New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage

Summary

Gaining this qualification will provide the health sector industry and massage therapy profession with people who can provide wellness and relaxation massage services. Graduates will be able to work within the Massage New Zealand Scope of Practice Wellness and Relaxation MassageGraduates will communicate with and refer to remedial massage therapists, allied health professionals, wellness and medical professional for those specialist servicesGraduates will be able to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary setting. This course is taught using a mix of online classes for the theoretical papers, and face-to-face classes on the Invercargill campus for the practical components.The New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5) is the entry level qualification required to start your career in the massage industry or to progress to a higher qualification.You will develop a base knowledge and develop professional skills required. This qualification is well regarded by employers in the Massage Industry.Graduates will:Implement professional and ethical standards through effective client relationship skills to offer inclusive, culturally responsive, person centered, safe practiceApply knowledge of anatomy and physiology (human functioning) relevant to wellness and relaxation massage to meet client needsApply knowledge of wellness and relaxation massage and other methods within breadth of practice to develop and manage client specific sessions plansPerform wellness and relaxation massage and other methods within the breadth of practice to develop and manage client specific sessions plansApply a range of self-management and client service knowledge and skills to meet wellness and relaxation massage client and industry requirements