Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy is designed to provide you with the underpinning knowledge and practical skills required to safely and effectively perform your roles and responsibilities as a Myotherapist to industry standards.This program facilitates the development of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for:Employing a holistic 'client-centred' approach to working in a clinic Work team cooperation Quality customer/client service Problem solving Effective written and verbal communicationHealth and safety issues are stressed throughout the program with a major focus on:Infection control Hygiene practices Quality control and quality assurance methodologiesThe program is designed to provide a broad-based education and training program for the learner that enhances integration of knowledge, attitudes and skills gained in the off-the-job training with real world experiences gained as employees in the health care workplace.You'll develop the advanced skills and knowledge to extend your career opportunities as a myotherapist, including:myofascial dry needling, functional movement and corrective exercises advanced hands-on techniques for treatment of a wide range of conditions and pathologies further clinical knowledge in assessment procedures and protocols, orthopaedic assessment and treatment techniques, neuro-dynamic assessment and treatment, and treatment planning comprehensive understanding of how to discover and implement current research in your everyday practice advanced business skills, so you can run your own myotherapy practice.
Structure
C6159 Courses
C6159 Core Units - Select ALL Seven (7) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use communication to build relationships (CHCCOM002) | 55 | GEDU6117C | City Campus |
| Establish and manage a myotherapy practice (VU21873) | 160 | ACCT5415 | City Campus |
| Manage health risks in a myotherapy environment (VU21874) | 60 | HWSS6149 | City Campus |
| Work within a myotherapy framework (VU21875) | 80 | COTH5008 | City Campus |
| Perform myotherapy clinical assessment (VU21876) | 100 | COTH5009 | City Campus |
| Plan myotherapy treatment strategy (VU21877) | 120 | COTH5010 | City Campus |
| Provide myotherapy treatment (VU21878) | 150 | COTH5011 | City Campus |
C6159 Elective Units - Select Two (2) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide myofascial dry needling treatment (VU21879) | 60 | COTH5012 | City Campus |
| Conduct research relating to Myotherapy clinical practice (VU21880) | 70 | OHTH5966 | City Campus |
Entry requirements
You must have successfully completed the Diploma of Remedial Massage (training package HLT52015 or HLT50307) for entry into this program.
You must also hold a Working with Children Check before undertaking clinical components of this program.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based. This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for.
Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes.
If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency. If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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