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Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long-term Conditions (online)

This qualification is aimed at fitness professionals who wish to learn how to provide assistance and support for clients with long term conditions which put their health at risk. It was previously known as GP referral or exercise referral. This course provides the learner with the skills and knowledge to train clients with conditions that would be out of the usual scope of practice for personal trainers and fitness instructors. It covers a wide range of conditions inclding diabetic and metabolic conditions, cardiorespiratory conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, mental health conditions, cancers, neurological conditions, chronic fatigue syndrome, dementia related conditions and hypo/hyperthyroidism. Also covered will be the information on comorbidities and multimorbidities as well as the side effects and precautions relating to medications for the above. The course is delivered through online learning with tutor support on a one to one where needed, so it can be started at any time.

Course Content

    • The course content covers:

  • Applied Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health at level 3
  • The Health Landscape
  • Managing long term conditions including musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, neurological, diabetes & metabolic, mental health, comorbidities, multimorbidities and other conditions
  • Behaviour change for clients with long term conditions
  • Planning and adapting physical activity for clients with long term conditions

Pre-requisite

  • Level 2 gym instructor or group training

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Assessment and Certification

The course is assessed through online questions and assignments and a case study.

On completion candidates will be awarded an Active IQ Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long Term Conditions (online).

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Stephane Smith

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One significant way that we can support clients with long term conditions in Scotland is by meeting GP exercise referral clients and creating a programme that helps re-introduce exercise into their daily routine. This has been shown to reduce the frequency of visits to their GP
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  • Online sessions 24/7 access
  • Total Qualification Time (preparation/home study/lectures) 674 hours
  • Duration Flexible
Fitness Clients with long term conditions