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 Diploma of Remedial Massage Course Flier 16June11

Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT50307 (CRICOS 072047M)

This course provides graduates with the knowledge and expertise to build a solid and comprehensive pathway into a professional massage career.

Upon successful completion employment options may include: a private practice with provision for health fund rebates, working with other health care professionals in a professional setting - chiropractors, physiotherapists, naturopaths and beauty therapists and working in health retreats, International hotels, day spas, resorts and beauty salons.

The foundation of this course is the certificate IV in massage therapy. Students will then train to work as competent remedial massage therapists. Students will;

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

Learning to assess clients massage needs, plan and conduct a remedial massage with sound knowledge of function, pathology, physiology and anatomy.

Acquire a wide range of soft tissue massage techniques.

Work ethically and safely in health care and wellness environments.

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

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

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

Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting.

Provide remedial massage to athletes.

Specialization units will allow students to adapt and perform treatments to clients of a broader

range of populations. This course with the Certificate IV pre-requisites includes the following:

Deep tissue massage Corporate (seated) massage Trigger point massage Sports massage Pregnancy massage Facilitated stretching Lymphatic drainage. Remedial massage Myofascial release Aged care massage Swedish (relaxation) massage Body scrubs and wraps Reflexology Aromatherapy Energy healing massage Hot stone massage

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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 Diploma of Remedial Massage Course Flier 16June11

The duration of this course is up to 51 weeks including holidays, with one full day of practical training and supervised clinic sessions and clinic practice/ theory studies arranged flexibly. This ensures our students gain confidence not only in the assessment and treatment of their clients but also the procedures required to work in a clinic environment.

The 40 tuition week course consists of 4 x 10 week terms. Students can effectively commence every Monday except during holidays. (Courses and start dates are subject to minimum numbers). Jan-April term

1 week holiday April-July term

2 week holiday July-Sep term

1 week holiday Sep-Nov term

8 week end of year break

This qualification is assessed across practical skills, written work, role plays, assignments and massage clinic. Upon successful completion of this qualification students will be eligible for a HLT50307 Diploma of Remedial Massage. Please see the student handbook for further information on the course and the college.

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.

Pre-requisite requirements

The following units from the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice are pre-requisites for entry to this qualification:

BSBCMN204A Work effectively with others

HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients

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

HLTREM401B Work within a massage framework

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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 Diploma of Remedial Massage Course Flier 16June11

HLTREM406B Provide massage treatment

HLTREM407B Plan massage treatment

HLTREM408B Apply massage assessment framework

HLTREM409B Perform massage health assessment

Common units

HLTCOM502B Develop professional expertise

HLTCOM503B Manage a practice

CHCORG28A Reflect and improve upon professional practice

HLTHIR506B Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements

HLTAP501A Analyse health information

HLTHIR501A Maintain an effective health work environment

Specialisation units

HLTREM502B Provide remedial massage treatment

HLTREM503B Plan remedial massage treatment strategy

HLTREM504B Apply remedial massage assessment framework

HLTREM505B Perform remedial massage health assessment

HLTREM510A Provide specialised remedial massage treatments

Elective units

HLTREM512A Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting

HLTREM513A Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes

CHCAC3C Orientation to aged care work

(Courses will run subject to minimum numbers)