HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage

The HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage explores a range of exciting techniques designed to treat clients musculoskeletal complaints including myofascial release, joint mobilisations, muscle energy techniques and positional release. 

Anatomy and Physiology

Gain an in-depth understanding of how the body works, and in particular the intricacies of the musculoskeletal system and how if informs your practise as a massage therapist.

Remedial Massage 

Goal-oriented form of massage used as a treatment in its own right, or used in conjunction with other fields like Physiotherapy and Chiropractics to assist in the healing process

Pain and Neuroscience

Learn the most recent information regarding pain science and how we can incorporate this into the clinical practise as a therapist. 

Business Management

Understanding how you can start and manage your own business, the best business practices in the industry, and ethical behaviour in the workplace.

Units of Competency

You must be deemed competent in all units to be awarded the qualification of HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage.

Core Units

HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments 

HLTMSG015 Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs 

HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments

HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments 

CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system

HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection

HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice

CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships

CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice

HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience

HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice

BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans

HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status

HLTAAP003  Analyse and respond to client health information

Elective Units

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

BSBESB404 Market new business ventures 

CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however students must successfully complete the following:

VFA Learning Pre-Training Review – to determine if this course is suitable

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test and Digital course ready test (LLND) – to determine if the student meets the required level for skills in reading, writing, oral communication, mathematics, and digital literacy

Students undertake clinical hours at VFA Learning Clinic. These hours are completed under the direct supervision of our qualified and industry current trainers, providing students with the opportunity to develop clinical skills in patient assessment and management. Students are required to complete a total of 200 practical hours:

• 40 hours of Relaxation Massage
• 100 hours of Remedial Massage Treatments
• 60 hours Additional Clinical Hours

We understand that many of our students need to work while learning, so we have developed a blended option for this course. It includes online theory components and completion of all practical observations in a simulated work environment or placement as required by the qualification.

Our modified Flipped Learning approach encompasses the following:

• Face-to-Face
• Classroom-based with a large practical element
• Workplace experience
• Online (self-directed)

Potential students are encouraged to speak with one of our highly experienced Course Consultants to discuss options that suit your learning needs.

• Knowledge Questions
• Quizzes
• Assessor Observations
• Case Studies
• Assignment
• Project
• Report
• Treatment Logbook
• Work Sample
• Scenarios
• Role Plays
• Oral Questioning
• Interviews
• Reflections

The course is delivered over 12 months full-time following a weekly schedule of:

• 2 days of classroom-based training and assessment
• 1 day of online training and assessment

Students can also expect self-directed studies and practical practice on the remaining days of the week to reinforce skills.

Fee For Service: Deposit and Direct Debit payment of balance (paid through Debit Success).

Where eligible: VIC government subsidy and VET Student loan.

Where eligible: VET Student Loan and direct debit payment of balance (paid through Debit Success).

The HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage is a pathway to the 22656VIC Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy and the tertiary education degree, the Bachelor of Health & Science.

RPL is a process that assesses your competency—acquired through formal and informal learning—to determine if you meet the requirements for a unit of study. Students with previous skills, knowledge or experience are entitled to apply for RPL for a full qualification or individual units of competency. Students will be required to produce evidence and undertake assessment as part of the RPL process.

If you have previously completed a unit/s of competency and can provide valid evidence of AQF certification (issued by an RTO), you are eligible to apply for a Credit Transfer and would not be required to undertake further study for the unit.

You can learn more about RPL and Credit Transfer processes at: www.vfalearning.vic.edu.au

Only students who successfully complete all required units of competency will be issued with an AQF diploma qualification. Students who complete one or more units, but do not complete the whole qualification will be issued with a statement of attainment for the completed units only.

It is mandatory for all students undertaking Nationally Recognised Training in Australia to have a USI.

Students will need their USI to apply to enrol for training.

Visit www.usi.gov.au  for more information.