Australian College of Integrated Therapies

"Empowering & Inspiring all Students in Ethics and Excellence

Small Classes Quality Teaching!"
National Provider Number 31051 CRICOS Provider Number 00598J
ACIT Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice INT Short Flyer 16June11
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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice HLT40307
This course is designed to build a comprehensive foundation in the fundamental skills of
Massage. This is the entry level qualification for students wanting a career in the Massage
Industry. Upon completion, graduates may register with the Australian Association of Massage
Therapists (AAMT) or Association of Massage Therapists (AMT).


Completion of the units in Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice will enable the student to:
Communicate effectively with clients and other health care professionals using specific
health and medical terminology.
Perform a consultation and screen clients for symptomology of common contraindications
and indications.
Plan, perform and apply full body Swedish massage techniques.
Learn all legal requirements, occupational health and safety requirements, ethics and
record-keeping essential for working in the massage industry.
Students will learn about human anatomy and physiology of the function and structure of
the human body.
Give accurate information and home care advice to enhance patient health and well
being.
Build the leadership, marketing and customer service skills required to run a successful
massage therapy practice for self employment.



Course Duration

The duration of this course is 25 teaching weeks.

Student Course Progress is monitored by the supportive ACIT team.

This course includes a student clinic component to assist students with valuable hands on
experience in a supervised environment. This ensures our students gain confidence in not only
the assessment and treatment of their clients but also the procedures required to work in a clinic
environment.

The 25 week duration consists of 2 x 10 week terms and 1 x 5 week term. We offer 4 intakes a
year (subject to minimum numbers) January, April, July and September.


Not included in this 25 weeks duration are holiday periods between semesters. Holiday periods
are as follows;
End of January term 1 week holiday
End of April term 2 weeks holiday
End of June term 1 week holiday
End of September term end of year break approx 8 weeks break



Australian College of Integrated Therapies

"Empowering & Inspiring all Students in Ethics and Excellence
Small Classes Quality Teaching!"
National Provider Number 31051 CRICOS Provider Number 00598J
ACIT Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice INT Short Flyer 16June11
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This qualification is assessed by practical, written, role plays, assignments and massage clinic.
Upon successful completion of this qualification students will be eligible for a HLT40307
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice.


International student entry requirements for this course:

It's a requirement for enrolment and for the grant of a student visa that students establish their English
language proficiency. How you can do this depends on your passport and Education Sector, which
determine your Assessment Level. Some levels can use the ACIT test (80% or above, only available
at ACIT) to establish their competence. Other levels need IELTS 5.5 or equal (or higher) or certified
proof of successful Foundation, Certificate IV or higher studies. For details, please see
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/ and contact the college.

Documentation produced for evidence of satisfactory English must be a recognised course or
assessment.

International students must be 18 years of age and over.


Our course is

Government accredited
CRICOS registered for International students
Centrelink approved

Common Units

BSBCMN204A Work effectively with others
HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM405B Administer a practice
HLTCOM406B Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408B Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
HLTHIR301A Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status
Specialisation Units

HLTREM401B Work within a massage framework
HLTREM406B Provide massage treatment
HLTREM407B Plan massage treatment
HLTREM408B Apply massage assessment framework
HLTREM409B Perform massage health assessment



Australian College of Integrated Therapies
18 Rawlins Street, Southport QLD 4215
Ph: (07) 5526 3222 Fax: (07) 5526 3233
www.acit.com.au info@acit.com.au