The course covers in-depth studies of anatomy, physiology and pathology together with advanced techniques of manipulation for the treatment of a wide-range of musculo-skeletal disorders.

It involves 20 days of tuition and practical experience with written and practical assignments and is generally held one weekend per month between September and July.  Students also have a log book to complete with records of treatments they have conducted.

COURSE CONTENT:

Module 10 = Systemic Diseases
Module 11(i) = The Cervical Spine
Module 11(ii) = The Cervical Spine (continued) 
Module 12 = The Shoulder Joint 
Module 13 = The Wrist and Elbow 
Module 14 = The Thoracic Spine 
Module 15 = The Lumbar Spine and Pelvis 
Module 16 = The Hip Joint
Module 17 = The Knee Joint 
Module 18 = Feet and Ankles

ASSESSMENT:

- Students are required to attend 75% of the seminars
- Students are required to complete all research assignments
- Two 2.5 hour papers, one in Anatomy and Physiology and the other covering Consultation,  Examination and Treatment, constitute the written assessment which requires a passing grade of 65%.
- There is also a practical exam, in which an overall grade of 75% is required
- A Credit is awarded to those who achieve 75% or more in the written papers
- A Distinction is awarded for a grade of 85% or over in the written papers

QUALIFICATION:

The Advanced Diploma in Manipulative Therapy is awarded to successful candidates, who are then entitled to use Adv Dip MT (MSM) after their name and apply for full membership of the NAMMT and CNHC.

FEES:

Total course cost = £1770. This includes an initial enrolment fee of £120, which is waived for students already engaged on the Diploma in Remedial Massage. There is also an examination fee of £150. Payment can be made by monthly standing order.

Students may make payment in full at the commencement of the course by cheque or credit card. Payment by credit card incurs a 5% charge.

Fees are non-refundable in the event of non-attendance but in certain circumstances a student may have their course temporarily suspended. Fees are subject to revision at any time except for students already enrolled. Enrolment is deemed to have lapsed after 12 months of non-attendance.

COURSE DATES:

 
Subject
September Intake
10
Systemic Diseases
15/16 Sept 2012
11(i)
The Cervical Spine
20/21 Oct 2012
11(ii)
The Cervical Spine
24/25 Nov 2012
12
The Shoulder
8/9 Dec 2012
13
The Wrist and Elbow
12/13 Jan 2013
14
The Thoracic Spine
9/10 Feb 2013
15
The Lumbar Spine and Pelvis
9/10 Mar 2013
16
The Hip Joint
13/14 Apr 2013
17
The Knee Joint
18/19 May 2013
18
Feet and Ankles
15/16 Jun 2013
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EXAMINATIONS
6/7 Jul 2013

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Either, completion of the Remedial Massage Diploma Course or completion of a course of similar status. A basic course in massage would not be an adequate preparation unless the person concerned had gained reasonable clinical experience. The school may require evidence, an interview or both to determine this.