QLD30837
Nationally Recognised Training
The Diploma of Musculoskeletal Therapy adds some specialisation to the MST foundation. It explores the implications of misaligned joints in the feet and their correction. The diploma is designed to elevate the importance of postural disturbances on the body mechanics, and their correction including the role of therapeutic movements. This level begins to explore muscle and nerve relationships and the role they play in disturbed body mechanics. Greater depth in the anatomy and physiology of the tissues involved in body mechanics is explored along with some understanding of medical tests including some training in basic imaging interpretation.
- Full-time/Part-time course and flexible learning with a combination of practical and distance learning units available
- Theory classes and practical classes
- Student Clinic which allows students to gain practical experience
- Study requirement of a minimum of 2 hours of private study for each hour attended in class in order to complete the designated assignments
- Minimum Certificate IV in Musculoskeletal Therapy
- Social maturity and mature presentation are requirements
Applicants without the requisite qualifications but with demonstrable knowledge and relevant experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered individually.
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| Units from the Accredited National Health Training Package for the Diploma level are covered in the syllabus. The following is an outline of subjects offered in this course. |
Course Outline | 22 competency units required made up of 22 compulsory units comprising
13 common units and 9 specialisation units as follow:
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| The units are clustered and
deliver as subjects:
| - Work effectively with others
- Communicate effectively with clients
- Make referrals to other health care professional
when appropriate - Use specific health terminology to communicate
effectively - Communicate and work effectively in health
- Contribute to OHS processes
- Comply with infection control policies and
procedures in health work - Confirm physical health status
- Apply first aid
- Work within a massage framework
- Provide massage treatment
- Plan massage treatment
- Apply massage assessment framework
- Perform massage health assessment
| | Develop Professional Expertise Manage a practice Analyse health information Manage work within a clinical Nutritional Framework Provide remedial massage treatment Plan remedial massage treatment strategy Apply remedial massage treatment framework Perform remedial massage health assessment
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AAOWT reserves the right in accordance with the Australian Quality Training Framework guidelines, to update and/or alter the units offered to ensure valid and current qualifications.
As the units of competeny in the MST specification subjects are similar to that of Diploma of Remedial Massage in the Health Training Package therefore no credit transfer or RPL will be granted for MST specialisation subjects.
Student clinic which allows students to gain practical experience is an integral component of training and must be fully completed and verified to gain competency.
Opportunity to Qualify in BTFA Diploma
Diploma in Bowen Therapy
| Start Date | 27 February 2012 |
| Duration | 18 Months |
Student Requirements
- Student Kits - Towel Kits (2 bath sheets and 4bath towels) $100-$200
- Recommended Textbooks $300-$800
- School T-Shirt $38.50
- First Aid Certificate to be current at commencement of student clinic
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT), Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) and the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).
Career Prospects - FAQ
What pathways are open to me if I want to change over to an MST practitioner?
You can join our full time course which allow you to complete the course in a very short space of time.
You can attend training workshops at specific weekends. The rest of the course may be completed part time without greatly disrupting your current work situation.
Your current qualifications and experience may give you some exemptions in aspects of the course. This will result in less cost and it reduces your training time.
What advantages exist if I switch over from my current modality to MST?
Superior body diagnostics gives you a more accurate picture of the root cause of the client’s problems allowing you to eliminate unneccessary work .
Is your MST related to other modalities?
There are other MST courses available however ours may lead to acquiring the status of a Myopractor while the others will not owing to a different form of training.
Bowen therapy and our MST have a common origin in that the basic moves can be traced back to Tom Bowen a practitioner in Geelong Victoria. Bowen therapy lacks body assessment whereas our emphasis on assessment makes our modality stand out.
MST believes in using the right tool for the job and so you would find many aspects of our work that may be used in other therapies. We use various forms of treatment methods that have common links to many other modalities.
Students who hold other qualifications with relevant units of competency may apply for Recognised Prior Learning. RPL application must be made on enrolment or at least four weeks before the course begins. Please speak to our Education Manager for further information.
Come and find out about the exciting career pathways on Musculoskeletal Therapy
We invite you to visit our Academy for a complimentary tour. Our Program Support Team will be available to discuss about the various study options from enrolment to graduation and your new career goals.
Don‘t hesitate! call us today for an appointment at 9473 9999 or email us at courses@aaowt.edu.au
Don’t put your career goals on hold and leave for another year what you could start TODAY!