Diploma of Remedial Massage / Cert IV Massage Therapy

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Remedial Massage uses knowledge and skills to assess and treat the soft tissues of the body to preserve health and alleviate pain and dysfunction.

Medical practitioners have come to recognize the potential of massage therapy, especially those diseases of civilization in which stress has been implicated as a major factor. Traditional healthcare systems throughout the world recognize that massage can play an important part in preventing and treating illness. As the popularity of massage increases more opportunities are being identified for its use – from easing the discomfort of childbirth to providing emotional support for the aged and their near relatives.

Massage therapists work in a variety of work environments including private practice, mobile visiting practice, natural health clinics, beauty therapy clinics, health clubs and gyms, hospitals, hospices and nursing homes. These courses also offer a new and rewarding career for people who have come to a cross-road in their working lives and may be considering a new path to follow.

Our Goals for our Remedial Massage Training Programs

The goal of Aminya Natural Therapies Academy is to provide Remedial Massage training programmes that:

• • Bridge the gap between fields of mainstream medicine, complementary modalities and massage.
  • Educate students to a high level of knowledge and expertise in various methods of remedial massage.
  • Enable students to train as a professional, competent, caring and empathetic therapist
  • Train students in the effective and safe practical application of massage techniques

Competency Outline: Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52015)

• • BSBESB401 Research & Develop Business Plans
  • CHCCOM006 Establish and Manage Client Relationships
  • CHCDIV001 Work with Diverse People
  • CHCLEG003 Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance
  • CHCPOL003 Research & Apply Evidence to Practice
  • CHCPRP005 Engage with Health Professionals and the Health System
  • HLTAAP002 Confirm Physical Health Status
  • HLTAAP003 Analyse and Respond to Client Health Information
  • HLTINF004 Manage the Prevention and Control of Infection
  • HLTWHS004 Manage Work Health & Safety
  • HLTMSG009 Develop Massage Practice
  • HLTMSG010 Assess Client Massage Needs
  • HLTMSG011 Provide Massage Treatments
  • HLTMSG013 Perform Remedial Massage Musculoskeletal Assessments
  • HLTMSG014 Perform Remedial Massage Treatments
  • HLTMSG015 Adapt Massage Treatments to meet Specific Needs
  • HLTMSG016 Apply Principles of Pain Neuroscience
  • HLTMSG017 Apply Remedial Massage Clinical Practice
  • HLTMSG018 Adapt Massage Practice for Athletes
  • HLTREF002 Provide reflexology for relaxation
  • CHCCCS001 Address the Needs of People with Chronic Disease
  • HLTREF002 Provide Reflexology for Relaxation
  • HLTAID003 Provide first aid

Face-to-Face/Blended Modules:

• • Foundations of Massage: Relaxation / Swedish Massage (HLTMSG009, HLTMSG010 & HLTMSG011)
  • Massage for Athletes/Sports Massage (HLTMSG018)
  • Remedial Massage (HLTMSG013, HLTMSG014 & HLTMSG017)
  • Apply Principles of Pain Neuroscience (HLTMSG016)
  • Specific Needs: Infancy & Pregnancy Massage (HLTMSG015)
  • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology (HLTAAP003)
  • Reflexology for Relaxation (HLTREF002)
  • Clinical Practice (200 hours)

Online Modules:

• • CU02 Communication, Relationships & Compliance (CHCCOM006, CHCDIV001 & CHCLEG003)
  • CU03 Research & Health Care  (CHCPOL003 & CHCPRP005)
  • Chronic Disease (CHCCCS001)
  • Business Planning: Manage a Practice (BSBESB401)

Home Study Modules:

• • CU01 Infection Control/Work Health & Safety (HLTINF004 & HLTWHS004)
  • Anatomy (HLTAAP002)

Practitioners at this level may be self-employed as independent practitioners or make work within a larger health service. It covers the provision of remedial massage treatment to clients with specific needs such as injury management, rehabilitation, palliative and aged care, women and children. Practitioners at this level may supervise other massage therapists.

You may wish to begin your career with Certificate IV in Massage Therapy before upgrading to the Diploma of Remedial Massage.