Diploma of Remedial Massage

Overview

Gain the skills and knowledge you require to become a qualified remedial massage practitioner. On successful completion you may be self-employed as an independent practitioner or may work within a larger health service. With your intensive training, you will be able to apply for provider recognition with health funds.

Duration

Full-time: 12-15 months

Requirements

• Successful applicants for this course will be required to obtain a Working with Children's Check and will be asked to apply for a National Police check prior to placement. On receipt of your course application, you will be emailed an 'Application Requirement Questionnaire' electronic form, and you will be required to provide evidence of a Victorian Working With Children's Check (WWCC).
• Students need to be aware that this course has a large practical component that requires physical activity, and close peer work. Students will participate in treatment of each other including giving and receiving massages with other students in the classroom setting. You will need a high level of maturity and responsibility to cope with the demands of academic and practical aspects of this course.
• It is recommended that students have access to a personal computer or laptop in order to access the online resources and complete the directed online activities in their own time.
• It is recommended that students allow for15-20 hours per week outside of class time to complete directed learning activities.

Field Placement

• Students must be a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of their first clinical placement.
• Students will complete 200 hours of clinical placement throughout the course. During relevant stages of the course, all students will be scheduled to take part in a supervised student massage clinic at Wodonga TAFE, which is open to the public. There is also an expectation that students will practice their skills in the broader community.
• Students will also participate in on-site placement opportunities which will be arranged by your placement coordinator. The times and days of these sessions may vary to suit the establishment of which the student will be attending.
• Students are required to have a current police check and working with children check to attend specific clinical placement venues.

Assessment

The method of assessment varies and can include (but is not limited to):

• Observation in the workplace or simulated environment
• Written tasks, including quizzes
• Research tasks, including projects
• Portfolios
• Oral presentations
• Group work.

Other Information

• Successful completion of this course provides you with a direct pathway into the Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy 22316VIC, as an opportunity to advance your training and knowledge to the next level.
• Completion of the course will provide academic eligibility for membership with associations such as the Australian Association of Massage Therapists Ltd (AAMT) and other industry associations.

Skills Developed

• Establish and manage client relationships
• Work with diverse people
• Manage legal and ethical compliance
• Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• Engage with health professionals and the health system
• Analyse and respond to client health information
• Provide first aid
• Manage the prevention and control of infection
• Develop massage practice
• Assess client massage needs
• Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
• Provide massage treatments
• Provide remedial massage treatments
• Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs
• Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments
• Manage work health and safety

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

Additional course costs that may apply Please note depending on individual circumstance there may be additional costs that apply throughout the completion of your qualification. These will be discussed further with your Course Coordinator, and may include:

• National Police Check, and the Working With Children Check
• Linen purchase and associated laundering costs for practical sessions and clinic
• Workwear requirements for placement
• Travel to placement service providers.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

VET Student Loans may be available to eligible individuals. For more information, visit https://www.education.gov.au/vet-student-loans or see the 'VET Student Loans' page on our website under the 'How to Apply' tab.

Materials

• Work books
• Wet Lab Anatomy Excursion
• Name badge
• Essenza Day Spa Excursion
• Clinic uniform shirt
• Clinic manual

Pathways

Continue your studies into the Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy to add further knowledge and practical experience to your range of professional skills. Your studies in the Diploma of Remedial Massage may also lead you into further studies in the following courses at various universities, including Bachelor of Health Science (Musculoskeletal Therapy), Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine), and Bachelor of Rehabilitation. Please check with individual universities for further information.

Careers

Job outcomes for this qualification may include:

• Practice in a holistic health clinic
• Registered remedial massage professional
• Multidisciplinary health setting
• Providing services to WorkCover clients

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process