Subsidised Training for the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Course
Only Pay $208* If You’re Eligible for the HLS Subsidy
The Higher Level Skills (HLS) Subsidy is a Queensland Government initiative to support eligible students access subsidised training in priority qualifications. It helps students gain the higher-level skills needed to secure employment or career advancement in a priority industry, or transition to university to continue their studies. Q Academy’s HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy is eligible for the HLS Subsidy. While eligible students may be able to have their course funded by the Queensland Government, students will still need to contribute to the cost of training through the co-contribution fee listed below. The co-contribution fee starts at just $208. Which could save you thousands of dollars.
Start Your Career in Massage
Interested in learning Swedish, Thai, Sports, and Seated Massage techniques? Want to add extra skills to a career in personal training or beauty therapy? The HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy could allow you to work in a day spa, resort, beauty clinic, or start your own massage clinic. Many relaxation massage therapists go on to set up their own mobile or 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.
Why Study a Massage Therapy Course?
The HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy will provide you with a solid foundation in relaxation massage theory and practice. You will learn anatomy and physiology, first aid, clinic management skills, and plenty of skills and techniques such as a full-body Swedish massage sequence, Thai massage, Sports massage, Seated massage, Pregnancy, and Special Needs Massage techniques.
This massage therapy course will give you the opportunity to treat the soft tissue of the body, to help clients achieve improved circulation, pain relief, reduced stress and anxiety, assisted recovery from injury, aid sleep and relaxation, and enhanced flexibility. A massage can have an enormous positive impact on a person’s musculoskeletal health and general wellbeing so as a therapist, you can take pride in being able to help others.
While you will gain valuable skills and knowledge in this course, if you are wanting a long-standing career in massage, further study is strongly encouraged. The HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage is now largely considered to be the benchmark massage therapy course. Remedial Therapists have elevated skills and treatment options and will be eligible to apply for healthcare provider numbers, to offer clients Private Healthcare Rebates. We offer pathway programs to upgrade to the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage.
The course is flexible with on-campus and at-home components. If you have any questions about the course or the HLS Subsidy, our team of friendly Career Specialists would be more than happy to help on 1300 20 40 80.
Course Summary | |
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Course Delivery | Our Certificate IV in Massage Therapy is delivered 1 or 2 days per week. Complete your lessons from a supervised Q Academy classroom to suit your schedule, or from home as needed. |
Course Cost | If you are eligible for the Queensland Government Higher Level Skills (HLS) Subsidy, your total contribution as a concessional student would be $208 ($16 per unit). Or $442 ($34 per unit) for non-concessional students. If you are not eligible for the Queensland Government Subsidy, the HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy course fee is $4,000 + $100 material fee. |
Entry Requirements | Personal laptop with Microsoft Office. A sound understanding of written and spoken English is required. Students should have an interest in the functionality of the human body as well as the health and well-being of others. |
Course Duration | If you study the HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy full-time (2 days per week), it will take 6 months to complete. It could take up to 12 months if you study part-time (1 day per week). |
Compliance & Associations | Q Academy’s HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy is recognised by leading associations such as MMA, AAMT and AMT, for insurance purposes. However, graduates of the HLT42015 Certificate IV qualification will not eligible for private healthcare provider numbers to offer client rebates. Please consider upgrading to the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage if provider numbers are important to your career goals. |
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. |
Course Fees | |
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If you are eligible for the Queensland Government Higher Level Skills (HLS) Subsidy you could earn a Nationally Accredited qualification in massage starting from $208! All students are required to pay a co-contribution fee: Non-Concessional Fee: $442 total to pay ($34 per unit) If you are not eligible, the HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy costs $4,000 + $100 material fee. You can finance the course cost by paying four (4) instalments of $1,000.00. There will also be a $100 material fee upon enrolment for your student shirts, oil, oil bottle and holster. |
Campus | Enrolments open for next intake | Status |
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Brisbane Campus | July 2022 | Monthly Intakes |
Gold Coast Campus | July 2022 | Monthly Intakes |
Sunshine Coast Campus | July 2022 | Monthly Intakes |
Cairns Campus | July 2022 | Monthly Intakes |
Sydney Campus | July 2022 | Monthly Intakes |