2023 Professional Development Courses

 ​January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
The Australian School of Remedial Therapies Continuing Professional Education (CPE) or Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses are recognised for CPE Points by professional associations including ANTA, ATMS, AMT,  AAMT and MA.
Health Fund provider agreements and professional massage associations require massage therapy practitioners to complete a minimum of 20 hours / 20 CPE points per year. Please check with your association as some may vary. ​All professional development courses are conducted as face to face training.
Training Venue: Bethany Health Centre - ASRT Training Room, 18A Margaret Street Strathfield NSW 2135

January 2023 Courses

Myofascial Dry Needling Therapy 
ASRTDN1 Myofascial dry needling level 1​
  • Good for personal development and earn CPE / CPD points.
  • Learn to treat persistent muscular pain and hypotonic musculature.​
  • Learn to deactivate Trigger Points with commonly used fine needles.
  • 30 Hrs of face to face delivery + 10 Hrs of supervised clinical training in the campus clinic.
This course targets the major muscles of:
  • The upper extremities
  • The lower extremities
Prerequisites:
  • Applicants must hold a Diploma of Massage or higher. 
  • This training requires a solid underpinning knowledge of anatomy and physiology and uses medical terminology.
ASRTDN2 Myofascial dry needling level 2
  • Good for professional development and earn CPE / CPD points.
  • Integrate myofascial dry needling within the scope of practice of remedial massage therapy.
  • 30 Hrs of face to face delivery + 10 Hrs of supervised clinical training in the campus clinic.
This course targets the major muscles of:
  • The posterior thoracic region
  • The posterior lumbar region
  • The paraspinal region
  • The gluteal region
  • The rotator cuff
  • The anterior thoracic region
Prerequisites:
  • Successful completion of ASRTDN1 Myofascial dry needling level 1.
ASRTDN3 Myofascial dry needling level 3
  • Become nationally recognised in myofascial dry needling (Statement of Attainment for the VU21879 Provide myofascial dry needling treatment).
  • Great way to learn, earn CPE / CPD points.​
  • ​Apply your knowledge in clinical scenarios including testing and integrating of manual therapy techniques with myofascial dry needling.
  • 10 Hrs of face to face delivery + 10 Hrs of supervised clinical training in the campus clinic.
This course targets the major muscles of:
  • The cervical region
  • The head and face region
  • Integration with electro-intramuscular stimulation (EIMS) of the muscles to treat musculoskeletal pain, dysfunction and promote muscle conditioning.​
  • Perform effective myofascial day needle therapy in various clinical scenarios 
Prerequisites:
  • Successful completion of ASRTDN1 Myofascial dry needling level 1 and ASRTDN2 Myofascial dry needling level 2.
  • To enrol in ASRTDN3 Myofascial dry needling level 3 (VU21879 Provide myofascial dry needling treatment) applicants must hold a HLT50307 or HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage or higher.
​​Attendance Requirements
Students can choose attendance at monthly supervised clinical training sessions held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.​​​​
When
Level 1: Mon-Wed 9~11 Jan 2023
Level 2: Thu-Sat 12~14 Jan 2023
Level 3: Sun 15 Jan 2023
9am - 7pm
Cost
Level 1:
  • $600.00
Level 2:
  • $600.00
Level 3:
  • $100.00
CPE Hours
Level 1: 40
Level 2:80
​Level 3: 100

February 2023 Courses

Pregnancy Massage Pre-Natal & Post-Natal Stage​
Course description and objectives:
  • Provide Physical and emotional support to pregnancy client
  • Minimise the effects of stress on pregnancy mother and foetus
  • Improve blood and lymphatic circulation on weight bearing joints
  • Reduce discomfort and pain during labour and birth
  • Enhance post-natal recovery of muscles fatigue
    Facilitate post-Partum structural re-alignment of spine and pelvis.
Course overview:
  1. ​ Physiological changes, Benefits and Cautions of pregnancy massage
  2. Safe positioning for trimester stages of pregnancy
  3. Sequence & Techniques for pregnancy Lower limb and Back massage
  4. ​ Physiological changes, Benefits and Cautions of Post-Natal massage
  5. Lymphatic dredge techniques for post-natal oedema
  6. Sequence & Techniques for Post-Natal body massage
  7. Post-Partum Exercises
​When
Saturday & Sunday
25-26 February 2023
9:30am - 5:30pm​
​Cost
$290
CPE Hours
15

March 2023 Courses

Myofascial Dry Needling Therapy 
ASRTDN1 Myofascial dry needling level 1​
  • Good for personal development and earn CPE / CPD points.
  • Learn to treat persistent muscular pain and hypotonic musculature.​
  • Learn to deactivate Trigger Points with commonly used fine needles.
  • 30 Hrs of face to face delivery + 10 Hrs of supervised clinical training in the campus clinic.
This course targets the major muscles of:
  • The upper extremities
  • The lower extremities
Prerequisites:
  • Applicants must hold a Diploma of Massage or higher. 
  • This training requires a solid underpinning knowledge of anatomy and physiology and uses medical terminology.
ASRTDN2 Myofascial dry needling level 2
  • Good for professional development and earn CPE / CPD points.
  • Integrate myofascial dry needling within the scope of practice of remedial massage therapy.
  • 30 Hrs of face to face delivery + 10 Hrs of supervised clinical training in the campus clinic.
This course targets the major muscles of:
  • The posterior thoracic region
  • The posterior lumbar region
  • The paraspinal region
  • The gluteal region
  • The rotator cuff
  • The anterior thoracic region
Prerequisites:
  • Successful completion of ASRTDN1 Myofascial dry needling level 1.
ASRTDN3 Myofascial dry needling level 3
  • Become nationally recognised in myofascial dry needling (Statement of Attainment for the VU21879 Provide myofascial dry needling treatment).
  • Great way to learn, earn CPE / CPD points.​
  • ​Apply your knowledge in clinical scenarios including testing and integrating of manual therapy techniques with myofascial dry needling.
  • 10 Hrs of face to face delivery + 10 Hrs of supervised clinical training in the campus clinic.
This course targets the major muscles of:
  • The cervical region
  • The head and face region
  • Integration with electro-intramuscular stimulation (EIMS) of the muscles to treat musculoskeletal pain, dysfunction and promote muscle conditioning.​
  • Perform effective myofascial day needle therapy in various clinical scenarios 
Prerequisites:
  • Successful completion of ASRTDN1 Myofascial dry needling level 1 and ASRTDN2 Myofascial dry needling level 2.
  • To enrol in ASRTDN3 Myofascial dry needling level 3 (VU21879 Provide myofascial dry needling treatment) applicants must hold a HLT50307 or HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage or higher.
​​Attendance Requirements
Students can choose attendance at monthly supervised clinical training sessions held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.​​​​
When
Level 1: Mon-Wed 6~8 Mar 2023
Level 2: Thu-Sat 9~11 Mar 2023
Level 3: Sun 12 Mar 2023
9am - 7pm
Cost
Level 1:
  • $600.00
Level 2:
  • $600.00
Level 3:
  • $100.00
CPE Hours
Level 1: 40
Level 2:80
​Level 3: 100

April 2023 Courses

Application of Mobilisation Techniques to Enhance the Upper and Lower Limbs to Enhance Remedial Outcomes
Course overview:
  • Learn the practical manual therapy technique comprising the skilled passive movements to the tight muscle and joint complex to relieve pain and improve the mobility of soft tissue and joints. 
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Elbow Pain
  • Hip Pain
  • Ankle Pain 
​When
Saturday & Sunday
22-23 April 2023
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$290
CPE Hours
15

May 2022 Courses

Myofascial Dry Needling Therapy 
ASRTDN1 Myofascial dry needling level 1​
  • Good for personal development and earn CPE / CPD points.
  • Learn to treat persistent muscular pain and hypotonic musculature.​
  • Learn to deactivate Trigger Points with commonly used fine needles.
  • 30 Hrs of face to face delivery + 10 Hrs of supervised clinical training in the campus clinic.
This course targets the major muscles of:
  • The upper extremities
  • The lower extremities
Prerequisites:
  • Applicants must hold a Diploma of Massage or higher. 
  • This training requires a solid underpinning knowledge of anatomy and physiology and uses medical terminology.
ASRTDN2 Myofascial dry needling level 2
  • Good for professional development and earn CPE / CPD points.
  • Integrate myofascial dry needling within the scope of practice of remedial massage therapy.
  • 30 Hrs of face to face delivery + 10 Hrs of supervised clinical training in the campus clinic.
This course targets the major muscles of:
  • The posterior thoracic region
  • The posterior lumbar region
  • The paraspinal region
  • The gluteal region
  • The rotator cuff
  • The anterior thoracic region
Prerequisites:
  • Successful completion of ASRTDN1 Myofascial dry needling level 1.
ASRTDN3 Myofascial dry needling level 3
  • Become nationally recognised in myofascial dry needling (Statement of Attainment for the VU21879 Provide myofascial dry needling treatment).
  • Great way to learn, earn CPE / CPD points.​
  • ​Apply your knowledge in clinical scenarios including testing and integrating of manual therapy techniques with myofascial dry needling.
  • 10 Hrs of face to face delivery + 10 Hrs of supervised clinical training in the campus clinic.
This course targets the major muscles of:
  • The cervical region
  • The head and face region
  • Integration with electro-intramuscular stimulation (EIMS) of the muscles to treat musculoskeletal pain, dysfunction and promote muscle conditioning.​
  • Perform effective myofascial day needle therapy in various clinical scenarios 
Prerequisites:
  • Successful completion of ASRTDN1 Myofascial dry needling level 1 and ASRTDN2 Myofascial dry needling level 2.
  • To enrol in ASRTDN3 Myofascial dry needling level 3 (VU21879 Provide myofascial dry needling treatment) applicants must hold a HLT50307 or HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage or higher.
​​Attendance Requirements
Students can choose attendance at monthly supervised clinical training sessions held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.​​​​
When
Level 1: Mon-Wed 8~10 May 2023
Level 2: Thu-Sat 11~13 May 2023
Level 3: Sun 14 May ​2023
9am - 7pm
Cost
Level 1:
  • $600.00
Level 2:
  • $600.00
Level 3:
  • $100.00
CPE Hours
Level 1: 40
Level 2:80
​Level 3: 100
Cupping Therapy Integration to Enhance Neck, Shoulder and Lower Back Remedial Outcomes
Course overview:
  • Philosophy of Cupping Therapy
  • Safety guidelines for clinical Cupping application (Fire and Air suction) and practice
  • Integration Cupping therapy into remedial massage protocols
  1. Identify therapeutic needs through physical assessments
  2. Apply pre-treatment Remedial Massage procedures
  3. Perform treatment with Remedial Massage techniques
  4. Integrate Cupping tools into the treatment procedure including Myofascial Release, Trigger Points release, and Acupoints regulation
  5. Conduct functional optimisation techniques
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • Stiff neck
  • Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Lower back Strain
  • Sacroiliac joint Syndrome
  • Both Fire & Air section capping application will be taught​ 
​When
Saturday & Sunday
27-28 May 2023
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$290
CPE Hours
15

June 2023 Courses

Moxibustion & Gua Sha Therapy Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes​
Course description and objectives:
  • Provide penetrating heat to the deeper tissues
  • Enhance massage techniques to release cold and damp conditions
  • Improve cell nutrition and Chi flow
  • Best helping hand in reaching deep inside the joints
  • Useful tool to effectively stimulate nerve ending activity 
  • Enhance massage techniques to awaken dermatome response
  • Expel pathogens hidden inside subcutaneous tissue
  • Controlled micro-trauma to strengthen immune system action
Course overview:
  • Philosophy of Moxibustion & Gua Sha therapy
  • Safety guidelines of clinical moxibustion application and practice
  • Integration of Moxibustion & Gua Sha therapy into remedial massage protocols
  • Identify therapeutic needs through physical assessments
  • Apply pre-treatment Remedial Massage procedures
  • Perform treatment with Remedial Massage techniques
  • Integrate Moxibustion & Gua Sha therapyTherapy into the treatment procedure including Myofascial Release, Trigger Points release, and Acupoints regulation
  • Conduct functional optimisation techniques
  • Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pes Anserine Bursitis
  • Achilles Tendonitis
​When
Saturday & Sunday
17-18 June 2023
9:30am - 5:30pm​
​Cost
$290
CPE Hours
15
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • Nationally recognised
  • The certificate is valid for 3 years
Course description and objectives:
  • Learn how to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings.​
Course overview:
  • Respond in an emergency situation
  • Apply appropriate first aid procedures
  • Communicate details of the incident
  • Evaluate own performance
When
Sunday
25 June 2023
​10.00am - 5.00pm
​Cost
$140
CPE Hours
7

Contact Us

Campus: 18A Margaret Street Strathfield NSW 2135
Correspondence: PO Box 118, Strathfield NSW 2135
Phone: 02 9763 2388
SMS: 0416 286 899
​Email: admin@asrt.edu.au
Australian School of Remedial Therapies
PO Box 118, Strathfield NSW 2135
Email: admin@asrt.edu.au
Phone: 0416 286 899 / 02 9763 2388