Health science with real benefit

What is myotherapy and where does it fit in the healthcare system?

Priya Atkinson, program coordinator

Stephanie Kanaris, myotherapy graduate 2009

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Overview

• Introduction

• What is myotherapy?

• Qualification details

• Education milestones and exit points

• Career prospects

• Why myotherapy at RMIT?

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What is Myotherapy?

• Muscle therapy

• How does a Myotherapist treat?

• What else does a Myotherapist do?

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Qualification Details

• Two years full time:

Year 1 Diploma of remedial massage

– (incorporating the certificate IV in massage practice)

Year 2 Advanced Diploma Remedial Massage (Myotherapy)

• TAFE competency based delivery

– Units of competency define skills and knowledge required

– High level of workplace and simulated-workplace delivery

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Education milestones and exit points

• Certificate IV in Massage Therapy:

– Successfully complete semester 1

• Diploma in Remedial Massage:

– Successfully complete year 1

• Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy):

– Successfully complete year 2.

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Why choose myotherapy at RMIT?

• Industry leading provider:

– Prominent focus on innovative teaching and learning

– Quality staff

• Work integrated learning:

– RMIT student myotherapy clinic

– Industry placements– Highly practical classroom delivery – Business planning and management skills– Study of physical sciences underpins the practical delivery

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Student Experience

• Practical classes

• Myotherapy student Clinic

• Internship with Carlton F.C

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Career Prospects

• Small business owner

• Work for another therapist– Join a multi-modality clinic – Join a small practice

• Work in the sports industry – Elite sports associations

and clubs (VIS, AFL, NRL)– Local and amateur sports

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Introductory workshops

• Weekend workshops August - October

• Great opportunity to “have a go” at massage

• Further information available through the program website.