What is a GP referral course?
Overview. Exercise referral, or GP referral as it’s also known, enables exercise professionals to better serve existing clients, branch out to new people, and work with organisations, such as the NHS, who refer clients. Fully accredited by YMCA Awards, our GP referral course is also recognised by CIMSPA.
What level is GP referral?
Level 3
This OFQUAL regulated personal training course is at level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework. This qualification will allow access to Level 3 on REPs if all of the other requirements have been met.
What is level 3 GP referral?
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge to ensure safe and effective exercise programming for patients with a number of medical conditions and common reasons for referral onto a community-based exercise referral scheme.
Why is exercise referral important?
Exercise referral schemes are popular and they may offer other benefits aside from physical activity, such as helping people to socialise, providing a means of getting involved with the community and providing affordable access to facilities.
What is a GP referral instructor?
GP Referral & Exercise Referral As they sound, GP referrals are patients referred to personal trainers for a number of reasons. In order to best assess your clients needs and give them a comprehensive program, there are a number of training providers providing specific GP & Exercise referral courses.
How does GP exercise referral work?
An exercise referral allows Primary Health Care professionals to refer individuals with a variety of medical conditions and/ or a history of sedentary lifestyle, who would never normally consider participating in regular physical activity, to a short-term, supervised programme of physical activity.
Can I see my GP in Level 3?
Moving into Level 3 People that require an in-person appointment are seen after an initial telephone assessment, in our dedicated area at the back of the clinic with all the appropriate COVID-19 safety precautions. This will stay in place to ensure we keep everyone safe.
What is a level 4 personal trainer?
A Level 4 PT qualification is the highest level of industry recognition, putting you in the top 10% of fitness professionals in the UK. A Level 4 Personal Trainer course covers one of many specialist areas, enhancing your employability and earning potential with the elite REPs Level 4 status.
Can your GP refer you to a gym?
Your GP or health professional can refer you to the Exercise Referral Scheme by completing the necessary referral form.
Can GP prescribe exercise?
If you have not exercised for a long time or are concerned about the effects of exercise on your body or health, ask a GP about exercise on prescription. Lots of GP surgeries across the country prescribe exercise as a treatment for a range of conditions, including depression.
How do I become an exercise referral?
Requirements of an Exercise Referral Instructor: In order to practice as an exercise referral instructor, you must possess a Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral. This qualification is also mandatory for progressing to a Level 4 discipline (Low back pain, obesity, diabetes etc).
Are exercise referrals worth it?
Nevertheless, working as an exercise referral personal trainer is a really rewarding career. You’ll help individuals to make significant lifestyle changes which will hugely impact their health and improve their overall quality of life.
With new initiatives across the NHS, GP referral courses ensure you can take exercise referral patients on to your books as a great additional revenue. The GP Referral course qualifications provide much more for personal trainers. As they sound, GP referrals are patients referred to personal trainers for a number of reasons.
What is an exercise referral course?
Exercise referral, or GP referral as it’s also known, enables exercise professionals to better serve existing clients, branch out to new people, and work with organisations, such as the NHS, who refer clients. Fully accredited by YMCA Awards, our GP referral course is also recognised by CIMSPA.
How long does an exercise referral scheme last?
Because an exercise referral scheme is usually limited to a 12 week period, the ability to teach clients good exercise habits is essential.
Is your GP referral course recognised by CIMSPA?
Fully accredited by YMCA Awards, our GP referral course is also recognised by CIMSPA. Not only is it an effective way to enhance a CV, but if you have your sights set on becoming a Level 4 exercise specialist then this Level 3 qualification is a prerequisite.