HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage

VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

• Research and develop business plans

  Unit code

  BSBESB401

• Establish and manage client relationships

  Unit code

  CHCCOM006

• Work with diverse people

  Unit code

  CHCDIV001

• Manage legal and ethical compliance

  Unit code

  CHCLEG003

• Research and apply evidence to practice

  Unit code

  CHCPOL003

• Engage with health professionals and the health system

  Unit code

  CHCPRP005

• Confirm physical health status

  Unit code

  HLTAAP002

• Analyse and respond to client health information

  Unit code

  HLTAAP003

• Manage the prevention and control of infection

  Unit code

  HLTINF004

• Develop massage practice

  Unit code

  HLTMSG009

• Assess client massage needs

  Unit code

  HLTMSG010

• Provide massage treatments

  Unit code

  HLTMSG011

• Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments

  Unit code

  HLTMSG013

• Provide remedial massage treatments

  Unit code

  HLTMSG014

• Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs

  Unit code

  HLTMSG015

• Apply principles of pain neuroscience

  Unit code

  HLTMSG016

• Apply remedial massage clinical practice

  Unit code

  HLTMSG017

• Manage work health and safety

  Unit code

  HLTWHS004

• Address the needs of people with chronic disease

  Unit code

  CHCCCS001

• Provide First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTAID011

• Adapt massage practice for athletes

  Unit code

  HLTMSG018

This qualification reflects the role of remedial massage therapists who work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restriction in range of motion (ROM). Therapists 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 in a simulated clinical environment as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.