Program Overview

Injection Therapy

Cert

Overview

Our course brings together the theory, practice, evidence, safety, ethical and legal aspects of Injection Therapy. It will enhance your interdisciplinary working, professional development and reflective practice.

Why study with us

• Our course runs over five taught days with a three-day block and a two-day block, to allow easier release from your workplace.
• We invite external speakers to contribute on the wider issues of injection therapy practice and development across both the MSK and neuro specialities.
• You’ll have good access to experienced and currently practicing tutors.

What you’ll do

• Classes are a mixture of lectures, class discussions, seminars and practical sessions.
• Our MSK and neuro routes run alongside each other to facilitate joint learning where possible.
• This module forms part of the MSc Musculoskeletal Management in Primary Care course.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Injection Therapy
  • This module aims to equip practitioners to practise and evaluate musculoskeletal injection therapy safely and in accordance with current evidence base.
  • Develop advanced clinical reasoning skills to select appropriate patients for injection therapy within a broader framework of musculoskeletal management.
  • To study this module, you must be an appropriately trained and qualified health professional with at least 3 years experience and be currently working in the relevant specialist field as you require patient access for assessments.
  • Module code: PU4025

Entry requirements

• You must be an appropriately trained and qualified health professional with at least 3 years experience working in the relevant specialist field.

Fees and funding

2024/25

• UK: Part-time, to be confirmed per 20 credits

2025/26

• UK: Part-time, to be confirmed per 20 credits

Additional costs

• As part of your course, there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Learning and assessment

• Our course is delivered in both the classroom and specialist practical teaching rooms.
• There are two assessments for this course. The first requires 10 injections which are assessed and signed off by your nominated mentor in practice. The second is a reflective case-based assignment of 3000 words.

Further information

• Most of our students who complete this course are current NHS employees.