The GP Referral Award has been devised to qualify instructors to deal with GP referred clients, defined as low to moderate risk in the Exercise Referral Quality Assurance Framework and REPs, where specialist training is required in order to devise suitable programmes. The award also serves as an introduction to GP referral systems, how they are structured and who is involved.
GP Referral training course structure
The GP Referral course through Lifetime Health and Fitness allows graduates to work with people diagnosed with a whole host of conditions, ranging from asthma to Parkinson's Disease. These and other conditions are taught within the course units, as highlighted below.
Lifestyle, health and government policy
Background to the GP referral process
Establishing and running a GP referral scheme
Exercise and diabetes
Exercise and arthritis and osteoporosis
Exercise and mental health
Exercise and asthma
Hypertension and High cholesterol
Parkinsons Disease
Multiple sclerosis
Back Pain
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
GP Referral course entry requirements
Exercise and Fitness Professionals wishing to enrol on the Lifetime Health and Fitness GP Referral training course should hold at least a Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) recognised Advanced Fitness Instructor Qualification (level 3) prior to commencing this award.
Assessment and Certification
The GP Referral course is assessed against national standards for designing, agreeing and adapting physical activity programmes with referred patients/clients. Assessment is carried out by theory paper and an invigilated case study.
