Level 3 Diploma In Supporting Clients With Long Term Conditions

This brand new diploma has many more inclusive conditions.  For any instructor working with individuals or classes with clients who suffer from any long term conditions this qualification is a must. The Long-Term Conditions Diploma can be studied as an online course in the comfort of your own home. You can also combine this diploma  with Therapy Exercise to gain the full diploma and a certificate in MSK therapy exercise.

Clients/patients referred by medical practitioners for exercise is now common place. The impact of this for trainers is that the people you train can present with many conditions and or co-morbidities to include Cancers, Diabetes and metabolic conditions, cardiorespiratory conditions, neurological conditions including MS, Parkinson’s, musculoskeletal conditions, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, dementia related conditions, hypo/hyperthyroidism, Fibromyalgia, mental health, substance abuse, through to obesity and coronary heart disease. What ever the condition that the client/patient is referred to you for, they all have one thing in common – the need for a trained professional to design a safe and effective exercise programme for the client/patient. Give yourself the confidence to train effectively with clients/patients with controlled conditions by qualifying as an exercise referral practitioner.

You can be assessed for this course using any practical discipline that you have trained in, Pilates, Yoga, Exercise To Music, Gym, Nordic and Fitness Walking or Outdoor Fitness.

This level 3 Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long-Term Conditions course is the internationally accepted and accredited by AIQ &  CIMSPA.

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LEVEL 3

This accredited qualification is recognised by AIQ & CIMSPA and will be awarded 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points

WHAT IS THE COURSE ABOUT?

• The health landscape
• Applied anatomy & physiology
• Medical management of long term conditions
• Aetiology, pathology and signs and symptoms of the identified long term conditions
• Supporting behaviour change
• How to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate a safe, effective and progressive adapted physical activity programme that is personalised to each individual client’s needs and lifestyle
• The signs, symptoms, basic pathology and management of specific conditions in the following ranges:
• Cardiovascular and respiratory including, COPD, Asthma
• MSK including lower back pain, spinal cord injuries, total joint replacement
• Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
• Overweight (clinical) obesity
• Mental health-related including, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia and substance abuse
• Multiple nuerological conditions including Parkinson’s, MS
• Diabetes Type 1 & Type 11
• Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
• Chronic Fatigue
• Cancers
• Fibromyalgia
• Connective Tissue Disease
• Eating disorders
• Referral justifications, recommendations, contraindications and medications
• How to set up and coordinate an exercise referral scheme, together with risk assessment and motivational interviewing

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

• This course is an online course containing 5 units of study across 44 online lectures

You can also go straight to assessment. If you chose to go straight to assessment you will received online study resources and 4 webinars. You must also produce evidence of prior learning.

WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

• Individuals 16 years and over
• Personal trainers and advanced instructors wishing to take a Level 4 qualification
• Those seeking to enhance their qualifications
• Individuals already working in an exercise referral environment but who lack a recognised qualification

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED?

• Certificate In Fitness Instructing level 2 or equivalent.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?

• Applied anatomy & physiology exam online
• Health landscape exam online
• Long-term conditions exams x 7 online
• Behaviour change exams x 2 online
• Mock theoretical written case study supplied by the centre and approved by AIQ

ARE THERE ANY BOOKS OR SPECIAL EQUIPMENT THAT NEED TO BE PURCHASED?

• No, all course materials will be provided through the online learning platform

Recommended Additional Reading Includes:

• ACSM’s Guidelines For Exercise Testing & Prescription
• National Quality Assurance Framework For Exercise Referral Schemes
• Exercise & Fitness Code Of Ethics

WHAT CAN THE QUALIFICATION LEAD TO?

• Employment as a trainer or advanced instructor who can coordinate, manage and deliver specialist exercise sessions for clients with specific controlled conditions