University of Leicester

CPD Neurological Injection Therapy

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

This course will develop your ability to clinically reason and integrate the use of botulinum toxin as part of the management of patients with spasticity and neurological dysfunction. The course is taught by esteemed experts and renowned practitioners in the field of neurological injection therapy. You will learn the latest advancements in injection therapy, patient assessment and treatment planning for spasticity management.

The course will enable you to engage with fellow clinicians and peers, working collaboratively on the course to develop your neurological injection therapy skills, building confidence and competence to deliver safe and effective injection therapy intervention. The course is a mixture of practical and theory-based learning; introducing leaners to the theory of injection therapy, cross sectional anatomy, including access to the dissection room and cadavers, ultrasound guided localisation, reconstitution of toxin, injection technique, critical analysis of evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning. The module consists of two distinct components; six face-to-face days at the University of Leicester.

This provides the theoretical and practical underpinning of injection therapy, and is followed by 18 weeks of mentored practice in your own clinical environment. This course has intakes in February and September each year. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.

If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. The course fee is £1,200. The course fee is £1,200.

This is a level 7 credit bearing standalone CPD module. After successful completion of the assessment, learners will receive 30 credits at Level 7 in neurological injection therapy. All study days run from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

The study days are organised into six theory/practical face-to-face sessions and on

Key highlights

  • Awards 30 Level 7 credits in neurological injection therapy
  • Covers botulinum toxin use in spasticity and neurological dysfunction management
  • Cross-sectional anatomy with dissection room and cadaver access
  • Includes ultrasound-guided localisation, toxin reconstitution and injection technique
  • Six face-to-face days followed by 18 weeks of mentored clinical practice
  • Taught by expert practitioners in neurological injection therapy

Entry requirements

Registration with the appropriate professional body i.e., Registered with the Health Care Professionals Council, General Medical Council or Nursing Midwifery Council. Undergraduate degree or equivalent (e.g., pre-reg MSc). Evidence of postgraduate development within the field of neurological rehabilitation and a minimum of 3 years working with neurological patients.

Current case load involving patients with spasticity and or dystonia that will allow for completion of supervised injections in a clinical setting. Applicants should hold a current Hepatitis B certificate for the duration of the module and this must be submitted with the application. In-date CPR training - Certificate submitted with the application.

A letter from current employer giving permission to use injection therapy within the applicants’ scope of practice. A letter of support from a mentor. Please note, a mentor must be an injector and if not a Medic, they must also be a Non-Medical Prescriber.

Your mentor must be prepared to commit to mentorship for the duration of the module (18 weeks), and supervise the practical element, assessing injections in practice, signing off injection competencies, with a minimum of 10 patients.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship

  • Choral Scholarships at Leicester Cathedral

    Leicester Cathedral offers three Choral Scholarships of £1,000 each year to University of Leicester students (undergraduates or postgraduates).

    Up to £1,000

  • Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards

  • Distance Learning Merit Scholarship

    The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300

  • Family Loyalty Discount

    10% discount on the tuition fee for each year of your course.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Citizens of Change Scholarship

    A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme in September 2026 for each year of their course for up to three years.

    Up to £10,000

  • International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.

  • International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester who achieve or exceed the academic grades outlined.

  • International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship

    Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Music Scholarship

    Music Scholarships of £500 are available for the academic year to cover the cost of music lessons for student musicians who are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject.

    Up to £500

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Each Sanctuary Scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver, and a support package to be confirmed following assessment with our Welfare Service.

  • Sports Scholarships - The Talented Athlete Award

    Financial contribution on agreed items up to £500 (e.g., travel expenses, equipment, specialist coaching, nutritional advice).

Careers this course leads to

  • Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (Neurology)
  • Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Spasticity Management
  • Specialist Neurological Nurse Practitioner
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Neurorehabilitation
  • Neurological Occupational Therapist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,200 | International: £1,200.

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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