Diploma in Health Sciences (Therapeutic Massage)

formerly Diploma in Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massage is an exciting and fast growing health modality, nationally and internationally. This qualification provides practitioners with the ability to assess dysfunction in the soft tissues of the body and to apply techniques for change. Clients may experience reduced pain and improved physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health.

Why choose this qualification?

• Your Diploma will provide the basis for working as a professional therapeutic massage therapist.
• There are many career opportunities including: self-employment, working alongside other professionals in a multi-health practice, e.g. physiotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy or medical centre. Other opportunities include ski-fields, gymnasiums, cruise ships, tourism, spas, resorts, hotels, on-site corporate, rest homes and rehabilitation centres.

General Information

• NZQA Level 6, 18 months full time. Part time evenings or weekends available in Auckland only. Limited part time day classes available. Ask about a mid-year start.

Note for part time students: Corequisites apply.

• Check entry requirements (p.21) before submitting your application.
• An interview lets you meet an academic staff member to ask any questions, and lets the College help you find the best course of study for you.
• If you are studying the Diploma full time you will have little time for employment commitments over and above course hours, study time and home practicum.
• Approved for student loans for domestic students and allowances for full time domestic students.
• International students – please contact the office for the international application pack and fee structure.
• Upon successful completion of all course requirements, full time students will graduate in October of the 2nd year of study.

Compulsory courses — Year One
1. Anatomy and Physiology 1
2. Research Methodology 1
3. Musculoskeletal Anatomy 1
4. Health Psychology 1
5. Clinical Therapeutics 1
6. Clinical Therapeutics 2
7. Theoretical and Clinical Reasoning 1

Total fees for Year One $5456.00

Compulsory courses — Year Two
1. Clinical Therapeutics 3
2. Theoretical and Clinical Reasoning 2
3. Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2
4. Pathophysiology 1
5. Pathophysiology 2

Total fees for Year Two (6 months) $2955.00

Additional course costs
Massage table  $380 +GST (Required for Clinical Therapeutics 1)
Text books approx. $583
Linen and oils/wax for home practice approx. $210
Resource fees $100/year

Where to from here?

• You can begin your professional career.
• Apply for the Diploma in Health Sciences (Massage & Sports Therapy) or the Bachelor of Health Studies.
• Join Massage New Zealand as a Remedial Therapist.