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2.1 Years
Mixed mode — combination of online (asynchronous), on campus (live timetabled classes), livestream (live virtual classes), and blended (online content with on-campus intensive).
Full time / Part time available · From 6 hours per week (part-time)
Monday 4 May 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Transport House, 230 Brunswick Street, Ground level, Level 1 and 2, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Relevant National Health Practitioner Board / AHPRA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS / relevant health board
Course Content
Introduction to Human Biology
This subject introduces students to human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biochemistry starting with the cell, through the various levels of structural organisation of systems to the organism, as a whole. The integration of basic chemistry, cellular biochemistry, and metabolism into the cell function is discussed. Further, students are introduced to the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, immune, cardiac, respiratory, renal, reproductive, and integumentary systems.
Chinese Medicine Foundations
This subject introduces students to the foundational theories, history, development, and terminology of Chinese medicine. Students develop an understanding of foundational Chinese medical theories, including yin yang, five elements (wu xing), the internal organs (zang xiang), the vital substances (qi, xue, jin-ye, jing, shen,), and the Chinese view of health enhancement (yang sheng).
Chinese Manual Therapies 1
This subject introduces students to the foundational knowledge and skills of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remedial massage (tui na) techniques. Students locate the twelve primary channels, associated channel sinews, extraordinary channels, and selected acupuncture points. Students develop palpation and tui na skills, culminating in a full body sequence.
Developing Cultural Competence in Healthcare
This subject will develop students' knowledge of counselling skills and cultural competence relevant to complementary medicine health care. Students will explore the concepts of 'cultural competence and safety' and a holistic person-centered approach as essential for working with individuals in a complementary medicine, community-based setting, and within a broader healthcare system.
Systems Physiology
This subject is designed to build on the knowledge gained in Introduction to Human Biology (BIOA111) by providing the student with the principles of physiology that underpin natural medicine. Students will explore physiology of the human skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, immune, cardiac, respiratory, renal, and reproductive systems.
Chinese Medicine Consultation and Diagnosis
This subject introduces students to consultations and pathophysiology in Chinese medicine and develops students' skill in clinical reasoning utilising disease differentiation (bian bing), pattern differentiation (bian zheng), and Chinese medicine diagnostic methods.
Point Prescriptions and Locations
This subject develops students' skill in accurately locating the acupuncture points of the fourteen channels and principal non-channel points and introduces the theories of point prescriptions. Students will learn key terminology and theories associated with acupuncture points, including their nomenclature, and pinyin names.
Chinese Manual Therapies 2
This subject comprises in-class lectures and activities, with digital support and clinical placement within the Endeavour clinical practice facilities. Students develop novice skills in musculoskeletal assessment, channel based diagnostic frameworks, biomedical investigative reports, and the management of simple acute musculoskeletal conditions.
Introduction to Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
This subject introduces foundational concepts in pathophysiology and pharmacology, including medical terminology, common symptoms, and diagnostic methods. It covers infectious diseases, abnormal immune responses, and conditions affecting major body systems such as cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Clinical Practicum - Chinese Remedial Massage A
This subject involves in-class case-based discussions and clinical placements at Endeavour's facilities. Students observe acupuncturists in consultations and participate in tutorials to understand clinical reasoning.
Common Questions
This course prepares students with consultation and diagnostic techniques and Chinese remedial massage techniques including Tui Na, acupressure, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, topical herbal applications, and medical Qi Gong.
The course is available across six campuses: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, and Perth.
Yes. Graduates are eligible to pathway directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies) or Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine). Graduates may also pathway into other health qualifications in a variety of related areas.
The Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage) is offered in mixed mode, with a combination of online, blended, live-streamed and on campus subjects. Online subjects are fully digital and asynchronous; on campus subjects require attendance at timetabled times on one of the six campuses; livestream subjects are attended virtually at specific timetabled times; and blended subjects mix online content with an on campus intensive typically lasting 3–5 days at the end of the trimester.
Yes, FEE-HELP is available for domestic students enrolled in the Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage). Upfront payment is also an option.
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