New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage

Program Overview

The New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6) is a one-year, full-time program that equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to provide remedial massage services. The program is taught using HyFlex delivery, which combines online learning, practical experience, and traditional classroom teaching. Graduates will be qualified to work as remedial massage therapists in a variety of settings, including home-based practices, mobile clinics, and sports settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage is a one-year, full-time program that equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to provide remedial massage services and progress to higher-level massage therapy qualifications.
• The program qualifies graduates to work as remedial massage therapists in a broad range of settings, including home-based practices, mobile clinics, community-based clinics, multi-disciplinary clinics, and sports settings.

Outline:

• The program is taught using HyFlex delivery, which combines online learning, practical experience, and traditional classroom teaching during compulsory block courses in Invercargill.
• The course content covers a range of topics, including:
• Functional Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
• Advanced Techniques
• Pathology for Massage Therapy
• Clinical Practice
• Massage for Physical Performance
• Research for Massage Practitioners
• The program includes both compulsory block courses and online sessions.
• More details on each paper, including block courses and online sessions, can be found here: [link provided in context]

Assessment:

• To satisfactorily complete the program, students must successfully achieve a minimum of 120 credits in accordance with the program schedule.
• Assessment methods may include:
• Assignments
• Case studies
• Practical demonstrations
• Examinations

Teaching:

• The program is taught by experienced and qualified massage therapists.
• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Clinical supervision

Careers:

• Graduates of the program will be qualified to work as remedial massage therapists in a variety of settings.
• Potential career paths include:
• Remedial massage therapist
• Sports massage therapist
• Clinical massage therapist
• Direct material costs of $1,050.00 (GST Inclusive) apply.
• The program dates for 2025 Semester 1 are: 10 February to 21 November.
• The program start date is flexible.
• Students can apply for the program via email.
• The application form can be downloaded here: [link provided in context]
• Students must meet the following criteria to be admitted to the program:
• Hold the New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5), or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4, or a recognised equivalent.
• Provide a personal health declaration and Police check.
• International applicants must have an IELTS score of 6 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5.5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
• The program timetable for term 1 will be available in early February 2024.