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Downloads: 1. ACNH Prospectus 2009 (PDF 264kb) 2. ACNH Student Handbook 2009 (PDF 155kb)
Certificate IV presents graduates with fundamental requirements to enter the massage industry. With the focus on therapeutic / relaxation massage, the course offers an expansive range of skills and practical units, such as swedish Relaxation Massage, Aromatherpy, Musculo-Skeletal Alignment massage, and cranio sacral release, client physical Assessment, Anatomy & Physiology and a comprehensive knowledge of the history and principles of massage and the use of health industry specific terminology.
Upon successful completion of Certificate IV in Massage therapy Practice, graduates may register as a full member with a national massage association, obtain professional indemnity / public liability insurance and commence work.
This qualification provides skills in therapeutic relaxation massage including basic health assessment and treatment. You will be able to work in a:
- health care clinic or in their own clinic
- aged care facility
- health resort or day spa facility
- health service
- spa facility or
- palliative care facility or hospital
Occupational titles may include:
- Massage Therapy Practitioner
- Massage Therpist
Course Codes: National Code: HLT40307
Start Dates: February, May, September
Duration: 4 months full-time,
1 Yr Part Time
Tutorials: 9am to 4pm
Clinic Hours: 40 hrs on campus (average of 4 hours per week)
100 hrs self directed off campus.
What you will Note book for note taking.
need Dress casually. It is recommened that students have their own massage table for practice outside lectures
ACNH provide: Study manuals
Massage tables for use in class
Continue your Diploma of Remedial Massage
training
Delivery: 790 hours (contact hours and self-directed learning)
Lectures and tutorials: Tuesday wednesday thursday 9 am to 4 pm (and some week-ends)
The purchase of textbooks and course notes will be required for these courses
- * Swedish Relaxation Massage
- * Aromatherapy Level 1
- * Musculo-Skeletal Alignment 1 (muscle testing)
- * Musculo-Skeletal Alignment 2
- * Cranio Sacro THerapy Level 1
- Client Physical Assessment Level 1
- Practice Administration
- Clinical Procedures and Professional Development
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Pathophysiology 1
HLT40307
Course Structore
Delivery: 720 hours (contact hours and self-directed learning)
Lectures and Tutorioals: Tuesday, wednesday and Thursday
9.00 am - 4.00 pm as scheduled
Mandatory Student Clinic Hours: 40 hours (average 4 hours per week).
External Hours: 100 hours - self-directed off campus.
CODE UNIT
HLTREM401B Work within a massage framework
HLTREM406B Provide the Massage Treatment
HLTREM407B Plan the Massage Treatment
Framework: Swedish Massage, Musculo Skeletal Massage 1 & 2 Aromatherapy 1
HLTCOM408 Use specific / Medical terminology to communicate effectively
HLTAP401A Confirm Physical Health Status
Framework: Anatomy and Physiology level 1
HLTREM408B Apply massage assessment framework
HLTREM409B Perform massage health assessment
HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with client / patients
HLTCOM406B Make referrals to other health care professional when appropriate
Framework: Client Physical Assessment Level 1
HLTCOM405B Administer a Practice
Framework: Practice Administration
HLTHIR301A Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
BSBCMN204A Work effectively with others
Framework:: Clinical Procedures and Professional Development Level 1
Massage Clinic 1 (practical - on campus), Massage Practical (practical - log book off campus)
HLTFA301AApply Basic First Aid
Framework: First Aid
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