Location
Brisbane Campus:
Level 6 119 Charlotte St Brisbane QLD 4000
Course Duration
Full-time: 56 weeks
(Including Term Break: 12 weeks)
MIA On-Campus Student Clinic: 200 hours
Face-to-Face Delivery
Pricing
Total: $8,800.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Course Description
Fees and Payment
Total: $8,800
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Application Fee (non-refundable): $200.00 -
Resource/Material Fee: $300.00 -
Tuition Fee: $8,300.00
- Initial deposit $1,500.00 upon enrolment
- Followed by $700.00 per month for 10 months
- $300.00 for the final payment
- Total payable $8,800.00
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Students are required to hold or study the unit HLTAID003 Provide first aid at their own cost (MIA offers first aid training at an additional cost. MIA charges $80.00 for MIA Diploma of Remedial Massage Students.)
Study Outcome
After achieving HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage, individuals could progress to higher education qualifications. This qualification provides a pathway to work in massage industry with their learned skills and knowledge, possible job roles may include but not limited to:
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Massage Therapist -
Remedial Massage Therapist
Recognition
An application can be made for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) when the student believes that they have already attained the necessary skills and competencies elsewhere (work, other study etc.) or have an equivalent qualification or part of a qualification. MIA recognises the AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTOs and grants credit for these towards an award where applicable. The application for RPL and/or Credit Transfer should be lodged prior to or immediately after the enrolment.
Assessment Methods
A variety of assessment methods will be used to assess your knowledge and skills. Your trainer will explain these in detail before any assessment takes place. Assessment methods may include but not limited to:
- Written Assessment (Questions and Answers).
- Case Study/Role Play
- Project
- Practical Demonstrations
- Observation
Delivery Methods
Classroom
The delivery is classroom based, face-to-face, so that you can complete in-class activities including: role plays, presentations, practice exercises and discussions. You will be provided with textbooks and workbooks to support the learning. Delivery had been timetabled to ensure you can develop the theoretical skills and knowledge and have the opportunity to develop practical massage skills in a simulated situation before commencing the practical (clinic) component of the course.
Individual learning includes; work/home-study, the Completion of assignments and Individual reading and research.
Student Clinic
On successful completion of the theoretical components, you will complete your training in our student clinics (200 hours) in order to allow you to apply practical skills, under supervision.
Course Structure
The program comprises of the following 21 units of competency:
Core Units
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTAID003 Provide first aid*
HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection
HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice
HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs
HLTMSG003 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments
HLTMSG005 Provide remedial massage treatments
HLTMSG006 Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs
HLTMSG008 Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
Elective Units
BSBSMB403 Market the small business
BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning
HLTREF002 Provide reflexology for relaxation
HLTARO001 Develop aromatherapy practice
SIRXCEG001 Engage the customer
On successful completion of the program, learners will be awarded with HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage
Entry Requirements
- MIA will conduct a pre-confirmation of enrolment, LLN assessment with applicants to ensure their suitability, to undertake and successfully complete the course.
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IELTS 5.0 or equivalent