Course Overview - Study Remedial Massage NOW!
This tactile remedial massage course provides a solid foundation, equipping the graduate Remedial Massage Therapist with the required skills in a diverse range of therapeutic massage therapies, based on Biological Sciences, and intensive training in Massage. This remedial massage 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 Massage Therapist will be able to perform relaxation and therapeutic massage plus employ various other therapeutic massage techniques to gain results with clients suffering from various muscular complaints.
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, Bowen Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage and/or Aromatherapy into their course with their elective choices (electives may vary from provider to provider).
Electives
Two electives are required to be completed during the diploma of remedial massage course; these include a diverse selection, such as Bach Flower Remedies, Kinesiology and Champissage (Indian Head Massage) (elective/short course brochures are available on request). Electives may also lead to additional qualifications, e.g. Diploma of Reflexology. 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 (electives may vary from provider to provider).
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 remedial massage courses, 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: $9,990
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:
First Year
Semester 1
| APM |
Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Therapists |
| FA |
First Aid (studied elsewhere) |
| PD |
Professional Development |
| MA1 |
Massage 1 |
| NU1 |
Nutrition 1 |
| PGM |
Pregnancy Massage |
| PR |
Practice Administration |
| TA |
Tactile Anatomy |
| CPM1 |
Clinical Practice for Massage 1 |
Semester 2
| DDM |
Differential Diagnosis for Massage Therapists |
| MA2 |
Massage 2 |
| MA3 |
Massage 3 |
| MA4 |
Massage 4 |
| NU2 |
Nutrition 2 |
| PM |
Practice Management |
| TPM |
Treatment Protocols for Massage Therapists |
| CPM2 |
Clinical Practice for Massage 2 |
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By the end of your year of studies you will have a sound understanding of the human body, a strong set of massage skills and the fundamentals of nutrition. This information will be also be integrated into differential diagnosis and treatment protocols specifically for Massage Therapists. Practice Management studies and Student Clinic experience will ensure you have access to all the necessary skills you will need to practice independently, as you prepare to graduate.
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 |
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| HLTREM401B |
Work within a massage framework |
| HLTREM406B |
Provide massage treatment |
| HLTREM407B |
Plan massage treatment |
| HLTREM408B |
Apply massage assessment framework |
| HLTREM409B |
Perform massage health assessment |
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| 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.
