The Diploma of Remedial Massage will teach you the hands on practical skills of remedial massage as well as the theoretical knowledge required to assess your clients' soft tissue dysfunction.

You will learn how to provide remedial treatment to clients with a specific need. Your studies will include injury management and rehabilitation, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pathology and postural assessment.

By studying this course you are eligible to apply for a paid Cadetship with AFL club the Western Bulldogs. Successful students are supervised by the club's medical team with the possibility of ongoing employment. The aim of the Cadetship is to assist in launching a career specialising in Remedial Massage to elite athletes.

• Location:
  Footscray Park and Industry
• Other locations:
  Whitten Oval: 417 Barkley Street, West Footscray
• College:
  College of Health and Biomedicine
• Duration:
  1 years
• Intake:
  February and July
• Course code:
  HLT50307
• CRICOS:
  069613A
• Fees:
  A$6910 per semester.

  Additional resources may need to be purchased in order to successfully complete this course. This includes Equipment (A$500)

• This information is for international students.
  Click here to see information for Australian residents

How to apply

Upon completion you will be eligible to register for Provider Number status with private health insurers and WorkCover, and with one of the Professional Massage Associations across Australia. You will be able to work in the following areas:

• self employed as an independent Remedial Massage Therapist
• as a part of an Allied Health Practice or health organisation
• health spas
• gyms and sporting clubs
• hospitals or aged care facilities

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The Diploma in Remedial Massage is designed to develop workplace skills and knowledge in relaxation, therapeutic, sports and remedial massage. This incorporates the planning, applying and performing basic health assessment necessary for massage treatments. It covers the provision of remedial massage to a variety of clients with specific needs such as injury management, rehabilitation and palliative care.

In the Diploma of Remedial Massage there are 6 compulsory units, 5 specialisation units and 3 electives required for award of this qualification.

• Develop Professional Expertise

  Unit code

  HLTCOM502C

• Manage a Practice

  Unit code

  HLTCOM503D

• Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice

  Unit code

  CHCORG428A

• Implement and Monitor Compliance With Legal and Ethical Requirements

  Unit code

  HLTHIR506C

• Analyse Health Information

  Unit code

  HLTAP501C

• Maintain an Effective Health Work Environment

  Unit code

  HLTHIR501C

• Provide Remedial Massage Treatment

  Unit code

  HLTREM502C

• Plan Remedial Massage Treatment Strategy

  Unit code

  HLTREM503C

• Apply Remedial Massage Assessment Framework

  Unit code

  HLTREM504C

• Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment

  Unit code

  HLTREM505C

• Provide Specialised Remedial Massage Treatments

  Unit code

  HLTREM510B

• Work Effectively With Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

  Unit code

  HLTHIR404D

• Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers

  Unit code

  HLTHIR403C

• Provide Remedial Massage Treatments Within a Corporate Setting

  Unit code

  HLTREM512C

• Provide Remedial Massage Treatment to Athletes

  Unit code

  HLTREM513C

• Provide Support to Meet Personal Care Needs

  Unit code

  CHCICS301B

• Provide Services to Clients With Chronic Diseases or Conditions

  Unit code

  HLTCOM510B

• Provide Services for People With a Life Challenging Illness

  Unit code

  HLTCOM509B

• Provide Remedial Massage Treatment for Women and Children

  Unit code

  HLTREM511B

• Work Effectively With Older People

  Unit code

  CHCAC318B

• Year 12: Successful completion of Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice HLT40307
• International: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent and Successful completion of Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice HLT40307
• Mature: Successful completion of Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice HLT40307

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.