This course will qualify the graduate as a massage therapist. The role of a massage therapist is to provide general health maintenance treatments to clients. You will develop skills in Massage Assessment and Treatment as well as anatomy, First Aid, Risk Management and Business skills. The qualification creates a pathway to the Diploma of Remedial Massage.
The course is offered in small learning workshops, where students will take clients and then conduct and interpret results to decide on the best course of treatment to restore healthy joints and muscle function.
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Key Areas of Study
Massage Assessment
Understand the screening and assessment process required for clients
Massage Treatment
Develop treatment skills and techniques to develop strategies and treatment plans to achieve your clients treatment goals.
Industry Skills and Risk
Learn how to work both safely and effectively in a health work environment.
Business Management
Understanding best business practices, management and ethical behavior in the workplace.
Units of Study
Core
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
- HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs
- HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatment
- HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
- HLTINF004 Manage the prevention control of infection
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCCOM006 Establish the manage client relationships
- CHCDIV001 Work the diverse people
- HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
Elective
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning
- CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Entry Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of Year 12 level studies or the overseas equivalent
- A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5
- Applicants must be 18 years of age by course commencement
- Current Student Visa
- Must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Intake Dates / Course Duration
Duration:
9 Months
Hours:
888
Clinical Hours:
100 hours of practical clinic
Intake for 2018:
January and July 2018
Learning Pathways
Upon successful completion of Certificate IV in Massage Therapy, students will have direct entry into the Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52015)
Delivery
Location
Essendon Fields and Geelong
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Delivery Methods
- Face to Face
- Classroom Based with Large Practical Element
- Workplace Experience
- Oral questioning
- Written questions
- Case studies
Assessment Methods
- Observations
- Practical assessment
- Case studies
- Projects – Assignments
- Oral questioning
- Written questions
- Case studies
Fees / Payment Options
Full payment required 30 days prior to course commencement
Application Fee: $250 (non-refundable)
Course Fee: $9,000