FICS ICSC Seminars
International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic: Your pathway to working at International Games
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What is the ICSC
FICS Upper and Lower Extremity seminars are part of the highly acclaimed International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC). They provide the basic skills and knowledge for chiropractors who want to obtain their ICSC and qualify to work with elite athletes at International Games and Events.
Candidates who complete the certification hands-on seminars and meet the requirements of the e-Learning program qualify to work as a volunteer at International games and events.
ICSC Seminar Overview
The ICSC program offers an individual chiropractor the credentials required to work at FICS events worldwide. It is the minimum qualification required to be part of a FICS chiropractic delegation at regional sporting events, international events such as the regional and world championships and the World Games.
Doctors are required to completed 62 hours online learning and 44.5 hours of Practicum Assessment.
Virtual and Practicum sessions
Candidates must attend both the virtual and practicum sessions to be awarded completion of the seminar.
Theory virtual session: Delivered as a combination of live webinars and pre recordings, the theory component is
the pre-requisite for attendance at the face-to-face seminar. It is delivered as a refresher of the ICSC online learning module one month prior to attending the seminar.
Practicum (face-to-face) sessions will comprise the learning materials, active and interactive, which involve candidates’ hands-on skills. These sessions allow for interaction between the students and the instructors, networking opportunities and in-class practice to refine skills learnt.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the theory
The theory part of the ICSC Seminars is required to be completed before attending the practicum (face-to-face) session. This is 10 hours made up of five, two-hour modules. Make sure you allow yourself time before the practicum part of the seminar to complete the learning.
Do I need to pass the theory?
There is a quiz at the end of each lecture and you must receive a passing mark of higher than 90% to complete.
How far in advance can I complete the theory?
Theory is open up 30 days before the face-to-face session and is completed in the candidates own time using the FICS ICSC learning platform. You will complete a short quiz to test your understanding of the materials covered at the end of the sessions.
Do I need to attend in person?
Face-to-face workshops are 100% hands-on. To complete the seminar and qualify for the certificate of completion you will be required to take part in all activities and attend all sessions. Students need to ensure they allow plenty of time to arrive before the allocated start time.
Attire for practicum seminar
Please wear clothing that will allow your class partner to access the extremity. CMT, soft tissue therapies and strapping interventions will be highlighted in this seminar and will require the region to be accessible.
Seminar duration
Hands-on seminars will comprise ten (10) hours for each seminar. If you are attending a seminar that is hosting back to back seminars, this will be twenty (20) hours practicum. The timing of the days may vary and students should check the event information for confirmation of the timing. Regular breaks allow for morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.
Cost
The cost of the seminars is set by the host NCSC or partner and students should refer to the registration information or contact the seminar coordinator for confirmation of this. FICS is sensitive to the domestic currency and makes all attempts to keep the seminar cost affordable.
Delivery overview
The training activities include a range of practical tasks. Candidates are required to participate in all elements of the course, providing them with the opportunity to practice and refine their skills.
Where can I register?
All seminars which are open for registration can be found in the FICS shop here.
If you would like to check on the status of an upcoming seminar which is not listed on the shop front, reach out to admin@ficsport.org
Can you attend for professional development and not complete the full ICSC?
Yes, the hands-on seminars are open to all interested parties wishing to attend, and non-member rates are available. Students in their last year of study or 1st year postgraduate have access to a student rate.
What is the instructor/student ratio?
For 20-30 participants, we have two (2) instructors. The instructor /student ratio is roughly 1/12 for most of our classes. However different venues, cost of travel etc do play a role in the ratio set up for the class.
Thank you to our Seminar Sponsors
FICS ICSC Seminars are a collaborative partnership between FICS, the local NCSC, and event venues.
Taping methods to support injury management and recovery using rigid and kinesiologists are supported by Dynamic Tape and Mueller Sports Medicine, who provide tape for ICSC Seminar labs.
Taping labs take seminar attendees on a journey in learning functional taping. Participants of upper and lower extremity hands-on seminars will walk away with skill in taping a variety of sport injuries for healing and optimal performance.
