Foundation Module
Brief Overview
The SOMM Foundation in Musculoskeletal Medicine Course comprises 3 units.
Cervical spine & upper limb (unit 1)
Lumbar spine & lower limb (unit 2)
Thoracic spine, sacroiliac joint & advanced techniques (unit 3)
Units 1 & 2 can be taken in either order but must be completed before attending Unit 3. An exam is taken after Unit 3 and this, with completion of a portfolio reflective essay and professional development plan leads to the SOMM Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine. The SOMM Diploma is credit rated by Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and is worth 60 credits at Master’s level.
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The Foundation module provides core training that enables doctors, allied health professionals and nurses to examine, diagnose and treat the common musculoskeletal disorders accurately thereby enhancing patient care and service delivery. As well as being really useful clinically, the units provide the starting point for an academic pathway that will help to further develop clinician skills and knowledge.
The Foundation module will benefit clinicians working with musculoskeletal patients in all settings including hospital out-patients, sport, general practice, orthopaedics, armed forces and private practice.
For further information, please refer to our course overview document.
Completion of the Foundation Diploma also signs off Stage 1 of the FCP Roadmap.
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The Society works closely with NHS England, and our Foundation Diploma fulfils all the Stage 1 requirements as per The Knowledge, Skills & Attributes (KSA) document.
Route to MACP membership for SOMM Graduates, please click here for further information and link to the attached leaflet SOMM MACP-5
The module aims to:
- Extend knowledge in functional anatomy and biomechanics
- Develop competence in joint examination, assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment including manual treatment, exercise and injection techniques
- Enhance clinical reasoning and evaluation supported by relevant references
Key requirements to qualify for the Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine:
- Units 1 & 2 can be taken in either order, followed by Unit 3 and the completion of an exam. This, plus a portfolio reflective essay (to demonstrate your achievement of the learning outcomes of the module), and personal development plan leads to the SOMM Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine.
The SOMM Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine, worth 60 credits, is credit rated by Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Pre-requisites
Although previous experience in musculoskeletal medicine is not mandatory before attending the Foundation Module, it is essential to do some work in preparation. Units 1 and 2 can be taken in any order but must be completed before attending unit 3.
Students must be post-registration medical practitioners; allied health professionals, sports therapists, osteopaths and rehabilitators or nurses. Must be HCPC registered or equivalent regulatory body.
Overseas Students: Students based within the European Economic Area (EEA) will need to provide evidence of registration with their equivalent home organisation.
International students (i.e. outside the EEA) will need to have a current visa to study in the UK
Insurance requirements: Professional Indemnity
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The Units
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