Courses
ACM's Certificate of Massage Course is the most comprehensive and inspiring massage training available.
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Subjects
For details on each subject click on the Subjects Tab on the left navigation.
| 1 | Introductory Massage | 5 | Safe Practices |
| 2 | Clinical Aromatherapy | 6 | Human Biology |
| 3 | Foundations of Massage 1 | 7 | Healthcare Business 1 |
| 4 | Foundations of Massage 2 | 8 | Massage Practice 1 |
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The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice provides the skills in therapeutic relaxation massage.

Your Training is compliant with Government National Standards for Diploma of Remedial Massage qualification:
- Government Accredited
- Centrelink Approved
- Health Training Package Recognised
Your Qualification will enable you to work in a:
- health care clinic or in your own clinic
- health service
- health resort or day spa facility
- palliative care facility or hospital
- variety of social welfare and community settings
- aged care facility
Your Occupational Title may include:
- Massage Therapist
- Massage Therapy Practitioner
ACM has created faster, smarter courses, run by leading massage educators - your learning is more effective and can be achieved in a shorter space of time
You have two study options to choose from. You can study on-campus (classroom learning) or by correspondence (home study learning).
You will receive identical accreditation at the end of your training irrespective of the option you choose.
Both on-campus and correspondence options are exactly the same in:
- content
- assessment
- qualification received
Your decision as to whether to study by correspondence or on-campus will be based on your own needs and preferences, as well as your individual circumstances.
On-Campus
Studying on-campus enables you to attend classes for all the practical components of the course.
When studying on-campus you are provided with a class timetable listing the dates when your attendance is required (at a training centre of your choice). ACM has the largest number of training centres of any massage college in Australia.
Correspondence
Studying by correspondence enables you to study at your own pace and you are not governed by a fixed timetable.
When studying by correspondence your hand skills will be checked at the end of the course during Subject 8 (Massage Practice 1).
Course Dates are determined by your study option
Whether you choose to study on-campus or correspondence, you can enrol anytime and commence your studies immediately.
Enrol now in the 2012 Course Timetable and receive a comprehensive home study pack containing all your subjects*.
Your home study pack contains everything you need to commence all your theory study in the comfort of your own home right now! Learning resources include detailed photographic manuals, textbooks, DVD´s and CD´s.
* except Introductory Massage (On-campus)
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There are 3 different payment options available:
OPTION 1 PAY BY SUBJECT
Standard Fee
= $695 per subject
OPTION 2 PAY BY PACKAGE SAVE 5%
5% Discount
= $1,390 per package (2 subjects)
= $1,320 per package with 5% discount
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Have you already completed Introductory Massage - NO
= $5,560 full course (subjects 1-8)
= $5,000 full course with 10% discount
Have you already completed Introductory Massage - YES *
= $5,000 full course with discount (subjects 1-8)
= $4,305 full course less $695 intro massage credit (subjects 2-8)
* Intro Massage Credit available for On-Campus studies only
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01 - Introductory Massage Introductory Massage is the foundation subject of the unique and inspiring Certificate & Diploma courses offered by the Australian College of Massage.
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02 - Clinical Aromatherapy In Clinical Aromatherapy you will learn the uses and applications of essential oils, mixing & blending of oils, and the role aromatherapy plays in massage practice.
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03 - Foundations of Massage 1 In Foundations of Massage 1 you will gain an understanding of the power of touch as a therapeutic tool and as a means of communication for the massage professional.
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04 - Foundations of Massage 2 In Foundations of Massage 2 you will gain imperative knowledge required to select appropriate massage applications based on the benefits that each therapeutic massage type provides.
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05 - Human Biology Human Biology provides an informative study of all the body systems with reference to structure and function.
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06 - Safe Practices Safe Practices provides an overview of safe practices within the health care environment.
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07 - Healthcare Business 1 Healthcare Business 1 describes the skills required to provide administration for a clinical health practice according to the size and scale of the business.
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08 - Massage Practice 1 Massage Practice 1 requires students to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within a massage framework.
Subject details
- Duration
- 600 Hours
- Fee
$5,560$5,000- Certificate Awarded
- Certificate IV
Student comments
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"ACM’s foundations of touch, draping protocol and format of strokes work really well. It helped me with my confidence in my decision to join ACM big time!"
Angelyn Cabauatan
Adelaide

