Year 1 Certificate Course in Manipulative Therapy
As well as week-end seminars, students must undergo a number of home study modules throughout the year.
Students will undertake clinical hours in professional clinics under the supervision of fully qualified therapists.
A revision test paper will be set at the beginning of each week-end seminar on the lessons of the previous week-end.
Course Content
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Examination of the lumbar spine & sacrum. |
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Specific tests for the lumbar spine &sacrum. |
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Diagnosis of back pain and spinal conditions. |
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Muscle energy techniques (MET's) for the lumbar spine. |
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Muscle energy techniques (MET's) for the sacrum. |
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Manipulative techniques for the lumbar spine (HVT's). |
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Manipulative techniques for the sacrum (HVT's) |
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Myofascial release techniques for lumbar spine & sacrum. |
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Soft tissue release techniques for the lumbar spine & sacrum |
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Introduction to pharmacology. |
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Neurology of the lumbar spine, sacrum and lower limbs. |
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Neurological conditions. |
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Minimum 50 hours clinical experience. |
Examinations are carried out by external examiners.
Saint Martin's College is dedicated to providing support to all students throughout their learning period and during their postgraduate careers.
| October 16th & 17th |
November 20th & 21st |
December 18th & 19th |
January 22nd & 23rd |
February 19th & 20th |
| March 19th & 20th |
April 16th & 17th |
May 21st & 22nd |
June 18th & 19th |
June 26th
Exam Weekend |
Year 3 Course Dates 2010 - 2011
