Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy

Deepen your massage and myotherapy skills

Our Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy will continue to build the knowledge and skills gained in our Diploma of Remedial Massage. It provides in depth theoretical information, advanced skills and relevant practical facilitation.

Learn specialist skills in:

• Advanced physical, orthopaedic and neuro-dynamic assessment techniques and treatment planning strategies
• Evidence based myotherapy treatment techniques (such as myofascial dry needling, joint mobilisation, cupping and TENS)
• Functional anatomy and corrective exercise prescription
• Research and evidence based analysis and application
• Business development and legal compliance.

Assess and treat real members of the public under guidance of our experienced clinic supervision team in our Student Massage Clinic.
Once successfully completed, you’ll go from qualified remedial massage therapist to myotherapist in your own practice or as part of a health clinic. You’ll be eligible for professional association membership and can register as a myotherapy provider with all major health funds.

TIMETABLE:
Monday and Wednesday - hours subject to timetable.

You’ll complete 75 hours of supervised practical placement in our Myotherapy Clinic working on real clients. These hours are a fixed component and timetabled into the course.
All practical and clinical content is delivered on campus.

This courses include practical placement, is nationally recognised by professional associations and peak bodies, allowing you to register as a Myotherapy provider.

Course code

22316VIC

Delivery location

Frankston

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 12 months.

Start dates

17 April

• Read more about this course

  Myotherapists are in high demand. With the industry rapidly growing, why not stand out from the crowd with an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy.
  
  You’ll find employment in a range of environments – from sports clubs to working alongside multi-disciplinary practitioners. The skills and knowledge will broaden your scope of practice which means more skills and better outcomes for more clients.
  
  Our experienced educators are experts in myotherapy. They’ll guide you through the program, involving theoretical study and practical application in our Student Massage Clinic.
  
  With this nationally recognised myotherapy qualification, you’ll be ready to work as a myotherapist, privately or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. On completion, you can apply for association membership and recognition with private health funds.
  
  We are the largest TAFE provider in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying with us.
  
  Our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
  So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  VU21873	Establish and manage a myotherapy practice
  VU21880	Conduct research relating to myotherapy clinical practice
  VU21874	Manage health risks in a myotherapy environment
  VU21877	Plan myotherapy treatment strategy
  CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
  VU21876	Perform myotherapy clinical assessment
  VU21875	Work within a myotherapy framework
  VU21879	Provide myofascial dry needling treatment
  VU21878	Provide myotherapy treatment

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
  Possible job outcome	myotherapist

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Applicants are required to have successfully completed a Diploma level massage qualification from the HLT training package (for example HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage), Applications must complete Basic Key Skills Builder Test (BKSB) and obtain an exit level 4 - working level 5 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both literacy and numeracy

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	N/A	$7780.50	$12483.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	N/A	$120.00	$120.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	N/A	$270	$270
  Payable	N/A	$8170.50	$12873.00

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Help with fees

  At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

  If you are eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $16,788 from 1 January, 2023 to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

  Government-subsidised training

  Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.