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Courses & Workshops for Real-World Practice

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Eleven professional programmes are listed below. Delivery dates, format and certification details are confirmed for each cohort.

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Illustrative clinical assessment training workshop
Assessment

Functional Assessment and Movement Analysis

A two-day practical training on modern functional assessment, movement analysis and rehabilitation planning, delivered together with Sports Medicine and Science Academy.

  • Format: 2-day practical training
  • CPD credits: 12 CPD credits
  • Partner: Sports Medicine and Science Academy
  • For: Physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, sports medicine professionals, students and early-career specialists
Course details

Participants deepen their knowledge of contemporary functional assessment and movement analysis, develop clinical reasoning and practise identifying movement deficits.

  • Covers functional assessment methods, movement analysis, posture and gait assessment, core movement patterns and clinical cases.
  • Focuses on functional testing, movement-quality assessment and rehabilitation planning based on assessment findings.
  • CPD credits apply to the listed specialties in the partner announcement: sports medicine, physical medicine, balneology and rehabilitation, orthopaedics-traumatology, paediatrics, neurology, radiology, family medicine, cardiology, pulmonology and internal medicine.

Completed cohort example: CARE helped organise a five-day Prague programme for Georgian physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists, combining thematic lectures, practical workshops, clinical assessment and testing, physiotherapy modalities, musculoskeletal and sports-injury rehabilitation, return-to-sport evaluation and a visit to the Prague Sports Medicine Center. Participants received certificates at the end of the programme.

Instructor demonstrating ankle taping during a sports taping practical workshop
Sports taping

Sports Taping Practical Training

A one-day practical training on modern sport and functional taping principles, delivered in collaboration with Georgian Sports Medicine Association.

  • Format: 1-day practical training
  • Partner: Georgian Sports Medicine Association
  • Lead trainer: Professor Zurab Kakhabrishvili, President of the Georgian Sports Medicine Association
  • For: Physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, sports medicine doctors, medical students, coaches and sport-sector professionals
Course details

Participants study the practical use of sport taping in injury support, functional movement and clinical or sport settings.

  • Covers the main principles of sport and functional taping.
  • Includes common upper- and lower-limb taping applications.
  • Focuses on correct taping technique for different injuries and clinical conditions.
  • Uses supervised practical work based on real cases.
Illustrative sports physiology testing training
Sports physiology

Sports Physiology - Level 1

A comprehensive introduction to exercise and sports physiology for healthcare professionals.

  • Duration: 3 days (18 contact hours)
  • Group size: Maximum 10 participants
  • For: Healthcare professionals, sports scientists and physiotherapists
Course details

Participants study acute and chronic physiological adaptations to exercise, bioenergetics and performance-related systems.

  • Includes neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, fatigue, recovery and exercise prescription principles.
  • Practical sessions focus on physiological testing and interpretation of performance-related data.
Illustrative telemedicine training session
Digital health

Telemedicine in Clinical Practice

Principles, technologies and clinical applications of telemedicine for modern healthcare delivery.

  • Duration: 2 days (12 contact hours)
  • Mode: Online or hybrid
  • For: Healthcare professionals using or preparing to use virtual care
Course details

Participants develop competencies in remote patient assessment, virtual consultations and digital communication.

  • Covers legal and ethical frameworks, cybersecurity and integration of telehealth into routine care.
  • Practical exercises use real-world clinical scenarios and digital health solutions.
Illustrative active aging and wellness training workshop
Healthy aging

Healthy Aging: Evidence-Based Approaches to Active Longevity

Contemporary strategies for promoting healthy aging and maintaining functional independence across the lifespan.

  • Duration: 2 days (12 contact hours)
  • Mode: Online or hybrid
  • For: Healthcare, rehabilitation, wellness and active-longevity professionals
Course details

The course combines scientific evidence with practical clinical applications for active longevity.

  • Covers age-related physiological changes, frailty assessment, sarcopenia and falls prevention.
  • Includes exercise prescription, nutrition, cognitive health and multidisciplinary management approaches.
Illustrative sports nutrition training workshop
Nutrition

Clinical Foundations of Sports Nutrition

A comprehensive foundation in sports nutrition across physical activity, training, competition and recovery.

  • Duration: 2 days (12 contact hours)
  • Mode: Online or hybrid
  • For: Healthcare professionals supporting active people, athletes or sport programmes
Course details

Participants explore current evidence-based nutritional guidelines and apply them through practical case discussions.

  • Covers energy metabolism, hydration, macro- and micronutrients, body composition and nutritional periodization.
  • Includes supplementation, RED-S and nutrition for children, adolescents and elite athletes.
Wellness professionals learning assessment and individualized programme planning
Wellness

Wellness Assessment and Individualized Programme Development

Comprehensive wellness assessment and personalized health promotion programme development.

  • Duration: 2 days (12 contact hours)
  • Mode: Online or hybrid
  • For: Healthcare, wellness, fitness and lifestyle-promotion professionals
Course details

Participants learn to assess physical fitness, lifestyle behaviours, cardiometabolic risk, body composition and functional capacity.

  • Uses validated assessment methods to build an overall wellness picture.
  • Focuses on individualized, evidence-based wellness programmes for health, performance and quality of life.
Sports psychologist leading an applied mental skills training session
Psychology

Fundamentals of Sports Psychology

A live online specialization translating established psychology practice into sport performance and athlete mental health contexts.

  • Duration: 3 days (12 academic hours)
  • Mode: Live online
  • For: Qualified psychologists, counselling professionals and psychology postgraduates
Course details

Lectures, discussion, exercises, role-play and case work support the application of psychology in sport.

  • Covers motivation, goal setting, mental skills, attention, confidence, performance anxiety and communication.
  • Includes psychological support through injury, rehabilitation and return to sport.
Hospitality mentor coaching interns at a hotel reception
Tourism & hospitality

Tourism & Hospitality Internship Program

A three-week placement combining supervised operational work, tourism fieldwork and an applied specialization project.

  • Duration: 3 weeks
  • Location: Georgia; host-dependent placement
  • For: Students and recent graduates in tourism, hospitality or related fields
Programme details

Interns complete supervised front-of-house and guest-service tasks, support live tourism operations and take ownership of a host-appropriate specialization project.

  • Placement options include Tbilisi, Batumi and selected regional destinations.
  • Accommodation is provided by the host organization; meal arrangements depend on the host site.
Physician teaching facial anatomy during supervised aesthetic medicine training
Aesthetic medicine

Aesthetic Medicine Program

A three-week hybrid programme combining online foundations with supervised clinical practice in Georgia.

  • Duration: 3 weeks (15 working days)
  • Mode: 1 week online and 2 weeks on site
  • For: Medical students, nurses and other healthcare professionals
Programme details

The programme covers facial anatomy, patient assessment, injectables, device-based treatments, complication management and supervised case work.

  • All on-site practical sessions are supervised by a board-certified aesthetic medicine physician.
  • Completion requires passing final practical and theoretical assessments.
Rehabilitation professionals learning hippotherapy with a calm horse and trained handler
Equine-assisted therapy

Hippotherapy / Ridetherapy Training Program

A two-week applied programme in the clinical foundations, safety and supervised practice of equine-assisted therapy.

  • Duration: 2 weeks (10 working days)
  • Location: RidenRanch, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • For: Physiotherapists, sports medicine specialists, rehabilitation students and related professionals
Programme details

Participants build clinical and safety foundations before progressing to supervised patient-facing session planning and delivery.

  • Conducted by the International Ridetherapy Association under the supervision of Dr. Ia Zedelashvili.
  • Includes horse-handling safety, patient positioning, documentation and outcome measurement.

Overview

Learning that connects directly to your work

CARE’s CPD-style professional development is designed for people who want to strengthen knowledge, sharpen practical skills and keep pace with their field — without stepping away from work for long periods.

Each activity is short, focused and grounded in current thinking and applied research. The emphasis is always on what you can do differently tomorrow, not just what you know today.

Illustrative professional development workshop with adult learners

Who it’s for

Designed for busy professionals

Healthcare & allied health professionals Coaches & sport professionals Wellness & resort professionals Wellness and active-longevity professionals Quality & education professionals Managers & supervisors Researchers & practitioners Professionals seeking practical upskilling

Featured areas

Featured learning areas

Practical, evidence-based short programmes for healthcare professionals, sports practitioners and wellness-focused teams.

Assessment

Functional Assessment & Movement Analysis

Functional testing, movement quality, posture and gait assessment, clinical cases and rehabilitation planning.

Sports taping

Sports Taping Practical Training

Modern sport and functional taping principles, common limb applications and supervised practice on real cases.

Sports physiology

Sports Physiology - Level 1

Exercise adaptations, physiological testing and performance-data interpretation for clinical and sports settings.

Digital health

Telemedicine in Clinical Practice

Remote assessment, virtual consultations, digital communication, ethics and cybersecurity.

Healthy aging

Active Longevity

Evidence-based strategies for healthy aging, functional independence and multidisciplinary management.

Nutrition

Clinical Foundations of Sports Nutrition

Sports nutrition across training, competition and recovery, supported by practical case discussions.

Psychology

Fundamentals of Sports Psychology

Live online specialization in motivation, mental skills, performance anxiety, communication and return-to-sport support for psychologists.

Delivery

Flexible delivery formats

In-person sessions

Practical learning in a live workshop setting.

Online & live virtual

Interactive learning without travel time.

Blended

The best of in-person and online formats.

Bespoke workshops

Designed from scratch for your specific goals.

Improve knowledge

Stay current with evidence-informed thinking.

Build practical skills

Apply learning directly in real settings.

Strengthen performance

Support better outcomes in everyday professional practice.

Choose the right format

Learn through short courses, workshops or custom sessions.

Benefits

What professionals gain

CARE’s development activities focus on tangible, everyday value — helping you work with greater confidence and clarity.

We focus on practical capability, evidence-informed practice and access to focused short-format learning. Formal CPD credit is stated only where confirmed for a specific course or partner announcement.

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