UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Remedial Massage
TAFE Queensland, Multi-campus, QLD, Australia
About this program
Further your career in massage with this advanced-level course.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as massage therapists has experienced very strong growth and is expected to continue over the coming years.
Gain the 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.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a remedial massage therapist as well as giving you the skills to pursue other specialised therapies.
On completion of the Diploma you will be eligible for Accreditation as a provider for all private health funds.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 22 parts
- BSBESB401- Research and develop business plans
- CHCCOM006- Establish and manage client relationships
- CHCDIV001- Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003- Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCPOL003- Research and apply evidence to practice
- CHCPRP005- Engage with health professionals and the health system
- HLTAAP002- Confirm physical health status
- HLTAAP003- Analyse and respond to client health information
- HLTINF004- Manage the prevention and control of infection
- HLTMSG009- Develop massage practice
- HLTMSG010- Assess client massage needs
- HLTMSG011- Provide massage treatments
- HLTMSG013- Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
- HLTMSG014- Provide remedial massage treatments
- HLTMSG015- Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs
- HLTMSG016- Apply principles of pain neuroscience
- HLTMSG017- Apply remedial massage clinical practice
- HLTWHS004- Manage work health and safety
- BSBESB404- Market new business ventures
- HLTAID011- Provide First Aid
- HLTMSG018- Adapt massage practice for athletes
- HLTREF002- Provide reflexology for relaxation
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Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification, or the equivalent international qualification. Skills check Domestic students You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology. The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 3 in Digital Technology. If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths. Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application. Read the Skills Check FAQs. Selection criteria Domestic students It is highly recommended that students are aged 18 or older by the course commencement date. A drivers licence and private vehicle are highly desirable, and will increase the likelihood of finding a range of placements. International Students The following selection criteria requirements apply only to International students: - English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent - For a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International. - Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. View more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12. - Furthermore, it is recommended that you have a level of physical fitness that would enable you to stand and perform massage for an extended period of time Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.
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