Sports Massage Level 3 VTCT Diploma

25570L0 | Leigh College
Start Date | 10/09/2024
Time/Day | 18:00 - 21:00 TUE

Is this course for me?

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy aims to at develop the knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career as a Sports Massage Therapist. You will be able to work safely and effectively on dysfunctional tissue in a range of context, to include, pre event, post event, intra event and for maintenance purposes.
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What will I study?

You will study: Anatomy and physiology for sports massage, principles of health and fitness, understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction, professional practice in sports massage, sports massage treatments

How long is the course?

Full Time for one academic year

How will I be assessed?

3 practical assessments, Porfolio of evidence, Multiple choice Anatomy examination

What qualifications do I need?

None

What can I progress onto?

You can progress onto the VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF)

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£777.00 No Yes

Exam Fee

£122.00
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Physiotherapists

Physiotherapists plan and apply massage, promote and encourage movement and exercise, use hydrotherapy, electro-therapy and other technological equipment in the treatment of a wide range of injuries, diseases and disabilities in order to assist rehabilitation by developing and restoring body systems.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

5.85%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£15,128
Entry
£33,422
Median
£50,946
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Monitors patient’s progress and liaises with others concerned with the treatment and rehabilitation of patient, and refers patients requiring other specific medical attention.
  • Supervises physiotherapy assistants.
  • Offers advice and education on how to avoid injury and promote patient’s future health and well-being.
  • Explains treatment to and instructs patient in posture and other exercises and adapts treatment as necessary.
  • Plans and undertakes therapy to improve circulation, restore joint mobility, strengthen muscles and reduce pain.
  • Writes up patients’ case notes and reports, maintains their records and manages caseload.
  • Examines medical reports and assesses patient to determine the condition of muscles, nerves or joints in need of treatment.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Education and Training Therapy and Counselling Psychology Medicine and Dentistry English Language Biology Law and Government

Skills

Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Speaking Monitoring Writing Learning Strategies
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