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Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Alternative Medicine | Complementary Medicine and Therapy | Holistic Health
Area of study
Health
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-182023-06-30
2024-01-012023-09-01
2024-04-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Overview

This course is designed for health staff working across various sectors and professions, including Phy

siotherapists, Social Prescribers, Mental Health workers such as Nurses, Occupational Therapists, or Social Workers. It will enhance your knowledge of people presenting with functional problems, persistent physical symptoms and chronic pain. This course is taught on campus at Sunderland, giving you access to our multi-million pound facilities.

An application form for this course can be obtained by contacting

esf@sunderland.ac.uk

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Program Outline

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Course structure

This course is taught over one day, from 9.30am to 4.30pm. It is ideally for h ealth staff working across sectors which include the following groups and whom work with people presenting with functional problems, persistent physical symptoms and chronic pain. Please note this course is not accredited.


Topics covered on this course include:

  • Types and common diagnoses
  • What we know so far
  • Assessment and engagement
  • Therapeutic techniques
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    Admission Requirements

    Entry requirements

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    We usually require applicants to be health care professionals.


    English language qualifications:

    We accept a wide range of English language qualifications. The standard of English language required varies between courses so please check each course page carefully.

    If English is not your first language you should have at least one of the following qualifications (or equivalent) as a minimum.

    International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    You need an overall score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 or higher in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking. An alternative approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) will also be accepted if the applicant’s element scores are equivalent to those required for IELTS. After 6 April 2015, you must take your IELTS exams at one of the test centres listed on the

    UKVI website

    .

    Pearson Test of English Academic

    You need an overall score of 59 with no less than 59 in each skill.

    Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

    You need grade C or above.

    Cambridge Certification in Advanced English (CAE)

    You need grade C or above.

    O-Level English Language or GCSE English Language

    You need grade C or above (UK Exam board).

    Malaysian SPM 1119

    You need grade 6 or above (only grades 1, 2 or 3 are acceptable for Law).

    Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II

    You need Merit or Distinction.

    Degree in English

    If you have another qualification not listed above, contact the International Office for advice. If you do not have the necessary level of English you may need to take one of the University's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) University Preparation Courses before you begin your course.

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