Taught course (will run subject to approval)

Joint and Soft Tissue Injection Therapy Module

Institution
St George's, University of London
Qualifications
Level 7, 15 credits transcript

Entry requirements

This credit bearing module is suited to physiotherapists, doctors, GPs, nurses, podiatrists, hand therapists, paramedics and orthopaedic, rheumatology, SEM trainees.

Months of entry

March

Course content

The module is aimed at healthcare professionals who are involved in the management of musculoskeletal conditions and aim to use joint and soft-tissue injections as part of their clinical practice.The module delivers the skills and knowledge required for practitioners to competently undertake joint and soft tissue injections as part of their clinical practice, and critically appraise the role of injection therapy in the management of complex musculoskeletal scenarios.

This will allow practitioners to advance their practice as independent injectors and develop their roles within clinical and private practice.

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Fees and funding

UK students
£1400
International students
£1400

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • Level 7, 15 credits transcript
    full time
    1 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

This is a credit bearing standalone module. After successful completion of the assessment, students will receive a transcript for 15 credits at Level 7.

Assessment

AssessmentWhat kind of work will I be doing? (proportionally)
OSCE Examination (100%) and Portfolio – consisting of 10 supervised injections and short essay (pass/fail).100

Course contact details

Name
Professional Education
Email
pec@sgul.ac.uk