Course overview
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Course Description/Details:
This module is for experienced physiotherapists who wish to include injection therapy as a part of their management of patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction involving the peripheral joints. This course aims to enable students to develop the appropriate knowledge, understanding, and skills to perform musculoskeletal injection therapy safely and competently. The module will include lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical sessions, and work-based learning for students to develop the knowledge and skills to be able to perform injection therapy safely and competently.
Course content:
- Review of anatomy & relevant musculoskeletal pathologies
- Pharmacological, ethical and medico-legal frameworks
- Advanced clinical reasoning & advanced musculoskeletal assessment procedures including palpation of soft tissues & relevant structures
- Skilled practical application of musculoskeletal injection therapy including indications, contra-indications, precautions, possible side-effects, identification and management of adverse events
- Development and enhancement of communication skills with the patient and the wider health professional team
- Documentation of injection therapy procedures including evaluation of outcome
Course Notes:
This module is equivalent to 150 hours of student effort including 5 taught days and takes place online (day 1) and at College Lane Campus, Hatfield (days 2-5).
All applications are considered on a first come, first served basis. Once the module is full the application portal will close, so early application is advised.
Module dates:
Day 1 - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 9-5pm (online)
Day 2 - Tuesday 3rd February 2026, 9-5pm (on campus)
Day 3 - Wednesday 4th February 2026, 9-5pm (on campus)
Day 4 - Tuesday 12th May 2026, 9-5pm (on campus)
Day 5 - Wednesday 13th May 2026, 9-5pm (on campus)
Assessment:
Date to be confirmed for the in-class safety assessment
Monday 8th June 2026 – Coursework 1 (submitted online)
Monday 29th June 2026 - Portfolio of Injections undertaken in practice (submitted online)
Assessment details:
Coursework 1
The written assignment is a 2500 +/- 10% word essay based on a patient case study. The assessment is submitted online and must be passed at 50% or higher.
Module Learning Outcomes assessed: K&U 1, 2, 3
In addition to the assessment above students must pass the summative assessments outlined below:
Practical (P/F)
Portfolio of ten injections in practice (pass/fail)
Module Learning Outcomes assessed: IPTS 1, 2, 3
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding:
Successful students will typically:
- Critically discuss and evaluate the anatomical structures and peripheral musculoskeletal pathologies that may be suitable for injection therapy.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the pharmacology of the medicines used in musculoskeletal injection-therapy including the indications, contraindications, possible side-effects and adverse reactions that may occur and discuss the management of any adverse events.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the regulation and control of medicines in relation to musculoskeletal injection therapy.
Learning Outcomes: Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills:
Successful students will typically:
- Demonstrate advanced musculoskeletal assessment skills within a clinical reasoning framework in order to identify and select appropriate structures for injection therapy.
- Perform musculoskeletal injection procedures accurately, safely and competently.
- Document and critically evaluate the outcome and management of injection therapy procedures, communicating effectively and confidently with patients and others and reflect on their own performance
Who Teaches the course:
The course is normally facilitated by Matthew Guilliatt, Module Lead and Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Previous regular contributors include: Kelly Lefteri (Principal Lecturer/Pharmacist), Rishi Navsaria (Senior Lecturer/Consultant Physiotherapist) & Gulten Dogan (Senior Lecturer/Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner) and other experts from clinical practice and research.
What our students say:
“Very good and delivered appropriately, lots of time for practice and questions”
“Great support and a relaxed environment. Good for learning”
“Excellent tutors”
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Funding
£1,545.00
The price quoted above is for a 15 credit module in the 2025/26 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY. Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here : https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-documents
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Why choose HERTS?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Andrea Moulson mscadvphysio@herts.ac.uk
Administrator
Julie Porter
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
Blended
Prerequisites
All applicants must:
- Be a current registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Be able to evidence current appropriate indemnity insurance to practice (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy membership or other appropriate certificate of indemnity). CSP certificates can be located on the CSP Website, once you log-in at: https://www.csp.org.uk/evidence-professional-liability-insurance
- Provide a signed /dated letter of evidence of appropriate Hepatitis B immunisation from applicants employing Occupational Health Department or General Practitioner (using mandatory UH template provided)
- Provide a signed/dated letter from a qualified practitioner who has agreed to prescribe the necessary drugs for injection therapy (using mandatory UH template provided)
- Provide a signed/dated letter from a suitably qualified mentor who will supervise and examine injection therapy in the workplace (using mandatory UH template provided)
- Provide a signed/dated letter from their employer confirming support for attendance on the module and access to relevant clinical cases to achieve the practical experience of injection with support from their mentor (using mandatory UH template provided)
- Provide evidence of contemporary adult basic life support training (level 2 accepted only)
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