Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice

HLT40307 - 3 Month Program

 

Massage 1	Communication 1
Massage 2	Business Practice
Aromatherapy	Clinic 1
Reflexology	Anatomy & Physiology 1

Next Certificate IV in Massage Training Practice:

Start 6th Feb - 7th May
Early Bird fee (before 11th Jan): $ 1,800
Concession fee: $ 2,700
Full fee: $ 3,400

Subject Outline

Massage 1 - The student will be taken through all the relaxation and Swedish massage techniques. At the end of this module the student will be able to perform a full body relaxation massage including head and feet.

Massage 2 - The student will learn how to work within organisational guidelines and industry standards to obtain information on client physical health status to enable them to perform a pre massage assessment.

Aromatherapy - This module gives the student a basic overview of Aromatherapy. This module includes theory and practical application of oils.

Reflexology - Learn the theory and techniques of Reflexology by triggering the reflex zones of the feet. At completion of the module the student will have the skills to perform a basic Reflexology treatment.

Communication 1 - This module will offer the student techniques to enable them to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a practice environment and within the context of the health industry.

Business Practice - The student will be introduced to information on business structure and various legal industry requirements. This subject includes information on taxation, health fund rebates, registration and insurance.

A&P 1 from Certificate IV, and A&P 2 and Muscular Anatomy from the Diploma - Provides an overview of the muscle’s structure, organs and systems of the body. The student will learn all the basic systems of the human body so that they can assess the client before applying treatment.

Compentency units achieved upon completion of the course:

BSBCMN204A	Work effectively with others
HLTCOM404B	Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM405B	Administer a practice
HLTCOM406B	Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408B	Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid
HLTHIR301A	Communicate and work effectively in health
HLT0HS300A	Contribute to OHS processes
HLTIN301A	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTAP401A	Confirm physical health status
HLTREM401B	Work within a massage framework
HLTREM406B	Provide massage treatment
HLTREM407B	Plan massage treatment
HLTREM408B	Apply massage assessment framework
HLTREM409B	Perform massage health assessment

 

Course Name	Start - End in 2012	Full Price	Concession Fee	Early Bird Price
HLT40307 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice	6 Feb- 7 May	$3,400	$2,700	$1,800 (before 11th Jan)
Upgrade to HLT50307 Diploma of Remedial Massage (only for persons who hold a HLT40307 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice)	7 Feb - 9 May	$4,080	$3,500	$2,300 (before 11th Jan)
HLT50307 Diploma of Remedial Massage	6 Feb - Nov 2012	$7,480	$5,300	$4,100 (before 11th Jan)

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