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52 weeks
On campus with some online; Online with on campus practical training. Delivery varies by campus: South Bank (20% online, 80% on campus), Springfield/Toowoomba (40% online, 60% on campus), Q Academy locations (80% online, 20% on campus).
Full time / Part time · Full time: 2 nights on campus and 1 day virtual class per week (South Bank); 1 x Zoom session and 1 practical day on campus per week plus self-directed learning (Springfield/Toowoomba). Part time: approx 15 hours per week self-directed study plus 1 day in the Clinic; or 2 days per week | 1 day virtual classroom plus 1 day in the Clinic (Q Academy locations).
27 Jan 2027 | 12 Jul 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Full fee $13,965
Duration
1 year
Study Mode
Full time / Part time
Eligibility
Domestic Students:
International Students:
Resources required (all students):
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Massage & Myotherapy Australia / Relevant Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA / VETASSESS
Course Content
Research and develop business plans
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and develop business plans for achieving business goals and objectives.
Establish and manage client relationships
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish and manage professional on-to-one relationships with clients in the context of providing an ongoing health service or intervention.
Work with diverse people
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Manage legal and ethical compliance
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.
Research and apply evidence to practice
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the information need, gather information and critically analyse the information for relevance to own work.
Engage with health professionals and the health system
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within the health care system and engage effectively with other health professionals, including writing referral reports.
Confirm physical health status
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client's physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Analyse and respond to client health information
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse client health information and then to plan appropriate health services within scope of own role. It requires an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Manage the prevention and control of infection
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and monitor infection prevention and control systems and procedures in work contexts where health and personal care services are provided.
Develop massage practice
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of massage practice and its place in the Australian health care system, identify and provide appropriate information about massage to different audiences, develop own approach to massage practice and evaluate what makes a sustainable practice.
Assess client massage needs
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather client information, make a client assessment and determine massage treatment options.
Provide massage treatments
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide massage treatments using a range of relaxation techniques and sequences.
Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess clients presenting with symptoms, musculoskeletal conditions or restriction in range of motion. It requires the ability to gather client information, conduct specific tests and bring information together to develop a remedial massage treatment plan. There is a strong focus on functional anatomy.
Provide remedial massage treatments
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide remedial massage treatments based on the outcomes of an existing health assessment and treatment plan.
Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to adapt massage assessment and treatment strategies to respond to clients with specific needs.
Apply principles of pain neuroscience
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of pain neuroscience in health care assessment and treatment.
Apply remedial massage clinical practice
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake remedial massage consultations in a clinical setting. This includes provision of remedial massage treatments, as well as clinic preparation for consultation, client assessment and monitoring of client progress and outcomes. It incorporates understanding of industry practices and professional development opportunities for remedial massage therapists.
Manage work health and safety
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area, according to WHS legislative requirements.
Market new business ventures
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a marketing strategy that is integrated into the business plan in order to improve the performance of a business venture. It involves analysing and interpreting market data.
Provide First Aid
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
Adapt massage practice for athletes
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine massage needs and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury-related treatment strategies for athletes, sport participants and active people.
Provide reflexology for relaxation
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, prepare equipment for reflexology, make observations of the feet and then select and use basic reflexology techniques and sequences based on information and observations.
Common Questions
After completing the Diploma of Remedial Massage, you will be qualified to work as a Remedial Massage Therapist or a Sports Massage Therapist. On completion of the Diploma you will also be eligible for Accreditation as a provider for all private health funds.
The full fee for the Diploma of Remedial Massage is $13,965 for domestic students. International students pay $16,800 in total course fees. Student loans and payment plans may be available.
You can study at South Bank, Springfield, or Toowoomba campuses on campus with some online delivery, or through Q Academy at Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Sydney locations with online and on campus practical training. Full time and part time options are available depending on your campus and delivery mode.
You will gain advanced skills to adapt remedial massage treatments to meet the unique needs of your clients, implement injury prevention strategies and injury specific home care. Other modalities of your training will include muscle energy techniques, myofascial release techniques, joint mobilisation, trigger point therapies, sports-specific massage techniques and deep tissue massage.
The course duration is 1 year. The next available intake starts on 27 Jan 2027 for South Bank, Springfield, and Toowoomba campuses (with a further intake on 12 Jul 2027), or anytime via Q Academy locations.
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