Massage Courses we offer from our Sunshine Coast Campus:
- HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
- HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage
- 22316VIC Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
Funding options available
The HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage is eligible for the Government’s VET Student Loan. If you’re eligible for funding, your out-of-pocket contribution could be just $100. Contact a Career Specialist to find out if you’re eligible!
HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Content: The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy is a foundation course in massage. The focus is on Swedish massage techniques to help clients improve relaxation and reduce stress. This course would suit someone in a related field (such as beauty therapy or personal training) to introduce extra treatment options. Learn full-body Swedish massage, Thai Massage, Sports Massage, and Seated Massage techniques. As well as Thermotherapy, Pregnancy Massage, Special Needs Massage, and Reflexology.
Delivery (only) Part-time: 1 day per week. The flexible, E-classroom course consists of self directed online modules which can be studied at home as well as on-campus so you can get advice from a course coach if required. This flexible program is ideal if your study has to fit in with shift work, family requirements or sch(ool holiday breaks etc.
Start Date: 12 x start dates/year. New intakes start in the first week of each Month
Duration: up to 12 months
Course Fee: $3,520 + $100 Materials Fee
HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage (Health & Wellness)
Content: The Health & Wellness Diploma of Remedial Massage program is our foundation level diploma program and covers Swedish & Pregnancy Massage, Trigger Point and Thermotherapy, Myofascial & Positional Release Techniques, and expanded modalities such as Reflexology, Seated Massage, Sports Massage as well as offer nutrition advice, manual lymphatic drainage, and injury prevention screening. This will give you a range of skills suited to working in a massage and wellness clinic environment or in a home clinic as a Remedial Massage Therapist.
Private Provider Numbers: You will be fully eligible for all of your private provider numbers. This means you can offer your clients with private health insurance a rebate on their treatments.
Delivery (only) Part-time: 1 day per week. The flexible, E-classroom “Health & Wellnsess” remedial diploma program is delivered via online modules which can be studied at home as well as on-campus so you can get advice from a course coach if required. This flexible program is ideal if your study has to fit in with shift work, family requirements or school holiday breaks etc.
Start Date: 12 x start dates/year. New intakes start in the first week of each Month
Duration: 12 -24 months
Standard Course Fee: $8,820 (part-time) + $100 Materials Fee
Funding: If you’re eligible for the Government’s VET Student Loan the cost of the course can be funded by the Government, your only out-of-pocket contribution would be the $100 materials fee. You can start repayments once you’re earning in excess of the minimum income threshold (see the below VSL FAQ’s).
HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage (Advanced Rehab)
Content: The “Advanced Rehab” Diploma of Remedial Massage program builds on our foundation “Health & Wellness” remedial massage program and includes extra skills, knowledge, and techniques such as Remedial TENS, Myofascial Cupping, Thai Massage, and K-Taping plus an extensive range of advanced orthopaedic skills to add to your treatment options and therefore have all the foundational skills to easily progress to become an elite Myotherapist and work together with Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, and Osteopaths in multi-modality clinics. This program gives you a competitive advantage over other remedial therapists in the industry.
Private Provider Numbers: You will be fully eligible for all of your private provider numbers. This means you can offer your clients with private health insurance a rebate on their treatments.
Delivery (only Full-time): 2 days per week at our Maroochydore campus on the Sunshine Coast plus some home study
Start Date: Every 2-3 months. See “NEWS” in Home Page
Duration: 12 months
Full Course Fee: $15,000 + $100 Materials Fee
Funding: If you’re eligible for the Government’s VET Student Loan the cost of the course can be funded by the Government, your only out-of-pocket contribution would be the $100 materials fee. You can start repayments once you’re earning in excess of the minimum income threshold (see the below VSL FAQ’s).
Myotherapy Advantage Scholarship: As an extra bonus, if you enroll within 2 years of graduating from the ‘Advanced Rehab’ program into the 22316VIC Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy course you will receive the Myotherapy Advantage Scholarship worth $4,500 reducing the course fee to $5,490.
22316VIC Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
The entry requirement for Myotherapy is the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage. Myotherapy will advance your career in allied health and may provide advanced career opportunities and better treatment outcomes for your clients.
A myotherapist can treat more complex conditions, and allows them to assist a broader range of clients. With additional treatment options such as cupping, dry needling, mobilisation techniques, corrective exercise plans, and TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation).
Delivery: 2 days on-campus per month
Start Dates: A new Myotherapy subject starts every 2 months so contact us for next subject start date
Duration: 18 months
Cost: $9,960 + $35 Materials Fee
Fee with Myotherapy Advantage Scholarship: $5,460 (Save $4,500 for graduates of Q Academy’s Advanced Rehab Program)
Complete a Massage Course at one of the Most Reputable Massage Schools on the Sunshine Coast
Q Academy’s Sunshine Coast campus a short drive from the Sunshine Plaza at 64C Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore QLD 4558. Our central location means that there are plenty of public transport options as well as free on-site parking available.
Our campus is fully furnished with 4 modern training rooms, a permanent student clinic that is open to the public, a gym, and a student kitchen. You are welcome to attend the campus to complete revision sessions or study with your peers, even on days when you aren’t in the classroom or in the clinic. Our team on the Sunny Coast is very welcoming and will gladly be there to support you.
Q Academy’s graduates appreciate our focus on teaching the latest science-based content while maintaining a fun and engaging classroom environment. Our team of experienced Course Coaches will guide, inspire and motivate you in the classroom to the best of their ability. Our Remedial Diploma programs have chosen specific units and subjects that we believe will give our massage students the best foundation for a rewarding career in massage.
We have exciting partnerships with local football and AFL clubs, to give our students extra practical, hands-on experience before they graduate.
Our student clinic is always fully booked, so students never have to worry about finding clients to practice on to earn their qualifications.
We would love to invite you on-campus to meet the team and ask any questions you may have. You’ll discover why Q Academy’s massage therapy courses are so highly regarded in the industry. Take the first step towards a career in remedial massage and myotherapy by calling us on 1300 20 40 80 today, or submitting an inquiry!
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