The course will be held over an 8 Hour two-day period with a 4 Hour Online Pre-course. The Kinesio Online Pre-course must be completed prior to attending the course.

With our Foundations Course, you will receive:  

• Kinesio® Tape Material Kit

• Free eBook

• Global Campus Learning Management System

• Certificate of Completion

• Free 60-day access to our TAD (Taping Application Database)

• Continuing support from the Kinesio Taping Association (KTAI)

• Kinesio® Tape Practitioner pricing available.

Kinesio ® Foundations Course Material Kit Includes:

1 roll of  Light Touch (Color may vary)
1 roll of Performance+ (Color may vary)
2 rolls of  Tex Classic (Color may vary)
2 rolls of Tex Gold FP (Color may vary)
2 samples of EDF
2 samples of Fan Cuts

There is a 4 hour pre-course online training that must be completed before starting the in-person course. The 2 day in-person course starts at 8.30am and finishes at 5pm both days. You must attend the entire 2 days to get access to the exam and complete the course. 

By the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

• List the best use for each type of Kinesio Tex Tape.

• Describe and demonstrate cutting at least 4 different Kinesio Taping application tape shapes: I Strip, Y Strip, Web Cut, X Cut, ETC.

• Describe a situation where it would be appropriate to use different tape cuts.

• Demonstrate the appropriate use of KMT, EDF, and Kinesio Assessments.

• Demonstrate a method of safely removing Kinesio Tex Tape from skin.

• Demonstrate the use of Kinesio Screening Assessments to identify target tissue for treatment.

• Demonstrate the proper application of Kinesio Epidermis, Dermis and Fascia Taping technique.

• Demonstrate the proper application of corrective techniques: Fascia, Mechanical, Space, Functional, Lymphatic, Tendon, Ligament and Muscle Correction.

• Describe the difference between an underactive and overactive muscle correction application.

• Identify appropriate tension range for each corrective technique.

• Describe the difference between a ligament correction and tendon correction.

• Demonstrate application of advanced Epidermis Correction Technique- Web Layering.

• Demonstrate application of advanced Dermis Correction technique- Jellyfish.

• Demonstrate application of advanced Circulatory Lymphatic Correction Technique- Basket Weave.

• Demonstrate the application of advanced Space Correction Technique- Scar Management Techniques.

• Demonstrate integration of Muscle Direction Tests, Screening Assessments, and Corrective Techniques to treat complex injuries such as Whiplash, Shoulder Impingement, and Chronic Knee Pain.

• In a small group setting identify 3 items on a problem list and goal list from specified case studies and develop appropriate interventions using tape as a modality and defend to the class.

• Be able to apply the Kinesio Medical Taping method to a variety of muscular, orthopedic and neurological conditions.

Yes. After completing the 2 day Foundations Course and passed the on-line test, you gain the international qualification CKTP® - Certified Kinesio® Taping Practitioner.

The Kinesio® Foundations course is open to all Allied Health professionals, including but not limited to Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists (Level 5 and above), Podiatrists, Nurses, Doctors, Occupational Therapists, Personal Trainers, Midwife, Paramedic, Craniosacral Therapist.

You must have completed

1. 80 hours of Anatomy and Physiology Training.

2. Have a working knowledge of the musculoskeletal system.

3. Be able to do assessments by evaluating and/or diagnosing injuries and conditions.

4. Achieved your qualification or is a student working towards a qualification. 
   

Please contact me if you have any queries regarding your eligibility for this course. 

If you have a group of 10 or more people wanting to do this course, I am happy to travel to your location and run a private course for your business or group. 

Applicants must enrol 5 days or more before the course start date so that they can complete the online training. This must be completed before the start day or they will not be accepted to the training.

Every attempt will be made to offer this program as publicised, however, Kinesio University® reserves the right to adjust program dates, location, times, facility, or instructor, etc. in order to accommodate for unexpected occurrences or insufficient enrollment. Kinesio University® is not responsible for any expenses incurred by registrants due to adjustments or cancellations. In the event that Kinesio University must cancel an event a refund or a credit toward attendance at a subsequent program will be given. *** Official Online Zoom Courses MUST have a minimum of 3 total attendees to be able to move forward with the course. If less than 3 attendees register, the course will be rescheduled ***

Due to limited seating, if registrants request a cancellation, it must be at least 14 business days prior to the program date. This gives us the opportunity to fill the class. You may cancel by phone or email. We will offer you a 100% credit if you cancel 14 business days prior, no refunds. Registrants may use the credit towards any future Kinesio University program. However, if registrants do not cancel 14 business days prior, they will lose the payment for the class. Tuition is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

In addition, all registrants must attend the entire seminar in order to receive their Certificate of Course Completion and CEUs. Any registrant that arrives late and/or leaves early from the seminar will not receive credit for the seminar. No exceptions.

We (Vital Body Therapy) recommends only using Kinesio Tape. We have a financial interest in teaching this course.