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HLT52015 - Diploma of Remedial Massage

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Diploma of Remedial Massage

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Supersedes HLT50307 – Diploma of Remedial Massage

Notes

This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change to packaging rules. Significant changes to core units Minimum clinic requirement of 200 hours. Removal of entry requirements.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of remedial massage therapists who work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units 21

16 core units
5 elective units, consisting of:

  • at least 1 unit from the Business Management group below
  • up to 4 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

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

HLTAID011 – 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

Business Management

BSBSMB403 – Market the small business

BSBSMB404 – Undertake small business planning

BSBSMB405 – Monitor and manage small business operations

BSBSMB406 – Manage small business finances

Other electives

CHCAGE001 – Facilitate the empowerment of older people

CHCCCS001 – Address the needs of people with chronic disease

CHCCCS027 – Visit client residence

CHCDIS007 – Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues

CHCPOL003 – Research and apply evidence to practice

CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

CHCPRP002 – Collaborate in professional practice

HLTARO001 – Develop aromatherapy practice

HLTARO002 – Source and prepare aromatherapy products

HLTARO003 – Perform aromatherapy health assessments

HLTARO004 – Provide therapeutic aromatherapy treatments

HLTARO005 – Provide aromatherapy massage treatments

HLTHPS010 – Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet

HLTINFCOV001 – Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

HLTMSG007 – Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

HLTREF002 – Provide reflexology for relaxation

SISFFIT013 – Instruct exercise to young people aged 13 to 17 years

SISFFIT014 – Instruct exercise to older clients

SISFFIT031 – Implement injury prevention strategies

SISSSCO307 – Provide nutrition information to athletes

SISSSPT307A – Conduct advanced taping

SISSSTC301A – Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

SISSSTC402A – Develop strength and conditioning programs

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