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A member college of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society Ltd (ATMS)
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HLT40307
Certificate IV of Massage Therapy
Core Subjects
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Relaxation Massage
This very popular Course teaches a wide range of massage techniques
to complete a thorough full body massage. Students will learn both
the benefits and contraindications for massage. Techniques taught
include: effleurage, petrissage, cross-frictional therapy, deep soft
tissue therapy and vibration. This is an excellent course to begin
with as students quickly learn valuable hand skills, which can be
used in many other types of massage.
Basic Medical Sciences
It involves the study of Anatomy and functional Anatomy, Physiology and
Pathology. Anatomy is the study of the structure and relationships amongst
structures of the human body. Functional Anatomy is the study of
movement of joints and assessment recognising normal range and
limitations. Physiology is the study of the functions of the body's
components while Pathology deals with disease - its nature, causes,
development and consequences.
Integrated Massage Techniques
This course covers several different modalities and treatments for
both soft tissue and musculoskeletal pain. You will learn about:
- Contraindications for Massage
- Assessments of presented disorders
- Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Stretching Techniques
- Skeletal assessments using Soft Tissue Therapy Techniques
- Muscle Energy Technique (MET) / Proprioceptive
Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
- The importance of knowing your limitations and when to refer
clients to other Health Professionals.
Clinic Set Up & Management
- Business Management, Communication and Marketing
- The requirements to set-up a Massage Clinic
- When to refer and how to use appropriate medical terminology
- OH&S and Infection Control
Advanced First Aid
Student Clinic Practice
Time to put into practice everything you have studied. At the college
student clinic you will see a broad cross section of the community and
treat each client individually putting together an appropriate
treatment plan whilst under the guidance of the clinic supervisor.
This will instil in you the confidence to handle most situations
when you are ready to start on your own.
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