is able to work at their own
pace. - Layla,
Oxford
My long
and irregular work hours
make attending college difficult
so
I was delighted to find that
Essential Training Solutions
are offering the VTCT Level
3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology
through an online distance
learning
course. I am able to study
at my own pace at times that
suit
me and the course itself
is of an excellent standard
making
learning a pleasure. Besides
the online tutorial the course
also includes a range of
challenging self assessments
which have helped
me to chart my progress and
to judge when to take the essential
knowledge evidence tests
which
count towards the diploma.
The ETS staff maintain regular
contact
and have been very supportive
and there is also a student
forum to exchange messages
with other
people doing the course.
The course leads to a nationally
recognised qualification
and
so is far more worthwhile
than some of the homespun certificates
being touted on the internet
- it isn't something you
can
do in a few days but then
it wouldn't be worth doing
if it
was! I have been doing the
course for about a month now
and have
been getting great results
in my assessments, I am really
enjoying
the online tutorial and I
actually look forward to studying
at weekends.
I would recommend this method
of learning to anyone who
needs to fit attaining their
qualification
around a busy life or who
perhaps just doesn't like sitting
around
in classrooms. -
Andrew, Derbyshire
I can’t
speak highly enough of this course.
The tutors are great and always
there to help and give fast replies
by Email or Telephone. The layout
of the course is great and the
study material they supply on
the Web Site and on Disk makes
the course so much more enjoyable
and easier to understand. You
have your own private web page
where you can access all the
course material, view your grades
and speak to others on the course
in the forum. It’s
easy to use and fun to learn
10/10
from me. - Jamie, Hertfordshire
The support
that I have received from
Essential Training Solutions
is second
to none, everyone I have
spoken to there has been helpful,
friendly
and above all cheerful. The
solution is easy to use, the
modules very
clear and the fact that this
can be done either on or
offline is fantastic. You can
work at
your own pace and choose
the hours that suit you, making
it
much more flexible than studying
at a traditional college.
Contact is frequent and if
you are unsure
about any aspect of the module
you are studying you can
either contact your tutor or
post a
question on the student message
board, responses are fast
and clear. There are self assessment
modules which enable you
to gauge
your progress, seeing a great
score really gives you a
sense of achievement. Credit
to Essential
Training Solutions and especially
my tutor Sharon, the course
has been enjoyable and the
service
provided excellent. -
Samantha, Hampshire
