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Advanced Diploma in Homoeopathy (HLT60607)
Planning is underway to offer the above qualification from the Health Training Package. The College intends to offer this practitioner-level qualification by a combination of online and face-to-face learning. If you are interested in becoming part of innovative homeopathy training at Island Health College, please contact us.
Modules from the Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT50307)
Island Health College is pleased to offer a limited number of Diploma level modules in third term of 2010 and first term 2011. Those would be a great opportunity for qualified Remedial Massage Practitioners to learn, update or refresh some valuable skills for your practice, while gaining CPE / PME points.
TRIGGER POINT:
At the completion of this course, participants will:
• Have an understanding of the pathophysiology of myofascial trigger points and its causes in accordance with current theory.
• Understand the presentation of trigger points including the nature of pain referral patterns.
• Be proficient at assessing clients for the presence of trigger points through history taking and digital examination.
• Be aware of other conditions which have presentations similar to those of trigger points.
• Be proficient at treating trigger points using the most effective techniques according to current theory.
• Have gained experience at integrating trigger point therapy into an over-all remedial massage treatment.
• Be proficient at history taking, recording assessment findings, treatment given and the effectiveness of treatment.
• Be able to advise clients regarding self help treatment.
FACILITATOR: Phil Boyd
WHEN: 18 Oct 2010 - 6 Dec 2010 ; Mondays, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
COST: $595.00 24 contact hours
DEEP TISSUE:
At the completion of this course, participants will:
• Have an understanding of the role and effect of deep manual pressure on muscles and fascia.
• Have developed proficiency to the level required of a remedial practitioner in a range of deep tissue massage techniques including - deep longitudinal stripping, active and passive engagement techniques, neuromuscular techniques, "pin and stretch", cross-fibre friction and friction treatment of scar tissue.
• Through practise, be able to assess the state of muscle and fascia by digital palpation.
• Have enough skill and knowledge to be able to select appropriate techniques and incorporate them into other massage modalities.
• Understand the contraindications to deep tissue massage.
• Be proficient at history taking, recording assessment findings, treatment given and the effectiveness of treatment.
• Be able to advise clients regarding self help treatment.
• Have a wider understanding of the particular needs of specific demographic groups in regards to massage treatment.
FACILITATOR: Taka Doi
WHEN: 20 Sept 2010 - 13 Oct 2010 ;
Mondays 1.30pm - 4.30pm & Wednesdays 9.30am- 12.30pm
COST: $547.00 24 contact hours
MET / PNF :
At the completion of this course, participants will:
• Have an understanding of the nature, role and application of MET/ PNF to a standard required for practice as a remedial massage therapist.
• Be able to perform a thorough assessment of a client's posture and musculoarticular function using history taking, orthopaedic tests and palpation to the standard required for practice in remedial massage.
• Have a good understanding of the procedure for performing MET/ PNF.
• Have acquired basic skill in the use of MET/ PNF for appropriate treatment of the main muscle groups of the body to a standard whereby they can practice effectively and build on their skills over time.
• Understand the contraindications to MET/ PNF.
• Be able to advise clients regarding self help treatment.
• Be able to accurately record assessments, treatments and outcomes.
FACILITATOR: Phil Boyd
WHEN: 20 Oct 2010 - 8 Dec 2010 ; Wednesdays 9.30am- 12.30pm
COST: $507.00 24 contact hours
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE:
At the completion of this course, participants will:
• Have a sound understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system at a diploma level of study.
• Have an understanding of common pathologies that are addressed by lymphatic drainage massage and the role of lymphatic drainage massage in body detoxification, to the level expected of a professional remedial massage practitioner.
• Have a sound knowledge of the contraindications to lymphatic drainage massage and the situations where it is appropriate to refer-on clients.
• Be able to take an appropriate client history.
• Be able to perform a one hour detoxification lymphatic drainage treatment at a standard expected of a professional remedial massage practitioner.
• Be able to treat clients with minor transient lymph oedema.
• Be able to advise clients on self help measures for the maintenance of lymphatic health.
FACILITATOR: Deborah Bower
WHEN: 7 Feb 2011 - 28 Feb 2011, Mondays & Wednesdays 9.30am - 12.30pm
COST: $462.00 21 contact hours
SPORTS MASSAGE:
At the completion of this course, participants will:
• Have a good understanding of the role of massage in sport.
• Have an understanding of the role of massage as a pre-event preparation, a post-event treatment and injury check and as part of an injury recovery program.
• Be able to apply their knowledge and massage skill to put together an appropriate remedial treatment and perform the techniques with the proficiency expected of a remedial massage therapist in a sports setting.
• Have an understanding of common sporting injuries and how they are treated.
• Be proficient in the first aid treatment of the most common sporting injuries.
• Have a good understanding of, and be able to correctly and appropriately use heat and cold applications.
• Be able to advise clients regarding self help treatment, including teaching them self-managed active and passive muscle stretching exercises.
• Be able to accurately record assessments, treatments and outcomes.
FACILITATOR: TBA
WHEN: 2 March - 6 April 2011 Mondays & Wednesdays 9.30am - 12.30pm
COST: $631.00 30 contact hours
MASSAGE FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN:
At the completion of the course the participants will:
• Have a good understanding of pregnancy and foetal development to the standard required for this course.
• Have a good understanding of the role of massage for the pregnant and the postpartum woman.
• Be skilled in the techniques of pregnancy and postpartum massage.
• Have a good understanding of the role of massage in infant development and parent-infant bonding.
• Be skilled in the techniques of infant massage, including child with high needs.
• Have a good understanding of the role of massage in the physical, psychological, emotional and social development of children.
• Have a good understanding of the legal aspects involved in the massaging of children.
• Have learned the special considerations needed when working with child clients.
FACILITATOR: Paula Heald
WHEN: 7th, 11th, 14th April 2011 , 9.30am - 12.30pm
COST: $209.00 9 contact hours