IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 05/012021 - Due to the current lockdown, all practical course dates are currently on hold until we can return to work again. All dates will then be rescheduled. You can still book any course and complete online learning in the meantime, with a view of booking the practical learning when we are able to do so. We also offer learning support via zoom and email, and some of our courses are formulated solely as online / zoom learning. Stay safe everyone. Karen & Jason x
Course available at the venue below:
Course Dates:
(7 days)
(7 days) January 2021 - Sat 16th February 2021 - Sat 6th March 2021 - Sat 20th April 2021 - Sat 10th May 2021 - Sat 8th June 2021 - Sat 12th July 2021 - Sat 10th |
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Entry level:
You must hold a level 3 Sports massage qualification.
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You are required to undertake the following qualification (this can be studied alongside this course, but must be completed prior to practical assessments)
- Infection Prevention (Covid-19) for complementary therapies & sports massage VTCT Level 2
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:
Blended learning - Theory, Practical attendance & assessment: 7 practical days with online theory and live video tuition
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:
7 days + online theory & tuition
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
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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.
We recommend you purchase a text book to support your learning, See our reading list by signing up to our FREE student and therapists resources section - https://holistic-therapies-training.teachable.com/p/student-resources-freeQualification 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.
Your Instructor
Jason is a fully qualified holistic therapist, Sports Therapist and teacher. He has many therapies ‘under his belt’ and is very passionate about his work. He comes from a martial art background of 33 years and is the holder of 4 Black belts. And loves adventure and enjoying life. He recently had to give up Teaching martial arts through an Injury, and restarted his holistic Massage path from years ago, Like all our tutors he believes that all our students should have the best training available, and with his background of Martial arts he is dedicated in doing this.
Jason is qualified in and teaches the following therapies:
Level 3 Sports Masssage
Level 4 Sports Therapy
Level 3 Invigilating Exams
Level 3 Nutrition and Diet
Level 3 Education and Training
Level 3 Beauty Therapy Studies
Level 3 Beauty Therapy General (body/Face Electrics, Body/Face Massage, electrical epilation)
Level 3 Swedish Massage
Level 3 Hot Stones
Level 3 Personal Training
Level 3 Assessor
Level 3 Complementary Therapies
Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
Level 4 IQA
Deep Tissue
Warm Bamboo
Chinese Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Preventing Injuries in Sports
Taping and Strapping
Thermal Auricular Therapy
Acupressure
Indian Head Massage
Makeup Treatment (Body Art, Photographic and Media, Airbrush, Camouflage,SFX)
Spray Tanning
Providing Therapies With Cancer and Other Life Limiting Conditions
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Kettlenetics
Being a martial arts practitioner for over 34 years and an Instructor for 13 years holding 3 Black Belts in 3 disciplines, it is nice to actually help treat people rather than teaching someone to defend, or fight.
“ I love teaching, and seeing whether its a fresh student or experienced one, learning new techniques and progressing their knowledge in helping others.'
Course Curriculum
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PreviewEnrolment
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StartPractical Training Days - Attendance required
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PreviewModule 1 - Introduction
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StartModule 2 - Preparing your portfolio
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StartModule 3 - VTCT Assessment log book
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StartModule 4 - To do list
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StartModule 5 - Knowledge questions (Coursework)
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StartModule 6 - Coursework
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StartModule 7 - Assessments