Bates Method Course

Course overview

This course has been designed to train both the therapist and the individual. This method of simple techniques and exercises to achieve and maintain healthy eyesight was devised by an eminent New York eye specialist, Dr. William H. Bates. It can help anyone, no matter how good or poor their sight may be, improving the health and strength of the eyes.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- The Art of Seeing
  - Dr William Horatio Bates (1860 – 1931)
  - What is the Bates Method?
  - Iridology
  - The Effectiveness of Glasses
  - The Retinoscope
  - The Concept
- The Eye – The Organ of Sight
  - Light Rays
  - The Eyeball
Lesson Two
- The Eye (Continued)
  - The Blind Spot
  - Exercise to Find the Optic Disc
  - The Visual Path and the Optic Nerve
  - Aqueous Humour
  - Vitreous Humour
  - The Lens of the Eye
  - Eye Function
  - Protection of the Eyes
  - Summary of the Structure of the Eye
  - Summary of the Function of the Eye
  - Vision
  - Eye Testing
Lesson Three
- Common Conditions of the Eye
  - Cataracts
  - Astigmatism
  - Glaucoma
  - Night Blindness
  - Conjunctivitis
  - Ulcers
  - First Aid Treatment for Particles in the Eye
  - Uveitis, Iritis, Choroiditis
  - Detached Retina
  - Retinitis
  - Squint
  - Optic Nerve Damage
- Central Fixation
Lesson Four
- Techniques
  - Palming
  - The Swings
  - Binocularity Exercises
  - Acuity
  - Hand and Eye Co-ordination
  - Eye Balancing
  - General Eye Care
Lesson Five
- Memory and Imagination
  - How to Practise with a Test Card
  - The Mind Connection
  - Relaxation Techniques
Lesson Six
- Other Reference Points
  - Homoeopathy
  - Bach Flower Remedies
  - Nutrition
- The Consultation
  - The Initial Consultation

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

Prerequisites

An advisory pre-requisite is Anatomy & Physiology.

View our Anatomy & Physiology course.

Level

On successful completion of this course, you have received training designed as either a foundation qualification leading to further studies to attain a practitioner level, or professional development to gain additional skills and knowledge to expand the practice of the existing therapist.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive the following award: The BSY Professional Certificate of Merit in Bates Method.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Additional benefits

Health and Harmony Magazine
Enrol on this course and you will receive a complimentary issue of Health & Harmony, our inspirational full colour magazine. Giving complementary and natural health updates and news, it also includes student profiles, lists the most recent award winners, and provides interesting articles and short stories.

Enrol on this course from £50

There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:

Pay with a deposit of £50, followed by 9 monthly instalments of £25
or
Pay the total course fee of £275 in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course