Study Sports Therapy at the Australian College of Sports Therapy

Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy (22030VIC)

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Sports Therapists are professional health care practitioners who provide treatment and rehabilitation, improvement of performance, increased mobility and fitness as well as injury prevention.

Sports Therapists work as pivotal members of the sports medicine team, independently in private practice and as industry consultants. To become a Sports Therapist, graduates complete this three year program at the Australian College of Sports Therapy.

 

Program of Training

Our VET FEE-HELP, Nationally Recognised and Government Accredited, Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy 22030VIC gives you all the skills to become a qualified professional Sports Therapist. ACST produces high level graduate Sports Therapists who work in interesting and exciting environments using their hands and minds to assess, treat and prevent disorders caused by injury. They also assist athletes to perform at their peak.

 

Course Duration

Full-time : Three years. Part-time available.

 

Entry Requirements

Satisfactory completion of VCE and Units 3 and 4 English. The College also recommends completion of one science subject preferably Biology, Health and Human Development or Physical Education. Extra curricular activities such as participation in sports and health related activities are taken into consideration.

For mature age students who wish to enroll, the College considers work history and life experience.

 

Course Content

The course has four components:

• Foundation Sciences
• Practical Skills
• Clinical Application
• Practice and Business Management

On successful completion of the Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy you are fully qualified to set up and operate your own clinic or be employed in existing sports medicine centers. You will be eligible for membership in Professional Associations that will enable you to obtain a provider number allowing your clients to claim refunds from health funds and WorkCover.

 

For an exciting career in this fast growing health profession,

ACST offers the

Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy (22030VIC)

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HLTCOM503B	Manage a practice
HLTCOM404B	Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM406B	Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTIN301A	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OHS processes
SRSSPT004A	Provide initial management of sports injuries
SRSMAS004A	Apply temperature therapy
SRSMAS006A	Apply appropriate stretching techniques
SRSMAS005A	Apply myofascial tension techniques
SRSMAS007A	Apply trigger point techniques
SRSMAS008A	Apply deep tissue techniques to treat common musculoskeletal injuries
SRSSPT007A	Tape ankle, thumb and fingers
SRSSPT010A	Tape and/or brace elbow, Achilles and AC joint
VBN973	Apply peripheral joint mobilisation
VBN975	Manage work within the sports therapy framework
VBN979	Tape and/or brace shoulder, knee and ribs
VBN980	Work within a sports therapy framework
VBN981	Apply electro therapies
VPN974	Apply rehabilitation exercise treatment
VU20024	Perform sports therapy assessment
VU20025	Plan sports therapy treatment strategy
VU20026	Apply sports therapy nutrition advice