Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant

5M4468

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Career Opportunities

Graduate of this course in Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant (Year 1) are eligible to progress onto the Year 2 Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant programme at Cavan Institute.

Progression

At Cavan Institute:

Students who successfully complete this course in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Studies (Year 1) are eligible to apply for the level 6 Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Studies (Year 2) course, available at Cavan Institute.

Elsewhere:

Graduates are also eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Higher Education Institutions (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).

Course Fees

€200

Course Content

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Health Services. ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Therapy Massage ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction PHECC Cardiac First Response Community Training (CFR-C) Patient Moving and Handling

Anatomy and Physiology
Body Massage and Figure Analysis
Exercise and Fitness
Industry Ethics and Practice
Physiotherapy Assistant Theory
Communications
Nutrition
Word Processing
Work Experience

About This Course

Students will study a range of subjects, with a particular emphasis being placed on anatomy, physio assistant theory and sports massage. Throughout the Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant (Year 1) course, students will be required to work alongside a variety of sporting organisations as part of their course work.

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