Moving Up!! Increasingly massage professionals are taking this course to move themselves to a whole new level of expertise, gaining the knowledge and skills they need to provide a full range of professional Massage Therapy to today's clients in multi-disciplinary situations, and open new doors in practice support. Particularly important is the fact that the Diploma is recognised by several Government agencies and some private health insurance companies giving you access to another lucrative market. It is now very common that new entrants to massage are moving straight on from completion of their Certificate IV of Massage Therapy to the Diploma. They want the higher qualification to meet the expectations of today's consumers, they want the expertise so they can provide their clients with the most complete service, and it is convenient to wrap the two courses into one, particularly if they have already gained Austudy or Abstudy support. What the Diploma does for you The principal aim of the Diploma is towards developing your skills in all areas so you can serve your clients as a Remedial Massage Therapist and work in an integrated way with other health professionals. It will give you extra work experience and qualifications that will increase the amount of patients you will be able to treat. More Knowledge Subjects like Regional Anatomy, Clinical Anatomy, Anatomical Kinesiolog and Physiology will give you a greater understanding of the functional basis of clients' problems and enable you to communicate better with other health professionals. Meaning you are more likely to receive referrals from other health professionals. Assessment And Treatment Approach Physical Assessment, Remedial Treatment techniques, Clinical Practice, Elective subjects and Workbooks & Assignments are designed to improve your ability to work with referring practitioners, particularly in relation to assessing clients, preparing and carrying out integrated treatment plans, and monitoring and reporting progress. Remedial Skills A range of core and elective subjects gives you the opportunity to develop your massage skills at a higher level, particularly in relation to remedial techniques to alleviate pain and restore function. Wider experience and capabilities will again offer you a greater earning potential when you graduate. Study Modes The course may be taken either full time over 10 months or part- time over 18 months. Work Experience We believe in creating the most highly skilled and marketable massage therapists. Our work experience program that includes experience at AFL football clubs, Corporate Experience and Clinical Experience, gives you a significant head start when you graduate. Accreditation MIMT's Diploma of Remedial Massage is a Victorian Qualifications Authority accredited course and is fully accredited under the Nationally Recognised Training scheme. Austudy & Abstudy Students the course full-time are eligible to apply for Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Support benefits. Further Study Diploma graduates commonly undertake continuing study in non-award short courses, workshops and seminars to maintain and develop their knowledge and skills. Here is what some of our students had to say about our Diploma! "The Institute's Diploma is a carefully constructed and well thought out course... the standard of teaching is consistently high, course materials are excellent and the student/trainer ratio achieved in the small group ensures...individual attention." Margaret Miller, Emtem Therapies, Macleod "...going to the next level in my career has been great. Not only has it been fun and enjoyable, it has been invaluable in regard to my business and my clients. If you have a Certificate of Massage Therapy...this (Diploma) is a necessity for you." Marlon Walker, Sports Optimum, Toorak "...a short note to express my thanks to the Institute for the quality learning I have received in the (Diploma) course...so much I have learnt...has become highly relevant and of much use..." Anne Marie Margison, Therapeutic Massage, Wantirna