CONTINUING PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Although NAMMT does not provide CPD Courses we can suggest courses that may be available for you to attend listed beloware dates and schools.
Northern Institute of Massage
CPE DAY SUNDAY 15th JULY
FOR NAMMT MEMBERS
The Northern Institute presents a CPE day exclusively for NAMMT members on Sunday 15th July at Bury. There is no charge for NAMMT members BUT you are invited to make a donation to the Association’s funds on the day.
PROGRAMME
9.30 Welcome & Introduction by the Principal
9.45 Skin Cancer: the therapist’s role and responsibilities to patients
Presented by Mac Thacker, Director of the Belper Back Pain Clinic and Chairman of NAMMT
11.00 Coffee break
11.15 Reflective Practice and how it can be used to meet CPE requirements
Speaker: Pauline Stuttard, NAMMT committee member
12.30 Lunch break
1.30 “Antibiotics & other commonly prescribed drugs and their possible side-effects on the neuro-muscular-skeletal system”
Speaker: Helen Allanson, former Head of Pharmacy, Blackburn Royal Infirmary.
2.40 “The blade runner’s long road”
Phil Sheridan, amputee, runner and therapist will discuss & demonstrate how he has overcome the loss of his leg and share his truly inspirational story with you.
IMPORTANT
PLACES ARE LIMITED AND WILL BE ALLOCATED ON A “FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED” BASIS
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE NAMMT CPE DAY ON JULY 15th AT BURY BY ONE OF THE TWO ALTERNATIVES BELOW
EITHER
BY PHONE 0161 797 1800 and quote NAMMT DAY & YOUR NAMMT MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
OR
BY E-MAIL: eddie@nim.co.uk & QUOTE NAMMT MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
NORTHERN INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE
Founded 1924
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PAEDIATRIC MASSAGE
A one-day seminar at the TINY TIM CENTRE in COVENTRY
Presented by ALAN INGER on 9th JUNE
The Northern Institute is now able to announce a very special opportunity to attend a one-day seminar at the TINY TIM CHILDREN’S CENTRE presented by the centre’s former director, Alan Inger.
For those with an interest in or already involved with treating children by massage this is an invaluable workshop presented by one of the UK’s leading experts in this field.
Alan will discuss the implications of the Children’s Act
How to adapt the environment to children with disability
Practical demonstration of techniques
Hands-on massage work with children
A parent’s perspective
The attendance fee for this seminar is £90. Payable at the time of registration. Please register directly with the Northern Institute by phone 0161 797 1800 or on-line www.nim.co.uk or you may post your application.
CPE certificates of attendance awarded.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
The Tiny Tim Centre offers free treatments to children with handicapping conditions and is part-funded by a thriving play centre on the same premises. The centre was the dream of and was founded by Stan Duncombe, a practitioner in Coventry and a distinguished tutor at the Northern Institute for over 40 years. The centre has developed into one of the leading institutions of its kind in the UK.
The Northern Institute whole heartedly supported the Tiny Tim Centre from its planning stages and this at a time when there was some opposition to such a venture within a section of the massage profession. NIM is proud to display a certificate of thanks from the centre at its premises in Bury.
Alan Inger took over from Stan Duncombe as the principal therapist, a position he held until he retired last year. We are pleased to welcome Alan back to pass on his expertise to a new generation of therapists. He will provide you with the basics required to work successfully with children.
Information about travel will be available upon registration.
Further enquiries: 0161 797 1800 information@nim.co.uk www.nim.co.uk
14-16 St Mary’s Place, Bury, Lancashire BL9 0DZ
Northern Institute of Massage, Bury
Next Advanced Remedial Massage Diploma course and Manipulative Therapy Course both due to start in March 2012.
Midland School of Massage, Nottingham
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
FOR MANIPULATIVE THERAPISTS 2012
The Northern Institute is now able to announce plans for CPD seminars dedicated to qualified and experienced Manipulative Therapists. We have discussed provision with various colleagues and NIM will offer the following seminars & workshops during 2012 with CPD certificates of attendance.
(1) THE FOUR KEYS TO UNLOCKING THE SPINE (7 CPD hours)
A one-day seminar & demonstration by Steven Crossley BSc(Hons), DO on Sunday 17th June: registration fee £95
Exploring the elements of rotation, side-bending, flexion & extension in spinal misalignment and dysfunction and how to correct and restore normal function.
(2) OSTEOPATHIC TECHNIQUES FOR THE SPINE (21 CPD Hours)
A 3-day seminar that will look at the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine to revise and to expand your technical skills and theoretical knowledge. This will be on Saturday/Sunday & Monday 18/19/20 August
Attendance fee: £275
A lively, active and stimulating occasion with Kieran Corcoran DO
(3) THE PELVIS (14 CPD Hours)
Anatomy, functions and dysfunction, examination and corrective treatments that bring manual therapy for this important regions up to date and will be presented by Kieran Corcoran DO (Planned for 13/14th October)
Attendance fee: £180
A SPECIAL ADDITIONAL OFFER !
NIM qualified Manipulative Therapists may re-attend for revision and up-dating purposes current Manipulative Therapy Course seminars (2012 - 2013 course) at a specially discounted fee of 50% (half price!) THIS APPLIES ONLY TO 2012-2013 COURSE SEMINARS & TO NIM QUALIFIED PRACTITIONERS. (See over page for more information)
MANIPULATIVE THERAPY DIPLOMA COURSE
CALENDAR OF 2012-2013 SEMINARS
March 31/1April The Head & Cervical Spine
May 12/13 The Thoracic Spine, Ribs & Sternum
July 7/8 Positional Release Therapy
September 8/9 Advanced Neuromuscular Techniques
November 24/25 * Manual Therapy of the Spine (Professor Smith)
For revision purposes these seminars are open to Manipulative Therapists who have previously qualified and hold the Northern Institute’s Diploma in Manipulative Therapy. It is expected that there will be only 2 or 3 places available at each seminar.
The attendance fee for each 2-day seminar is £90 (a 50% discount on current rates). * The exception is Professor Smith’s seminar 24/25 November where the discounted fee is 10%, that is: £160
Other dates: Low Back Pain: 25th February Eddie Caldwell & Dawn Bennett £90
Myofascial Release 17th March Shaun Pennington £90
Muscle Energy Techniques 14th April Jerry Cowie-Shaw £90
CPD certificates of attendance will be issued after each seminar (15 CPD hours)
CONTACT for further information and availability contact the Northern Institute 0161 797 1800
Sports Rehabilitation for Remedial and Sports and above, with E. Caldwell 10/11th Dec,
Manipulation of the Upper and Lower Limbs with Tom Darling – date to be confirmed, but probably Sept, for Advanced and above.
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Advanced Massage Techniques School, Edinburgh
Courses:
Diploma in Orthopaedic Massage and Manipulation, starts 17/18th March 2012
Diploma in Advanced Remedial Massage, starts 11/12th August 2012
Workshops:
Gait Analysis Workshop, 3/4th March 2012, tutor: Tom Darling
Starting Your Own Business, 2/3rd June 2012, tutors: Sheena Livingstone and Cate Sutton
Cranial Sacral Therapy, 8/9/10th September 2012, tutor: Kieran Corcoran
Kiniesiology Taping, autumn 2012
All workshops and courses will be run at Carlops Village Hall, Midlothian (10 minutes from Edinburgh Bypass).
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CPD Policy
Continuing Professional Development
NAMMT actively encourages all members to plan their future continuing professional development (CPD). In fact it is a requirement that members commit to a minimum of 20 hours CPD. NAMMT is happy to discuss personal choices, offer realistic advice to members on courses and help plan programmes with individual members. Please see below for CPD courses being run by N.I.M.
Please be aware if you do not comply with the CPD requirements it could invalidate you’re insurance.
NAMMT cooperates with several other bodies and institutes to help provide opportunities for its members to compleate their CPD requirements including:
- The Northern Institute of Massage (Bury)
- The Midlands School of Massage (Nottingham)
- The Advanced Massage Therapies School (Edinburgh)
- The Society of Sports Therapists
- MLD-UK and the Vodder Schule (Austria)
- The Forest Fitness Centre, (Cinderford, Gloucestershire)
- Bodywork Injury Clinic (Londonderry)
- The Irish Institute of Physical Therapies (Cork)
- If you have seen other CPD courses and would like to know if they are acceptable for NAMMT CPD courses please Contach NAMMT with the infomation.
The General Council for Massage
The Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council
NAMMT Continuing Professional Development Policy
Introduction
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is fundamental to the professional obligation of any health care practitioner and is the mechanism through which high quality patient care is maintained. Qualified health care practitioners must meet their regulatory bodies’ CPD requirements and it is important to note that these requirements must be supported by the regulatory body to meet the constant demand for a wide range of practitioner skills and knowledge. One of the functions of NAMMT is to promote CPD and to help with the development of skill and competency which facilitates fitness to practice. With this in mind NAMMT’s policy is created to be a guiding principle for members and sets out to offer assistance and support for individuals.
Personal Development Planning (PDP)
PDP is used to denote a structured and supported process undertaken by an individual in order that they can reflect on their learning, performance and achievement over a period of time. It should be remembered that learning is a life long process and applicable to all professional people who provide care and treatment to the public. PDP involves planning for personal, educational and career development and has the objective of improving an individual’s understanding of how they learn and how they can take responsibility for that learning.
- NAMMT Members are required to keep a PDP profile or portfolio which is available as evidence of professional development.
The benefits of a profile are as follows:
* Helps to assess member’s current standards of practice
* Helps to develop reflective and analytical ability about skill and competence
* Enables review and evaluation of past experience and learning and planning for future learning
* Provides effective information for CPD reviewers
* Demonstrates experiential learning which may contribute to credit towards other qualifications
Enhancing Quality of Care
CPD has important implications for the public. Patients have the right to access treatment from practitioners who possess up to date knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to massage and body work. CPD should help to enhance the quality of care provided to patients.
Professional Obligation
Practitioners will require supported and structured development in order to fulfil this. Effective practice should reflect local custom and practice and complement good practice inherent within the profession. NAMMT will be active in promoting opportunities for members’ development.
* Members of NAMMT should be aware of their professional competence
* They should regularly monitor and evaluate their clinical skill and actively extend their knowledge base and document this information
* Professional development should be demonstrated by a personal progress file or portfolio
* NAMMT require members to have a minimum of 20 hours a year learning activity which should be recorded into the progress file. Development should consist of 12 formal hours and 8 informal hours
* Failure to meet the CPD requirements will be taken into account when hearing allegations of a member’s professional conduct or competence
Range of learning activities and resource
Resources available for CPD are wide ranging and could include formal and informal learning.
Formal activity:
Study days, workshops and accredited courses
Lectures and seminars
Professional meetings and working groups
NAMMT AGM meeting
Informal learning:
Key readings from books and text
Reflective narratives
Patient testimony and feedback
Experiential learning
Shadowing colleagues
Support and Guidance
NAMMT will endeavour to make sure that support is available for members. Tutorials will be available to assist with portfolio building and the collation of evidence for CPD
NAMMT encourage each member to be responsible for the collation and management of their own CPD's and profile development. An annual CPD summary will be requested from a random 10% of the members. Sanctions may have to be imposed if there is a lack of CPD evidence over a period of time. This will involve a member receiving a letter from the secretary about their development and a plan of action being put into place to support the member with their CPD. A period of 6 months will be given for the member to achieve their CPD requirement and this will be reviewed by the committee. If a member still fails to achieve the required CPD they will be sent a warning letter and subsequent to that may be expelled from the organisation if they are unable to meet the requirement.
References
Health Professions Council (2005) Standards for continuing professional development. London: HPC
Department of Health(2004) NHS Knowledge and skills framework and the development review process London: the stationery office
Recording your CPD
Applications for membership (and annual renewals) of NAMMT must be accompanied by a notification of CPD hours and activity undertaken in the previous 12 months. You will be sent a CPD Notification Form along with your membership renewal application. You should complete both forms and submit them to the membership secretary.
The following CPD forms are available for you to download to complete and keep as part of your practice portfolio. Also to send in if every you are requested as part of the 10% randomly chosen members.
Reflective Practice - Critical Incidents
Courses, Workshops & Seminars
Professional Activity/Meetings
Reflective Practice
Critical Reading
Member's CPD Summary