VTCT Skills
Level 4
QN: 601/4648/5
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VTCT Skills Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 128 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
128 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Conducting Subjective and Objective Assessment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the major joints of the body
- Understand the influences and effects of client information on treatment planning
- Understand the effects of anatomy, physiology & pathology on human function
- Understand the principles and practice of objective assessment techniques
- Be able to conduct subjective and objective assessment
- Be able to devise a sport massage treatment plan
2
Provide Sports Massage Techniques to Prevent and Manage Injury
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of soft tissue techniques used in sports massage
- Be able to apply soft tissue techniques in sports massage treatments
3
Treatment Modalities to Support Soft Tissue Repair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand treatments to support soft tissue repair
- Understand the use of cryotherapy during soft tissue repair
- Understand the use of heat treatments during soft tissue repair
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4648/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2014