JOINT ASSESSMENT CPD COURSE
Joint Assessment is an important stage in offering therapy to a client who has had an injury. This CPD course offers a versatile assessment tool as well as the specific orthopaedic tests that could be carried out to gain clarity in your assessment.
Practical session in Tunbridge Wells.
This course combines well with:-
Deep Tissue Massage
Sports Injuries in Teens
Understanding Lower Limb Injuries
Understanding Upper Limb Injuries
Hip, Pelvic and Gluteal Injuries
COURSE CONTENT & OVERVIEW
Legislation
Professional Code of Conduct
Anatomy and Physiology
The Regional Anatomical Pre- Requisites Model
THE ANKLE
Anatomy
Observation
Hands on Assessment
Special Tests
THE KNEE
Anatomy
Observation
Hands on Assessment
Special Tests
THE HIP
Anatomy
Observation
Hands on Assessment Special Tests
THE SHOULDER
Anatomy
Observation
Hands on Assessment
Special Tests
COST:£300
DURATION: theory at your own pace, practical day in Tunbridge Wells
PREREQUISITES: Body Massage Diploma, Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology, ideally a sports massage diploma L3 and above
This course is intended for anyone who has already undertaken basic body massage/sports massage training:-
• to develop their joint assessment skills, using the Regional Anatomical Pre-requisites Model, in order to determine where an injury originates rather than simply treating where the pain is
• to familiarise themselves with special orthopaedic tests which can be used as part of the assessment to gain further insight into the root of injuries
CPD POINTS: 14
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• to develop your knowledge of joint assessment skills, using the RAP model
• to be able to identify the true origin of an injury rather than relying on where the pain is
• to become confident in using special orthopaedic tests as part of the assessment process
ASSESSMENT
Theory assessment only –The overall pass mark must exceed 70%. If you don’t pass the first time you can retake the assessment at no extra charge.
QUALIFICATION: Joint Assessment accredited by the IGCT will act as an addition to your CPD.
