Diploma of Remedial Massage – HLT50307 (CRICOS 054872E)

Provide opportunity and choice with a rewarding career in Remedial Massage

 

Our course is

• Government accredited
• CRICOS registered for International students
• Centre link approved
• Recognised training for graduates to be eligible for health fund rebates. 

 

The Diploma of Remedial Massage will train graduates to work as a competent remedial massage therapist.

 

Students will:

• Learn to access clients massage needs, plan and conduct a remedial massage with sound knowledge of pathology, physiology and anatomy.
• Acquire a wide range of soft tissue massage techniques including deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, seated and pregnancy massage, facilitated stretching, lymphatic drainage, sports massage techniques, joint mobilization techniques and myofascial release just to name a few.
• Gain knowledge and expertise to identify and manage a range of soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries and to assist with the prevention of such injuries
• Learn to communicate effectively with clients and health care workers
• Work ethically and safely in health care and wellness environments and acquire skills to manage a practise.
• Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting
• Provide remedial massage to athletes.

Course Requirements

1st stage Certificate IV in Massage Therapy – pre requisite of remedial massage – 15 weeks

Please refer to the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy page for details

2nd stage – Remedial common units, specialisation units and electives – 25 weeks

Course Structure - Units of Competency:

HLTCOM502B          Develop professional expertise
CHCORG28A           Reflect and improve upon professional practice
HLTCOM503B         Manage a practice
HLTREM510A          Provide specialised remedial massage treatments
HLTHIR506B            Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTAP501A             Analyse health information
HLTHIR501A             Maintain an effective health work environment
CHCAC3C               Orientation to aged care work
HLTREM502B          Provide remedial massage treatment
HLTREM503B          Perform remedial massage health assessment
HLTREM513A          Provide remedial massage treatments to athletes
HLTREM512A          Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting

Apply first aid HLTFA301B unit of competency from an accredited provider must be completed prior to completion of this qualification.

Course Duration
The duration of this course is 40 weeks on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30am until 3.30pm. Night time classes are run on demand.

The Diploma of Remedial Massage is assessed through practical, written, case studies, massage clinic and assignments. Upon successful completion of this qualification students will be eligible for a HLT50307 Diploma of Remedial Massage, also 14 units from the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice are a pre requisite requirement for entry into this qualification. (Courses will run subject to minimum numbers)

Please contact the College of course fees by phone or email.

Australian College of Integrated Therapies

Australian College of International Training
18 Rawlins Street Southport QLD 4215
PO Box 2585, Southport BC QLD 4215
Ph. (07) 5526 3222 Fax (07) 5526 3233
www.acit.com.au   info@acit.com.au
Nationally Recognised Training

Develop professional expertise - HLTCOM502B
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to initiate and maintain continual development of professional skills and knowledge in complementary healthcare and contribute to the knowledge base of the specific healthcare practice .

Develop and improve upon professional practice – CHCORG28A
TThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required evaluate own work, continuing self-development and effective supervision within an ethical code of practice.

Analyse health information – HLTAP501A
This unit of competency describes the application of in-depth level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to analyse available health information in relation to specific services to be provided.

Administer a Practice – HLTCOM5A
This unit describes the skills required to provide administration for a clinical health practice according to the size and scale of the business.

Manage a practice – HLTCOM503B
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a clinical health practice according to the size and scale of the business .

Maintain an effective health work environment – HLTHIR501A
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work maintain an effective work environment in a health setting by monitoring, coordinating and promoting the implementation of ethical, safe and effective work practices in line with established work requirements.

Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirments – HLTHIR506B
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements relevant in the work area.

Orientation to aged care work – CHCAC3C
This unit describes the roles and responsibilities by the worker in their role as a carer to perform work that reflects an understanding of the structure and profile of the residential aged care sector and key issues facing older people in the community.This unit applies to all workers in the aged care sector, or those working with older people.

Provide remedial massage treatments to athletes– HLTREM513A
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer remedial massage treatments for athletes.

Provide remedial massage treatments int he corporate setting – HLTREM512A
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer remedial massage treatments within a corporate environment.

Plan the Remedial Massage Treatment Strategy – HLTREM503B
This unit describes the skills required to prepare for remedial massage treatment of a clients/patients and negotiate a treatment plan with them.

Apply Remedial Massage Assessment Framework - HLTREM504B
This unit covers the skills required to interpret information gathered in the health assessment and make and review an accurate assessment over the course of remedial massage treatment.

Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment – HLTREM505B
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe the condition of the client and gather information relevant to the case to enable correct assessment, planning and provision of a remedial massage.

Provide remedial massage treatment – HLTREM502B
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer client remedial massage treatment according to the philosophy and practices of a remedial massage framework.

Provide specialised remedial massage treatments – HLTREM510B
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide specialised remedial massage treatment for specific client groups and common conditions/disease states in accordance with the age, gender and mental health needs of the client This unit requires a high level knowledge of remedial massage treatment.