VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy (VRQ) course

Ofqual / government regulated qualification

Exam board: VTCT (Vocational training & charitable trust)

VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy (VRQ) course

Description:

The VTCT Level Diploma 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 iis 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.

Course information

Venue & course dates:

Scroll down the page for details of venue, course dates and to book the course

Pre-requisite / Entry level:

A Level 3 certificate or diploma in sports massage therapy.

Course format:

7 practical (classroom) training / assessment days + online learning modules + case studies

+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)

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

Duration:

GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 128. (GLH incl’s. practical, coursework, case studies, assessments, research/reading, revision, written exams)
Home study (Coursework): This is completed in your own time
Practical Training: Please check out our current course dates on our website for the practical training element, additional dates can be supplied.

Attendance:

7 classroom days (ALL dates must be attended)

+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)

Model required:

Yes, you will be required to work on models to carry out your case studies at home.
You may be required to bring a model for one to one training, and for your assessments

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

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.

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).

Additional Costs:

You will need to purchase your own products and oils to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies, ie massage medium such as grapeseed oil or massage wax

Qualification gained:

VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy (VRQ)

Qualification reference:

VTCT code: SP4C1

Qulaification no: 601/4648/5

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.

This qualification is a VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification.)

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)

Check out our Insurance page, if you are looking for insurance.

Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues:

Venue:

Bideford, Devon

Course Dates (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)

View our course calendar here

Course calendar

DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course Fee

£1,297

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Course curriculum

1

Section 1 - Welcome to the course
- Copyright
- Module 1 - Welcome to the course
- Module 2 - Course format
- Module 3 - Practical training & assessment days
- Module 4 - Course Introduction
- Module 5 - Preparing your E-Portfolio
- Module 6 - VTCT Assessment logbook
- Module 7 - Knowledge assignment questions (coursework)
- Module 8 - Case studies
- Module 9 - Assessments
- Module 10 - Exams
- Module 11 - Induction
- Module 12 - Checklist
2

Section 2 - Case studies (downloadable)
- Module 1 - Case studies (downloadable form)
- Module 2 - Preparing for assessments (Observations)
3

Section 3 - Unit USP46 - Conducting subjective and objective assessment unit
- Unit USP46 - Workbook download
- Module 1 - Assignment 1 - Understand the anatomy and physiology of the major joints of the body
- Module 1a - anatomy of the major joints - ankle & foot
- Module 1b - anatomy of the major joints - Knee
- Module 1c - Hip anatomy
- Module 1d - Hip injuries & conditions
- Module 1e - anatomy of the major joints - Spine anatomy - bones & joints
- Module 1f - Spine anatomy - muscles
- Module 1g - Spine injuries & conditions
- Module 1h - anatomy of the major joints - Shoulder
- Module 1i - anatomy of the major joints - Elbow, wrist & hands
- Module 2 - Assignment 2 - Understand the influences and effects of client information on treatment planning
- Module 3 - Assignment 3 - Understand the effects of anatomy, physiology and pathology on human function
- Module 4 - Assignment 4 - Understand the principles and practice of objective assessment techniques
4

Section - Unit USP47 - Sports massage techniques unit
- Unit USP47 - Workbook download
- Module 1 - Assignment 1 - Understand the principles of soft tissue techniques used in sports massage
5

Section 6 - Unit USP48 - Support soft tissue repair unit
- Unit USP48 - Workbook download
- Module 1 - Assignment 1 - Understand treatments to support soft tissue repair
- Module 2 - Assignment 2 - Understand the use of cryotherapy during soft tissue repair
- Module 3 - Assignment 3 - Understand the use of heat treatments during soft tissue repair