Taping & Strapping Procedures

Course details

All applicants must hold a valid and recognised bodywork qualification or be involved in the coaching of sporting teams. Ideal applicants include Neuromuscular Therapists, Physiotherapists , Sports Coaches etc.

Applicants must hold a valid First Aid certificate with a minimum of six months validity remaining. The First Aid Certificate must have been issued by a recognised authority in the area of first aid.

Individuals who do not hold a current First Aid certificate may still participate but the certificate for Taping and Strapping Procedures will not be issued until such time as the participant obtains First Aid certification.

The National Qualification in Taping and Strapping Procedures covers all relevant areas including:

• Identification of common injury sites
• Accessing suitability for strapping
• Identification of appropriate strapping technique for specific injuries
• Preparation of injury site for strapping and rationalisation of need for underwrap etc.
• Strapping application, binding and subsequent removal.
• Kit bag and material requirements
• Practical strapping demonstrations for ankle and foot, lateral / collateral ligament, hamstring, thumb and fingers, wrist and elbow including student participation.