Certificate IV in Massage HLT 40307

This course covers a wide variety of sports massage techniques, observational/assessment, and exercise-related skills that will enable the practitioner to identify and address soft tissue dysfunction and associated muscle imbalances.

PREREQUISITE:


Certificate III & Certificate IV in Fitness

How is the Course Offered?

This course is offered as flexible delivery and can be completed as either a campus based intensive and/or online learning for all theory subjects (see below).

PLEASE NOTE: Massage Therapies 1 and Clinical Practice are only offered as campus based (see below). The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice is delivered in the unique blended learning approach consisting of campus-based lectures, practical experience, online study and clinical experience. Students undertaking Certificate IV in Massage will be required to attend the FIA campus for the Massage Therapies 1 and a Clinical Practice (various days). Additionally, students will also be required to complete additional readings, weekly assessment tasks online and a clinical practice.

How Am I Assessed?

Students will have completed the subject material for Certificate III and IV in Fitness and then convert their qualifications by completing the following:

• Tutorials online (a variety of tutorial assessments at student online)
• Formal (multiple choice) assessments completed at student online
• Completion of Massage Therapies 1
• Completion of FIA Clinical Hours

What are the Subjects in the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy & Practice?

• Exercise Rehabilitation
• Corrective Exercise Prescription
• Clinical Exercise Prescription
• Muscle Mechanics (all subjects above CB or DoL)
• Sports Trainer (weekend course)
• Massage Therapies 1 (Campus Based only)

WHEN CAN I GAIN EMPLOYMENT?

On completion of all assessments students will be eligible to gain registration with AMT as a Massage Therapist and gain insurance to work anywhere in Australia.

KEY Competencies in the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy and Practice