ACM's Diploma of Massage Course is the most comprehensive and inspiring massage training available.

The Diploma of Massage includes the Certificate of Massage course.

Qualification: HLT50307 Diploma of Remedial Massage Content: Subjects 1-16 (includes Certificate Course ie. subjects 1-8) Length: 9 month Fast Track Program (includes Certificate Course ie. 3 months) Student Assistance: 2 years Centrelink Approved (includes Certificate Course ie. 1 year)

Subjects

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The Diploma of Remedial Massage includes the full curriculum of the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice. The qualification received provides the skills in remedial massage practice. Graduates will be able to register with health funds allowing clients to receive rebates.

Your Training is compliant with Government National Standards for Diploma of Remedial Massage qualification:

• Government Accredited
• Centrelink Approved
• Health Training Package Recognised
• Includes full curriculum of Certificate of Massage Course

Your Qualification will enable you to work in a:

• private clinic with provision for health fund rebates
• larger health service alongside chiropractors, physiotherapists, naturopaths and other health care professionals
• complimentary or medical service providing injury management & rehabilitation
• national & international sporting environment
• business & corporate sector

Your Occupational Title may include:

• Remedial Therapist
• Remedial Massage Therapist
• Remedial 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 16 - Massage Practice 2.

Course Dates are determined by your study option

Whether you choose to study on-campus or by 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 theory subjects (subjects 2, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 & 15).

Your home study pack contains everything you need to study your theory subjects in the comfort of your own home right now! Learning resources include detailed photographic manuals, textbooks, DVD´s and CD´s.

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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

OPTION 3    PAY FULL COURSE   SAVE 25%
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                     Have you already completed Introductory Massage  -  NO
                     = $11,120 full course (subjects 1-16)
                     = $8,340 full course with 25% discount                      
                     
                     Have you already completed Introductory Massage  -  YES *
                     = $8,340 full course with discount (subjects 1-16)
                     = $7,645 full course less $695 intro massage credit (subjects 2-16)
                    
                     * Intro Massage Credit available for On-Campus studies only

• 01 - Introductory Massage

  Introductory Massage is the foundation subject of the unique and inspiring Certificate & Diploma courses offered by the Australian College of Massage.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 05 - Human Biology

  Human Biology provides an informative study of all the body systems with reference to structure and function.

• 06 - Safe Practices

  Safe Practices provides an overview of safe practices within the health care environment.

• 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.

• 08 - Massage Practice 1

  Massage Practice 1 requires students to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within a massage framework.

• 09 - Deep Tissue Massage 1

  Deep Tissue Massage 1 presents the importance of correct technique when administering deep tissue massage to treat acute conditions.

• 10 - Deep Tissue Massage 2

  Deep Tissue Massage 2 looks at current research that validates therapeutic massage´s underlying physiologic mechanisms and the concept of why massage works.

• 11 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy 1

  Musculoskeletal Anatomy 1 provides the practical study of anatomy relevant to massage with an emphasis on surface anatomy.

• 12 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2

  Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2 continues the practical study of anatomy relevant to massage with an emphasis on surface anatomy.

• 13 - Sports Massage

  Sports Massage introduces the knowledge and skills underlying sports massage treatments.

• 14 - Remedial Massage

  Remedial Massage consolidates the information gathering, decision making, and plan development first presented in previous subjects.

• 15 - Healthcare Business 2

  Healthcare Business 2 describes the skills required to initiate and maintain continual development of professional skills and knowledge in complementary healthcare.

• 16 - Massage Practice 2

  Massage Practice 2 requires you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within a massage framework.