New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage
Allied Health
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SIT
Gain the base knowledge and professional skills required to provide wellness and relaxation massage therapy services in a broad range of professional settings.
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NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Work within Massage New Zealand Scope of Practice
Work within the recognised scope for Wellness and Relaxation Massage, maintaining industry standards.
Communicate and Refer Effectively
Communicate with, and refer clients to, remedial massage or allied health professionals for specialist services as required.
About This Course
The New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5) prepares graduates for entry-level work as wellness and relaxation massage therapists. The programme is delivered through a blend of face-to-face, on-campus practical instruction and online theoretical classes at the Invercargill Campus. Students develop an understanding of human functioning, client-centred care, surface anatomy, professional practice, and specific massage therapy techniques. Graduates are equipped to deliver massage therapies independently or as part of multidisciplinary or community settings, and are eligible to progress to further study in remedial massage or therapeutic massage at higher NZQA levels.
Course Content
- Massage Theory to Practice
- Wellness Dimensions and Client-Centred Care
- Musculoskeletal Surface Anatomy
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Sports Massage
- Te Hihiri
- The Professional Practitioner
- Relaxation and Wellness Massage Clinical Practice
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 2 with 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits, or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 3, or a recognised equivalent.
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Wellness Massage TherapistRelaxation Massage TherapistMassage Clinic AssistantSpa Therapist
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