Study our short course in Managing Concussion, Head & Neck Injuries in Sport. You'll develop an understanding of the science and anatomy related to concussion, head and neck injuries in sports. And learn the decision-making process and practical skills needed to deal with these in a sports and exercise environment.
Why study with us
- Learn from staff and researchers who have worked in Sports Medicine from grassroots sports to a National team level.
- Lecturers from Medicine, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy and Sport, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences work together to deliver our short courses.
- You’ll have access to excellent facilities, as well as our Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre and Sports Arena.
Level: Postgraduate, Level 7
Delivery: On campus
Study mode: Block delivery
Duration: four full days
Module code: MB4054
Campus: Preston
Start date: To be confirmed
Course overview
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the required critical decision-making process and practical skills necessary to deal with concussion, head and neck injuries in a sport and exercise environment.
- Demonstrate the application of management and rehabilitation strategies of head and neck injuries on and off the field of play
- Critically evaluate and synthesise the current evidence base surrounding the management of concussion, head and neck injuries in a sport and exercise environment.
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Accreditations
Future careers
This course is ideal if you're currently working in sport or aspire to at any level. We’ll enhance your skills in the assessment, management and rehab of sports injuries and common medical conditions.
Entry requirements
Our portfolio includes a contemporary collection of short courses. We provide options to suit general practitioners, physiotherapists, sports therapists and sports rehabilitators.
- Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in a related subject
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor of medicine or Surgery qualification or relevant professional qualification in a related field such as physiotherapy or sports therapy
- Applications from other related professions will be considered on an individual basis
- Be actively engaged in or access clinical experience in a Sports and Exercise Medicine practice to support learning within the programme
- International students require IELTS: Score of at least 6.5 or equivalent
This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).
This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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