Course details

Summary

To gain skills and knowledge that is directly relevant to working or further training in the Massage industry with emphasis on remedial massage.

To provide a base for learners to progress to more advanced studies in Massage.

To provide massage education programmes that will enhance the knowledge base, skills and professionalism of those working or intending to work in the Massage industry especially in the area of remedial massage.

To produce dedicated, professional practitioners who hold a qualification which is well regarded by employers in the Massage industry.

Course Content

• GEN200 Research and Statistics
• MT6210 Pathology for Massage Practitioners
• MT6225 Massage for Physical performance
• MT6240 Clinical Reasoning and Functional Assessment
• MT6250 Clinical Practice I
• MT6251 Clinical Practice II
• MT6270 Therapeutics II

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the programme may serve as educators or health programme organisers or supervisors or massage practitioners.

Satisfactory Completion

To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6) and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve

A minimum of 120 credits in accordance with the Programme schedule for the New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6).

Entry criteria

Successful completion of the New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5), or the first year of the Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage, or an equivalent programme of study to NZQA Level 5.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Test: Academic Score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
• TOEFL Paper-based test pBT Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE
• TOEFL Internet-based test iBT Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20)
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations FCE or FCE for schools or CAE or CPE with a score of 169.No less than 162 in each skill.
• Pearson Test of English Academic PToE Academic with score of 50
• City and Guilds IESOL B2 Communicator with a score of 66
• NZCEL Level 4 with the Academic endorsement