Diploma Course Outline
- Consists of 8 Modules providing 124 hours (contact time) plus long distance learning via the K9 Portal. There is a choice of two routes to completion of this award:
- Route 1: monthly 2 day attendance over 8 consecutive months from April to November, with a free mentoring service to aid learning and successful completion
- Route 2: self managed, attending selected Modules over a maximum time frame of 3 years, completing the full Modular Diploma in a more flexible format
- Both routes require a recommended 25 hours (non contact time) of home study per Module attended
- Transparent and standardised course fees: all Modules are £195 per day (7 hours)
- Modules are delivered by a friendly team of Veterinary Physiotherapists who offer lots of "hands on” opportunities to practice techniques in practical sessions, supported by teaching key underpinning knowledge using presentations, demos and case studies
- Module Assessment uses a range of methods to include; Portfolio, Practical Skills Assessment (OSCE), Q&A, MCQ and Case Studies
- Extensive learning resources are available, plus an online Portal for long distance learning and to access the Induction Pack, Course Handbook and Module notes
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available by formal application
- Business advice and professional skills ( 1.5 hours per Module ) are delivered free of charge.
- Internal and external Verification is in place with Verifiers being qualified experts to ensure rigorous scrutiny of the course to maintain standards of excellence
Module Title & Dates
Module |
Title
|
2011 |
2012 |
Module 1 |
Essential core skills & knowledge (14h) |
29th - 30th Oct |
15th - 16th Apr |
Module 2 |
Anatomy relating form to function (14h) |
17th - 18th Dec |
13th - 14th May |
Module 3 |
Effective musculo-skeletal assessment (21h) |
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17th - 18th Jun & 8th Jul |
Module 4 |
Treatment techniques (28h) |
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9th Jul & 5th - 6th Aug & 16th Sept |
Module 5 |
Performance enhancement (7h) |
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17th Sept |
Module 6 |
Common conditions referred for hydro (14h) |
2nd - 3rd Oct |
14th & 15th Oct |
Module 7 |
Water management & protocols (7h) |
12th Nov |
11th Nov |
Module 8 |
Treadmill therapy (7h) |
13th Nov |
12th Nov |
