AMBI - DOMESTIC STUDENT
HLT52015 DIPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE



Course Description
National Qualification Code: HLT52015
The Diploma of Remedial Massage is designed for people wanting to specialise in remedial massage as a highly trained therapist who may be working with allied health professionals. Remedial Massage Therapists may be self-employed or work within a larger health service or clinical setting working with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance, or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). This course is a blend of theory and hands-on practice in specialised remedial massage treatments in a clinical environment. The clinical practice will provide a solid foundation for employment in remedial massage services.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
Graduate Career Path
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
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Remedial Massage Therapist
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Remedial Massage Therapy Practitioner
Upcoming Intake Dates
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N/A
Duration
The course duration is 1 year: 4 terms; 9 weeks per term
Course Delivery
The course is 4 terms for 36 weeks. The course is planned and timetabled for 20 hours per week. You attend the course 2.5 hours per week. Students are booked into our clinic according to our roster, which is outside your timetabled class times. Clinic hours generally fit into this timetable but additional booked hours may be necessary as the course progresses.
Classroom learning - There is 16 hours (2 days) face-to-face learning in the classroom per week. Classroom learning includes lectures supported by presentations plus visual topic content, with practice time and group and oral work. Your materials are provided either in print or digital copy that can be accessed as part of the course. There is an extra cost for the textbook, please refer to the fees table.
Tutorial learning - There is 4 hours (a 1/2 day) face-to-face learning in the tutorial per week.
Clinic Practicum
Under the supervision of a qualified trainer, you will provide massage treatments for a range of clients. These clinical practicums with clients are arranged in a booking system that is co-ordinated by college staff and operated by students as part of the course. This is a very valuable experience for students preparing for employment. By your second year of study and clinic, remedial massage students are still learning techniques but are expected to be providing client services at a "work ready" standard.
Course Structure
Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage.
It contains 21 units of competency (16 core and 5 electives) and is delivered in the following terms:
Unit Code Unit Name
Core Unit
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals & health system
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection
HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice
HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs
HLTMSG003 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments
HLTMSG005 Provide remedial massage treatments
HLTMSG006 Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs
HLTMSG008 Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
Elective unit
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTHPS010 Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
SHBBBOS004 Provide aromatherapy massage
BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning
HLTREF002 Provide reflexology for relaxation
Assessment
Students are required to complete a range of tasks as part of the assessment requirements for each unit. To perform at your best, you will probably need to work on the assessments outside of class time. Assessments methods may include:
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Practical demonstrations where you will be observed by one of our assessors in the simulated massage clinic environment
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Knowledge based tests which contain written short answer questions
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Projects for you to investigate and complete in your own time.
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Logbook evidence recording the massage & remedial massage treatments and clients you have worked with in clinic.
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Projects
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
AMBI recognises certificates and statement of attainment issued by other registered training organisation and the skills and knowledge that students may have gained through any previous studies and at workplace and life experiences. RPL and credit transfer can be applied for at the time of enrolment or during orientation.
Course Completion
Upon successful completion of all the required units of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification in HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage. Students who do not complete all required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of a HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy and/or HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage.
Pathways
Remedial Massage graduates could move on to further study at university level.
For the latest updates, more information, course locations, and upcoming intake dates, contact us via email at info@ambi.edu.au or call us at (02) 8076 2248.

