Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies - HLT52215
Australian College of Eastern Medicine
Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 03861H
This qualification reflects the role of Shiatsu therapists who provide therapeutic Shiatsu treatments and other oriental therapies. Practitioners may be self-employed as independent practitioners or work in a larger health service. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Structure
- 22 units: 19 core
- 3 elective
Subjects
- Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- Collaborate in professional practice
- Develop Shiatsu practice
- Provide oriental therapies treatments
- Manage small business finances
- Work with diverse people
- Manage work health and safety
- Manage the prevention and control of infection
- Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
- Analyse and respond to client health information
- Confirm physical health status
- Market the small business
- Undertake small business planning
- Engage with health professionals and the health system
- Maintain personal health and awareness for traditional oriental medicine practice
- Work with people with mental health issues
- Research and apply evidence to practice
- Perform oriental therapies health assessements
- Adapt Shiatsu and oriental therapies practice to meet specific needs
- Monitor and evaluate traditional oriental medicine treatments
- Provide Shiatsu therapy treatments
- Monitor and manage small business operations
- Provide first aid
- Perform Shiatsu therapy health assessments
- Establish and manage client relationships
- Address the needs of people with chronic disease
- Work within a framework of traditional oriental medicine
- Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- Manage legal and ethical compliance
- Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingen | Domestic: $12,790 International: $12,790 | Yes | ||
| Goonellabah | Domestic: $12,790 International: $12,790 | Yes | ||
| Sydney | Domestic: $12,790 International: $12,790 | No |
Further information
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
