HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage
Get national accreditation as a health care provider
You'll learn the latest remedial massage techniques and be exposed to a variety of clinical and sporting environments. We are affiliated with several professional sporting teams.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Get national accreditation as a health care provider
This course will provide you with the latest remedial massage techniques. Whilst studying you will practice in a variety of clinical and sporting environments with clients ranging from people with disabilities to elite athletes - we are affiliated with a number of WA sports teams and work with them where possible.
A compulsory and highly valuable part of our course is a weekly supervised shift in the liveworks clinic.
On completion of this course, you are able to apply for and receive a private health care provider number from the nationally accredited massage associations.
- Assess a client's massage needs and plan and conduct remedial massage using a wide range of soft tissue massage techniques
- A knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Communicate effectively with clients and health professionals, and engage with the health system
- Work safely and ethically in a health care environment
- Develop your own massage practice
- Strong time management skills
I have the following attributes:
- Passion for natural health and wellness with the desire to help people
- Manual coordination, dexterity and sensitivity
- Well presented, enthusiastic and warm personality
- Sound attitude and strong work ethic
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management skills
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans | $72.90 | $10.00 |
| CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships | $48.60 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice | $64.80 | $15.00 |
| CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system | $48.60 | $10.00 |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status | $81.00 | $20.00 |
| HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information | $81.00 | $41.00 |
| HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection | $48.60 | $46.00 |
| HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice | $64.80 | $10.00 |
| HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs | $145.80 | $25.00 |
| HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments | $194.40 | $35.00 |
| HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments | $307.80 | $55.00 |
| HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments | $388.80 | $41.00 |
| HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs | $113.40 | $46.00 |
| HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience | $129.60 | $35.00 |
| HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice | $380.70 | $41.00 |
| HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety | $64.80 | $15.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $46.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $41.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans | $72.90 | $10.00 |
| CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships | $48.60 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice | $64.80 | $15.00 |
| CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system | $48.60 | $10.00 |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status | $81.00 | $20.00 |
| HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information | $81.00 | $41.00 |
| HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection | $48.60 | $46.00 |
| HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice | $64.80 | $10.00 |
| HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs | $145.80 | $25.00 |
| HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments | $194.40 | $35.00 |
| HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments | $307.80 | $55.00 |
| HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments | $388.80 | $41.00 |
| HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs | $113.40 | $46.00 |
| HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience | $129.60 | $35.00 |
| HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice | $380.70 | $41.00 |
| HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety | $64.80 | $15.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $46.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $41.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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