HLT52015 | 095192A

Diploma of Remedial Massage

Take the next step in your career in massage with this advanced-level course that will qualify you to work as a remedial massage therapist or to specialise in other complementary therapies and sport massage treatments.

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NEXT INTAKE On campus: Springfield Start date: 10 Jul 2023 Duration: 1 year

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett

WAYS TO STUDY On campus International

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$10,190 - $12,390

International

$14,000

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Course overview

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 strong growth and is expected to continue to grow over the coming years. There are likely to be around 15,000 job openings for qualified massage therapists over the next five 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 pregnancy massage, lymphatic drainage, joint mobilisation, trigger point therapies 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 private health funds.

What can I do?

Reflexologist
Remedial Massage Therapist
Shiatsu Therapist
TCM Remedial Massage Therapist

Course outcome:

HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage

Industry-embedded teachers

Our teaching staff are at the top of their game and are still heavily involved in the industry. This means you're being taught by people who know what employers are looking for and where the sector is headed.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM006

Establish and manage client relationships

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish and manage professional on-to-one relationships with clients in the context of providing an ongoing health service or intervention.
UNIT NAME
Establish and manage client relationships

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
UNIT NAME
Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE
CHCLEG003

Manage legal and ethical compliance

UNIT CODE :
CHCLEG003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.
UNIT NAME
Manage legal and ethical compliance

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
UNIT NAME
Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP005

Engage with health professionals and the health system

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP005

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within the health care system and engage effectively with other health professionals, including writing referral reports.
UNIT NAME
Engage with health professionals and the health system

UNIT CODE
HLTAAP003

Analyse and respond to client health information

UNIT CODE :
HLTAAP003

Unit description :

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse client health information and then to plan appropriate health services within scope of own role. It requires an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
UNIT NAME
Analyse and respond to client health information

UNIT CODE
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID011

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
UNIT NAME
Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE
HLTINF004

Manage the prevention and control of infection

UNIT CODE :
HLTINF004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and monitor infection prevention and control systems and procedures in work contexts where health and personal care services are provided.
UNIT NAME
Manage the prevention and control of infection

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG001

Develop massage practice

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of massage practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice.
UNIT NAME
Develop massage practice

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG002

Assess client massage needs

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, make a physical assessment of the body and determine massage treatment options.
UNIT NAME
Assess client massage needs

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG003

Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the needs of clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). It requires the ability to gather client information, conduct specific tests and bring information together to develop a remedial massage treatment plan. There is a strong focus on functional anatomy.
UNIT NAME
Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG004

Provide massage treatments

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide massage treatments using a defined range of techniques and sequences.
UNIT NAME
Provide massage treatments

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG005

Provide remedial massage treatments

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG005

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide remedial massage treatments based on the outcomes of an existing health assessment and treatment plan.
UNIT NAME
Provide remedial massage treatments

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG006

Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to adapt remedial massage assessment and treatment strategies to meet the needs of clients of different genders and at different stages of life. It also includes the requirement to be able to identify and respond to other specific needs with which the practitioner may be unfamiliar.
UNIT NAME
Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG008

Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG008

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments, both from an individual client and whole of practice perspective.
UNIT NAME
Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS004

Manage work health and safety

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area, according to WHS legislative requirements.
UNIT NAME
Manage work health and safety

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Greater Brisbane

Greater Brisbane

UNIT CODE
BSBMED401

Manage patient recordkeeping system

UNIT CODE :
BSBMED401

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a patient recordkeeping system within a medical environment and to supervise others. It covers clarifying roles and responsibilities, managing the operation of a patient recordkeeping system, and reviewing and improving the system. The unit does not cover the design of a new system but does cover reviews and improvements to an existing system.
UNIT NAME
Manage patient recordkeeping system

UNIT CODE
BSBSBM404A

Undertake business planning

UNIT CODE :
BSBSBM404A

Unit description :

This unit covers the research and development of an integrated business plan for achieving business goals and objectives. It is suitable for setting up or existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation. This unit is related to BSBSBM301A Research business opportunities.
UNIT NAME
Undertake business planning

UNIT CODE
CHCLAH009

Apply concepts of human psychology to facilitate involvement in leisure programs

UNIT CODE :
CHCLAH009

Unit description :

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to understand and apply concepts of human psychology in the development of leisure programs to facilitate satisfying involvement of clients in leisure activities.
UNIT NAME
Apply concepts of human psychology to facilitate involvement in leisure programs

UNIT CODE
HLTHPS010

Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet

UNIT CODE :
HLTHPS010

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and use basic information about nutritional principles and healthy diet. It does not include the provision of therapeutic nutritional or dietary advice to individual clients or the recommendation of 'practitioner only' nutritional products.
UNIT NAME
Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG007

Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG007

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the remedial massage needs of athletes and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury related treatment strategies for athletes and other sport active people.
UNIT NAME
Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

UNIT CODE
HLTREF002

Provide reflexology for relaxation

UNIT CODE :
HLTREF002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, prepare equipment for reflexology, make observations of the feet and then select and use basic reflexology techniques and sequences based on information and observations.
UNIT NAME
Provide reflexology for relaxation

UNIT CODE
SISFFIT031

Implement injury prevention strategies

UNIT CODE :
SISFFIT031

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to incorporate an understanding of injury prevention into fitness instruction, programming and provision of fitness advice. It involves the application of foundation knowledge and skills to support the encouragement of healthy posture, effective movement patterns and safe exercise technique.
UNIT NAME
Implement injury prevention strategies

UNIT CODE
SISSSTC301A

Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

UNIT CODE :
SISSSTC301A

Unit description :

This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to use drills, exercises and activities to instruct strength and conditioning techniques to individual athletes or groups of athletes according to their sport-specific needs, or those undertaking fitness programs to achieve personal fitness goals.
UNIT NAME
Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast

Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast

UNIT CODE
BSBSMB404

Undertake small business planning

UNIT CODE :
BSBSMB404

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and develop an integrated business plan for achieving business goals and objectives.
UNIT NAME
Undertake small business planning

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP001

Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice.
UNIT NAME
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

UNIT CODE
HLTAAP002

Confirm physical health status

UNIT CODE :
HLTAAP002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client's physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
UNIT NAME
Confirm physical health status

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG007

Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG007

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the remedial massage needs of athletes and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury related treatment strategies for athletes and other sport active people.
UNIT NAME
Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

UNIT CODE
SISSSPT307A

Conduct advanced taping

UNIT CODE :
SISSSPT307A

Unit description :

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to apply taping and bracing techniques including knee joints, Achilles, shoulders and elbows to assist athletes in relation to ongoing injury prevention and post-injury support.
UNIT NAME
Conduct advanced taping

Darling Downs and South West

Darling Downs and South West

UNIT CODE
BSBSMB404

Undertake small business planning

UNIT CODE :
BSBSMB404

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and develop an integrated business plan for achieving business goals and objectives.
UNIT NAME
Undertake small business planning

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP001

Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice.
UNIT NAME
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

UNIT CODE
HLTAAP002

Confirm physical health status

UNIT CODE :
HLTAAP002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client's physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
UNIT NAME
Confirm physical health status

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG007

Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG007

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the remedial massage needs of athletes and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury related treatment strategies for athletes and other sport active people.
UNIT NAME
Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

UNIT CODE
SISSSPT307A

Conduct advanced taping

UNIT CODE :
SISSSPT307A

Unit description :

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to apply taping and bracing techniques including knee joints, Achilles, shoulders and elbows to assist athletes in relation to ongoing injury prevention and post-injury support.
UNIT NAME
Conduct advanced taping

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Springfield	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week	Classroom	Full fee: $12,390 Apply

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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 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - View a list of all English Language test 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.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also responsible for meeting the minimum standard of dress. This includes having access to and wearing a plain polo shirt, black pants (no skirt, leggings or jeans), and enclosed shoes. You may also be required to purchase TAFE Queensland branded uniform items. More details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation.

Need to know

On successful completion of this course you will be able to apply to become a member of any National Massage Association and apply for health fund rebate status providing you meet their requirements. Please note: If you are hoping to apply for health rebate status for all health funds attendance at all scheduled classes is extremely important in order to meet the training time requirements for specific health fund eligibility.

Transition statement

Replacement qualification
This qualification has been replaced by HLT52021 - Diploma of Remedial Massage, as of 14 December 2022. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 13 December 2023.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

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International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Diploma of Remedial Massage

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Industry-embedded teachers

Core units

Elective Units

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Diploma of Remedial Massage

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

VET Student Loan - $16,788 cap

International student payment

Important Information

Read this before applying

Selection criteria

Resources required

Need to know

Transition statement

Assessment Methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to Apply

Direct application

Apply through QTAC

For International students

Course Disclaimer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related Courses

CPR Skill Set

Diploma of Practice Management

Careers

Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Careers