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