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Health science with real benefit

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. Overview. Introduction What is myotherapy? Qualification details Education milestones and exit points

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Health science with real benefit

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  1. 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

  2. Overview • Introduction • What is myotherapy? • Qualification details • Education milestones and exit points • Career prospects • Why myotherapy at RMIT? Information Technology Services

  3. What is Myotherapy? • Muscle therapy • How does a Myotherapist treat? • What else does a Myotherapist do? Information Technology Services

  4. 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 Information Technology Services

  5. 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. Information Technology Services

  6. 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 Information Technology Services

  7. Student Experience • Practical classes • Myotherapy student Clinic • Internship with Carlton F.C Information Technology Services

  8. 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 Information Technology Services

  9. Introductory workshops • Weekend workshops August - October • Great opportunity to “have a go” at massage • Further information available through the program website. Information Technology Services

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