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Eligibility and Accreditation
MFR UK workshops regularly attract therapists from a variety of hands-on manual therapy backgrounds who are either starting out on their MFR training or who are wishing to refresh and enhance their current skills.
MFR is a practical hands-on post-graduate therapy. Eligibility to attend must include a qualification that meets the minimum national occupation standards (NOS) in a (full body) manual hands-on therapy and who are actively working in a clinical (including home clinic) setting treating clients at least part-time. The minimum qualification accepted is a level 3 ITEC, VTCT, BTEC or similar in anatomy and physiology and body massage.
We regretfully advise that we are not able to accept those who only have training in any exercise, fitness or movement modalities such as Yoga or personal training. Students currently attending a manual therapy course (at the minimum standard) may also apply. We reserve the right to reject applications due to student unsuitability for insurance reasons
We welcome those trained in the following disciplines to attend:
- Physiotherapy
- Physical Therapy
- Chiropractic and Osteopathy
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Sports and/or Remedial Massage Therapy, minimum of level 3 ITEC, VTCT, BTEC or similar
- Sport and Soft Tissue Therapy
- Therapeutic/Holistic/Swedish Massage Therapy, minimum of level 3 ITEC, VTCT, BTEC or similar
- Bowen, Shiatsu and Thai massage
- Craniosacral therapy
- All students must be competent and confident with body palpation, have a working knowledge of musculoskeletal identification, muscle and joint actions and pathology.
Accreditation
All students who are affiliated to professional bodies, Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, Association of Physical and Natural Therapists, Federation of Holistic Therapists, Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage etc, may use our certificates of attendance to gain CPD. CPD points will be offered in accordance with each individual organisations guidelines and may involve completing a reflective assignment of the workshop. Please contact your own organisation for further details.
MFR UK is an approved training provider for the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), who accredit our workshops.
By offering an accreditation scheme, the FHT aims to improve and maintain the highest standards as a professional association and rationalise the current system of course approval.
Advanced Clinical Diploma in Integrated Myofascial Therapy
In order to maintain high standards of training and to encourage therapists to increase their skill, MFR UK’s Advanced Diploma in Integrated Myofascial Therapy includes components from-:
- Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) – Unit title, Soft Tissue Manipulations. Unit code – F1BF 35. SCQF level 8
- EDEXCEL Unit 37: Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation. Unit code – T/601/1882. QCF level 5
- VTCT. Planning, applying and evaluating complex massage and soft tissue methods. Unit – UV53089. Code – Y/601/4192. QCF level 5
MFR UK has its own trademark for integrated myofascial therapy through the Intellectual Properties Bureau and actively looks to improve standards of its therapy education.
For further details, please contact MFR UK direct.
- 0333 006 4555
- ruth@myofascialrelease.co.uk
- MFR UK, Duncur House 1 Weavers Dr, Torrance Glasgow G64 4AP