Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice

Australian College of
Fitness & Bodywork


03 9873 4858

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Now Accepting Enrolments for 2012 classes!

"This is one of the most friendly learning environments I have seen or experienced"

2011 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice Student

 

"I think it is a very good course, very flexible and great it can be done in 6 months"

2011 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice Student

 

"If you really want to learn and you want to be a better massage therapist than the average - This is the place to be"

2011 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice Student

 

"This course is amazing.  You get great training and information which can be done at your own pace.  I would recommend this course to everyone"

2010 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice Student

Surpass as a Massage Therapist and become an Industry Leader!

 

ACFB’s Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (HLT40307) course offers you not just the ability to conduct a full body therapeutic massage, but through this course you will learn a broad and detailed array of skills and techniques allowing you to offer your future clients much much more.

Through ACFB’s exciting Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice course, you will be taught a wide variety of specialist skills including: Advanced Relaxation and Regional Treatment Techniques, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Techniques, Pregnancy Massage and Corporate Massage.

You will also be introduced to Traditional Chinese Medicine, touching on Acupressure and Manual Cupping techniques and an Introduction Bodywork. You will also develop detailed skills and knowledge in Anatomy, Physical Assessment and evaluating common injuries, Law and Ethics and working within the Health Industry which will further excel your confidence as a massage therapist.

 

Through your development of these skills and techniques, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to:

 

  • Set up your own Massage Clinic
  • Work in the Health industry
  • Work in a Day Spa Facility
  • And much more

 

All courses are Flexible in their delivery and Self-Paced to suit your lifestyle and learning requirements. ACFB offers On-campus Full-Time and Part-Time study including Weekdays, Weekends, Distance Learning and Blended Delivery option.

This course involves the following 15 units of study and on completion of the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice; you will have acquired the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to qualify as a Massage Therapist.

Unit CodeUnit Discription
BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM405C Administer a Practice
HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other Health care Professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408C Use Specific Health Terminology to Communicate Effectively
HLTFA301C Apply First Aid
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in the health
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OH&S Process
HLTIN301C Comply with Infection control Policies and Procedures in health work
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
HLTREM401C Work within a massage framework
HLTREM406C Provide massage treatment
HLTREM407C Plan the massage treatment
HLTREM408C Apply massage assessment framework
HLTREM409C Perform massage health assessment

 

This course is a part of the Health Training Package and is Government Endorsed and Nationally Recognised.

 

Delivery Options

The delivery options you can choose from are either On-Campus, Blended Delivery or Distance Learning

Due to popular demand, ACFB are also offering four (4) on-campus classes starting in February 2012 to choose from.

 

 

What can I study after this course?

Once you complete your Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice, you can take the next step and enrol into the Diploma of Remedial Massage

 

 

Government Funding Now Available!

Click here to see if you are eligible to receive Government subsidised training.

 

What would you like to do?

 

See when the next course starts.
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Or you can call us on 03 9873 4858

 


 

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