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PgCert Osteopathic Sports Care at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A part-time postgraduate certificate giving osteopaths a structured route to a formal qualification in the management of sporting injuries in clinical practice and on the field. Delivered by the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) in London and ESO in Kent as an academic partner of the University of Plymouth, in association with the Osteopathic Sports Care Association.

Faculty: BCNO Group (partner institution)  |  Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three core modules: Concepts of Osteopathic Sports Care, Exercise and Rehabilitation, and Osteopathic Management of Sports Injuries. Assessment is by a coursework essay, a 20-30 minute viva voce, and a work-based learning log of 50 hours of observation or shadowing of experienced sports care practitioners.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MOst, BSc Ost, DO or equivalent. Applicants must be working as an osteopath, registered with the GOsC (or the equivalent in their country), and hold a valid First Aid Certificate. Applicants who meet the criteria are invited to interview. Enhanced DBS checks are required to attend children's or vulnerable adults' sports clubs.

Duration: 1 year

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