HLT52015

Diploma of

Remedial Massage

CRICOS 090556G

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.

DURATION

77 weeks – Full Time 

including work placement

MODE OF STUDY

On Campus

Clinical Practice

200 Hours

STATE SUBSIDIES

Domestic Students

Available 

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INTAKE DATES

CENSUS DATES

To ensure this course is an appropriate learning opportunity, individuals would need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at the Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  • Candidates must be aged 18 or above
  • Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study or mature aged entry
  • Successful completion of SCEI’s Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test
  • Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine

Additional Requirements prior to work placement

  • National Police Record Check and/or Police clearance.
  • Working with Children Check
  • Moderate level of computer literacy required

To ensure this course is an appropriate learning opportunity, individuals would need to demonstrate a
capacity to undertake study at the Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  • Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study
  • Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test. For more information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Home Affairs https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
  • Applicants must also be aged 18 or above
  • Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine

Additional Requirements prior to work placement

  • National Police Record Check and/or Police clearance.
  • Working with Children Check
  • Moderate level of computer literacy required

Further study pathways

After achieving HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage,students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following courses:

HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing
Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy)

Employment Opportunities

The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:

Remedial Massage Therapist

Core Units

CHCCOM006Apply communication skills in nursing practice

CHCDIV001Work with diverse people

CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCPRP003Reflect and improve on professional practice

CHCPRP005Engage with health professionals and the health system
HLTAAP003Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTAID011Provide first aid
HLTINF004Manage the prevention and control of infection
HLTMSG001Develop massage practice
HLTMSG002Assess client massage needs
HLTMSG003Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
HLTMSG004Provide message treatments
HLTMSG005Provide remedial message treatments
HLTMSG006Adapt remedial message practice to meet specific
HLTMSG008Monitor and evaluate remedial message treatments
HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety

Elective Units

BSBSMB404Undertake small business planning
HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
CHCCCS001Address the needs of people with chronic illness
HLTMSG007Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes
HLTHPS010Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet