NEW Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy Course (22656VIC) On-campus in Melbourne
Looking to get the edge in your career this year? Learn from the industry leaders and become an in-demand myotherapist with ACFB’s Melbourne-based myotherapy courses!
Elevate Your Career with ACFB’s (22656VIC) Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
Enhance your physical therapy expertise and practical skills with ACFB’s (22656VIC) Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy. This course is designed to deepen and expand your existing knowledge, ensuring you stay at the forefront of the industry. Not only will you fulfill your professional development requirements, but you’ll also broaden your career opportunities, positioning yourself for greater success in the evolving field of myotherapy.
At ACFB, we’re not just confident in our programs—we’re proud to offer a level of education that few other Training Providers in Victoria can match. Our highly qualified staff are industry leaders who provide award-winning training and support, which is why we were voted a previous winner of the Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year by the Department of Education. This shows our courses lead the field in myotherapy and other massage course training.
Our award-winning training programs are designed to give you the most current and comprehensive education in myotherapy and massage therapy. We stay at the cutting edge of the industry, integrating the latest research into our curriculum to ensure you receive both theoretical and practical knowledge that is relevant and valuable.
But what truly sets us apart is our teaching approach. Our expert instructors use innovative, engaging, and supportive methods to empower you throughout your learning journey. You’ll graduate not just with a qualification, but with the skills, confidence, and readiness to thrive as a myotherapist
Take your career to the next level with our (22656VIC) Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy course. At ACFB, we’re here to help you succeed and stay ahead in this dynamic field.
What you’ll learn in our Myotherapy courses
ACFB’s award-winning college’s (22656VIC) Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy course will truly set you apart in the growing health and massage industry. By focusing on the treatment and prevention of soft tissue pain and restricted joint movement caused by muscle dysfunction, myotherapy advances your existing massage skill set, making you a highly valuable and sought-after employee in this industry. Below is just some of the content ACFB’s (22656VIC) Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy course covers:
- Health Risk Management: Learn to maintain hygiene standards and implement infection prevention and control in a myotherapy setting.
- Myotherapy Framework: Master clinic guidelines, quality standards, and professional development within the industry.
- Clinical Assessment: Develop skills in clinical reasoning to accurately gather, assess and treat patients effectively as well as undertaking ongoing performance development.
- Treatment Planning: Create and negotiate detailed personalised treatment strategies with patients.
- Pain Science Application: Understand and apply pain management techniques in clinical practice.
- Corrective Exercise Programs: Develop, implement and evaluate patient-centred corrective exercise programs.
- Myotherapy Techniques: Gain proficiency in delivering myotherapy treatments including:
- Myofascial Dry Needling
- Joint Muscle Energy Technique
- Joint Mobilisation
- Neurodynamic Techniques
- Myofascial Vacuum Cupping
- Advanced Myofascial Release Techniques
- Advanced Trigger Point Therapy
- Research Integration: Evaluate relevant information and apply findings to your own myotherapy clinical practice.
- Effective Communication: Employ communication techniques to build strong relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Holistic Approach: Utilise a biopsychosocial model within a myotherapy practice.
Our expert trainers are leaders in the industry and focus on providing students with a well-rounded mix of theoretical knowledge and practical work, giving you the skills and confidence to further your career in the massage industry.
Real Life Practical Experience
As part of our ongoing commitment to preparing our students for the industry, in 2008 ACFB opened a full-time Student Massage Clinic at our Mitcham campus. When you study at ACFB, our clinic will bring together your skills and knowledge in a fully supervised and supportive environment. The clinic is open to the general public from Monday to Saturday and some evenings and you are able to put in your availability to suit your lifestyle commitments.
To give you an idea of how popular our students clinics are, we have an average of 500+ clinic sessions a month, and a database of over 7000 clients so you will be able to get a great deal of experience when you study. Which in-turn provides you with the confidence and knowledge to start your new career once you graduate!
Why choose ACFB?
Like with all good training, it needs to be comprehensive! We don’t gloss over anything and we ensure you have detailed knowledge and skills in all aspects within your course – And this is what will set you apart in the industry!
You will enjoy the benefits of studying in a small class and our highly trained and supportive instructors will ensure you receive the best possible training that can be matched by few other providers. Our (22656VIC) Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy course is designed to ensure our graduates get the necessary education and skills to forge a successful career in the industry.
Don’t hesitate — If you’d like to know more about our Melbourne myotherapy course, call us today on 1300 002 232.
On-campus
Enjoy nice small classes, a mixture of theory and practical in each class and be guided by a team of highly qualified and supportive trainers.
Class: October 2024 – Mondays & Wednesdays / 9:30am – 4:30pm FULL!!- Next Class: February 2025 – Tuesdays (one class per week) / 9:30am – 4:30pm – Accepting Enrolments – Lock in your seat today!
Duration –
- (Two classes per week) 7 months of classes + additional time to finalise your student clinics.
- (One class per week) 12 months of classes + additional time to finalise your student clinics.
Content
The following 9 units are included in this course:
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
|---|---|
| VU23632 | Apply knowledge of pain science in a clinical setting |
| VU23633 | Develop, implement and evaluate corrective exercise |
| VU23634 | Manage health risks in a myotherapy environment |
| VU23635 | Apply myotherapy clinical practice |
| VU23636 | Perform myotherapy clinical assessment |
| VU23637 | Plan, implement and evaluate the myotherapy treatment strategy |
| VU23638 | |
At ACFB, we are committed to ensuring you receive professional industry mentorship from expert trainers throughout your 22656VIC Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy course. We also want to foster peer relationships and support, which is why we also provide you with access to an interactive student web page for easy access to course material, detailed films, student forums and assessment submission.
Pre-requisites
To undertake this (22656VIC) Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy course, you need to have attained the (HLT50307 or HLT52015) Diploma of Remedial Massage.
Practical Hours
A minimum of 130 hours of clinical massage practice that is made up of supervised clinics, logbook and case studies.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have accredited and recognised qualifications and/or work experience that you feel cover the contents, or part of this course, please complete and submit ALL required RPL forms AVAILABLE HERE to ACFB’s Program Manager: [email protected]
- Relevant evidence must be provided to support your request for RPL.
Career Pathways
By completing ACFB’s (22656VIC) Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy course, you will be able to further your studies and get direct credit into the Bachelor of Clinical Myotherapy at Southern School of Natural Therapy (TORRENS).
Career Opportunities
ACFB’s Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy will equip you with an advanced level of knowledge and skills, allowing you to increase your employment opportunities and work across a greater variety of settings. It will also let you build on your existing business, as well as fulfil your professional development requirements, helping you maintain your health care provider number in the process.
A previous recipient of the Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year by the Department of Education means studying with ACFB ensures you get the best possible training and education to start you on your career as a myotherapist!
Accreditation
ACFB is a Registered Training Organisation through the Australian Skills and Qualification Authority (ASQA) TOID – 21150
This course is Nationally Recognised as listed on training.gov.au and has the following Nationally Recognised code – 22656VIC
Course Fees
ACFB’s award-winning courses are competitively priced because we try to make it easier for you to start your new career. You may even be eligible for government funding. Below are course fee options for the (22656VIC) Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy course:
- Skills First Funding – Get your Massage Course Government Funded! Click here to see if you are eligible. Skills First Funding is provided by the Victorian and Commonwealth Government.
- Student Scholarship Program– Is a way you can gain more practical experience and reduce your course fee.
- No deposit and No interest instalment plans available – If you don’t want a loan, you can simply put your course fees on an instalment plan.
- Tax Deductible – If you have an ABN Number and Business, you may be able to claim the cost of your course on your tax as a Self Education Expense! Contact you Accountant to check!
Contact ACFB on 1300 002 232 for more information about our course fees for the Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy and other available courses.
