Training Information

Workshop & Courses available at Murray College of Health Education.

We are currently taking enrolments for the following courses and workshops. If you are interested in any of these please complete a Contact Form and we will respond to you ASAP.

Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine Massage

Course Code : HLT50102

This course is part of the Health Training Package and covers the Intermediate level of skill in An Mo Tui Na or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remedial massage. The skills are taught within an overall TCM framework and holders of this qualification would usually work in conjunction with practitioners of other TCM areas of practice, or in their own practice.

Graduates from this course will be able to perform a broad level of Chinese Remedial Massage using approximately 28 techniques covering all bodily sections. Students also learn fundamental concepts associated with the history and philosophy of traditional TCM.

The course covers the diagnostic principles and practical TCM massage techniques. Studies also include western health sciences, such as anatomy and physiology and disease pathology. Clinical management studies provide students with a good grounding in the skills needed to manage a health practice as a small to large business. Issues relating to professional development and occupational health and safety are also covered.

Hilot Wellness Massage Workshop

MCHE is proud to be the ony training provider in Australia to secure the services of Jhoy Bolivar in delivering this unique modality.

Hilot Massage is an eclectic mix of indigenous traditional massage techniques from seven major ethno-linguistic cultural areas of the Philippines bringing forth the best in each practice ensuring a joyful yet serene total body experience.

Dates: Sunday 19 February & Sunday 4 March 2012
Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm

Hot Stone Massage Workshops

WHAT DOES THE WORKSHOP COVER?

History of stone massage
Cleaning, cleansing and caring for the stones
Therapeutic properties of hot stone massage
How to control the temperature of the stones for use with your clients
Do's and Don'ts using hot stones
Contradictions
Overview of chakra – stone placement
Dates for workshops:
level one:               sunday 18 MArch
level two:              SUNDAY 27 may
level three:            sunday 24 june

Ear Candling Workshop

Ear Candling Workshops are open to the general public. This is an ideal modality for:

People with hearing aids
Parents with young children
People who are Carers

Spiritual Development & Wellness Group

The group format has been run successfully Australia wide. The group work provides an environment to pursue personal development. You will explore and find a new way of extending a 1-hour mediation per week to everyday of your life.

Certificate III in Health Service Assistant (Allied Health Assistance)

Course Code : HLT32407

This qualification covers workers whom already or wish to provide assistance to allied health professional staff. Common occupational job titles include:

Therapy assistant
Occupational Therapist aide
Physiotherapy aide
Speech Pathology aide
Nutrition assistant
Allied Health Assistant
This course is designed for individuals currently working as unqualified assistant or those who require training in order obtain employment in this field.

For further information, please refer to our Student Prospectus which is available for download below.

Student Prospectus 2011 (103 KB)

Certificate IV in Massage

Course Code : HLT40307

The Certificate IV in Massage is designed for those who are wanting to work in the tourism, hospitality industries and also those wanting to work for other health professionals.

For further information, please refer to our Student Prospectus which is available for download below.

Student Prospectus 2011 (103 KB)

Diploma of Remedial Massage

Course Code : HLT50307

The Diploma of Remedial Massage is designed for those who are wanting to open their own business and employ other staff. Both levels incorporate a high level of clinical practice as well as theory work that will enable you to meet your goals.

For further information, please refer to our Student Prospectus which is available for download below.

Student Prospectus 2011 (103 KB)

Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies

Course Code : HLT50202

This is a comprehensive course covering all aspects of the therapeutic use of shiatsu. Graduates of the Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies are competent to treat the full range of conditions, both chronic and acute, that are appropriate for shiatsu treatment.

Graduate therapists are competent in both diagnosis and treatment. They are able to assess the history and causes of conditions, and understand patterns of disease. Graduates are able to use basic counselling skills and recommend lifestyle adjustments to affect long term changes in the individual’s health.