Course Overview - Study Remedial Massage NOW!
This tactile course provides a solid foundation, equipping the graduate Remedial Massage Therapist with the required skills in a diverse range of therapeutic massage techniques, based on Biological Sciences, and intensive training in Massage. This course provides the opportunity for students to attain practical skills within a professional clinic environment. Components of this course may also be credited towards an Advanced Diploma qualification.
Graduate Skills
The graduate Remedial Therapist will be able to perform a basic Swedish massage plus employ various other therapeutic massage techniques to gain results with a client.
Students will be trained in Swedish Massage (MA1), Deep Tissue Massage (MA2), Trigger Point Therapy (MA3) and Muscle Energy Technique (MA4). Students may include other modalities, such as Reflexology or Aromatherapy into their course with their elective choices.
Electives
Four electives are required to be completed during the course; these include a diverse selection, such as Australian Bush Flower Remedies, Kinesiology and Aromatherapy (elective/short course brochures are available on request). Electives may also lead to additional qualifications. We are responsive to your needs, offering additional electives
as we identify your keenest areas of interest; however exemptions will not be given for electives
Clinical Experience
Students are required to participate in a minimum of 200 log book hours. This satisfies the practical aspects required for completion of this course, alongside enjoying the valuable experience of student clinic, where the majority of your log book hours will be accrued. This experiential learning provides students with confidence, hands on experience, and the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional setting, with the reassurance of direct supervision by qualified practitioners.
Fees
Duration: 32 weeks
Total Cost: $10,525
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Timetable
Please refer to timetable page for details regarding course commencement dates.
The Diploma of Remedial Massage is designed to be delivered over 12 months, but can also be offered in an intensive 32 week format, based on a holistic model in accordance with the Health Training Package, structured to include the following Paramount College modules:
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Semester 1 |
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Semester 2 |
APM |
Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapists |
CM |
Corporate Massage |
| MA1 |
Massage 1 |
DDM |
Differential Diagnosis for Massage Therapists |
| PD |
Professional Development |
MA2 |
Massage 2 |
| PGM |
Pregnancy Massage |
MA3 |
Massage 3 |
| PA |
Practice Administration |
MA4 |
Massage 4 |
| TA |
Tactile Anatomy |
NU1 |
Nutrition 1 |
| CP1 |
Clinical Practice 1 |
PM |
Practice Management |
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TPM |
Treatment Protocols for Massage Therapists |
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CP2 |
Clinical Practice 2 |
Paramount College’s Diploma of Remedial Massage course covers the following Nationally Recognised Health Training Package accredited units:
| BSBCMN204A |
Work effectively with others |
| HLTCOM404B |
Communicate effectively with clients |
| HLTCOM406B |
Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate |
| HLTCOM408B |
Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively |
| HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
| HLTHIR301A |
Communicate and work effectively in health |
| HLTOHS300A |
Contribute to OHS processes |
| HLTIN301A |
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work |
| HLTAP401A |
Confirm physical health status |
| HLTREM401B |
Work within a massage framework |
| HLTREM406B |
Provide massage treatment |
| HLTREM407B |
Plan massage treatment |
| HLTREM408B |
Apply massage assessment framework |
| HLTREM409B |
Perform massage health assessment |
| HLTCOM502B |
Develop professional expertise |
| HLTCOM503B |
Manage a practice |
| CHCORG28A |
Reflect and improve upon professional practice |
| HLTHIR506B |
Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements |
| HLTAP501A |
Analyse health information |
| HLTHIR501A |
Maintain an effective health work environment |
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| HLTREM502B |
Provide remedial massage treatment |
| HLTREM503B |
Plan remedial massage treatment strategy |
| HLTREM504B |
Apply remedial massage assessment framework |
| HLTREM505B |
Perform remedial massage health assessment |
| HLTREM510A |
Provide specialised remedial massage treatments |
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| HLTHIR403B |
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| HLTREM512A |
Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting |
| HLTREM513A |
Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes |
| CHCAC3C |
Orientation to aged care work |
| HLTREM511A |
Provide remedial massage treatment for women and children |
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For more information on Paramount College and the courses we offer, download the course handbook in .PDF format. Paramounts remedial massage diploma is very highly regarded, and comprehensive. A whole lot more than just a sports massage course. If massage is your choice of career, Paramount should be your choice for a Diploma of Remedial Massage.
