HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage
Explore a hands-on career in demand!
Our Diploma of Remedial Massage offers expert-led education. Learn from industry professionals passionate about healing and the musculoskeletal system
Massage is now embedded in a multi-disciplinary healthcare system, this course will ensure you develop the skills to improve your client's health and well-being.
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 for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
This course is a VET Student Loan eligible course. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth and is only available to students who are eligible.
To find out if you are eligible or to see the list of eligible courses visit our Student Loans page.
Overview
Where Murdoch
When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025
How On Campus
Want a hands-on career?
Remedial massage therapists are in demand thanks to an increased trend for multi-disciplinary health care.
Our Diploma of Remedial Massage students learn from industry experts who are passionate about the body, somatics, and pain science. Inspiring student's interest in the full spectrum of the musculoskeletal body and current treatment options to improve clients' health and well-being.
You will apply technical skills learnt in a supervised student massage clinic to meet the 200 hours of clinical practice, which is located in the Murdoch health precinct next to Fiona Stanley and St John of God Hospitals.
Once you graduate you can work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion. You will also learn pregnancy massage, how to work specifically with chronic disease and pre and post sporting events.
On completion you will be eligible to apply for all private health care provider numbers (including Medibank) through nationally accredited massage associations.
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- deep pressure massage
- myofascial release
- muscle energy technique (MET)
- integrative remedial massage
- trigger point therapy
- lymphatic massage
Have you got what it takes to be successful in this career? Our Core Skills guide lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.
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- identify signs of physical discomfort when treating a client and respond accordingly
- deal with physical demands of manual tasks
- be on your feet for extended periods of time, standing for long hours
- use own judgment and problem-solving skills to determine treatment needs
- demonstrate tolerance, patience, and willingness to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures
- understand client’s perspectives / opinions and respect their choices
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships | $48.60 | $14.40 | $8.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.25 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $33.60 | $46.50 |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status | $81.00 | $24.00 | $89.50 |
| HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information | $81.00 | $24.00 | $123.50 |
| HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection | $48.60 | $14.40 | $96.00 |
| HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $15.50 |
| HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs | $145.80 | $43.20 | $26.75 |
| HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments | $194.40 | $57.60 | $103.00 |
| HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments | $307.80 | $91.20 | $103.00 |
| HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments | $388.80 | $115.20 | $206.25 |
| HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice | $380.70 | $112.80 | $257.75 |
| HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $56.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $78.00 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $2,057.40 | $1,220.75 | $3,278.15 |
| Concession | $609.60 | $1,220.75 | $1,830.35 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans | $72.90 | $21.60 | $28.50 |
| CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $10.75 |
| CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system | $48.60 | $14.40 | $27.50 |
| HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs | $113.40 | $33.60 | $51.50 |
| HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience | $129.60 | $38.40 | $61.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $38.75 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $51.50 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $639.90 | $270.25 | $910.15 |
| Concession | $189.60 | $270.25 | $459.85 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Units and fees
Semester 2, 2024
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships | $48.60 | $14.40 | $8.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.25 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $33.60 | $46.50 |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status | $81.00 | $24.00 | $89.50 |
| HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information | $81.00 | $24.00 | $123.50 |
| HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection | $48.60 | $14.40 | $96.00 |
| HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $15.50 |
| HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs | $145.80 | $43.20 | $26.75 |
| HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments | $194.40 | $57.60 | $103.00 |
| HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments | $307.80 | $91.20 | $103.00 |
| HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments | $388.80 | $115.20 | $206.25 |
| HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice | $380.70 | $112.80 | $257.75 |
| HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $56.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $78.00 |
Semester 2, 2024 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $2,057.40 | $1,220.75 | $3,278.15 |
| Concession | $609.60 | $1,220.75 | $1,830.35 |
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans | $72.90 | $21.60 | $28.50 |
| CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $10.75 |
| CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system | $48.60 | $14.40 | $27.50 |
| HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs | $113.40 | $33.60 | $51.50 |
| HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience | $129.60 | $38.40 | $61.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $38.75 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $51.50 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $639.90 | $270.25 | $910.15 |
| Concession | $189.60 | $270.25 | $459.85 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.