Course details

NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6)
Domestic tuition $6,200 per year
NZQF Level 6

About the course

Put people's wellbeing in your hands

Develop your skills in remedial massage.

This Level 6 qualification will enable you to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate remedial massage therapy interventions to address musculoskeletal dysfunction. Upon graduating you will be well prepared to communicate and work with allied health, wellness and medical professionals in specialist services.

Prerequisite for entry is the NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage [Level 5] or equivalent.

PLEASE NOTE: This course will run subject to sufficient enrolments.

Outline

The NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage is a one year full-time, or equivalent part-time programme, which offers you stimulating studies leading towards a qualification as a remedial massage therapist.

This programme provides practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in massage.

What you will learn:

  • Clinical assessment
  • Pathology for massage therapy
  • Neuromuscular therapy
  • Massage for physical performance
  • Applied clinical practice
  • Informed massage practice
  • Psychology of health and sport

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.

Your Future Career & Study Opportunitie

Graduates of this diploma can go on to study the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science [Level 7].

Update your current massage skills and/or gain entry to work as a remedial massage therapist in a broad range of remedial massage settings such as home-based massage therapy or mobile clinic, community based massage therapy clinics, multi-disciplinary clinics and sports teams.

Academic Learning Services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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Hawke’s Bay Campus

About the provider

The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.

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