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The vocational outcomes in the massage industry are primarily those of a massage therapist. This qualification can also be combined with a career in the fitness industry or in the athlete support services including sports trainer.
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Introduction to Massage Therapy
The history of massage can be traced back as far as 3000 years, before the birth of Christ, and is perhaps the oldest and simplest form of all medical treatment. Massage is one of the easiest ways of attaining and maintaining good health, and something we do naturally. This course is designed to teach the student the basic strokes of massage to aid in relaxation, equipment set up and correct draping techniques. It is the first step for the student who wishes to practice professionally or an introduction for the individual for home use.
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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice [HLT40307]
This qualification covers workers who work as basic level massage therapists. It provides skills in therapeutic relaxation massage including basic health assessment and treatment and may be used by people working:
- within a clinic or in their own clinic
- in an aged care facility
- in a health service
- in a spa facility or
- in a palliative care facility or hospital.
The requirements for a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice comprise achievement of 15 competency units are required for award of this qualification, including 15 compulsory units, comprising 10 common units and 5 specialisation units. The student must also complete a Basic First Aid Course in order to achieve the qualification.
Download the course outline in Certificate IV in Massage.
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Diploma of Remedial Massage [HLT50307]
This qualification provides the skills required for competence in remedial massage practice and practitioners at this level may be self employed as independent practitioners or may work within a larger health service. It covers the provision of remedial massage treatment to clients with specific needs such as injury management, rehabilitation, palliative care, aged care, women and children. Practitioners at this level may supervise other massage therapists.
Download more information on the Diploma of Remedial Massage.
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