School Of Science And HealthRemedial Massage 1Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400491.2
Discipline: MASSAGE THERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Corequisite
400130 Human Medical Sciences 1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
To undertake this unit, students must comply with the following special requirements:
Completion of a Prohibited Persons Declaration;
Criminal Record Check Clearance;
About this Unit
This unit will introduce the students to the practice of remedial massage (RM). The unit will cover the scope and benefits of massage, the role of massage within the health care system (effective common with other health practitioners), the techniques used in RM, how to conduct a client assessment, and how to plan & perform a full massage consultation. The unit will cover OH & S issues including infection control, ethical and medico legal issues.