Holistic Back Practitioner
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Holistic Back Practitioner
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 Introduction
2 Lifestyle
3 Exercise
4 Pain and Treatment
5   Massage
6   Stress and Tension
7   Therapy – Part 1
8   Therapy – Part 2
9   Treatment Plans
10   Setting up Your Practice
 

Learning Outcomes
 
Module 1 – Introduction.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the main types of back problems
 
Module 2 – Lifestyle.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the importance of the patient’s lifestyle and its possible relationship to their individual back problem
 
Module 3 – Exercise.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain why exercise is a vital part of the recovery process
 
Module 4 – Pain and Treatment.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the methods of treatment discussed in this unit
 
Module 5 – Massage.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the benefits of massage
 
Module 6 – Stress and Tension.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain how stress and tension becomes a factor in almost every back pain sufferers life
 
Module 7 – Therapy – Part 1.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Name and briefly describe the types of therapy discussed in this unit
 
Module 8 – Therapy – Part 2.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Name and briefly describe the types of therapy discussed in this unit
 
Module 9 – Treatment Plans.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the process of putting together a treatment plan for your client
 
Module 10 – Setting up Your Practice.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the management and promotion of the holistic back practice

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