Diploma of Remedial Massage

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Develop essential skills to work across a range of industries from sport to rehabilitation with a Diploma of Remedial Massage.This course teaches you practical skills in remedial massage, which uses massage, stretching and associated techniques to improve wellness, health and relaxation.

You’ll gain the theoretical knowledge required to assess your clients' soft tissue dysfunction, and to provide treatment to clients with a specific need.This course gives you a qualification as well as the small business skills needed to thrive in the industry.This qualification is recognised nationally by Service Skills Australia.

 

About the Program

This qualification reflects the role of remedial massage therapists who work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

Duration : 104 Weeks
Delivery Mode : Face to Face

Entry Requirements :

  • All students must of the age of 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission
  • Entry in to this course requires IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent in line with DHA regulations
  • Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification is required for entry into this course

Units of Competency:

Total number of units = 21

16 core units plus 5 elective units

Core Units

HLTAAP003
HLTAID003
HLTINF004
HLTMSG001
HLTMSG002
HLTMSG003
HLTMSG004
HLTMSG005
HLTMSG006
HLTMSG008
HLTWHS004
BSBSMB403
BSBSMB404
BSBSMB405
BSBSMB406
HLTAAP002
Analyse and respond to client health information
Provide first aid
Manage the prevention and control of infection
Develop massage practice
Assess client massage needs
Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
Provide massage treatments
Provide remedial massage treatments
Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs
Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments
Manage work health and safety
Market the small business
Undertake small business planning
Monitor and manage small business operations
Manage small business finances
Confirm Physical Health Status