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This qualification provides the skills required for competence in remedial
massage practice. Practitioners at this level may be self employed
as independent practitioners or may work within a larger health service. It covers the provision of remedial massage
treatment to clients
with specific needs such as injury management, rehabilitation, palliative
care, aged care, women and children. Practitioners at this level may supervise other massage
therapists.
The Diploma is the minimal level for receiving WorkCover and Private Insurance Provider Numbers.
Prerequisites: Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (or equivalent). Students wanting this qualification will need to complete the Certificate IV before enrolling in the Diploma.
Length of Course: 2 terms of 9 weeks each (if starting with the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice, it will be 4 terms of 9 weeks each).
Delivery of Content: The student can be enrolled:
In all cases, classes are a mix of theory and practical subjects. This includes a practical placement with a qualified massage therapist.
RPL and Credit Transfer: Students are encouraged to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning based on formal learning or work history. Those with First Aid, Communication and OH&S knowledge are usually exempted from these subjects.
Students with the common units receive an automatic credit transfer and deduction in fees.
14 competency units are required for award of this qualification, comprising of 6 common units and 8 specialisation units. Graduates will be able to update their First Aid Level 2 Certificate if needed.
HLTCOM502B Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM503B Manage a practice
CHCORG28A Reflect and improve upon professional practice
HLTHIR506B Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTAP501A Analyse health information
HLTHIR501A Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTREM502B Provide remedial massage treatment
HLTREM503B Plan remedial massage treatment strategy
HLTREM504B Apply remedial massage assessment framework
HLTREM505B Perform remedial massage health assessment
HLTREM510A Provide specialised remedial massage treatments
HLTREM512A Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting
HLTREM513A Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes
HLTCOM510A Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions