DIPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE

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.

Course Delivery
The course is 8 terms for 72 weeks over 2 years. The course is timetabled for 20 hours per week. You attend the course 2.5 days per week. Students are booked into clinic in our roster, sometime will be outside your timetable hour. Clinic hours generally fit into this timetable but additional booked hours maybe necessary as the course progresses.

Classroom learning - There is approximately 16 hours (2 days) face-to-face learning in the classroom per week Classroom learning includes lectures supported with PowerPoints and visual content, with practice time and lots of 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 ½ day) face to face learning in the tutorials per week

Clinic practicum – You complete Swedish massage treatments then remedial massage treatments with clients under supervision at College in the massage clinic practice rooms. Clinic hours and treatments are arranged with
you and you will receive the support of the trainer and the co-ordinator to ensure this is a planned and rewarding experience. Clinic is logged and recorded as part of your learning and assessment. 

Students can enrol through direct entry at Diploma level or enrol after completion of a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
• Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent;
• Academic IELTS 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in each band, or upper intermediate, or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre.
• Evidence of successful completion of a VET course at Certificate III of above level in Australia will be accepted as meeting the entry requirements. Such as hairdressing, nails, beauty or massage

• Remedial Massage Therapist
• Remedial Massage Therapy Practitioner