Diploma of Remedial Massage
26 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 10 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $10,000 - $20,000, and it usually takes about 1 year.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $10,000 - $20,000
- Course length
- 12 mo - 2 yrs
- Providers
- 26 providers
- Cities
- 10 cities
Some providers include a work placement
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $9,000 - $26,430. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
HLT52021 · Complementary Therapies, n.e.c.
What it prepares you for
The Diploma of Remedial Massage prepares you for roles such as Remedial Massage Therapist or Massage Therapist.
You complete 21 units: 18 core and 3 electives chosen by the provider.
Some providers include a work placement.
From the national register
This qualification reflects the role of remedial massage therapists who work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restriction in range of motion (ROM). Therapists 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 in a simulated clinical environment as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
What you study
18 core units every student completes, plus 3 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
- CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationships
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
- CHCPRP005Engage with health professionals and the health system
- HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
- HLTAAP003Analyse and respond to client health information
- HLTINF004Manage the prevention and control of infection
- HLTMSG009Develop massage practice
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Remedial Massage Therapist
Remedial Massage Therapists provide paramedical massage treatment to clients to assist in healing parts of the body that have been injured or left inactive due to age, illness or injury. They may be self employed as independent practitioners or may work within a larger health service. Practitioners at this level may supervise other massage therapists.
Massage Therapist
Massage Therapists perform therapeutic relaxation massage including basic health assessment and treatment for relaxation and remedial purposes. They may work independently or within a clinic, an aged care facility, a health service, a spa facility or a palliative care facility or hospital.
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Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IVCertificate IV in Massage Therapy12 providersAUD $6,144 - $12,000
- 02Diploma · This courseDiploma of Remedial Massage26 providersAUD $10,000 - $20,000
- 03Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma of Myotherapy6 providersAUD $13,000 - $16,800
- 04Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle)1 providerAUD $78,000
- 05Grad. CertificateGraduate Certificate in Applied Mindfulness1 providerAUD $13,600
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