HLT42021 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

CERTIFICATE IV SUBJECTS

01 - Massage Therapy

Introductory Massage is the foundational module of the Diploma of Remedial Massage.
In Foundations of Massage 1 you will gain an understanding of the power of touch as a therapeutic tool and as a means of communication for the massage professional.
In Foundations of Massage 2 you will gain the knowledge required to select appropriate massage applications based on the benefits that each therapeutic massage type provides. 
Massage Practice 1 requires students to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within a massage framework. This includes a compulsory on-campus class for students studying either on campus or by correspondence.

02 - Human Biology

Human Biology provides an informative study of all the body systems with reference to structure and function.
This subject contains links to the anatomy and physiology study resources, the Visible Body Apps.
Visible Body is a state of the art resource that will support you in studying Anatomy and Physiology.
It includes extensive 3D layered images, videos and interactive quizzes as a learning support. The suite of Apps consists of 4 individual applications that can be accessed via a web page on your computer and downloaded as Apps to your phone or tablet as well.

03 - Safe Practices

Safe Practices provides an overview of safe practices within the health care environment.

04 - Working With People

Working With People looks at how to work effectively in a health setting and covers the skills required by practitioners to establish and maintain effective communication with the client throughout all interactions.

05 - Business Practices

Business Practices describes the skills required to provide administration for a clinical health practice according to the size and scale of the business.

6 - Legal and Ethical

This module covers the skills and knowledge required to research and apply information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.

7 - Develop and Market Your Business

This subject outlines the outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source information on, and work according to, a range of ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms for business purposes. This appertains to individuals working at all levels from operational personnel through to managers.

8 - Clinical Practice 1

Clinical Practice 1 incorporates completing Student Clinics (2 x 2 day clinics) and supervised clinical hours using the Virtual Clinic (on campus alternative is available). Attendance at student clinics is compulsory for students studying either on campus or by correspondence.