Continuing Professional Development
CPD questions Below are questions relating to key articles in this issue of International Therapist. To gain three CPD points (unless otherwise stated), answer one or more questions relating to the same article, using a minimum of 300 words in total. If you don’t think the questions are helpful, feel free to pose your own, to any of the articles featured in the magazine. For more information about how to gain CPD points by reflecting on your favourite articles, visit fht.org.uk/cpd
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1 Professional status and recognition. 2 Campaigning, promoting and protecting your interests as a professional therapist. 3 Professional representation. 4 The industry’s leading professional therapist magazine.
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One of the most common symptoms of long COVID is chronic tiredness/ fatigue. Discuss how you would support and adapt your treatments for a client presenting with this symptom.
came about many centuries ago, in response to the needs of those travelling along the trade routes. Provide the historical background to one or more therapies you offer.
8 FHT branded products and member discounts on therapy supplies.
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9 Free listing and personal profile on the FHT’s Therapist Register 10 FHT is a not-for-profit organisation run by therapists, for therapists.
EXPRESS YOURSELF (P28-30)
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Sarah Kuipers explains how expressive writing is a useful tool for calming anxiety and processing thoughts and emotions. Do a little research and summarise any studies you find that have looked at the health benefits of expressive writing.
LASH PERFECT (P38)
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In her article, Lucy Trend explains how Thai foot massage
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Aftercare advice is an essential part of prolonging the life of a client’s lash treatments. What tips and advice would you offer clients after having false eyelashes applied?
2022 Annual membership fees FHT Member: £85 FHT Fellow: £105 Student Member: £50* Friend of FHT: £55 Overseas membership: from £95 Qualified Combined Medical Malpractice, Public and Products insurance: from £131.81 56 International therapist
6 Discounted continued professional learning. 7 The UK’s largest local group network.
A number of survey respondents indicated that they provided selfcare techniques to clients instead of a hands-on treatment. Discuss why you think that may have been and under what circumstances you would do the same.
A THAI TREAT FOR THE FEET (P22-24)
5 Tailor-made comprehensive therapist, salon and clinic insurance policies.
SPORTS INJURIES AND FASCIA (P40-42)
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In her article, Amanda Oswald outlines four MFR techniques to address two common injuries. Outline other techniques that can be used to support clients with the same injuries. T For more information about how to gain CPD points by reflecting on your favourite articles, visit fht.org.uk/cpd
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SOFTLY, SOFTLY (P14-17)
Winter 2022
