NZ DIPLOMA IN REMEDIAL MASSAGE LEVEL 6
The next intake start date is 10 February 2025.
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Our NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage, the latest version approved and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, is designed for students who wish to become practitioners of remedial massage techniques. The programme is delivered using a Hybrid model (a mix of face to face classes, on line and block courses on campus) to students over a period of 36 weeks. Students outside of Auckland can join classes via zoom link. It follows a full-time study 1-year pathway comprising a total of 120 credits at Level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
The aim of this Diploma qualification is to provide the local community with graduates who are able to apply evidence-based knowledge, ability and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate remedial massage therapy interventions to address musculoskeletal dysfunction and other common health conditions for a broad range of clients in a safe healthcare context.
Graduates will be capable to work independently and within the scope of practice defined by remedial massage and will be able to communicate and refer with remedial massage therapists, allied health, wellness and medical professionals for those specialist services.
Graduate Profile
Graduates of this qualification:
- Are able to constructively apply knowledge and skills of biomedical behaviour and psychosocial dimensions of healthcare social sciences in the provision of services for improved health and rehabilitation through remedial massage techniques and interventions to treat a variety of musculoskeletal and other system conditions.
- Apply knowledge of neuro-musculoskeletal anatomy and relevant surface anatomy to provide theoretical and practical foundation for remedial massage techniques and interventions.
- Utilise underpinning knowledge of massage therapy practice history of massage; body mechanics and practitioner self-care practices; principles of massage therapy; evidence based effects of massage therapy (including indications and contra-indications); stress and wellness theory; stress management; scope of practice; boundaries; ethical considerations; skills and values to engage with the process of developing as a professional healthcare practitioner in the New Zealand context; including knowledge of client assessment, history taking/interviewing, communication and listening.
- Will be proficient to industry standards in delivering manual massage therapies: movement, integration and reflexology and effective in evaluation, reassessment and reflection of treatment plans for individual clients.
- Apply knowledge of the human musculoskeletal system that gives humans the ability to move and provides form, support, stability and movement to the body.
- Are able to manage a massage therapy clinic and work in autonomous roles demonstrating mastery in remedial interventions with clients selecting and applying a range of professional, self-management, communication and client service knowledge and skills.
Entry Requirements – Domestic Students
Students intending to apply for the New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage Level 6 must be a minimum of 18 years of age, have passed at least 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 in one year or equivalent preferably including Biology and have no communicable diseases, physical or psychological impairments which may adversely affect their ability to undertake the programme of study or work with people in a clinical setting.
Applicants must be able to communicate competently in English and will be required to undergo an interview to confirm their suitability for this programme.
Applicants must hold the New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage Level 5 Qualification with NZQA Ref #2740 or must be able to demonstrate international/national equivalent qualification/s that have been endorsed by professional membership or currency of status through annual practising certificates. Any evidence submitted with the application must demonstrate currency of practice; currency is defined as qualifications awarded or practice license within the last five years
Entry Requirements – International Students
International Students intending to apply for the New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage Level must be a minimum of 18 years of age, have passed at least 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 in one year or equivalent preferably including Biology and have no communicable diseases, physical or psychological impairments which may adversely affect their ability to undertake the programme of study or work with people in a clinical setting.
Applicants must be able to communicate competently in English and will be required to undergo an interview to confirm their suitability for this programme. International students whose first language is not English, must have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent evidence of English language proficiency.
Applicants must hold the New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage Level 5 Qualification with NZQA Ref #2740 or must be able to demonstrate international/national equivalent qualification/s that have been endorsed by professional membership or currency of status through annual practising certificates. Any evidence submitted with the application must demonstrate currency of practice; currency is defined as qualifications awarded or practice license within the last five years
Complete all immigration requirements and have a valid student visa.
Submit evidence of appropriate medical and travel insurance.
Note: International students must be on shore and attend campus in accordance with visa requirements.
Information about Clinical Practice Components
The New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6) contains work-integrated learning components to support the clinical components delivered in the programme. There are two courses (SCP and ICP) which require students to undertake a clinical practicum. These are completed under supervision at the Auckland campus, for both on-campus and on-line learners in the purpose-built on-campus student massage clinic.
Student therapists will be required to develop remedial massage and clinic management skills as part of the clinical practicum course requirements. College marketing, and students obtaining their own individual clients, assists with reinforcing and consolidating the new knowledge gained. Students may be able to arrange a integrated clinical work placement in an approved local clinic on a case-by-case basis only and this is to be pre-determined as part of the enrolment process.
Additionally on-line learners are required to attend required block course delivery for all clinical course components for teaching, learning and assessment of massage techniques, these will also take place at the Auckland campus of the College in Greenlane.
In total students enrolled in the online/blended mode of delivery will be expected to travel to Auckland to attend the 5 on-campus block courses. We recommend that you discuss your learning options and study and work commitments with the College before making a commitment to enrol.
100% attendance is required for all clinical practice components.
Employment Outcomes
Graduates will obtain the latest New Zealand registered qualification (with international recognition with NZQA partner countries) in the complementary medicine industry sector and open the door to a wide range of jobs.
Graduates who successfully complete this Diploma Qualification are qualified to work as Remedial Massage Therapists in a broad range of wellness and relaxation massage settings including home-based massage therapy, mobile clinics, community-based massage therapy clinics, multi-disciplinary clinics and sports settings (non-injury work) and stress management education.
Other opportunities include ski-fields, gymnasiums, cruise ships, tourism, spas, resorts, hotels, on-site corporate, rest homes, rehabilitation centres and allied health professional practice such as musculoskeletal specialists.
Further Study
Bachelor Degree in Massage Therapy Level 7
Bachelor of Health Studies (Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy) Level 7
Further study can also be taken in aromatherapy, reflexology and beauty spa therapies.
