Diploma of Remedial Massage
This qualification covers assessing and treating clients with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restricted range of motion. It includes remedial massage assessments and treatments, adapting treatments to specific needs, pain neuroscience, evidence-based practice, working with other health professionals and running a massage practice. Massage therapists with clinical experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- HLT Health
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Massage therapists who are self-employed or work within a larger health service and treat clients with soft tissue and musculoskeletal conditions.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Remedial massage therapist
- Massage therapist
- Self-employed massage therapist
Qualification structure
21 units must be completed: 3 elective units from the electives listed below. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
18 units- BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
- CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationships
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
- CHCPRP005Engage with health professionals and the health system
- HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
- HLTAAP003Analyse and respond to client health information
- HLTINF004Manage the prevention and control of infection
- HLTMSG009Develop massage practice
- HLTMSG010Assess client massage needs
- HLTMSG011Provide massage treatments
- HLTMSG013Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
- HLTMSG014Provide remedial massage treatments
- HLTMSG015Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs
- HLTMSG016Apply principles of pain neuroscience
- HLTMSG017Apply remedial massage clinical practice
- HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety
Elective units
14 units- BSBESB404Market new business ventures
- BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
- BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
- CHCCCS001Address the needs of people with chronic disease
- CHCCCS037Visit client residence
- CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- HLTHPS010Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
- HLTMSG018Adapt massage practice for athletes
- HLTREF002Provide reflexology for relaxation
- SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
- SISXCAI009Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
- SISXCAI010Develop strength and conditioning programs
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts