Summary
Although there are an increasing number of exercise referral schemes for people who have had a stroke, there was – until recently – no accredited course for exercise instructors to work with this population. This course has been designed to fill this gap. It is based on the STARTER trial (STroke: A Randomised Trial of Exercise or Relaxation, 2007), original research by the University of Edinburgh.
The course follows the patient journey from acute stroke through to rehabilitation and referral into an exercise referral scheme. It concentrates on the role of the specialist exercise instructor in assessing the person with stroke, designing and delivering exercise programmes, evaluating their effects, as well as working as a professional as part of a multidisciplinary team. The following topics are covered: the pathology of stroke; the input of the multidisciplinary team in the management of stroke; fitness levels after stroke and its impact on function; evidence for physical activity after stroke and the impact of physical activity on risk factors in stroke; indications and contra-indications to exercise after stroke; clinical guidelines; the implications of co-morbidities and medications on exercise performance; motivation and communication strategies aimed at improving health behaviour; relevant professional standards pertaining to ethical issues including; confidentiality and risk management and national service frameworks.
The course is delivered through lectures, tutorials and practical workshops, comprising 200 hours of student work. It is is available throughout the UK and is open to those who can demonstrate successful completion of prerequisite professional qualifications.
Course category
Undergraduate
Who can take the course
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational therapists
Pre-requisites for attendance
NVQ Level 3 (and Register for Exercise Professionals (REPS) Level 3) Advanced Personal Trainer or Diploma in Exercise and Physical Activity Instructor Award OR NVQ Level 3 Exercise for the Older Person Advanced Instructor Award, OR NVQ Level 3 Exercise for Pre and post Natal Women Advanced Instructor Award; OR NVQ Level 3 Exercise for Referred Populations Advanced Instructor Award; OR NVQ Level 3 Exercise for People with Disabilities Advanced Instructor Award; OR NVQ Level 2 (REPS Level 2) Physical Activity Instructor Award with equivalent experience through APL (e.g. working with stroke patients) and working in a clinical setting, supervised by a senior physiotherapist/occupational therapist or the equivalent. OR BSc Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, OR BSc Exercise, Sports or Health Science.
Course duration
6 days including assessment, delivered over a three month period (ie 2 days followed by two/three week gap; 2 days followed by 6 week gap;1 day followed by a two/three week gap; 1 day assessment (in three parts).
How the course is taught
- Face-to-face - Classroom
- Face-to-face - Tutorials / seminars
- On-line - Self directed
- Distance learning
- Resource / reference material
Exit awards
- 20 module credits
- 20 CPD points
- Certificate of attendance / completion
The following elements are covered
- E1 - Awareness Raising
- E2 - Managing Risk
- E3 - Information
- E4 - User Involvement
- E10 - Specialist rehabilitation
- E15 - Participation in community
Course Location
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Contact
Course leader: Mrs Sara Paul
Email: sara.paul@laterlifetraining.co.uk
Telephone: 07958463259
Address: Soapstone Studios, Finlarig Road, Dulnain Bridge, Morayshire, PH26 3NU
Course website: http://www.laterlifetraining.co.uk/courses/exercise-for-stroke-instructor/?PHPSESSID=5402f4444060b31774beee430a94e985
