Certificate IV in Massage Therapy - HLT42015
Mervic College
Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 03889G
This qualification reflects the role of massage therapists who provide general health maintenance treatments. It does not reflect the role of a remedial massage therapist. Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 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.
Structure
- 13 units: 10 core
- 3 elective
Subjects
- Develop massage practice
- Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- Manage small business finances
- Work with diverse people
- Manage work health and safety
- Visit client residence
- Manage the prevention and control of infection
- Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
- Confirm physical health status
- Market the small business
- Undertake small business planning
- Develop aromatherapy practice
- Assess client massage needs
- Work with people with mental health issues
- Source and prepare aromatherapy products
- Provide massage treatments
- Provide reflexology for relaxation
- Monitor and manage small business operations
- Provide first aid
- Establish and manage client relationships
- Address the needs of people with chronic disease
- Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- Manage legal and ethical compliance
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | International: $4,997 | No |
Further information
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
