Insurance
There are several types of insurance that are potentially relevant to you as a therapist. The most important is the ‘Professional Indemnity Insurance’ and ‘Public Liability Insurance’. Both of these are necessary in the unlikely event that a client decided to sue you.
Public Liability Insurance – This covers you if a member of the public, i.e. a client or passer-by is injured on your premises or if their personal property is damaged in any way.
Professional Indemnity Insurance – This protects you should a client decide to sue you claiming personal injury or damage as a result of treatments carried out by you.
Employer’s Liability Insurance – This is only necessary if you hire others to work for you. This type of insurance would cover you should a member of your staff have an injury on your premises.
Product Liability Insurance – This insurance is important if you plan to use, manufacture or sell products as part of your business. This will protect you in the event that a client is dissatisfied with the product or experiences a reaction to using the product.
Car Insurance – If a car is used for business purposes, ensure that this is covered by the policy and that theft of equipment is included.
Insurance
Students will be able to gain insurance from the following provider listed below, upon successful completion of your training:
Insurer name: Insync
Contact Number: 01200 309516
Email Address: hello@insyncinsurance.co.uk
Website: https://insyncinsurance.co.uk/
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As a VTCT qualification is OFQUAL approved it will be recognised by many insurance providers so you many options of who to gain insurance with. This is one of the, many, benefits of completing an OFQUAL qualification rather than an accreditation.
Ergonomics
Posture is important, whether you are sitting or standing up to do a treatment. Try to find a working position that is comfortable for you and reduces the need to lean over to just one side.
Using height adjustable treatment couches and chairs. Choose a height that reduces your need for bending over the client. Ideally, your back should be at a 90-degree angle. Your chair should be comfortable to avoid pressure point sores or injury.
Try to avoid twisting the neck, keep your head upright and keep your shoulders relaxed.
Never ignore pain; look at ways to alleviate the symptoms. If you cannot take a break during treatment, then you can adopt gentle stretching techniques.
Repetitive strain injuries can be caused by using the same movements over and over again. Try to avoid repetitive flexing of the wrist and instead alternate by bending elbows or shoulders instead. Equipment should feel comfortable in your hand and have as minimal vibration as possible.
Appearance of the Therapist
A therapist should ensure that they look well presented at all times. Therapists will be working in close contact with a client, and it is important that a professional image is observed.
A therapist should:
Professional Ethics and Standards of Practice
Therapists should:
Practising good ethics is essential for the reputation of the therapist and the welfare of the clients. The following is an example of standards and ethics for therapists:
Preparation of the client
Treatment area