Cold Water Therapy Instructor Training Course 2days

So you wanna be a Cold Water Therapy Instructor? At Breatheolution, I stand out as an experienced cold water therapy instructor due to my unwavering commitment to individual needs, attention to detail and an empathetic approach.

My new team comprises of experienced professionals who seamlessly blend scientific expertise with personalised coaching, ensuring that individuals not only learn but thrive in the invigorating challenge of cold water therapy coaching.

We prioritise safety, efficacy and individualised progress, and a comprehensive understanding of the physiological, biochemical and psychological benefits of cold water exposure.

With a proven personal track record of guiding over 3000 clients into the cold over the past 4 years or more, myself and my team are dedicated to providing an unparalleled and transformative cold water therapy instructor training experience, making us the foremost choice for those seeking the best in the field going forward into a growing industry.

We are pleased to announce that the two day course is now pending approval and endorsement by https://athe.co.uk/ Awards For Training And Higher Education which is super exciting.

The next course will run from the 19th - 20th October at Birch Vale & Thornsett Cricket Club

This course is not fully inclusive of accommodation and food and those signing up will have to make their own arrangements but help is available to help you get settled into the right place. Refreshments etc…will be available throughout the course and stationary will be provided. There will be some online pre learning to sit through before heading over of which arrangements will be visible after signing up.

The following course will be held at Hawkhills Emergency Planning Centre in York from 29th November to the 1st December.

This course will cover accommodation and food here, check in is from 2pm and it really is an amazing place, go and check it out at this following link

https://www.epcresilience.com/about-us/facilities

Module 1 - Introduction

✔️My story
✔️ What is Cold Water Therapy?
✔️ Why do we need qualified instructors?
✔️ What are the benefits and drawbacks of cold water therapy?

Module 2 - Physiology & Anatomy

✔️ Homeostasis and Stress
✔️ Cold Shock Response
✔️ Cardio Vascular System & The Heart
✔️ Blood pressure & Cardiac Output
✔️ Ventilatory & Respiratory Mechanics
✔️ Noradrenaline, Dopamine & Acetylcholine

Module 3 - Acclimatisation

✔️ Cold Showers, Bodies of Water & Ice Baths
✔️ Breath Regulating and Vagal Tone
✔️ The Placebo Effect
✔️ Shivering & Non-shivering thermogenesis
✔️ Guidance for Small Groups
✔️ 1-2-1 Guidance
✔️ Autonomic Habits of regulation (self sooth)
✔️ Holding Space
✔️ Warming up & After Drop

Module 4 - Safety & Contraindications

✔️Who shouldn’t get into cold water?
✔️ Autonomic Conflict ( Professor Mike Tipton)
✔️ Waiver Forms & Health Questionnaires
✔️ Health Conditions
✔️ Medications
✔️ Assessing Client Suitability?
✔️ Dynamic Risk Assessment
✔️ Emergency First Aid & BLS (basic life support)
✔️ Insurance Cover

Module 5 - Exam

✔️First Aid Training including Basic Life Support
✔️ Overview, questions and answers
✔️ Final Exam