Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for the Management of Back Pain

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REPs Level 4 Specialist

CPD

20 CPD

Level 4 Exercise Management for the Management of Low Back Pain

Introduction

The Active IQ Certificate in Exercise for The Management of Low Back Pain is at Level 4 on the on the National Qualifications Framework. This qualification will allow access to Level 4 on REPs.

Candidates will train to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan, conduct and review programmes to address the needs of patients/clients with low back pain.

Entry requirements - candidates must hold:

Level 3 qualified fitness instructor or personal trainer and exercise referral.

From September instructors will need to hold a certificate in exercise referral plus a level 4 specialism access to Level 4 REPs. Those who have gained a level 4 qualification prior to Sept 2011 don’t require the level 3 referral qualification.

Qualification structure

Unit 1 – The Principles of Progressive Exercise Programming for Clients with  Low Back Pain

Unit 2 – Progressive Exercise Programming for Clients with Low Back Pain

Course Content

• Underpinning knowledge and functional anatomy - including: the influence of exercise/activity/inactivity, a classification of low back pain and the psychosocial components of low back pain
• Exercise referral processes and communication skills – including: understanding the referral process, relevant medico-legal requirements, understanding scope of practice and communicating skills
• Assessment and screening – including: identifying referrals; precautions and contraindications, psychosocial assessment and functional/physical assessment
• Programme design – including: progressive programme design considerations; providing psychosocial support, establishing and monitoring exercise quotas and intensity

Course Tutor - Dean Payne

Dean is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Specialist with extensive knowledge of Sport Specific Rehabilitation. He is a university lecturer and PhD researcher in Sport Specific Rehabilitation and injury prevention.

Assessment  

Internally assessed back pain case study (handed in on or before assessment day)

Practical Observation (on workshop day)

Worksheet  (handed in on or before assessment day)

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