Massage Therapy

Gain the skills to help people relax

Students learn the major muscles of the body, how to analyse posture, and understand common health conditions, as well as understanding legal and ethical requirements in the health industry.

This qualification reflects the role of massage therapists who provide general health maintenance treatments. It does not reflect the role of a remedial massage therapist. Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service. Students learn the major muscles of the body, how to analyse posture, and understand common health conditions, as well as understanding legal and ethical requirements in the health industry.

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.

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.

Gain these skills

• 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