HLT52015- Diploma of Remedial Massage
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Diploma of Remedial Massage
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Supersedes HLT50307 – Diploma of Remedial Massage.
Is superseded by HLT52021 – Diploma of Remedial Massage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.
Non Equivalent. Changes to packaging rules. Changes to core and elective units.
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 |