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Course Details

This program is designed to build a strong, comprehensive foundation in the fundamental massage skills. Through demonstration and practice you will be taught centring practices and experiential awareness exercises as well as effective manual strokes to release tension patterns. You will enjoy a supportive environment that fosters creativity, ease of learning and excellent body mechanics.

Upon completion, you will be prepared to care for clients who present issues related to stress, injuries and postural imbalances. Your program can start with Massage I and progress through each of the other subjects providing layers of experience for clinical practice.

Qualification: Massage Therapist
Duration: Generally 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent

 

    Subjects

  • Massage I
  • Massage II
  • Myofascial/CST I
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Manage Occupational Health & Safety
  • Manage a Practice
  • Senior First Aid
  • Supervised Clinic I

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Units of Competency

BSBCMN204 - A Work effectively with others
HLTCOM404B - Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM405B - Administer a Practice
HLTCOM406B - Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408B - Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid
HLTHIR301A - Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTOHS300A - Contribute to OHS process in health Industry
HLTIN301A - Comply with infection control policies and procedure in health work
HLTAP401A - Confirm physical health status
HLTREM401B - Work within a massage framework
HLTREM406B - Provide the massage treatment
HLTREM407B - Plan massage treatment
HLTREM408B - Apply massage assessment framework
HLTREM409B - Perform massage health assessment
HLTCOM502B - Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM503B - Manage a practice
CHCORG28A - Reflect and improve upon professional practice
HLTHIR506B - Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTAP501A - Analyse health information
HLTHIR501A - Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTIN504B - Manage the control of infection
HLTOHS400A - Maintain OHS processes in the health industry
HLTSHU509B - Maintain personal health and awareness as a professional

 

Info Guide

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Short Courses

Short Courses are ideal for those who wish to be trained properly and professionally. They do not involve clinics or extensive assignments. However, for a Certificate a competency assessment is required, otherwise a statement of attendance is issued.Learn more...

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Professional Courses can be used by those who have experience in either the personal training industry or the massage industry. Professional Massage Practitioners may use these and the short courses for adding to their skill sets and for obtaining CPE credits.Learn more...