Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies

With a focus on the delivery of massage in a Traditional East-Asian medical framework, students will gain anMassage Schools of Queensland understanding of Traditional philosophy and diagnostic methods, as well as a range of techniques and skills utilised by Shiatsu practitioners.

The emphasis of this course is to give students an insight into the differences between Eastern and Western medicine and massage, and for them to gain an understanding of Traditional East Asian methods of assessment and treatment of individuals, as well as the skills necessary to provide an individualised Shiatsu massage treatment.
The Diploma of Shiatsu provides graduates with the highest-level industry qualification, and a broad array of career options.

 Prospectus for Australian Students

 National Course Code:

 HLT50207

 CRICOS Course Code:

 051818B

 Start dates:

 February, May, September

 Duration:

 12 months full time
 18 months part time
 1580 Hours (Contact hours and self-directed learning)

 Lectures and Tutorials:

 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 
 9am to 4pm as scheduled

 Student Clinic Hours:

 120 hrs (average 4hrs per week)

 External Hours:
 200hrs self directed off campus.


Units in this course:

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Anatomy & Physiology Levels I, II
Anatomy & Physiology Level III
Oriental Patho Diagnostics
Shiatsu Level I
Shiatsu Level II
Shiatsu Level III
TUINA (Chinese Massage)
Oriental Therapeutics
Oriental Therapeutic Exercise
Chakra Massage
Oriental herbal Medicine
Client Physical Assessment Level 1
Specialised Assessment and Care
Practice Management
Clinical Procedures and Professional Development Level 1 & II
First Aid

 

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