UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Remedial Massage
TAFE NSW, Multi-campus, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Remedial Massage gives you the skills you need to become a qualified remedial massage therapist. You'll assess and treat clients with musculoskeletal pain and injuries and those who have difficulty moving freely. Understand the difference between remedial and relaxation massage techniques and work with clients with different needs such as disability, pregnancy and those in palliative care.
You'll learn a range of advanced massage techniques in a purpose built massage therapy clinic. Our TAFE NSW onsite clinics are equipped to industry standard to prepare you for a career in the health and wellness industry.
Clinic Work Requirements:
To achieve this qualification, all students must have completed at least 200 hours of clinic work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. This must include the following and is completed through the onsite clinics.40 hours of relaxation massage consultation.
- 40 hours of relaxation massage consultations
- 100 hours of massage remedial massage consultations of one hour duration
- 60 hours of clinic work (for example, cleaning and reception duties)
Students will be required to complete a logbook for a record of their clinic work so they can practise their skills and embed the knowledge they have learned during the course.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
30 terms of coursework
- Packaging Rules
- Total number of units = 22
- 19 core units
- 3 elective units
- at least 1 unit from the Business Management group below
- up to 2 units from the electives listed below
- any endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid
- industry-supported vocational outcome
- Core Units
- CHCCOM006- Establish and manage client relationships
- CHCDIV001- Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003- Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCPRP003- Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCPRP005- Engage with health professionals and the health system
- HLTAAP002- Confirm physical health status
- HLTAAP003- Analyse and respond to client health information
- HLTAID011- Provide first aid
- HLTINF004- Manage the prevention and control of infection
- HLTSHU001- Work within a framework of traditional oriental medicine
- HLTSHU002- Develop Shiatsu practice
- HLTSHU003- Maintain personal health and awareness for traditional oriental medicine practice
- HLTSHU004- Perform Shiatsu therapy health assessments
- HLTSHU005- Perform oriental therapies health assessments
- HLTSHU006- Provide Shiatsu therapy treatments
- HLTSHU007- Provide oriental therapies treatments
- HLTSHU008- Adapt Shiatsu and oriental therapies practice to meet specific needs
- HLTSHU009- Monitor and evaluate traditional oriental medicine treatments
- HLTWHS004- Manage work health and safety
- CHCCCS001- Address the needs of people with chronic disease
- HLTAID011- Provide First Aid
- HLTMSG018- Adapt massage practice for athletes
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
- Year 12 or equivalent
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