The Diploma of Remedial Massage gives you the skills you need to become a qualified remedial massage therapist. You'll assess and treat clients with musculoskeletal pain and injuries and those who have difficulty moving freely. Understand the difference between remedial and relaxation massage techniques and work with clients with different needs such as disability, pregnancy and those in palliative care.You'll learn a range of advanced massage techniques in a purpose built massage therapy clinic. Our TAFE NSW onsite clinics are equipped to industry standard to prepare you for a career in the health and wellness industry.Clinic Work Requirements:To achieve this qualification, all students must have completed at least 200 hours of clinic work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. This must include the following and is completed through the onsite clinics.40 hours of relaxation massage consultation.40 hours of relaxation massage consultations100 hours of massage remedial massage consultations of one hour duration60 hours of clinic work (for example, cleaning and reception duties)Students will be required to complete a logbook for a record of their clinic work so they can practise their skills and embed the knowledge they have learned during the course.[114622M]
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ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier
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0619
Certificate Classification
Complementary Therapies
Scheme
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier
Reference Id
421
Certificate Classification
Diploma of
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Nationally Recognised Training Type
Reference Id
11
Certificate Classification
Qualification
Certificate Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of remedial massage therapists who work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restriction in range of motion (ROM). Therapists may be self-employed or work within a larger health service.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work in a simulated clinical environment as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
