The neuromuscular therapy upgrade options are only available to individuals who have previously completed the National Qualification in Neuromuscular Therapy course with the National Training Centre and are graduates of this course before 2018. These individuals are eligible to take advantage of these exclusive neuromuscular therapy upgrade options to further their knowledge and skills in neuromuscular therapy.

However, it is important to note that these upgrade options are not available to students or therapists who have completed any other bodywork therapy course. These exclusive upgrade options are specifically designed to provide advanced training and knowledge to those who have already completed the National Qualification in Neuromuscular Therapy course with the National Training Centre before 2018. As such, they are not available to individuals who have not completed this course, regardless of their qualifications or experience in other areas of bodywork therapy.

It is important to note that this upgrade is entirely optional. NTC graduates who do not wish to upgrade their qualification are not required to do so. Their original qualification remains valid, and they are still fully qualified to offer treatment to the public. The upgrade options are only intended for those who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in neuromuscular therapy and achieve a higher level of accreditation.

Therapists who completed their NTC qualification before 2018 now have an excellent opportunity to upgrade their skills and advance their status with the neuromuscular therapy upgrade options. The upgrade options are designed to provide qualifying therapists with access to the recently updated SMA Level 5 accredited certification.

By taking advantage of the neuromuscular therapy upgrade, therapists can enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of neuromuscular therapy. This upgrade option is ideal for those who are interested in upgrading their status and obtaining a more advanced level of accreditation.

If you’re a therapist who completed your NTC qualification before 2018, the neuromuscular therapy upgrade is for you.

Don’t miss out on the chance to upgrade your skills and enhance your status as a therapist.

There are three neuromuscular therapy upgrade options available for NTC graduates who completed their qualification before 2018 to upgrade their neuromuscular therapy skills and achieve the newly updated SMA Level 5 accredited qualification.

Option 1 is for graduates who have been actively working in clinical practice and wish to submit a Clinical Practice Portfolio of Case Studies and Learner Workbook. This option requires individuals to provide documented evidence of clinical experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills. Evidence of current clinical practice and insurance must be provided, and therapists will have access to the NTC Programme Manual, the NTC Learning Portal, and the necessary documentation required to complete their portfolios.

Students must complete and submit a portfolio of clinical practice with evidence of 100 treatment hours, including 25 hours of case studies on 5 patients x 5 treatments, and the NMT Learner Workbook. They must also submit evidence of established clinical practice and insurance to practice for the previous 3 years from the time of application, along with details of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) since their original date of qualification. Applications for this option will be assessed on an individual basis. The cost for this option is €295.00.

Option 2 is for graduates who may not have been practicing regularly in the last 2-3 years and need to refresh their knowledge and update their practical skills and competencies. This option includes access to recorded and/or live online lectures and practical workshops that will refresh therapists’ knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical applications of Neuromuscular Therapy, including subjective and objective assessment, injury scenarios, and differential diagnosis.

Students must attend the onsite practical workshops (minimum 6 days), complete and submit a portfolio of clinical practice with evidence of 100 treatment hours, including 25 hours of case studies on 5 patients x 5 treatments, and the NMT Learner Workbook. They must also successfully complete the Observed Summative Practical Examination. Applications for this option will be assessed on an individual basis, and attendance on practical workshops is subject to availability. Additional practical days may be required depending on individual needs, and additional charges may apply. The cost for this option is €1,295.00.

Option 3 is available to individuals who completed the Sports Massage and NMT courses pre 2011 and/or may not have worked in practice for several years. This option allows individuals to complete the full course at the reviewer’s discounted rate, subject to availability. The cost for this option is between €2,100.00 and €2,400.00 depending on the payment option you choose.