Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage - HLT52115
Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 01768K
This qualification reflects the role of massage therapists who provide therapeutic remedial massages according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage framework. Practitioners may be self-employed as independent practitioners or work in 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.
Structure
- 20 units: 14 core
- 1 specialist
- 5 elective
Subjects
- Provide Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage treatments
- Collaborate in professional practice
- Adapt Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage practice to meet specific needs
- Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
- Manage small business finances
- Work with diverse people
- Manage work health and safety
- Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with musculoskeletal conditions
- Manage the prevention and control of infection
- Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
- Analyse and respond to client health information
- Market the small business
- Undertake small business planning
- Engage with health professionals and the health system
- Work with people with mental health issues
- Advise on injury prevention and management
- Plan and deliver exercise to apparently healthy children and adolescents
- Perform Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage health assessments
- Provide reflexology for relaxation
- Research and apply evidence to practice
- Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions
- Develop strength and conditioning programs
- Conduct advanced taping
- Monitor and manage small business operations
- Provide first aid
- Establish and manage client relationships
- Address the needs of people with chronic disease
- Monitor and evaluate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage treatments
- Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- Develop Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage practice
- Manage legal and ethical compliance
- Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | International: $11,800 | Yes |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Sydney.
VET Fee-Help Available. Indicative fees are inclusive of 200 hours of clinical practice.
