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Diploma of Remedial Massage

Framework     Competencies      Units   The Diploma of Remedial Massage - HLT 50307 provides MCPT graduates with the highest-level industry qualification, which leads to many career options.   MCPT Graduates may also apply to Private Health funds for provider numbers, allowing clients to claim rebates for remedial treatments.   Graduates and may also apply for a Provider Number for Remedial Massage under the VWA - Victorian WorkCover Authority, which will allow them to treat work related injuries and obtain payment from VWA Insurers.

 

Remedial Massage Therapists utilise a wide range of specialised techniques to treat general and specific musculoskeletal problems, soft tissue injuries, and to assist in the prevention and management of injuries. These injuries vary, however may be work related, stress related or sporting injury issues.

 

Remedial techniques can include the stimulating or sedating effects of Remedial Massage, such as facilitated stretching, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue techniques, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, mobilisation, etc.

 

Remedial Massage students acquire a wide range of practical and professional skills. Various situations are exposed to students allowing them to individually assess each client, develop hypotheses and arrange treatment stratagies. The aim is to provide a remedial massage or arrange a series of suitable treatments.

 

Students gain knowledge and expertise to develop professional relationships and confidently communicate with our health care professionals, from Medical Doctors to Occupational Health Therapists.

 

This qualification forms part of the Health Training Package. It is for people preparing to work as a remedial massage therapist.   You will learn to assess a client's massage needs and plan and conduct a remedial massage based on knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and acquired skill in a wide range of soft tissue massage techniques.   You will also learn to work safely and ethically in health care and wellness environments, to communicate effectively with clients and other health care workers, and to operate your own massage practice.