VTCT Level 4 Certificate in sports massage (VRQ) training course - BIDEFORD VENUE

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Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues


Bideford, Devon (7 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED

Feb '25 - Tues 25th;

March '24 - Tues 4th, Tues 11th, Tues 25th;

April '24 - Tues 1st, Tues 29th;

May '25 - Tues 20th;

+ monthly live zoom video coursework support lessons (dates tbc)


DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course Fee:

£1,297

(Pay in full or pay monthly)

Course overview
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 pathophysiology and acquire a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology through the practical application of the newly acquired objective tests.

This qualification is completed through the exam board - The VTCT (Vocational training and charitable trust); and is Ofqual regulated.

This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and has been mapped to the following NOS:
• CNH21

This qualification is approved and supported by SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure and learning.

How this could benefit your clients:
Work with clients to prevent and manage injury as well as advise and support your clients through each stage of injury with soft tissue repair, working on non-acute injuries and pre-existing conditions (medical consent may be required before working on clients)

Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
Level 3 qualification in sports massage therapy
Course format:
7 day practicals (training/assessment/exams) + online learning modules + case studies
(You must carry out and document evidence of a minimum of 36 treatments on a variety of conditions and covering all major joints)
Attendance:
7 days practical
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)

Career potential:
Sports Massage therapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
Additional costs:
You will need to purchase your own products and equipment in order to carry out your case studies and practice your skills. i.e., Treatment couch / chair, massage medium (ie grapeseed oil/cream/wax)
Qualification gained:
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy (VRQ)
VTCT code: SP4C1
Qulaification no: 601/4648/5
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
Guided learning hours (GLH):
128
(GLH incl’s. practical, coursework/homework, case studies, assessments, research/reading, revision, written exams)

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)
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
  • If you already have therapist insurance - You should be able to add this therapy onto your current insurance
    If you do not have therapist insurance - You can take out student insurance while practicing, and top this up to therapist insurance when qualified. You can take out student insurance for around £25 which will cover you for up to 12 months. For more information and aa list of recommended insurers - CLICK HERE

Course Lessons

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Karen Ashton

Your instructor
Karen Ashton, founder of Holistic Therapies Training Academy and also known as 'The Aromatherapy Geek,' combines her business acumen and passion for holistic wellness to create a thriving training academy. With a background in business ownership, office management, and accounting, Karen meticulously crafts courses that meet industry standards for online, accredited, and VTCT programs. Originally established in Swindon, Wiltshire, the academy flourished after Karen moved to Bideford, Devon, in 2011 for a better work-life balance. Today, she mentors aspiring therapists, helping them achieve professional success while balancing their personal lives. Karen is also an author, vlogger, and course writer, currently working on her second publication, and continues to inspire others.
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