HLT42021 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

Unit 01 Establish and manage client relationships

This unit teaches the skills needed to build and maintain positive client relationships, including effective communication, conflict resolution, and fostering trust in professional interactions.

Unit 02 Work with Diverse People

This unit provides the knowledge and skills to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and cultural awareness in the workplace.

Unit 03 Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance

This unit focuses on ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards in health and community services, including understanding relevant legislation, professional codes of conduct, and managing ethical dilemmas.

Unit 04 Manage Work Health and Safety

This unit covers advanced knowledge in managing workplace health and safety, including developing policies, conducting risk assessments, and implementing health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Unit 05 Manage the Prevention and Control of Infection

This unit teaches the principles of infection control, including managing infection risks, implementing hygiene practices, and educating others on preventing the spread of infection in health care settings.

Unit 06 Confirm Physical Health Status

This unit provides the knowledge and skills to assess and confirm a client's physical health status through observation, interviews, and health history analysis, with a focus on recognizing deviations from normal health.

Unit 07 Develop Massage Practice

This unit focuses on the skills required to establish and grow a professional massage practice, including developing business strategies, client relationships, and ethical practice standards.

Unit 08 Assess Client Massage Needs

This unit covers the skills needed to conduct thorough assessments of client health and wellness in order to tailor massage treatments to meet their specific physical and therapeutic needs.

Unit 09 Provide Massage Treatments

This unit provides the practical knowledge to deliver a range of massage treatments, ensuring they are tailored to the client’s individual needs and delivered using safe and effective techniques.

Unit 10 Apply Relaxation Massage Clinical Practice

This unit focuses on delivering relaxation massage techniques in a clinical setting, ensuring clients achieve therapeutic benefits while maintaining professional standards of care and safety.

Unit 11 Research and Apply Evidence to Practice

This unit covers the process of conducting research and applying evidence-based practices in health care, ensuring decisions and treatments are informed by current and credible data.

Unit 12 Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice

This unit teaches the importance of self-reflection and continuous improvement in professional practice, helping individuals enhance their skills and effectiveness through critical self-assessment and feedback.

Unit 13 Provide First Aid

This unit provides the skills and knowledge to deliver first aid in emergency situations, including managing injuries, performing CPR, and responding to various medical conditions.