Sports Massage VTCT Level 4

Announcement: 9 May 2020

During the current situation regarding COVID-19, we are unable to offer practical training dates until further notice. If you would like to be informed of when a course date is running again, please email us to be added to our waiting list - [email protected]

Entry level:

You must hold a level 3 Sports massage qualification.

Description:

The VTCT Level 4 certificate in Sports Massage Therapy is focused towards those seeking to gain employment as a sports massage therapist providing sports massage to prevent and manage injury.
Through this qualification you will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding needed
to apply sports massage methods competently to recent non-acute injury and pre-exisiting
conditions.
This will include a range of massage techniques additional to those acquired at Level 3, which
include: connective tissue, soft tissue release, corrective frictions, trigger points and muscle
energy techniques.
You will develop your subjective and objective assessment skills to include clinical reasoning
and the use of a wide range of special and functional muscle test. You will be able to
give advice on treatment modalities used to support soft tissue repair at each stage of
injury. In addition you will explore a wide range of patho-physiology and acquire a deeper
understanding of anatomy and physiology through the practical application of the newly
acquired objective tests.

Course format:

Theory, Practical attendance & assessment: 8 days

Coursework: Home study and portfolio of evidence containing questions and assignment work

Training material is accessed through our online portal

Course content:

USP46 Conducting subjective and objective assessment
USP47 Provide sports massage techniques to prevent and manage injury
USP48 Treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair

Start time:

The home study can be started at anytime through our online portal

Attendance:

8 days

Duration:

Self-paced home study can be started at anytime and covers GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 128. (GLH incl’s. practical, coursework, case studies, assessments)

Model Required?

Group training = No, students will work on each other.

One to one training = Yes, you will be required to bring a model along to the practical

training to practice your routine on.

Case studies = Yes, you will be required to work on models for your case studies.

Case studies:

You will need to provide sufficient evidence to cover the range criteria

Exam board:

The VTCT (Vocational Training & Charitable Trust

Our students have been offered an amazing opportunity to apply as a volunteer at North Devon Hospice to offer treatments to carers and staff to complete their case studies. The application is subject to interview & recruitment process.Click here for more details

Career Opportunities:

Self-Employed / employed sports massage therapist working from home, salon, Spa or Mobile.

Additional Costs:

You will need to purchase your own products and equipment in order to carry out your case studies and practice your skills.

Qualification gained:

A VRQ – VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF)

This qualification is mapped to the relevant NOS (National Occupational Standards), where applicable. This qualification is accredited on the qualifications and credit framework (QCF). This qualification is a VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification.)

Insurance:

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)

Here are some insurance companies, some with introductory discounts - https://holistic-therapies-training.teachable.com/p/accreditation

Payment Options

If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, PayPal or PayPal credit, here are the details

Please note, if you choose either of these methods, your booking will be processed manually, and can take up to 24 hours to receive access to your training pack.