Course Title: Apply remedial massage clinical practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: REHA5015C
Course Title: Apply remedial massage clinical practice
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5426 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
Course Contact: Toby Glennon
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0320
Course Contact Email: toby.glennon@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 260
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this unit
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake remedial massage consultations in a clinical setting. This includes provision of remedial massage treatments, as well as clinic preparation for consultation, client assessment and monitoring of client progress and outcomes. It incorporates understanding of industry practices and professional development opportunities for remedial massage therapists.
This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice |
Element: |
1. Undertake client intake procedures. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Prepare self, treatment area and equipment for client consultation in accordance with organisational protocols work health and safety (WHS) and legal and ethical considerations. 1.2. Greet client using a clear voice and professional manner. 1.3. Ensure client records are complete including consent to commence consultation and to access health records. 1.4. Direct client to treatment room. 1.5. Review client records with client to inform consultation. 1.6. Clarify client expectations and identify client motivation for wanting to receive remedial treatment. 1.7. Provide clear information about scope and limits of services to be provided. |
Element: |
2. Conduct client assessment. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Perform assessment appropriate to meet client needs. 2.2. Collect accurate and relevant information from assessment and document to inform treatment plan. |
Element: |
3. Develop treatment plan. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Analyse and integrate health history and assessment findings to formulate appropriate treatment plan and allocated time. 3.2. Outline and discuss treatment plan and expectations with client. 3.3. Obtain and record informed consent for remedial treatment. |
Element: |
4. Provide remedial massage. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Follow organisational protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment. 4.2. Perform remedial treatment according to treatment plan. 4.3. Adjust treatment as required according to client feedback and therapist ongoing assessment. 4.4. Reassess client post-treatment and document findings to inform ongoing treatment plan. 4.5. Discuss ongoing treatment plan and post-treatment recommendations. |
Element: |
5. Evaluate returning client progress and adjust treatment. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Seek client feedback about treatment outcomes and implementation of post-treatment recommendations. 5.2. Compare changes from initial and recent presentation with expectations in the treatment plan. 5.3. Determine need for adjustment to treatment plan based on evaluation of client progress. 5.4. Identify and respond to factors that may be inhibiting client progress. 5.5. Prepare comprehensive referrals, reports and documentation. 5.6. Document all findings in client treatment plan. |
Element: |
6. Develop professional practice. |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1. Use feedback from others and self-reflection to determine improvements to own practice. 6.2. Identify areas of own practice for further research and development to support client outcomes. 6.3. Proactively seek and respond to professional development opportunities. 6.4. Identify current and emerging industry developments and networks that can support improvement of own practice. |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Elements of Competency above
Details of Learning Activities
This course will include the following learning activities
- class exercises to review clinical presentations
- therapeutic and remedial massage treatments to members of the public
- practical demonstrations
- Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
- seminars/workshops
- group projects
- peer learning
- group discussion
- research
- ‘workshopping’ including peer/lecturer feedback
- visits to external WIL placements
- simulated workplace activities.
Workplace delivery and/or assessment
- this course is predominantly assessed in the RMIT Remedial Massage & Myotherapy Student Clinic or simulated clinical settings.
- students are required to provide evidence of a police check and working with childrens check prior to commencement of the student clinic.
- students are required to complete the internal WIL agreement and external WIL agreement prior to commencement of the internal RMIT student clinic or external WIL placement.
- to be deemed competent in this unit the student will need to satisfactorily complete the minimum requirements for this unit which include a minimum of 200 hours of total clinical work and a minimum of 140 client treatments (some of the 140 patient treatments include specific time requirements of one hour duration).
WIL
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C5426 Diploma of Remedial Massage. This course includes a WIL experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Topic / Type of Student Clinic | Assessment / Learning activities |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 2025 | |
| Week 1 |
Introduction to RMIT Clinic Assessment requirements |
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| Week 2 | RMIT Clinic fundamentals - 1 | |
| Week 3 |
RMIT Clinic fundamentals - 2 Therapeutic massage practice |
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| Week 4 |
RMIT Clinic fundamentals - 3 Therapeutic massage practice |
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| Week 5 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 6 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 7 |
Please bring laptop/device to complete the online quiz in class time Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT1 - Knowledge Quiz due AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 8 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 9 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 10 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 11 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 12 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 13 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 14 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 15 |
Please bring laptop/device to complete the online quiz in class time Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT2 - Knowledge Quiz due AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 16 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 17 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Week 18 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook 80 clinic hours - 40 patient treatments |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 2026 | |
| Week 1 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 2 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 3 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 4 |
Therapeutic Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 5 |
Therapeutic Massage & Remedial Massage Region options - in line with 'Provide massage treatments' syllabus. |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 6 | Therapeutic Massage & Remedial Massage |
AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 7 | Therapeutic Massage & Remedial Massage | AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 8 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 9 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 10 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 11 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 12 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 13 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 14 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 15 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 16 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 17 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 18 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Semester 3 | Semester 2 2026 | |
| Week 1 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 2 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 3 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 4 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 5 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 6 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 7 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 8 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 9 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 10 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 11 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 12 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 13 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 14 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 15 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 16 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 17 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients AT4 - Student clinic logbook total 200 clinic hours - 40 soft tissue and 100 Remedial patient treatments (140) |
| Week 18 | Remedial Massage |
AT3 - Massage treatment 3 clients - Final submission AT4 - Student clinic logbook 200 clinic hours - 140 patient treatments - Final submission |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessments may include any of the below :
- Case studies
- Quizzes
- Knowledge assessment
- Portfolio assessment
- Role play
- Clinical logbook
- Practical assessments
Assessment Tasks
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the three semesters. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, therapeutic and remedial massage consultations in the RMIT Remedial Massage & Myotherapy Student Clinic and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task and throughout your weekly student clinic sessions.
Every task must be completed satisfactorily for competence to be achieved. Unless otherwise advised you must submit all work via the RMIT issued assessment tool which is located in Canvas for you to populate.
Resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator. Please see below statement under Resubmission
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
- Assessment Task 1:Quiz
- Assessment Task 2:Quiz
- Assessment Task 3:Massage 3 clients
- Assessment Task 4:Logbook
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Resubmissions
Students are allowed two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate competency for the required skills. If an assessment is not submitted by the due date, or you do not attend a practical assessment, regardless of whether it is a first or second attempt, you must apply for special consideration within five (5) working days. If your application is approved, you will be permitted to complete the assessment task at a later date. Without approval for special consideration, you will receive a 'Not Yet Competent' (NYC) grade for that assessment.
A Supplementary Assessment may be granted at the discretion of the Program Coordinator or Program Manager, following discussions with the teacher and/or Course Advisory Committee. Factors such as class attendance (80-100% requirement), class participation and communication with the teacher will be considered.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.
It is strongly advised and expected that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. Non-attendance to a student clinic session will require an approved Special Consideration and a make-up student clinic to be organised with the student clinic coordinator to ensure that you still have the chance to meet the minimum course requirements.
If you attend late to a lab/clinic/practical teaching session you must wait to be allowed entrance to the lab/clinic as this can pose a WHS issue, especially if specialised equipment is being used and demonstrated. Teachers are permitted to not allow you to use equipment if formal training has been missed, if this happens you must request a meeting with the teacher and program coordinator to discuss moving forward. In addition, if you attend late to a RMIT Remedial Massage & Myotherapy Student Clinic rostered session you will not receive clinic hours and may not receive client treatment numbers if your client has to be allocated to another student.
If you miss an assessment or assessable practical class you need to apply for special consideration. The special consideration department will ask you to provide a medical certificate or give other evidence to support your request. Once Special consideration has been applied for the students will wait for the results and then contact their teacher on the outcome of the result
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your teacher and Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Please provide evidence and /or valid reasonings why you were unable to complete the submission on time within this email. Extensions cannot be guaranteed if evidence or valid reasons are not given. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
Special consideration:
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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