HLT40307 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice

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HLT40307 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification covers workers who work as basic level massage therapists. It provides skills in therapeutic relaxation massage including basic health assessment and treatment and may be used by people working:

within a clinic or in their own clinic

in an aged care facility

in a health service

in a spa facility or

in a palliative care facility or hospital.

The intent and application of this qualification is defined within the content of the units themselves. RTOs should examine this content when determining the appropriateness of this qualification. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

Massage therapist	Massage therapy practitioner
Assistant massage therapist

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES 15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 15 core units, comprising 10 common units and 5 specialisation units

Core units

Common units

BSBWOR203A	Work effectively with others

HLTAP401B	Confirm physical health status

HLTCOM404C	Communicate effectively with clients

HLTCOM405C	Administer a practice

HLTCOM406C	Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate

HLTCOM408C	Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively

HLTFA301C	Apply first aid

HLTHIR301B	Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTIN301C	Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTOHS300B	Contribute to OHS processes

Specialisation units

HLTREM401C	Work within a massage framework

HLTREM406C	Provide massage treatment

HLTREM407C	Plan massage treatment

HLTREM408C	Apply massage assessment framework

HLTREM409C	Perform massage health assessment

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.