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Diploma of Remedial Massage - On Campus Courses
HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage
CRICOS # 112402F
Choose from three versions of the Diploma of Remedial Massage — Advanced Rehab & Sports, Rehab, or Core Skills — and begin an exciting career in Remedial Massage Therapy at our Brisbane, Gold Coast, or Sunshine Coast campuses.
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Q Academy HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage Programs Available
Q Academy is the Remedial Massage specialised college in QLD and we have developed 3 unique program versions of the HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage called the:
- “CORE SKILLS” program
- “REHAB” program
- “ADVANCED REHAB & SPORTS” program
Each Diploma of Remedial Massage program:
- has the same core academic subjects
- meets all the Government and Industry requirements
- has different electives, treatment modalities, delivery modes and prices
- is available in Q Academy’s Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast campuses.
- International students can apply through their agent or directly, without an agent.
Course Comparison
Prices shown are for 2025 Limited placements available. Application process required.
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ADVANCED REHAB & SPORTS CRICOS PROGRAM |
REHAB CRICOS PROGRAM |
CORE SKILLS 1 or 2 YEAR PROGRAMS |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Delivery |
Live Classroom, Full-time (2 d/w) & Online |
Live Classroom Full-time (2 d/w) & Online |
E-Learning Classroom
Full-time (2 d/w) & Online |
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| Duration | 52 Weeks | 48 Weeks | 50 Weeks or 105 Weeks | |
| Course Fees | Please contact your preferred campus for their Course Fee | Please contact your preferred campus for their Course Fee | Please contact your preferred campus for their Course Fee | |
| Start Dates | Jan, Apr, July, Oct | Jan, Apr, July, Oct | Every month except December | |
| Enquire Now | Enquire Now | Enquire Now |
Practical Skills Comparison
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ADVANCED REHAB PROGRAM |
REHAB PROGRAM |
CORE SKILLS PROGRAM |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Remedial Theory | |||
| Swedish Massage | |||
| Thai Massage | |||
| Sports Massage | |||
| Pregnancy Massage | |||
| Seated Massage | |||
| Reflexology | |||
| Trigger Point Therapy | |||
| Treatment Chronic Pain | |||
| MET’s, PRT’s, MFR’s, NMT’s | |||
| Remedial Exercises | |||
| Adv Joint Mobilisations | |||
| Adv Muscle Energy T’s | |||
| Adv Positional Release T’s | |||
| Adv Myofascial Release T’s | |||
| Adv Neuro Muscular T’s | |||
| Working with Athletes | |||
| Strength & Conditioning | |||
| Foundations of Dry Needling | |||
| Myofascial Cupping | |||
| Rigid & K Taping |
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HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage “ADVANCED REHAB & SPORTS” program
The “ADVANCED REHAB & SPORTS” version of the HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage program is our flagship program and has been the industry-leading remedial massage program covering all the new diploma requirements, plus those from employers, Health Funds and Industry Association.
The “ADVANCED REHAB & SPORTS” Diploma of Remedial Massage program adds all extra skills sets below:
Foundations of Dry Needling
Myofascial Cupping
Rigid & K-Taping
Remedial Exercises
Advanced Joint Mobilisations
Advanced METs
Advanced PRTs
Advanced MFRs
Advanced NMTs
Working With Athletes
Strength & Conditioning
Our HLT52021 Advanced Rehab & Sports Diploma of Remedial Massage builds on everything included in the Core Skills program and expands it significantly with advanced, in-demand remedial and sports therapy techniques. This program is designed to give graduates a clear competitive edge in the allied health and sports industries.
Work alongside allied health professionals or with athletes
Graduates of the Advanced Rehab & Sports program develop a broader and more advanced skill set than the average remedial massage therapist. This makes the qualification ideal for those wanting to work alongside Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals in multidisciplinary clinics.
For students interested in sports massage and athletic rehabilitation, this program also prepares you to work with athletes and sporting teams, delivering corrective exercise programs, rehabilitation strategies, and progressive functional testing to support injury recovery and performance.
Advanced skills and sports-focused training
This program includes working with athletes, strength and conditioning principles, and a wide range of advanced treatment techniques drawn from our Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy.
You will learn practical, highly sought-after skills including:
Myofascial Cupping
Over 20 additional Special Orthopaedic Tests
Kinesiology Taping
Foundations of Trigger Point Dry Needling
Advanced rehabilitation and remedial treatment modalities
These skills make graduates highly sought after by both employers and clients.
Exclusive graduate benefits
Students who complete the Advanced Rehab & Sports program also receive:
$150 credit toward the $1,500 VU21879 Dry Needling Unit of Competency
(reducing the fee to $1,350)Access to our free Resit & Refresh Guarantee, including Free First Aid for Life, saving hundreds of dollars over your career
Your pathway to elite clinical practice
The Advanced Rehab & Sports Diploma of Remedial Massage offers outstanding value and an ideal pathway toward becoming an elite Remedial Therapist or future Myotherapist. With advanced clinical skills, sports-focused training, and exclusive graduate benefits, this program positions you at the top of the profession.
Price
International Course fee is dependant on which campus and course you select . Please contact your preferred campus for their current International Course Fees
Course Delivery
Full-time (2 days p/w) & Online
Live classroom teaching together with our Australian students
Duration
52 Weeks
Payment Plans
0% interest monthly payment plans available
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans |
| CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid (Adv Rehab FREE) |
| HLTINF004 | Manage the prevention and control of infection |
| HLTMSG009 | Develop massage practice |
| HLTMSG010 | Assess client massage needs |
| HLTMSG011 | Provide massage treatments |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
| HLTREF002 | Provide reflexology for relaxation |
| HLTMSG014 | Provide remedial massage treatments |
| HLTMSG013 | Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
| HLTMSG015 | Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs |
| CHCPRP005 | Engage with health professionals and the health system |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| HLTMSG016 | Apply principles of pain neuroscience |
| HLTMSG017 | Apply remedial massage clinical practice |
| CHCCCS037 | Develop strength & conditioning programs |
| HLTMSG018 | Adapt massage practice for Athletes |
What sort of work can I do and find?
Multi-Modality Clinics
With a strong focus on rehabilitation, exercise therapy, injury prevention screening, our remedial Therapists have many exciting career opportunities. Have the freedom to work in a massage clinic, establish your own small business, or work in a multi-modality clinic alongside physios and chiropractors.
Become a Business Owner, like Jade
Jade is a busy mum of 3, who runs an at-home studio clinic. She recently won the Gold Coast Bulletin’s Massage Therapist of the year award. Hear from Jade on why she chose massage and what she enjoys about the career.
See Who is Hiring in the Industry
As a Q Academy graduate you will be highly sought after in the industry – you only need to check out our Jobs Board to see that. There we have hundreds of job ads where employers are looking to hire our graduates.
The “ADVANCED REHAB” program Fee is dependant on which campus you select to study at.
Please contact the campus you wish to apply to for their International Course Fee and advise if you are enrolling through an agent or directly without an agent.
The on-campus “ADVANCED REHAB” remedial diploma program is only available on-campus in our live classes.
The program is predominantly delivered live in class by our experienced Course Coaches with certain theoretical subjects delivered online for home study.
Students will have access to their full course via our Learning Management System so they can review every theoretical or practical lesson as often as they wish.
A very important part of the learning process is our student clinic where students are required to provide 200 hours of supervised treatments on the general public. Our clinic managers are trained to guide students through the client assessment process, treatment plan and outcome analysis.
- Enhanced Myofascial Release (MFR)
- Enhanced Positional Release Technique (PRT)
- Enhanced Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
- Enhanced Neuromuscular Techniques (NMT)
- Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessments
- Joint Mobilizations
These extra remedial skills will allow you to better assist clients achieve improved mobility and muscular rehabilitation. For more detailed information please talk to one of our team.
This program is to be completed in 2 terms over 44 weeks during a 12 months period.
To complete the diploma program in 12 months we would recommend:
- scheduling 2 days a week on-campus plus one night a week for home revision.
After approximately week 6 your schedule should then be:
- 1 day a week in class
- 1 day a week in the student clinic for 200 hours to practice your skills on the general public
- 1 night a week home revision & study
HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage “REHAB” program
The “REHAB” version of the HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage program covers all the new diploma requirements plus those from employers Health Funds and Industry Association.
The “REHAB” program far exceeds the skills sets delivered in our “CORE SKILLS” program with the following 6 areas of advanced training:
Remedial Exercises
Advanced Joint Mobilisations
Advanced METs
Advanced PRTs
Advanced MFRs
Advanced NMTs
Our “REHAB” Remedial Massage diploma program will allow you to assess and treat many common injuries, complaints and dysfunctions and also understand the neuroscience of pain, to provide positive outcomes for your clients.
Price
International Course fee is dependant on which campus and course you select . Please contact your preferred campus for their current International Course Fees
Course Delivery
Full-time (2 days p/w & Online)
Live classroom teaching together with our Australian students
Duration
48 weeks
Payment Plans
Monthly payment plans available with 0% interest
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans |
| CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid (Adv Rehab FREE) |
| HLTINF004 | Manage the prevention and control of infection |
| HLTMSG009 | Develop massage practice |
| HLTMSG010 | Assess client massage needs |
| HLTMSG011 | Provide massage treatments |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
| HLTREF002 | Provide reflexology for relaxation |
| HLTMSG014 | Provide remedial massage treatments |
| HLTMSG013 | Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
| HLTMSG015 | Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs |
| CHCPRP005 | Engage with health professionals and the health system |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| HLTMSG016 | Apply principles of pain neuroscience |
| HLTMSG017 | Apply remedial massage clinical practice |
| CHCCCS037 | Visit client residences |
What sort of work can I do and find?
Multi-Modality Clinics
With a strong focus on rehabilitation, exercise therapy, injury prevention screening, our remedial Therapists have many exciting career opportunities. Have the freedom to work in a massage clinic, establish your own small business, or work in a multi-modality clinic alongside physios and chiropractors.
Become a Business Owner, like Jade
Jade is a busy mum of 3, who runs an at-home studio clinic. She recently won the Gold Coast Bulletin’s Massage Therapist of the year award. Hear from Jade on why she chose massage and what she enjoys about the career.
See Who is Hiring in the Industry
As a Q Academy graduate you will be highly sought after in the industry – you only need to check out our Jobs Board to see that. There we have hundreds of job ads where employers are looking to hire our graduates.
Please contact the campus you wish to apply to for their International Course Fee and advise if you are enrolling through an agent or directly without an agent.
The on-campus “REHAB” remedial diploma program is only available on-campus in our live classes.
The program is predominantly delivered live in class by our experienced Course Coaches with certain theoretical subjects delivered online for home study.
Students will have access to their full course via our Learning Management System so they can review every theoretical or practical lesson as often as they wish.
A very important part of the learning process is our student clinic where students are required to provide 200 hours of supervised treatments on the general public. Our clinic managers are trained to guide students through the client assessment process, treatment plan and outcome analysis.
- Enhanced Myofascial Release (MFR)
- Enhanced Positional Release Technique (PRT)
- Enhanced Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
- Enhanced Neuromuscular Techniques (NMT)
- Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessments
- Joint Mobilizations
- Remedial Exercises
These extra remedial skills will allow you to better assist clients achieve improved mobility and muscular rehabilitation.
For more detailed information please talk to one of our team.
This program is to be completed in 2 terms over 44 weeks during a 12 months period.
To complete the diploma program in 12 months we would recommend:
- scheduling 2 days a week on-campus plus one night a week for home revision.
After approximately week 6 your schedule should then be:
- 1 day a week in class
- 1 day a week in the student clinic for 200 hours to practice your skills on the general public
- 1 night a week home revision & study
HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage “CORE SKILLS” program
Our “CORE SKILLS” HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage program covers all the new diploma requirements plus those from employers and Industry Association.
You can enjoy a rewarding career as a Remedial Therapist with the in-depth theoretical knowledge and range of massage and remedial skills provided by the CORE SKILLS diploma program, plus the ability to be accredited by private health insurance funds.
Our “CORE SKILLS” Remedial Massage program will allow you to assess and treat many common injuries, complaints and dysfunctions and also understand the neuroscience of pain, to provide positive outcomes for your clients.
Course Delivery
Full-time (2 days p/w) & Online study
E-Classroom Hybrid Oncampus Learning
Price
International Course is dependant on which campus and course you select . Please contact your preferred campus for their International Course Fees
Duration
50 Weeks or 105 Weeks
Payment Plans
0% interest monthly payment plans available
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans |
| CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid (Adv Rehab FREE) |
| HLTINF004 | Manage the prevention and control of infection |
| HLTMSG009 | Develop massage practice |
| HLTMSG010 | Assess client massage needs |
| HLTMSG011 | Provide massage treatments |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
| HLTREF002 | Provide reflexology for relaxation |
| HLTMSG014 | Provide remedial massage treatments |
| HLTMSG013 | Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
| HLTMSG015 | Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs |
| CHCPRP005 | Engage with health professionals and the health system |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| HLTMSG016 | Apply principles of pain neuroscience |
| HLTMSG017 | Apply remedial massage clinical practice |
| CHCCCS037 | Visit client residences |
| CHCCCS037 | Visit client residences |
What sort of work can I do and find?
Multi-Modality Clinics
With a strong focus on rehabilitation, exercise therapy, injury prevention screening, our remedial Therapists have many exciting career opportunities. Have the freedom to work in a massage clinic, establish your own small business, or work in a multi-modality clinic alongside physios and chiropractors.
Become a Business Owner, like Jade
Jade is a busy mum of 3, who runs an at-home studio clinic. She recently won the Gold Coast Bulletin’s Massage Therapist of the year award. Hear from Jade on why she chose massage and what she enjoys about the career.
See Who is Hiring in the Industry
As a Q Academy graduate you will be highly sought after in the industry – you only need to check out our Jobs Board to see that. There we have hundreds of job ads where employers are looking to hire our graduates.
The International Course fee is dependant on which campus and course you select . Please contact your preferred campus for their International Course Feesa.
The on-campus “ADVANCED REHAB” remedial diploma program is only available on-campus in our live classes.
The program is predominantly delivered live in class by our experienced Course Coaches with certain theoretical subjects delivered online for home study.
Students will have access to their full course via our Learning Management System so they can review every theoretical or practical lesson as often as they wish.
A very important part of the learning process is our student clinic where students are required to provide 200 hours of supervised treatments on the general public. Our clinic managers are trained to guide students through the client assessment process, treatment plan and outcome analysis.
This program can be completed in 12 months.
It can be extended up to 18 months ideal to:
- take breaks for school holidays
- Cater to shift work schedules
- allows more time for those where English is a second language.
To complete the diploma program in 12 months we would recommend:
- scheduling 2 days a week on-campus plus one night a week for home revision.
After approximately week 6 your schedule should then be:
- 1 day a week in our supervised E-Classroom
- 1 day a week in the student clinic for 200 hours to practice your skills on the general public
- 1 night a week home revision & study
Quick Facts About Remedial Massage Therapy
- The Diploma in Remedial Massage builds on the Certificate IV and is the minimum level qualification to be eligible to receive a Private Provider Number to provide customers health insurance rebates in Australia
- The Diploma of Remedial Massage takes 12-18 months to complete
- In Australia, Remedial Massage Therapists usually charge between $60 - $100 an hour and most clinics schedule up to 6 hourly sessions per day!
- In Australia, there is a significant shortage of qualified Remedial Therapists with Private Provider numbers and there are hundreds of job vacancies advertised - meaning Remedial Massage Therapists are in high demand
- Massage is a physical and hands on vocation that requires you can work with your arms while standing all day on your feet. The treatment modalities and physical effort is greatest with a typical relaxation or sports massage covered by a Cert IV qualification while a Remedial treatment is more focussed on helping treat a specific complaint or issue that requires more specialised localised treatments that can be less physically stressful on the therapists as well as more rewarding financially.
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