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Sports Massage & Remedial Therapy


Objective

On completion of this programme the individual will be able to deliver safe & effective treatments to groups and individuals as a Sports Massage & Remedial Therapist.
Sports Massage & Remedial Therapy is an effective remedial treatment that utilises the neuro-muscular response to bring about desired remedial changes.

Aim

To enable inviduals to restore structural and functional integrity to the musculo-skeletal systems of the body.

 Course Modules:   

Anatomy & Physiology
Theraist Postural Awareness
Personal Presentation & Health & Safety
Client Postural Assessment
Introduction to Body Types & Massage
Choosing Correct Massage Treatments
Massage Techniques
Professionalism & Ethics
Insurance
Business Organisation
Health Screeening & Consultation
Client Care


Who should apply:

  • Participants must be over 18 years of age
  • Leaving certificate desirable but not essential
  • Background knowledge in Anatomy & Physiology desired
  • Have a reasonable level of physical fitness

Training Methods to Apply:

Workshop Inputs, Practical Demonstrations,  Continuous Assessments/Assignments/Project

Certification:

 

Number of Places:

20 persons max.

Please note: These places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Currently accepting applications

 

FAQ's

Training Schedule

Venue: Portlaoise
Start Date: Saturday 23rd October
End Date: May 2010
Committment: The programme will be delivered as a part time weekend course
Course Runs: Over 12 Weekends with frequency to be confirmed
Cost:  TBC .
Payment Terms:

TBC
Instalment Plans Available

About FETAC 

As a national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland, (FETAC) gives people the opportunity to gain recognition for learning in education or training centres, in the work place and in the community.


FETAC was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999. FETAC is responsible for making awards previously made by BIM, Fáilte Ireland (CERT), FÁS, NCVA and Teagasc and have made over 500,000 awards to date. 

FETAC's Mission

FETAC's mission is to make quality assured awards in accordance with national standards within the national framework, creating opportunities for learners in further education and training to have their achievements recognised and providing access to systematic progression pathways.

Policies

 Fee Payment Policy

  • Allocation of all course places are subject to payment of a booking deposit. Course places will not be held until this payment is received in full.
  • Students will not be permitted entry on to programmes until booking deposit has been made.
  • The balance of course fees must then be paid as per agreed instalment plan, students will be issued a payment schedule by mail at the beginning of the course, and all further correspondence will be made via email/text.
  • Students will not be registered for r examinations, or permitted to undertake examinations until course fees have been paid in full.

 Refund Policy:

  • Maltings Training will do everything in its power to ensure that applicants are fully aware of the content and detail of all programmes of study before application for same. This will be achieved through the use of our website www.maltingstraining.ie, through information packs, telephone assistance, and where relevant information evenings. Candidates with particular learning requirements will be accommodated sensitively. Those who consider the require special assistance or have a previously identified learning difficulty are obliged to notify this in writing to Maltings Training on application for a course place.
  • Once candidates commence on a programme of study, refunds will not be made if for any reason the applicant then decides not to continue with the programme.
  • Booking deposits paid to reserve course places are non refundable (see note 1 below).
  • Course fees paid in advance of course start date, over and above the booking deposit will be refunded to the applicant if the applicant cannot pursue the programme due to work / family / health reasons, these must be submitted in documented format.
  • Once applicants commence a programme of study all fees due by that date will not be refunded.

Notes:

1.Maltings Training reserves the right to cancel or defer programmes deemed to be non viable, or unsuitable to run at that particular time. In this event applicants will be notified by telephone or mail and offered the following choices : 

a). To have their deposit refunded in full.
b). To retain their application on file and roll over their deposit to the next                      
c). To transfer their booking deposit to another Maltings Training available start date.Programme of study.

Assessment/Examination Policy:

  •     Each module will be assessed by continuous assessment/assignment.
  •     Students will be notified of upcoming assessments via email/text or respective tutor.
  •    The student must notify the respective tutor if for any reason they are unable to attend the assessment or submit an assignment;  in this case documentary evidence e.g. Medical certificate must be provided.
  •    The student must sit the assessment on the next scheduled timetable date for the module, failure to do so will warrant a fail in that assessment 
  •    The pass mark in all assessment is 50%. Students who repeat failed assessment will be capped at 50%. 

 Practical Skills Examination:

  • Students must provide a body  to work on for practical exams.
  • Candidates will be allocated an appointed examination time for be date for their practical examination. If for any reason this time is unsuitable it must be notified in writing immediately to Maltings Training.
  • Candidates who do not show for practical examinations will have their examination time voided and be liable for a rescheduled examination fee.
  • Results of project and practical skills examinations will be formatted and a grade awarded accordingly, Notification of grade will be notified via email and certificates will be forwarded by mail. 
  • All results will be tabulated by Maltings Office on an appropriate examination broadsheet. This will be forwarded to respective awarding bodies e.g. ITEC/FETAC
  • Certificates will be issued to the students upon successful completion of the programme by Maltings Training, or other respective body e.g. ITEC/FETAC either by email/mail
  • Where students are unsuccessful in particular elements of examination Maltings training will communicate this to the student directly, and inform them of the course of action t be taken to retake the examination, or outstanding course-work to be completed
  • Note: a resit fee / administration fee may apply in this case

 It is Maltings Training Policy to deal with the applicant only in relation to all correspondence involving this course. This will be communicated through email/text or website. 


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