Diploma of Remedial Massage(HLT52021)
Duration
1 years
Fee
N/A
Level
Diploma
Next Intake
TBA
Entry Score
N/A
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Eligibility Requirements
Entry criteria
All applicants are required to complete the following to determine suitability:
Pre-training Review (PTR)
Literacy and numeracy assessment.
Practical Placement Requirements:
For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires a current and satisfactory
Working with Children Check
Police Record Check
Failure to provide the required documents in the timeframe specified by the Course Coordinator means you won't be able to undertake a practical placement in a workplace and therefore not eligible to progress in this course. The following is a suggested site you could visit to obtain this check:
Working with Children Check - http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
Police Record Check - http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.
Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship information not available
Career Opportunities
Career paths vary enormously. You will be able to work as a remedial massage therapist in a range of areas, including:
allied health practices or health organisations
sporting clubs
gyms
wellness retreats
corporate massage environments
private clinics
cruise ships
hospitals
aged care facilities.
Course Structure
To be awarded the HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage, 21 units must be completed consisting of:
18 core units
3 elective units from the electives listed.
CORE UNITS
Research and develop business plans
Unit code: BSBESB401
Establish and manage client relationships
Unit code: CHCCOM006
Work with diverse people
Unit code: CHCDIV001
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Unit code: CHCLEG003
Research and apply evidence to practice
Unit code: CHCPOL003
Engage with health professionals and the health system
Unit code: CHCPRP005
Confirm physical health status
Unit code: HLTAAP002
Analyse and respond to client health information
Unit code: HLTAAP003
Manage the prevention and control of infection
Unit code: HLTINF004
Develop massage practice
Unit code: HLTMSG009
Assess client massage needs
Unit code: HLTMSG010
Provide massage treatments
Unit code: HLTMSG011
Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
Unit code: HLTMSG013
Provide remedial massage treatments
Unit code: HLTMSG014
Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs
Unit code: HLTMSG015
Apply principles of pain neuroscience
Unit code: HLTMSG016
Apply remedial massage clinical practice
Unit code: HLTMSG017
Manage work health and safety
Unit code: HLTWHS004
ELECTIVE UNITS
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Unit code: CHCCCS001
Provide First Aid
Unit code: HLTAID011
Adapt massage practice for athletes
Unit code: HLTMSG018
Key Features
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About the Course
With a Diploma in Remedial Massage from Victoria University, you can acquire advanced skills and establish yourself as a reliable remedial massage therapist, working in fields ranging from rehabilitation to sports.
In addition to receiving a great deal of practical experience, this massage course will help you expand your understanding of the philosophy and science underlying remedial massage techniques and treatments.