HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage
HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage
Overview This qualification is suitable for students who wish to work as a professional remedial massage therapist. It provides students with advance massage and health assessment techniques for management of musculoskeletal and some chronic health conditions. Students who complete this course may decide to undertake further studies in the area…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
This qualification is suitable for students who wish to work as a professional remedial massage therapist. It provides students with advance massage and health assessment techniques for management of musculoskeletal and some chronic health conditions.
Students who complete this course may decide to undertake further studies in the area of Traditional Chinese medicine, such as the Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (BTCM).
Course Delivery
Our course offers a dynamic and interactive learning experience through a blended approach. It combines the flexibility of self-paced eLearning with hands-on training on campus. Typically, our students engage in two days of on-campus training each week, complemented by eLearning theory sessions via our Learning Management System.
Each week, one of these on-campus days is dedicated to hands-on skill development in remedial massage. During these sessions, students practice remedial massage techniques, actively engage in scenario-based simulations, and participate in discussions, all under the guidance of experienced trainers. These activities are designed to enhance clinical problem-solving skills and provide practical experience in the delivery of massage techniques. This day also offers an opportunity for students to discuss their assessments and receive feedback from our trainers.
The other on-campus day focuses on practical, real-world experiences in our SITCM Student Clinic. Here, students apply their skills by treating clients, gaining invaluable hands-on experience under the supervision of clinical supervisors.
Throughout the self-paced eLearning phase, students have continuous access to dedicated trainers. These trainers are available online to answer questions, clarify concepts, and provide support.
Course Structure
The course is structured into four terms, each comprising three subjects when undertaken on a full-time basis.
Career Opportunities
Attainment of this qualification may lead to opportunities to work as massage therapists who provide general health maintenance treatments. Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service.
SITCM actively engages with local businesses, private clinics, and health services in the remedial massage and healthcare sectors. Our goal is to introduce our students and graduates to potential job opportunities available both during their course of study and after graduation. For detailed information, please refer to our Job Opportunities for Graduates page.
Accreditation and Collaboration
The Diploma of Remedial Massage is fully accredited by the following regulators:
– Australian Skill Quality Authority (ASQA)
It is also registered on CRICOS for delivery to overseas students.
We collaborate with the following Australian professional associations:
– Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
– Federation of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Societies of Australia (FCMA)
– Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must:
Be 18 years of age or over at the time that they commence the course for which they have applied; and
Either provide a copy of their Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (year 12 certificate) or overseas equivalent*; or
Provide a copy of an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or higher qualification; or
Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test and be assessed as competent at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy.
International applicants must also have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above (or equivalent) and must provide documentation to that effect.
Equivalent English language test scores include the following:
Cambridge C1 Advanced Test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English)) score of 169 or above;
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 50 or above.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a privately owned educational institution located in the city of Sydney, New South Wales. The courses offered by the college are Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine with a specialization in remedial massage and Advanced Diploma of Chinese Medicine. The course participants are also eligible to attend a practical internship in a traditional Chinese medicine hospital for a period of eight to ten weeks. These courses also act as a pathway to bachelor degrees in several Chinese and Australian universities.
