UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Remedial Massage
South Metropolitan TAFE, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Begin your career in the health industry with this qualification. You will learn about the musculoskeletal system and treatment options to improve clients’ health and wellbeing. This course covers several different types of massage techniques such as deep tissue, trigger point, manual lymph drainage, myofascial, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF advanced massage technique used to help reset muscle holding patterns) and a range of specialised treatments for people with chronic health conditions.
During this course you will acquire a vast knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology as well as effective communication skills to deal with clients, health professionals and the health system. This will ensure a sound understanding of working safely and ethically in the healthcare environment. With a very practical and hands on skills training approach, you will have weekly access to a Live Works Clinic at each campus which has been developed to simulate the workplace. Opportunities may arise where you can be part of external sporting events to provide support and in some cases have access to offsite facilities and resources which will be beneficial to your studies.
On completion of this course, you will have the skills to assess each client’s needs and plan and conduct remedial massage using a wide range of techniques.
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Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- Core units: BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
- CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationships
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
- CHCPRP005Engage with health professionals and the health system
- HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
- HLTAAP003Analyse and respond to client health information
- HLTINF004Manage the prevention and control of infection
- HLTMSG009Develop massage practice
- HLTMSG010Assess client massage needs
- HLTMSG011Provide massage treatments
- HLTMSG013Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
- HLTMSG014Provide remedial massage treatments
- HLTMSG015Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs
- HLTMSG016Apply principles of pain neuroscience
- HLTMSG017Apply remedial massage clinical practice
- HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety
- Elective units (selected in consultation with industry): CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- HLTMSG018Adapt massage practice for athletes
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Equivalent to Australian Year 11 with passes in English.
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