| Course | HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage |
| CRICOS Code | 091879B |
| Location | Level 6, 460 Bourke Street, Melbourne |
| Duration | 104 Weeks |
| Delivery Mode | Face to Face |
| Assessment Modes | Combination of questions and answers, demonstrations and projects |
| Fees* | Please contact CMI for course fees |
| Intake | Monthly |
This qualification reflects the role of remedial massage therapists who work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). Practitioners 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 as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
- All students must of the age of 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission
- Entry in to this course requires IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent in line with DHA regulations
- Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification is required for entry into this course
or
- Mature age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements but with relevant work experience within chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet course requirements. A minimum of 5 years supervision experience would normally be expected but each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidenced by work reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered.
All students at Central Melbourne Institute are expected to undertake a pre-training review. A pre-training review is designed to identify any language, literacy and/or numeracy issues and provide additional support where required to ensure each student is enrolled in the appropriate course.
Total number of units = 21
16 core units plus 5 elective units
Elective Units
| Core Units | |||
| 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 and the 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 | ||
| BSBSMB403 | Market the small business | ||
| BSBSMB404 | Undertake small business planning | ||
| BSBSMB405 | Monitor and manage small business operations | ||
| BSBSMB406 | Manage small business finances | ||
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm Physical Health Status | ||
Recognition of prior learning (RPL), is a process for giving candidates credit for skills, knowledge and experience gained through working and learning. It can be gained at any stage of their lives, through formal and informal learning, in Australia or overseas, through work or other activities such as volunteering.
Credit transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications.
Central Melbourne Institute accepts and provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer.