Certificates
Certificate in Relaxation Massage
The Certificate in Relaxation Massage is ideal for those wanting to start a career as a Relaxation Massage professional and leads on to further study in the Diploma in Therapeutic Massage. Relaxation Massage is a fast growing and respected field, working not just with physical tension, but helping clients to ease stress, anxiety, emotional tension and depression.
Course Outline
This course provides core knowledge and skills in Relaxation Massage. It is based on Swedish massage techniques.
Subjects studied include:
- Structural and functional organisation of the body
- Core knowledge of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, integumentary and musculoskeletal systems of the body
- Physical examination
- Client case taking
- Swedish massage techniques
- Preparation for massage practice
- Zone therapy
- First Aid - this is not included in your fees. It is the responsibility of the student to undertake a First Aid course to complete the Certificate in Relaxation Massage.
Course Duration
This is a 15 week full time course or 30 weeks part time course. Students are required to give evidence of thirty hours practical work to complete the course. For details see the portfolio of evidence below.
Workshop Requirements
Workshops are a compulsory and essential part of the diploma training offering students the opportunity to expand and develop their skills, network with fellow naturopathic students and benefit from the knowledge of our tutors. The workshops are very interactive with lots of practical skills both taught.
You are required to attend a three day compulsory workshop. At this time the practical assessments will be made.
Students must not confirm any travel arrangements until workshop bookings are scheduled and confirmed by the Student Support Officer. The College reserves the right to cancel workshops where, in rare cases, the minimum number of students required is not met. Students must consider this when making travel arrangements. It is therefore recommended that ‘flexi options’ be considered when confirming travel arrangements.
Workshop Dates
The workshop you will be booked into will depend on your enrolment date and whether you are studying full time or part time. For further details contact the Student Support Officer on 0800 759 0218.
| Start Date | Finish Date |
|---|---|
| 17th March 2010 | 19th March 2010 |
| 9th June 2010 | 11th June 2010 |
| 18th August 2010 | 20th August 2010 |
| 24th November 2010 | 26th November 2010 |
Examination Requirements
This course has no examination. However, where a unit assessment has a practical component this will be assessed during the workshop.
Portfolio of Evidence
This is a practical component required to complete the Certificate in Relaxation Massage. At the completion of your course you are required to produce evidence of 30 hours of practical work. This does not include your 30 hours per week of study or your attendance at the workshop.
Entry Criteria
Applicants must have completed Year 11 or equivalent secondary school education, must be at least aged 18 and be able to read, speak and comprehend English language (for international non-English speaking applicants: at level 6.5 IELTS).
Intakes
There are five intakes per year in January, March, May, July and September. For more information go to the enrolment section.
Fees
Course fees are $1000. Text book costs, medical equipment and administration fees are in addition to this. For detailed information on fees please go to the enrolment section.
Career Pathways
- Self employed as a relaxation massage practitioner
- Working within a natural therapy group practice
- Employment in the spa and tourism industry
- Corporate massage
Course Curriculum
MODULE 1
| CRM1A | |
|---|---|
| Medical Sciences I | |
| Human Structure and Function I | |
| Integumentary System | |
| Musculo-Skeletal System | |
| Cardiovascular System | |
| Lymphatic System | |
| Clinical Practice I | |
| Keeping Client Records |
| CRM1B | |
|---|---|
| Body Therapies I | |
| Relaxation Massage |
| CRM1C | |
|---|---|
| Body Therapies II | |
| Massage in Practice | |
| Practical Massage Assessment | |
| Zone Therapy |
To gain the National Certificate in Relaxation Massage you are required to hold a current First Aid Certificate. You may be required to complete a Comprehensive Two Day First Aid Course or Refresher training as appropriate. The cost of any training is the responsibility of the student. A copy of your valid First Aid Certificate must be sent into the College.
