Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT50307)


Diploma Of Remedial Massage (national code: HLT50307) including Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice(National code: HLT40307).

 

 

 

 

This is a unique opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised qualifications and additional ATMS accreditted Diploma of Reflexognosy. On completion of this course you will receive your Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice(HLT40307), "Diploma of Remedial Massage(HLT50307)" and Diploma of Relexognosy.(Note: the Diploma of Reflexognosy is not a requirement to achieve HLT50307 Diploma of Remedial Massage.) The National College of Traditional Medicine offer the Reflexognosy Diploma as an interwoven discipline,for further information about the Reflexognosy component, please refer to the separate entry regarding this modality.

 

 

 

 

 


Units of study:

 

 

 

 

  • Introduction to Massage 
  • Therapeutic massage Pathophysiology 
  • Clinical Practicum 
  • Sports Massage
  • Anatomy & Physiology Surface Anatomy 
  • Introduction to Reflexognosy 
  • Introduction to Aromatherapy
  • Acupressure
  • Business Portfolio 
  • Effective communication for the health practitioner 
  • First Aid, OHS Infection Control
  • Conditions and Management of the Head
  • Neck and Cervical Vertebrae
  • Conditions and Management of the shoulder and upper limbs
  • Conditions and Management of the forearm, wrist and upper limbs
  • Conditions and Management of the thoracic and abdominal muscle
  • Conditions and Management of the thigh
  • Conditions and Management of the leg
  • Conditions and Management of the foot and ankle
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Clinical Practicum
  • Business portfolio & building your buisness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

National units of competency:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compulsory units:
 BSBCMN204A Working effectively with others
HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM406B Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408B Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTFA301B Apply basic first aid
HLTHIR301 Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in Health work
HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status
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
HLTHIR301A Communicate and work effectively in health
Specialisation units:
HLTREM401B Work within a massage framework
HLTREM409B Perform massage health assessment
HLTREM408B Apply massage assessment framework
HLTREM407B Plan the massage treatment strategy
HLTREM406B Provide the massage treatment
HLTREM502B Provide remedial massage treatment
HLTREM503B Plan remedial massage treatment strategy
HLTREM504B Apply remedial massage assessment framework
HLTREM510A Provide specialised remedial massage treatment
Elective Units:
HLTCOM510A Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions
HLTCOM509A Provide services for people with a life challenging illness
HLTREM511A Provide remedial massage treatment for women and children

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Centrelink approved course
This course is approved as a full time course through Centerlink for Youth Allowance, Austudy & ABSTUDY.

Delivery Modes
This course is delivered in-class due to its tactile nature.

Course Duration
This is a 1751 hour program including the prescribed clinical hours. This is conducted weeknights & Saturdays over a period of  15 months.

Lecturers
Sandi Rogers
Royce Borgelt
Sharon Malcolm

Assessment
Assessment is by means of assignments, practical examinations and theoretical examinations. In addition, completion of 150 clinical hours of  massage in our professionally supervised student clinic is required. For the reflexognosy™ component, 50 reflexognosy™ case histories must also be completed incorporating massage elements.

Course Materials
Our course investment includes extensive course notes, textbooks, student clinic and support from our lecturers and tutors.

Accreditation
This course is government accredited and Austudy approved. This course is also professionally accredited with the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (or ATMS), the Australian Association of Massage Therapists Ltd (or AAMT) and the Association of Massage Therapists Ltd (AMT Ltd).

Career Opportunities
You may enter into clinical practice as a remedial massage therapist and reflexognosist. Other exciting avenues are working within the fitness industry, sporting clubs, with an elite athlete team member, community health care centres, social welfare, sales, day spas, health retreats, health clubs etc. You may also add other components of natural medicine to your skills in order to become a fully qualified naturopath. This course articulates into the Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy(national code: HLT60507)which may also be studied with the National College of Traditional Medicine.

Award
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (National code: HLT40307)
Diploma of Remedial Massage(National code: HLT50307) and Reflexognosy Diploma

Next Intake:
Certificate IV in Massage therapy Practice (HLT40307): TBA
Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT50307): 9th Nov 2010

Investment
1. Upfront course investment $6980.00
     Deposit $1000.00(upon enrolment) and balance $5980.00(payable 1 month prior to commencement.)

2. Ezy payment plan option total cost: $7871.00   
  Course Investment   $6980.00
            Less Deposit   $1040.00
                   Sub-Total   $5940.00
   EzyPay Admin Fee      $891.00
         Total Balance      $6831.00

12 equal monthly instalments of $569.25

Investment for Diploma(ONLY):
Diploma of Remedial Massage(HLT50307)(ONLY i.e. not including Certificate IV in Massage therapy Practice HLT40307)
1. $4,000 (upfront course investment)

2. Ezy payment plan option total cost: $4,450
 Course Investment     $4000.00
           Less Deposit     $1000.00 
                  Sub-Total     $3000.00 
   EzyPay Admin Fee      $450.00 
         Total Balance      $3450.00

6 equal monthly instalments of $575.00
Course Venue
National College of Traditional Medicine
134 Durham Road
Sunshine, Victoria 3020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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