Courses

Home Study

Approximately 200 Study hours

Each lesson, question paper and clear instructions are sent for you to complete. It is essential that you complete at least the first three question papers prior to your practical training, so that you have the necessary foundation knowledge on which to build your practical skills and further your understanding.

Core Texts

Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Injuries, the course text provides a clear perspective of the physics and physiological responses to the modalities discussed, and the new edition also prepares readers for the challenges arising in the ever-changing health care system.

Practical Training

32 Contact Hours

The practical training takes place over a total of four days (comprising two weekend modules) from 9am to 5pm each day. Practical training dates are shown under our Course Calendar page and further information about our location is shown under Training Venues.

The training includes a balance between lectures, expert practical tuition and practical workgroups. The latter consists of case histories, and clinical application using a full range of electro-medical equipment. All aspects of sporting injuries to each part of the anatomy will be covered, placing particular emphasis on student participation and practical application. Consideration will be given on how to combine treatment appropriately with other therapies at the various stages of rehabilitation.

Once you have completed your practical training you will be eligible to sit the written theory examination.

If you require accommodation during practical training details are shown under Accommodation.

Numbers attending: 6 - 12 students

Assignments & Examinations

Practical

An assessment of your knowledge combined with practical skills in the application of electrotherapy and your ability to assess injuries will be carried out during the practical course. A personal Course Record will show that the required tasks, skills and knowledge have been achieved before receiving your Diploma.

Project

During the course you will be required to complete a project to investigate the use of electrotherapy in sport. You will be asked to select a project title and the feasibility of your chosen area of research will be discussed during the practical training. You will then be required to collate data, study research papers and support conclusions to your project. This research project is an important part of your assessed course work and must be completed within 12 months of finishing your practical training in order to qualify. Professional Indemnity Insurance for students may be arranged during this period so that you are able to carry out treatments towards your research project.

Theory Examinations

Once you have completed your practical training and case study you may apply to sit the theory examination on any of the dates offered in February, July, or October each year. The examination lasts 2 hours and is based on the practical application of your subject. The pass mark is 65%.