Diploma of Remedial Massage

Available only in Hobart, Tasmania Campus.

Overview

This course reflects the role and ensures you are well developed into a complete massage therapist, in a wide range of areas.

Our program allows students who graduate to become a qualified remedial massage therapists who can expertise in soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). YOu can be either self-employed or work within a larger health service.

Entry Requirements

Be 18 years old or over.
Provide evidence of completing at least the equivalent of Australian Year 12
LStudents must have good communication skills. Candidates whose English is not their first language may be required to prove their English language skills which is equivalent to upper intermediate level (IELTS 5.5).ist Item

Pathways

After completing the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage, students may articulate to continue their studies in VET Graduate Certificate or Bachelor Degree programs offered by Australian Higher Education providers.

Job Outcome

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Qualified remedial massage therapists

Delivery And Assessments

This program (HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage) is delivered in an institution-based environment with face-to-face delivery. The mode of training is highly practical with a combination of practical projects, practical tasks, case study, tutorials, group activities and theory-based documents.

Course Structure

Duration: 40 Tuition Weeks. (52 Weeks Include Break)

The course consists of 21 units and is clustered into 4 groups in order to be delivered within 4 terms of full-time study load. The term duration is 10 weeks. Please refer to the unit description on https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLT52015

Criteria: 21 units must be successfully completed

HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage Criteria: 21 units must be successfully completed including 16 core units and 5 elective units
Unit	Unit Code	Competency Unit Name
Core	HLTMSG002	Assess client massage needs
Core	HLTMSG004	Provide massage treatments
Core	CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships
Elective	BSBMED303	Maintain patient records
Elective	HLTAAP002	Confirm physical health status
Core	HLTAAP003	Analyse and respond to client health information
Core	HLTWHS004	Manage work health and safety
Core	HLTINF004	Manage the prevention and control of infection
Core	HLTMSG001	Develop massage practice
Core	CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
Core	CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Core	CHCPRP005	Engage with health professionals and the health system
Core	HLTMSG003	Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
Core	HLTMSG005	Provide remedial massage treatments
Core	HLTMSG006	Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs
Core	HLTMSG008	Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments
Elective	BSBESB401	Research and develop business plans
Elective	BSBESB406	Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
Core	CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
Elective	CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Core	HLTAID011	Provide first aid
Total of study week is 40 weeks (exclude break)