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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Level 3 - 364 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Additional requirements for International Students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Professional Body
Massage & Myotherapy Australia / Relevant Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA / VETASSESS
Course Content
Research and develop business plans
Establish and manage client relationships
Work with diverse people
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Research and apply evidence to practice
Engage with health professionals and the health system
Confirm physical health status
Analyse and respond to client health information
Manage the prevention and control of infection
Develop massage practice
Assess client massage needs
Provide massage treatments
Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
Provide remedial massage treatments
Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs
Apply principles of pain neuroscience
Apply Remedial massage clinical practice
Manage work health and safety
Adapt massage practice for athletes
Elective unit selected by the college in consultation with industry experts
Provide reflexology for relaxation
Elective unit selected by the college in consultation with industry experts
Provide first aid
Elective unit selected by the college in consultation with industry experts
Common Questions
Students enrolled in HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage are required to complete a minimum of 200 hours practical experience in MTI's fully supervised Student Massage Clinic, involving prepared for and managed at least 60 remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments. Clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations.
Yes, international students are still eligible to study this course. The CRICOS course code is 113180G. International students are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent and a minimum of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, in addition to the standard entry requirements.
The course runs for 78 weeks, structured as 6 x 10 week terms plus holidays. It is delivered through a combination of online and face-to-face learning.
Graduates of the HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage can pursue roles such as Massage Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapist, and Massage Therapy Practitioner. Additionally, students who successfully complete this qualification will be able to apply individually to Australian Health Funds to enable their clients to receive health rebates.
21 Units of Competency are required for the award of this qualification, consisting of 18 Core Units and 3 Elective units. Students must also have completed 200 hours of supervised student massage clinic. The elective units — Adapt massage practice for athletes, Provide reflexology for relaxation, and Provide first aid — have been selected by the college in consultation with industry experts.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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