Start Your Career in Massage Therapy
Interested in learning Swedish, Thai, Sports, and Seated Massage techniques? But find it challenging to attend structured classroom hours? Q Academy’s Certificate IV In Massage Therapy Online is an affordable and convenient way to earn an entry-level qualification in the massage industry.
The HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Online could allow you to work in a day spa, resort, beauty clinic, or from your own at-home or mobile clinic. Many relaxation massage therapists also set up their own at-home businesses treating family and friends or providing professional care for the local community. This could be perfect for someone looking for flexible work with a friendly work-life balance.
While this is the most flexible way to earn an Australian Nationally Accredited qualification in massage therapy, please note that while your theory and content will be delivered online, you will still need to attend one of our Training Clinics in South-East Queensland, New South Wales, or Victoria to complete practical clinic hours. If you are located in other parts of Australia or regional areas, please be in touch to see if we have an option that will suit you. If you are located outside of Australia, please consider our accredited massage short courses if you are unable to make travel arrangements to complete the required clinic hours.
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Course Details
| Course Inclusions Learn full-body Swedish massage, Thai Massage, Sports Massage, and Seated Massage techniques. As well as Thermotherapy, Pregnancy Massage, Special Needs Massage, and Reflexology. |
Course Fee $3,520 + $109.95 materials fee | |
Course Duration Up to 12 months, based on 9hrs study per week | |
Clinical Practice 60 hours. Can be completed from one of our Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Sydney or Melbourne Training Clinics. | |
Entry Requirements English language competency, internet connection, computer or laptop with a microphone and video camera, a printer, massage table, oil, towels, and friends/family to practice on! | |
Start Dates The course starts on the 1st of each month, please contact us to get started! |
Course Summary | |
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Duration | 12 months, self-paced at home. |
Start Date | The course starts on the 1st of each month, please complete the online enquiry form to get started! |
Entry Requirements | English language competency, internet connection, computer or laptop with a microphone and video camera, a printer, massage table, oil, towels and friends/family to practice on! |
Finance Options | The HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Online costs $3,520 (+$109.95 materials fee). Your course fees include access to all required course material including online manuals, assessments and videos, plus one-on-one support from your online tutor. *The $109.95 materials fee is for a student kit, which includes an oil bottle and holster as well as 2 student shirts to wear during on-campus student clinic. If you live in a rural or remote area you may be eligible for a scholarship from the federal government to assist with the costs associated with your study once you are enrolled, please see here for more information. |
Practical Components |
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Swedish Massage |
Sports Massage |
Thai Massage |
Thermotherapy |
Seated Massage |
Pregnancy Massage |
Special Needs Massage |
Reflexology |
Theoretical Components |
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Anatomy & Physiology |
Massage History & Origins |
Client Record Keeping |
Designing a Safe & Effective Massage Environment |
Building & Running a Successful Massage Business |
Legal Considerations |
Professional Communication |
Planning for Success |
Indications & Contraindication for Massage |
Subject Descriptions | |
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MASSAGE ESSENTIALS COMMUNICATIONThis subject sets the scene for a career in the massage industry by covering communication, goal setting, scope of practice, medical terminology, client screening, record keeping, ethics, legal considerations, occupational health and safety and symptomology of common contraindications. Students also learn how to adapt their treatment to account for the physical changes associated with older age, disability and pregnancy. | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGYThis module covers cells, tissues, and each of the 11 major systems of the body and their integration and control. Manual therapy requires an in-depth knowledge of bony anatomy and muscle; this subject covers bony landmarks in detail and the origin, insertion, action and innervation of 63 major muscles which a therapist could expect to be treating. The student can also expect to cover nutrition and energy systems in this module. |
SWEDISH MASSAGEThe full body massage sequence of 140 Swedish strokes to:
Students can use these skills to treat: pregnant women, elderly, young and special needs clients. Also included in this wide ranging practical component is corporate seated massage. | STRETCHING TECHNIQUESLearn the required skills and knowledge to stretch the major body muscles, both passively and actively. This allows graduates to provide home care options to clients as well as helping with injury prevention. The module also covers the use of heat and ice (thermal therapies). |
REFLEXOLOGYReflexology detours from our other science-based training and provides an introduction to a traditional Eastern practice of holistic health. Reflexology can either be a standalone treatment, or used in conjunction with other techniques. Potential employers often like to offer the broadest range of treatments, which we are supportive of and encourage our students to be open to varied treatments. | CLINICAL PRACTICEThis is the capstone experience of the course, involving the students planning, marketing and providing over 80 clinic hours to massage the public. It also provides students with an opportunity to start building their own client base. |
FIRST AIDLearn the skills and knowledge required to provide First Aid response at the scene of an accident until emergency qualified help arrives. This component covers life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other First Aid elements. | THAI MASSAGELearn how to apply Thai Massage therapies with deep passive stretching and slow sustained compression. This is a process in which the client and therapist creating deep stretching to produce muscular release. Many clients find Thai Massage very uplifting and beneficial. |
Core Units |
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Establish and manage client relationships |
Work with diverse people |
Manage legal and ethical compliance |
Confirm physical health status |
Develop Massage Practice |
Assess client massage needs |
Provide massage treatment |
Provide first aid |
Manage the Control of Infection |
Manage work health and safety |
Elective Units |
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Undertake small business planning |
Provide reflexology for relaxation |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
As this is an online massage therapy course, the majority of your learning will be completed online. However, all students will need to attend a NETQ Training Clinic to complete supervised training hours and practical assessments, before the qualification can be issued. We currently have training clinics in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Melbourne & Sydney.
As you will be learning from home you will need to ensure you have a computer, iPad or tablet with a camera, printer, and of course, internet access. We recommend you purchase a massage table so you can practice on friends and family. If you don’t already have a table, we recommend Athlegen or Firm ‘n’ Fold. Your trainer can provide you with more advice if you would like to know more. and finding friends and family to practice on should be the easy part!
After completing your learning modules and assessments, you will need to complete 60 hours of clinical practice at one of our NETQ Training Clinics before your qualification can be issued.
All of the course content is presented in a digital manual, and classes presented in short video format by an experienced trainer and assessor. You will be taken through both the practical and theoretical material in an easy to follow, logical sequence.
You will also receive one-on-one sessions with a trainer and assessor via Skype, which will help you prepare for practical and theory assessments. You will have the ability in these Skype sessions to ask any questions, demonstrate your learnings and treatments, and receive real-time feedback, without ever needing to leave the house.
Brisbane: 100 Brookes St, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Gold Coast: Level 1, Robina Town Centre, QLD 4230
Sunshine Coast: 64C Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore, QLD 4558
Sydney: Randwick, NSW 2031
Melbourne: 82 Acland St, St Kilda, VIC 3182
Course Fees | |
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The HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Online costs $3,520 +$109.95 material fee. There are two finance options available: 1) Self-finance the cost of the course. Pay four (4) instalments of $880. There will also be a $109.95 material fee upon enrolment for your student shirts, oil, oil bottle and holster. |
Free Trial of our Online Massage Course
Are you unsure if online study is right for you? Why not do a free trial of an online lesson? See how our lessons are presented, and pick up a few skills along the way! Try out your new skills on friends or family – we’re sure they’ll enjoy it too!
FAQs
Once you are qualified, there are a number of directions you can go career-wise. In fact, with a greater emphasis on active lifestyles and wellbeing today, there are some exciting opportunities for massage therapists. Many therapists choose to work in beauty and wellness, while others go into private practice. It is also possible to work at a multi-modality clinic alongside physios, osteos and chiropractors. We encourage our students and graduates to consult our job board to check for the latest industry-related career opportunities. We also have a guide available for download, which showcases some of the potential career options for massage graduates.