Study Remedial Massage at the Australian College of Sports Therapy

Musculo-Skeletal Therapy - Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy)21920VIC

Myotherapy focuses on injury prevention, health and fitness promotion and maintenance as well as care during injury and rehabilitation. Myotherapy training shares the foundations of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, exercise science, and manual therapies with other 'hands on' health professions. Myotherapy practice includes a broad range of therapeutic modalities including myofascial techniques, soft tissue therapy, deep tissue massage, corrective exercises and myofascial dry needling. The Australian College of Sports Therapy offers short courses through to an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy.

Myotherapy Program of Training

Our Nationally Recognised, Government Accredited Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) gives you all the skills to become a qualified professional myotherapist. This course is designed to equip graduates with the practical skills and relevant scientific knowledge required to deliver applied musculo-skeletal techniques for the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries including sport, work and motor vehicle. Myotherapists work in a variety of clinical situations including primary client contact and by referral from other health care providers.

Myotherapy Course Duration

Full-time : Two and a half years. Part-time available.

Entry Requirements

Satisfactory completion of VCE and Units 3 and 4 English. The College also recommends completion of one science subject preferably Biology, Health and Human Development or Physical Education. Extracurricular activities such as participation in sports and health related activities are taken into consideration.

For mature age students who wish to enrol, the College considers work history and life experience.

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 Diploma of Remedial Massage(HLT50307) as prerequisite, this Advanced Diploma provides specialist knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal conditions.

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

Diploma of Remedial Massage Tuition Fees 2011