HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage
Advance your career with the Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52021), qualifying you to work as a remedial massage therapist.
The HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage online equips you with advanced skills in remedial massage, enabling you to assess and treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
With this remedial massage qualification, you’ll be prepared to work in diverse settings such as sports clinics, rehabilitation centres, and private practices. The demand for remedial massage therapists is strong, with increasing awareness of the benefits of therapeutic massage in managing pain and improving physical function.
After completing this massage diploma, you’ll be ready to provide targeted treatments for injury management, pain relief, and rehabilitation.
Enrol now to study Remedial Massage online. Earn your Diploma with the Institute of Allied Health and access a wide range of support services to help you succeed.
You will learn:
How to provide advanced remedial massage treatments including:
Assess client massage needs
Provide massage treatments
Analyse and respond to client health information
Managing a therapeutic practice
Career outcomes:
Remedial Massage Therapist
Use your advanced skills to provide remedial massage treatments that aid in injury recovery and pain management.
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Online Course Details
HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage
Graduates are eligible to join the Association of Massage Therapists as a Senior Level One Member. AMT members can apply for a health fund provider number, which provides access to private health rebates for clients.
Institute of Allied Health is a trading name for the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and qualifications are awarded by AIPC (RTO Provider Number 0670).
This Diploma of Remedial Massage is delivered in a blended mode with online study and practical clinic experience.
You can study your diploma full-time, part-time, or at your own pace. Full-time study takes a minimum of 12 months, and part-time study takes a minimum of 18 months.
This Diploma of Remedial Massage course requires a minimum of 200 hours of work placement (an average of 12 hours per week) at an Endeavour College of Natural Health Clinic, completing activities that contribute to assessment.
To obtain entry to this massage course, you need to demonstrate completion of at least Year 12 (or equivalent) OR a recognised Certificate III qualification and be at least 18 years of age.
If you are 21 years or older, you may apply for entry based on completion of at least 2 years of employment where literacy and numeracy was required to undertake the work.
This course is not available to international students.
Discounted upfront payments $5,990 (normally $7,490 - save 20%)
Fortnightly payments $195/fortnight x 40 payments
Online Course Structure
Unit 01 Establish and Manage Client Relationships
This unit focuses on building and managing effective relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and professional boundaries are maintained.
Unit 02 Work with diverse people
This unit develops skills for working inclusively with people from a variety of cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds in health and community settings.
Unit 03 Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance
This unit provides the knowledge required to ensure compliance with legal and ethical obligations in a health care environment, covering key legislation and professional conduct standards.
Unit 04 Manage Work Health and Safety
This unit teaches the skills needed to manage workplace health and safety, including risk management, hazard identification, and developing safety policies and procedures.
Unit 05 Work with People with Mental Health Issues
This unit covers strategies for supporting individuals with mental health issues, promoting recovery and well-being in a respectful and empowering manner.
Unit 06 Manage the Prevention and Control of Infection
This unit focuses on implementing and managing infection prevention strategies in health care settings, ensuring safety and compliance with infection control protocols.
Unit 07 Confirm Physical Health Status
This unit involves understanding and assessing clients' physical health status, focusing on identifying normal and abnormal health indicators through observation and questioning.
Unit 08 Analyse and Respond to Client Health Information
This unit teaches how to analyze health information and make informed decisions about client care, using data to provide appropriate interventions and support.
Unit 09 Engage with Health Professionals and the Health System
This unit focuses on effective communication and collaboration with other health professionals, ensuring a coordinated approach to client care within the health system.
Unit 10 Develop Massage Practice
This unit covers the skills required to establish and develop a successful massage practice, including client care, professionalism, and business management.
Unit 11 Assess Client Massage Needs
This unit involves conducting thorough assessments of clients to determine their massage therapy needs, including physical assessments and client consultations.
Unit 12 Provide Massage Treatments
This unit teaches the techniques required to deliver effective massage treatments, tailored to the individual needs of clients, including relaxation and therapeutic techniques.
Unit 13 Perform Remedial Massage Musculoskeletal Assessments
This unit involves conducting detailed musculoskeletal assessments to identify issues requiring remedial massage, forming the basis for targeted treatments.
Unit 14 - Provide Remedial Massage Treatments
This unit teaches advanced remedial massage techniques to address specific musculoskeletal issues, aiming to restore function and alleviate pain.
Unit 15 Adapt Massage Treatments to Meet Specific Needs
This unit focuses on modifying massage treatments to suit the unique needs of each client, ensuring that individual health conditions and preferences are respected.
Unit 16 Apply Principles of Pain Neuroscience
This unit introduces the principles of pain neuroscience, helping massage therapists understand and manage pain through therapeutic approaches.
Unit 17 Apply Remedial Massage Clinical Practice
This unit involves applying learned massage techniques in a clinical setting, ensuring that students gain practical experience in remedial massage therapy.
Unit 18 Research and Apply Evidence to Practice
This unit develops the ability to conduct research and apply evidence-based practices to improve client outcomes in health and community services.
Unit 19 Research and Develop Business Plans
This unit focuses on researching and creating comprehensive business plans, covering financial forecasting, market analysis, and strategic development.
Unit 20 Market New Business Ventures
This unit teaches strategies for marketing and promoting new business ventures, ensuring successful entry into competitive markets through effective promotional techniques.
Unit 21 Provide First Aid
This unit equips students with the skills to deliver basic first aid in emergency situations, including CPR and managing a range of common medical emergencies.
This Diploma of Remedial Massage qualification requires the completion of HLTAID011, Provide First Aid. Students are required to attain this through an appropriate training organisation and provide a Statement of Attainment to receive a Credit Transfer for this unit. In undertaking this unit, students will need to have the physical capacity to undertake CPR for at least two minutes kneeling on the floor.
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