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HLT50307
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Core Subjects
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Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
The emphasis will be on greater detail of anatomical structures and
their functions. In Physiology the emphasis is on the areas of
digestion and absorption, heart and cardiovascular, blood, blood
pressure control, muscle, nerve tissue, excitable tissue, endocrine
system, and homeostasis in further detail. Review functional
movement and basic exercise programme appropriate for rehabilitation.
This is the underpinning knowledge required for the application of
Remedial Massage Techniques.
Clinical Assessment
Explore the fundamental philosophy underpinning the aspects of
the medical examination relevant to the musculoskeletal system.
Give the students the practical skills necessary to conduct a
competent examination of the musculoskeletal system. Revise the
normal structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.
Key points covered are:
- How to take a Medical History
- Terminology of primary skin lesions
- Examination of the skin
- Examination of the motor systems and reflexes
- Examination of the sensory system
- Diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions
- Examination of joints and How to read a plain Xray.
Clinical Management & Referral
- Develop Professional Expertise
- The basis for research in Massage and development of professional skills
- Make referrals to other Health Professionals
- How to respond to referral and writing a technical report
- Workcover requirements.
Pathophysiology
This subject will aim to introduce the student to:
- The most important clinical manifestation - pain
- Mechanisms, control and types of pain will be explored
- The common types of headache, emphasis will be
placed on head pain indicative to serious pathology
- The common causes of back pain; emphasis on indicative
serious pathology
- Rheumatologic conditions
Remedial Massage
This course will provide sound understanding of the disorders
Remedial Therapists will be treating. Treatment of presenting
musculoskeletal complaints. Advanced study and application of
Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
Facilitation (PNF). Further study and application of Trigger
Point Therapy including upper and lower torso. The application
of Cupping using the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach and
Western Medicine approach.
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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