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HLT50307
Nationally Recognised Training

The Diploma of Remedial Massage is designed to enable the student to perform individual treatments for specific conditions. It encompasses Western philosophies coupled with Oriental & Eastern principles (relating to meridians and pressure points), manual lymphatic drainage and other approaches. Particular attention is paid to the lymphatic and circulatory systems.

As a student studying the Diploma of Remedial Massage, you will be taught how to combine specialised techniques and apply rhythmic pressure over areas which relieve stress, muscular and nervous tension, improve circulation and assist in promoting harmony and balance within the body, mind and spirit of your clients.

This course provides the student with an insight into specialised massage technique and how they can be performed competently and with confidence. Graduate will be able to provide remedial massage treatment to clients with specific needs such as injury management, rehabilitation, palliative care, aged care, women and children.

    • Full-time/Part-time course and flexible learning with a combination of practical and distance learning units available
    • Theory classes and practical classes
    • Internship which allows students to gain practical experience
    • Study requirements of a minimum of 8 hours per week of private study
    • Minimum Certificate IV in Massage
    • Social maturity and mature presentation are requirements
    • In addition, you must be able to demonstrate that you have reached an English level equivalent to IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 500 (for international student)

 

Applicants without the requisite qualification but with demonstrable knowledge and relevant experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered individually. 

 

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
14 competency units required - made up of 11 compulsory units comprising  6 common units and 5 specialisation units as follow:

Unit of competency covers:

The AAOWT subjects include:

  • All Cert IV Massage UOC
  • All 10 subjects in Cert IV Massage
  •  Develop Professional Expertise
  •  Critical Research Skills
  • Analyse Health Information
  •  Pathology
  • Plan Remedial Massage Treatment Strategy
  • Provide Remedial Manage Treatment
  •  Upper Body Remedial Massage 1
  • Apply Remedial Massage Assessment Framework
  •  Lower Body Remedial Massage 1
  • Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment
  •  Upper Body Remedial Massage 2
  • Maintain An Effective Health Work Environment
  •  Lower Body Remedial Massage 2
  • Provide Specialised Remedial Massage Treatments
  • Specialised Remedial Techniques
  • Manage A Practice
  • Implement And Monitor Compliance with Legal and Ethical Requirements
  •  Massage Clinic 2
  • Reflect And Improve Upon Professional Practice
  •  Massage Clinic3
  • Maintain Personal Health And Awareness As A Professional Responsibility 
  • PLUS Elective (pick 3) from health or community services training Packages
  • Orientation to Age Care Work

 

  • Provide Basic Dietary Advice
 
Students must complete the pre-requisite subjects in the second column.

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.

Internship 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 ITEC International Diplomas
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage and ITEC Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology.
Intakes   On going
Duration    12 Months, Full-time or 18-24 Months, Part-time 

Student Requirements 
Student Kits (Textbooks, Towels & Bed Cover, Gown & Robe)..................................... To be advised
First Aid Certificate ................................................................... To be current at completion of course
Uniform (may be ordered at the time of enrolment) ....................................................... To be advised

Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT), Association fo Massage Therapists (AMT) and the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).


Career Prospects
Graduate will be able to provide remedial massage treatment to clients with specific needs such as injury management, rehabilitation, palliative care, aged care, women and children. Practitioners may supervise other massage therapists. Practitioners may be self-employed as independent practitioners or may work within a larger health service.

 

Students who hold other Health Training Package 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 Complementary and Alternative Health

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.

What to do Next?

Don‘t hesitate! call us today for an appointment at 9473 9999 or email us at courses@aaowt.edu.au


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