Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage)
Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage)
Chinese Remedial Massage utilises a range of manual therapy techniques developed within Chinese Medicine to assess and support conditions commonly experienced within the community. Techniques including Tui Na (Chinese remedial massage), acupressure, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, topical herbal applications and medical Qi Gong are utilised to holistically support clients across…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Chinese Remedial Massage utilises a range of manual therapy techniques developed within Chinese Medicine to assess and support conditions commonly experienced within the community. Techniques including Tui Na (Chinese remedial massage), acupressure, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, topical herbal applications and medical Qi Gong are utilised to holistically support clients across the lifespan with special emphasis on clinical and musculoskeletal conditions.
Career Opportunities
Chinese remedial massage practitioners may practice independently as a sole trader, or provide treatment in a multidisciplinary setting.
Chinese remedial massage practitioners often work alongside other allied health practitioners such as acupuncturists, Chinese herbalists, medical doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and naturopaths.
Practitioners may choose to focus on particular areas of interest such as sports medicine, musculoskeletal health, massage or retreat centres, health maintenance, or holistic care.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Students may apply for RPL based on relevant work experience and/or educational history. Graduates are eligible to articulate into the Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies) or Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) with up to 34 credit points of advanced standing. Graduates may also articulate into other health qualifications in a variety of related areas.
REQUIREMENTS
Endeavour College is a direct entry institution.
Year 12 or equivalent (OP/ATAR score not required)
Mature age students without year 12 equivalent may be admitted based on demonstrated ability to undertake study at higher education level through relevant work and/or life experience, and/or attempted or completed formal, informal or non-formal study.
English language proficiency equivalent to a 7.0 IELTS result is required.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Endeavour College of Natural Health formerly the Australian College of Natural Medicine is a private institution established in the year 1975. It is located in 6 places across Australia – Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Sydney. The campuses Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth offers bachelor, certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses in a wide range of areas. The College offers 6 bachelor health sciences degree programs in the fields of acupuncture, naturopathy, nutritional medicine, western herbal medicine, homeopathy and musculoskeletal therapy. Additionally, short courses are offered in over 40 fields of study.
