Combined Certificate/Diploma Program

Massage course

By far the most popular program at Sage Massage is the combined program, offering studies at the Certificate IV and Diploma levels.

If you are a student wishing to build on your current understanding in massage therapy and boost your career options in the industry, the Sage combined massage Certificate/Diploma program is the one for you. You begin studying a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice and then continue on to complete a Diploma of Remedial Massage. When undertaking this program, you have the option of flexible study, commencing the Diploma in conjunction with in-house clinical practicum at the Certificate IV level, and then combining Diploma studies with a commencing career in the massage industry.

You will initially gain the skills and knowledge to enter the healthcare field as a massage therapist, whilst at the same time up skilling to be able to assess and treat clients with dysfunction, soreness and injury.

The Units of Competency awarded with this program include:

HLT40307	Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
BSBCMN204A	Work effectively with others
HLTCOM404B	Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM405B	Administer a practice
HLTCOM406B	Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408B	Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid
HLTHIR301A	Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OHS processes
HLTIN301A	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTAP401A	Confirm physical health status
HLTREM401B	Work within a massage framework
HLTREM406B	Provide massage treatment
HLTREM407B	Plan massage treatment
HLTREM408B	Apply massage assessment framework
HLTREM409B	Perform massage health assessment
HLT50307	Diploma of Remedial Massage
HLTCOM502B	Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM503B	Manage a practice
CHCORG28A	Reflect and improve upon professional practice
HLTHIR506B	Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTAP501A	Analyse health information
HLTHIR501A	Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTREM502B	Provide remedial massage treatment
HLTREM503B	Plan remedial massage treatment strategy
HLTREM504B	Apply remedial massage assessment framework
HLTREM505B	Perform remedial massage health assessment
HLTREM510A	Provide specialised remedial massage treatments
HLTREM512A	Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting
HLTREM513A	Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes
HLTCOM510A	Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions