HLT52015 – Diploma of Remedial Massage

This course is available to domestic students only

WHAT IS REMEDIAL MASSAGE?

Remedial massage is a healing treatment used to relax tense muscles while improving the body’s repair mechanisms. Remedial massage uses advanced massage techniques to treat a variety of ailments related to the musculoskeletal system. Remedial massage practitioners offer a comprehensive treatment to address the underlying cause of many musculoskeletal problems.

Employment Pathways

This qualification reflects the role of remedial massage therapists who work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service. Candidates will have achieved the skills to obtain the following occupational positions: Remedial Massage Practitioner, Remedial Therapist or Remedial Massage Therapist.

Mature age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements but with relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet course requirements

Entry Requirements for Domestic Students

Applicants 18 years and above
Entry into this course requires successful completion of an Australian Year 11 qualification or equivalent.
Relevant work experience, work samples and other documentation such as Language, Literacy and Numeracy levels submitted will also be considered.

Course Duration and Schedule

This program IS delivered over 70 weeks of full-time study 20 hours (approx.) per week of scheduled class time. 60 weeks face-to-face study and 10 weeks holidays that includes term breaks.

This will be achieved by scheduling classes for 18 hours (approx.) per week over 70 weeks (face-to-face). Over these 70 weeks, classes will be scheduled as 18 hours face-to-face and 2 hours home study

Timetable structure:

Term 1: Weeks 1 – 10

o Break for 2 weeks: Weeks 11 – 12

Term 2: Weeks 13 – 22

o Break for 2 weeks: Weeks 23 – 24

Term 3: Weeks 25 – 34

o Break for 2 weeks: Weeks 35 – 36

Term 4: Weeks 37 – 46

o Break for 2 weeks: Weeks 47 – 48

Term 5: Weeks 49 – 58

o Break for 2 weeks: Weeks 59 – 60

Term 6: Weeks 61 – 70

Units of competency

Learners must complete 21 units of competency comprising of:

16 core units
5 elective units (at least 1 unit from Business Management)

Delivery Hours of this Qualification is 1200 Hours

Core Units		Delivery Hours
CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships	30
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	20
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance	50
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice	50
CHCPRP005	Engage with health professionals and the health system	50
HLTAAP003	Analyse and respond to client health information	120
HLTAID003	Provide first aid	20
HLTINF004	Manage the control of infection	30
HLTMSG001	Develop massage practice	50
HLTMSG002	Assess client massage needs	100
HLTMSG003	Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments	50
HLTMSG004	Provide massage treatments (Includes 80 hours of the Supervised Clinical Training)	100
HLTMSG005	Provide remedial massage treatments (Includes 200 hours of the Supervised Clinical Training)	240
HLTMSG006	Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs	30
HLTMSG008	Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments	20
HLTWHS004	Manage work health and safety	30
Elective Units
BSBSMB403	Market the small business	50
BSBSMB405	Monitor and manage small business operations	50
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease	50
CHCPRP001	Develop & maintain networks and collaborative partnerships	30
CHCPRP002	Collaborate in professional practice	30

Total Hours		1200

The course also includes the 280 hours of the Supervised Clinical Training on Campus.

The first 80 Hours of the Supervised Clinical Training are delivered together with the HLTMSG004 – Provide massage treatment in Term 3

The 200 Hours of the Supervised Clinical Training are delivered together with the HLTMSG005 Provide remedial massage tratment in Term 5 and Term 6

Module and Unit Delivery Schedule

Week	Unit Sequence		Total Hours
TERM 1
1 – 10	HLTAAP003	Analyse and respond to client health information	120
	HLTINF004	Manage the control of infection	30
	HLTWHS004	Manage work health and safety	30
	HLTAAID003	Provide first aid	20
	TOTAL HOURS		200
11 – 12	2 weeks break
TERM 2
13 – 22	CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	20
	CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships	30
	HLTMSG001	Develop massage practice	50
	HLTMSG002	Assess client massage needs	100
	TOTAL HOURS		200
23 – 24	2 weeks break
TERM 3
25 – 34	HLTMSG004	Provide massage treatments (Includes 80 hours of the Supervised Clinical Training)	100
	CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease	50
	CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance	50
	TOTAL HOURS		200
35 – 36	2 weeks break
TERM 4
37 – 46	BSBSMB403	Market the small business	50
	BSBSMB405	Monitor and manage small business operations	50
	CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice	50
	CHCPRP005	Engage with health professionals and the health system	50
	TOTAL HOURS		200
47 – 48	2 weeks break
TERM 5
49 – 58	HLTMSG003	Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments	50
	HLTMSG005	Provide remedial massage treatments (Includes 100 hours of the Supervised Clinical Training)	120
	HLTMSG006	Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs	30
	TOTAL HOURS		200
59 – 60	2 weeks break
TERM 6
61 – 70	HLTMSG005	Provide remedial massage treatments (Includes 100 hours clinic requirement) (Includes 100 hours of the Supervised Clinical Training)	120
	HLTMSG008	Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments	20
	CHCPRP001	Develop & maintain networks and collaborative partnerships	30
	CHCPRP002	Collaborate in professional practice	30
		200 HOURS	200

* Note: HLTAID003 – Provide First Aid (Externally Delivery)

Student textbook requirements

Compulsory core text book: Grace, S. and Deal, M, Textbook of Remedial Massage, Elsevier

Students must purchase this title as the core text book to accompany the delivery of this qualification