Neuromuscular Skeletal Therapy Course
Level 7 Diploma in Neuromuscular Skeletal Therapy
The Qualification
This Qualification is an advanced course of study which prepares you for a professional career as a Neuromuscular Skeletal Therapist. You will be provided with the requisite knowledge, understanding and skills to work with pathological and non-pathological muscle tissue and joints. This programme will develop your knowledge and understanding underpinning the practice of neuromuscular skeletal therapy and sports massage which will include areas such as complex assessment procedures, classification of sports injuries and stages of healing, planning, preparing and applying sports massage methods and advanced client assessment. This programme is comparable to Level 7 on The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Ireland and has international recognition.
PREVIOUS QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
NFQ comparable Level 6/Focus Awards Level 4/VTCT Level 4/ITEC Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.
Course Modules
Course Modules
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Conducting Complex Assessments for Neuromuscular Skeletal/Remedial Therapy and Sports Massage
- Sports specific postures and gait assessment procedures
- Principles and practice of complex assessment methods
- Devising advanced neuromuscular skeletal therapy and sports massage treatment plans
- Neurological presentations
- Standards of practice (evidence based practice, critical evaluation, client safety)
Applying Neuromuscular Skeletal/Remedial and Sports Massage Methods to Muscle and Joint Dysfunction
- Client screening/assessment and preparation
- Identifying bony and soft structures
- Complex neuromuscular skeletal/remedial and sports massage techniques (myofascial, positional release, PNF, active isolated stretching)
- Identifying tissue responses
- Appropriate Aftercare (mobility relevant to condition, proprioception, isometric strengthening, contraindications, precautions, side effects)
- Professional production, maintenance and storage of client records
20 hours of practice must be carried out during the training period and documented in a portfolio of evidence.
Other Information
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Qualifications Awarded
- Diploma in Neuromuscular Skeletal Therapy (NSC)
- Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (OFQUAL)
OFQUAL qualifications are comparable to level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Ireland and have international recognition.
Both NSC and OFQUAL qualifications allow graduates to obtain professional indemnity insurance to practice in Ireland and across Europe.
Course Fee
Course Fee: €TBC
Our next programme is scheduled in 2023.
Course Dates
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How to Apply
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