Australian College of Integrated Therapies

"Empowering & Inspiring all Students in Ethics and Excellence Small Classes Quality Teaching!"

National Provider Number 31051 CRICOS Provider Number 00598J

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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice – HLT40307

This course is designed to build a comprehensive foundation in the fundamental skills of Massage. This is the entry level qualification for students wanting a career in the Massage Industry. Upon completion, graduates may register with the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT) or Association of Massage Therapists (AMT).

Completion of the units in Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice will enable the student to:

Communicate effectively with clients and other health care professionals using specific health and medical terminology.

Perform a consultation and screen clients for symptomology of common contraindications and indications.

Plan, perform and apply full body Swedish massage techniques.

Learn all legal requirements, occupational health and safety requirements, ethics and record-keeping essential for working in the massage industry.

Students will learn about human anatomy and physiology of the function and structure of the human body.

Give accurate information and home care advice to enhance patient health and well being.

Build the leadership, marketing and customer service skills required to run a successful massage therapy practice for self employment.

Course Duration

The duration of this course is 25 teaching weeks. Student Course Progress is monitored by the supportive ACIT team. This course includes a student clinic component to assist students with valuable hands on experience in a supervised environment. This ensures our students gain confidence in not only the assessment and treatment of their clients but also the procedures required to work in a clinic environment.

The 25 week duration consists of 2 x 10 week terms and 1 x 5 week term. We offer 4 intakes a year (subject to minimum numbers) January, April, July and September. Not included in this 25 weeks duration are holiday periods between semesters. Holiday periods are as follows; End of January term – 1 week holiday End of April term – 2 weeks holiday

End of June term – 1 week holiday End of September term – end of year break approx 8 weeks break

Australian College of Integrated Therapies

"Empowering & Inspiring all Students in Ethics and Excellence Small Classes Quality Teaching!"

National Provider Number 31051 CRICOS Provider Number 00598J

ACIT Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice INT Short Flyer 16June11

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This qualification is assessed by practical, written, role plays, assignments and massage clinic. Upon successful completion of this qualification students will be eligible for a HLT40307 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice.

International student entry requirements for this course: It's a requirement for enrolment and for the grant of a student visa that students establish their English language proficiency. How you can do this depends on your passport and Education Sector, which determine your Assessment Level. Some levels can use the ACIT test (80% or above, only available at ACIT) to establish their competence. Other levels need IELTS 5.5 or equal (or higher) or certified proof of successful Foundation, Certificate IV or higher studies. For details, please see http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/ and contact the college.

Documentation produced for evidence of satisfactory English must be a recognised course or assessment. International students must be 18 years of age and over.

Our course is

Government accredited

CRICOS registered for International students

Centrelink approved

Common Units

BSBCMN204A Work effectively with others

HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients

HLTCOM405B Administer a practice

HLTCOM406B Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate

HLTCOM408B Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively

HLTFA301B Apply first aid

HLTHIR301A Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes

HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work

HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status

Specialisation Units

HLTREM401B Work within a massage framework

HLTREM406B Provide massage treatment

HLTREM407B Plan massage treatment

HLTREM408B Apply massage assessment framework

HLTREM409B Perform massage health assessment

Australian College of Integrated Therapies 18 Rawlins Street, Southport QLD 4215

Ph: (07) 5526 3222 Fax: (07) 5526 3233

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