Study Remedial Massage at the Australian College of Sports Therapy

Myotherapy

Sports and remedial massage are soft tissue therapies that use a hands on approach to treatment. This includes a variety of massage techniques, stretching and associated methods. Sports and remedial massage assists with treating muscular tension and fatigue - soothing muscular aches and pains by encouraging the body to relax. Sports and remedial massage can improve circulation, by stretching the skin and providing a positive therapeutic touch.

This course is practical and gives you skills to establish and manage a successful remedial massage practice.

 

Program of Training

The Diploma of Remedial Massage provides graduates with the advanced skills and knowledge required to establish and manage a private practice in sports remedial massage and adjunctive techniques. The focus of treatment is the rehabilitation of pain, restoration of mobility and treatment of injury to the muscles and joints. Graduates of the Diploma of Remedial Massage may articulate directly into the Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy).

 

Entry Requirements

There is no minimum enter score for this course. Applicants with a strong interest in this profession will be considered. Please include relevant information with your Application Form (hyperlink ‘Application Form’ to: http:// www.sportstherapy.edu.au/contact/application.html).

 

Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) Course Duration

Advanced Diploma : 12 Months

 

Musculo-Skeletal Therapy (Myotherapy) Course

For those wanting a career in this exciting and fast growing health profession, ACST offers the Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy). .

With units from the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (HLT40307) as prerequisite, this Diploma provides knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal conditions.

Students learn how to take clients through a static and dynamic musculoskeletal assessment, then conduct and interpret results in order to apply a range of treatments for relief – restoring normal functions in clients.

The Diploma incorporates a range of new and exciting techniques, following on from the foundations developed in the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice, including myofascial release, joint mobilisations, muscle energy techniques and positional release, all of which will help reduce symptoms of pain and discomfort.

The Diploma opens more doors for opportunity in the industry, and graduates are able to gain full membership with industry associations and health providers.

This qualification provides trained massage therapists with the skills and knowledge to upgrade to a higher level of practice.

Tis program for those wanting to further their career in healthcare. For those with existing skills in massage therapy practice, the Diploma of Remedial Massage allows you to extend your skills and knowledge through the assessment and treatment of ongoing client dysfunction, soreness and injury.

To accommodate your current working arrangements and add value to your client base from the very start, this qualification is delivered through interactive learning workshops, with each focusing on the assessment and treatment of a specific region of the body.

These interactive learning workshops – supplemented by flexibly delivered theoretical modules – are delivered at various times throughout the year, allowing you to continue to practice massage whilst upgrading your skills and knowledge at a pace that suits your lifestyle!

The Units of Competency awarded with the qualification Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) include:

BSBINM601A	Manage Knowledge and Information
CHCADMIN4B	Manage The Organisation's Finances Accounts and Resources
CHCCOM3C	Utilise Specialist Communication Skills to Build Strong Relationships
HLTHIR505B	Provide Leadership in Promoting Effective Work Practices in Health
HLTIN403B	Implement and Monitor Infection Control Policy and Procedures
HLTNUT601B	Apply Literature Research Findings to Clinical Practice
VPAU430	Work Within a Myotherapy Framework
VPAU431	Apply Myotherapy Clinical Assessment Framework
VPAU432	Perform Myotherapy Clinical Assessment
VPAU433	Plan Myotherapy Treatment Strategy
VPAU434	Provide Myotherapy Treatment

The following Units of Competency from Diploma in Remedial Massage are a pre-requisite requirement for entry into the qualification Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT50307):

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
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
HLTREM512A	Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting
HLTREM513A	Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes
HLTCOM510A	Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions