2019 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 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
  • The posterior thoracic region
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.
  • Integration with electro-intramuscular stimulation (EIMS) of the muscles to treat musculoskeletal pain, dysfunction and promote muscle conditioning.​
  • 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 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 TMJ
  • The head and face region
  • 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) applicants must hold a HLT50307 or HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage or higher.
When
9am - 7pm
Level 1: 7~9 Jan 2019
Level 2: 10~12 Jan 2019
Level 3: 13 Jan 2019
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 Courses

Gua Sha Therapy Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes​
Course description and objectives:
  • 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 Gua Sha therapy 
  • Safety guidelines of clinical Gua Sha application and practice
  • Integration of Gua Sha 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 Gua Sha Therapy into the treatment procedure including Myofascial Release and Trigger Points release
  5. Conduct functional optimisation techniques
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ‘Dysfunctional Trapezius and Paraspinal Muscles Groups’
  • ‘Dysfunctional Hamstrings Muscles Group and Gastrocnemius’
​When
Sunday
17 February 2019
9:30am - 5:30pm​
​Cost
$150
CPE Hours
7.5

March Courses

'Chi' Club Professional Development
  • Healing Wisdoms
  • Practical Enhancement
  • Qi Gong Rejuvenation and Healing
  • Meet CPE requirements
Prerequisites:
  • ​Completion of a Diploma of Remedial Massage or Diploma of TCM or equivalent.​
When
​Sunday 
​3 March 2019
9:00am-6:00pm
Cost
$150
CPE Hours
10
Acupressure Therapy & Moxibustion Therapy  Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes
Course description and objectives:
  • Understand and apply acupoints in remedial therapy contexts
  • Combine east and west healing techniques in clinical scenarios
  • Address emotionally manifested dysfunctions and pain
  • Achieve a holistic intervention in rehabilitation management
  • 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
Course overview:
  • Philosophy of Acupressure Therapy and Moxibustion therapy 
  • ​Safety guidelines of clinical Acupressure Therapy and Moxibustion application and practice
  • Integration Acupressure therapy and Moxibustion into remedial massage protocol
  1. ​Identify therapeutic needs through physical assessments
  2. Apply pre-treatment Remedial Massage procedures
  3. Perform treatment with Remedial Massage techniques
  4. Integrate Acupressure into the treatment procedure including Positional Release, Trigger Points release, Abdominal Thermotherapy, Core Muscle Activations and Diaphragmatic Breathing techniques. Integrate Moxibustion Therapy into the treatment procedure including Myofascial Release, Trigger Points release, and Acupoints regulation
  5. Conduct functional optimisation techniques
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ‘Headaches’
  • ‘Stiff Neck’
  • ‘Constipation’
  • ‘Indigestion’
  • ‘Frozen Shoulder’
  • ‘Sprained Ankle’
​When
Tuesdays
​5, 12 & 19 March 2019
9:30am - 4:30pm
​Cost
$410
CPE Hours
20
Hot Stone Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes
Course description and objectives:
  • Save Therapist’s thumbs to release persistent muscle knots
  • Useful tools to easily perform deep tissue techniques
  • Enhance massage techniques to effectively relieve pain
  • Accelerate metabolism, blood and lymphatic flow
  • Amplify mood-enhancing neurotransmitters
  • Effectively soothe away nervous tension and anxiety
  • Induce longer lasting therapeutic benefits 
Course overview:
  • Philosophy of Thermo-Stone therapy 
  • Safety guidelines for clinical hot stone application and practice
  • Integration of Hot Stone 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 Hot Stones tools into the treatment procedure including thermotherapy, deep tissue frictions and Trigger Points releases
  5. Conduct functional optimisation techniques
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ‘Back Pain’
  • ‘Shoulder Pain’
  • ‘Knee Pain’
​When
Saturday & Sunday
16-17 March 2019
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

April Courses

Physical Assessments to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes – Scenario's 1
Course description and objectives:
  • Obtain applied knowledge skills in clinical reasoning
  • Apply Objective Structured Clinical Skills in remedial practice
  • Perform Musculoskeletal System physical examination
  • Understand and apply appropriate orthopaedic special tests
  • Develop safer therapeutic practices for clients and practitioners
Course overview:
  • Principles of clinical examination in the remedial practice setting
  • How to gather clinical evidence through questioning, palpation and range of motion tests
  • Safety considerations in performing orthopaedic special tests
  • How to interpret evidence to customise an appropriate treatment plan
  1. Questioning using the SAMPLE framework and Pain Scales to collect client history
  2. Perform initial physical assessment with inspection, palpation and AROM, PROM and PFROM
  3. Conduct appropriate muscle and orthopaedic special tests to determine the nature of the injury
  4. Evaluate clinical evidence to determine if within or outside of scope of practice
  5. Formulate an appropriate customised treatment strategy
  6. Summarise findings in a clinical report
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ‘Shoulder Conditions’
  • ‘Elbow Conditions’
  • ‘Wrist & Hand Conditions’
​When
Saturday & Sunday
13-14 April 2019
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

May Courses

Cupping Therapy Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes
Course description and objectives:
  • Drug free solution to release deep seated stagnation and pain
  • Enhance massage techniques to release myofascial restrictions
  • Effectively draw out concealed tissue toxins to promote tissue healing
  • Best helping hand in deep tissue therapy
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:
  • ‘Neck Pain’
  • ‘Upper Back Pain’
  • ‘Sciatica’
​When
Saturday & Sunday
4-5 May 2019
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

June Courses

Moxibustion 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
Course overview:
  • Philosophy of Moxibustion therapy
  • Safety guidelines of clinical moxibustion application and practice
  • Integration of Moxibustion 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 Moxibustion Therapy into the treatment procedure including Myofascial Release, Trigger Points release, and Acupoints regulation
  5. Conduct functional optimisation techniques
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ‘Frozen Shoulder’
  • ‘Sprained Ankle’
​When
Sunday
2 June 2019
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$150
CPE Hours
7.5
Acupressure Therapy Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes
Course description and objectives:
  • Understand and apply acupoints in remedial therapy contexts
  • Combine east and west healing techniques in clinical scenarios
  • Address emotionally manifested dysfunctions and pain
  • Achieve a holistic intervention in rehabilitation management
Course overview:
  • Philosophy of Acupressure Therapy
  • Clinical guidelines for Acupressure Therapy and practice
  • Integration Acupressure therapy into remedial massage protocol
  1. Identify therapeutic needs through physical assessments
  2. Apply pre-treatment Remedial Massage procedures
  3. Perform treatment with Remedial Massage techniques
  4. Integrate Acupressure into the treatment procedure including Positional Release, Trigger Points release, Abdominal Thermotherapy, Core Muscle Activations and Diaphragmatic Breathing techniques.
  5. Conduct functional optimisation techniques
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ‘Headaches’
  • ‘Stiff Neck’
  • ‘Constipation’
  • ‘Indigestion’
​When
Saturday & Sunday
15-16 June 2019
9:30am - 5:30pm​
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15
HLTAID003 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
23 June 2019
​10.00am - 5.00pm
​Cost
$140
CPE Hours
7

July Courses

Reflexology Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes
Course description and objectives:
  • Understand and apply zone therapy in remedial therapy contexts
  • Balance the nervous system through reflex sites on the feet, hands and ears
  • Enlivening vital 'Chi' flow with the Five Organs Integration technique 
  • Master special techniques to provide greater effectiveness
Course overview:
  • Philosophy of Reflexology
  • Clinical guidelines for Reflexology application and practice
  • Integration Reflexology 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 Reflexology therapy into the treatment procedure including Acupressure and Tendon Meridian Jingjin paths
  5. Conduct functional optimisation techniques
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ‘Fatigue’
  • ‘Stress’
  • ‘Insomnia’
When
Saturday & Sunday
20-21 July 2019
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

August Courses

Hot Stone Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes
Course description and objectives:
  • Save Therapist’s thumbs to release persistent muscle knots
  • Useful tools to easily perform deep tissue techniques
  • Enhance massage techniques to effectively relieve pain
  • Accelerate metabolism, blood and lymphatic flow
  • Amplify mood-enhancing neurotransmitters
  • Effectively soothe away nervous tension and anxiety
  • Induce longer lasting therapeutic benefits 
Course overview:
  • Philosophy of Thermo-Stone therapy 
  • Safety guidelines for clinical hot stone application and practice
  • Integration of Hot Stone 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 Hot Stones tools into the treatment procedure including thermotherapy, deep tissue frictions and Trigger Points releases
  5. Conduct functional optimisation techniques
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ‘Back Pain’
  • ‘Shoulder Pain’
  • ‘Knee Pain’
​When
Saturday & Sunday
24-25 August 2019
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

September Courses

Physical Assessments to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes – Scenario's ​2
Course description and objectives:
  • Obtain applied knowledge skills in clinical reasoning
  • Apply Objective Structured Clinical Skills in remedial practice
  • Perform Musculoskeletal System physical examination
  • Understand and apply appropriate orthopaedic special tests
  • Develop safer therapeutic practices for clients and practitioners
Review part 1 foundation skills:
  • Principles of clinical examination in the remedial practice setting
  • How to gather clinical evidence through questioning, palpation and range of motion tests
  • Safety considerations in performing orthopaedic special tests
  • How to interpret evidence to customise an appropriate treatment plan
  1. Questioning using the SAMPLE framework and Pain Scales to collect client history
  2. Perform initial physical assessment with inspection, palpation and AROM, PROM and PFROM
  3. Conduct appropriate muscle and orthopaedic special tests to determine the nature of the injury
  4. Evaluate clinical evidence to determine if within or outside of scope of practice
  5. Formulate an appropriate customised treatment strategy
  6. Summarise findings in a clinical report
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ‘Pelvis Conditions’
  • ‘SI Joint Conditions’
  • ‘Knee Conditions’
  • ‘Ankle & Foot Conditions’
​When
Saturday & Sunday
7-8 September 2019
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

October Courses

Acupressure Therapy & Moxibustion Therapy  Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes
Course description and objectives:
  • Understand and apply acupoints in remedial therapy contexts
  • Combine east and west healing techniques in clinical scenarios
  • Address emotionally manifested dysfunctions and pain
  • Achieve a holistic intervention in rehabilitation management
  • 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
Course overview:
  • Philosophy of Acupressure Therapy and Moxibustion therapy 
  • ​Safety guidelines of clinical Acupressure Therapy and Moxibustion application and practice
  • Integration Acupressure therapy and Moxibustion into remedial massage protocol
  1. ​Identify therapeutic needs through physical assessments
  2. Apply pre-treatment Remedial Massage procedures
  3. Perform treatment with Remedial Massage techniques
  4. Integrate Acupressure into the treatment procedure including Positional Release, Trigger Points release, Abdominal Thermotherapy, Core Muscle Activations and Diaphragmatic Breathing techniques. Integrate Moxibustion Therapy into the treatment procedure including Myofascial Release, Trigger Points release, and Acupoints regulation
  5. Conduct functional optimisation techniques
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ‘Headaches’
  • ‘Stiff Neck’
  • ‘Constipation’
  • ‘Indigestion’
  • ‘Frozen Shoulder’
  • ‘Sprained Ankle’
​When
Tuesdays
​ 15, 22 & 29 October 2019
9:30am - 4:30pm
​Cost
$410
CPE Hours
20
Cupping Therapy Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes
Course description and objectives:
  • Drug free solution to release deep seated stagnation and pain
  • Enhance massage techniques to release myofascial restrictions
  • Effectively draw out concealed tissue toxins to promote tissue healing
  • Best helping hand in deep tissue therapy
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:
  • ‘Neck Pain’
  • ‘Upper Back Pain’
  • ‘Sciatica’
​When
Saturday & Sunday
12-13 October 2019
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

November Courses

'Chi' Club Professional Development
  • Healing Wisdoms
  • Practical Enhancement
  • Qi Gong Rejuvenation and Healing
  • Meet CPE requirements
Prerequisites:
  • ​Completion of a Diploma of Remedial Massage or Diploma of TCM or equivalent.​
When
​Sunday 
​3 November 2019
9:00am-6:00pm
Cost
$150
CPE Hours
10
Acupressure Therapy Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes
Course description and objectives:
  • Understand and apply acupoints in remedial therapy contexts
  • Combine east and west healing techniques in clinical scenarios
  • Address emotionally manifested dysfunctions and pain
  • Achieve a holistic intervention in rehabilitation management
Course overview:
  • Philosophy of Acupressure Therapy
  • Clinical guidelines for Acupressure Therapy and practice
  • Integration Acupressure therapy into remedial massage protocol
  1. Identify therapeutic needs through physical assessments
  2. Apply pre-treatment Remedial Massage procedures
  3. Perform treatment with Remedial Massage techniques
  4. Integrate Acupressure into the treatment procedure including Positional Release, Trigger Points release, Abdominal Thermotherapy, Core Muscle Activations and Diaphragmatic Breathing techniques.
  5. Conduct functional optimisation techniques
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ‘Headaches’
  • ‘Stiff Neck’
  • ‘Constipation’
  • ‘Indigestion’
​When
Saturday & Sunday
16-17 November 2019
9:30am - 5:30pm​
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15
HLTAID003 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
​24 November 2019
​10.00am - 5.00pm
​Cost
$140
CPE Hours
7

December Courses

Reflexology Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes
Course description and objectives:
  • Understand and apply zone therapy in remedial therapy contexts
  • Balance the nervous system through reflex sites on the feet, hands and ears
  • Enlivening vital 'Chi' flow with the Five Organs Integration technique 
  • Master special techniques to provide greater effectiveness
Course overview:
  • Philosophy of Reflexology
  • Clinical guidelines for Reflexology application and practice
  • Integration Reflexology 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 Reflexology therapy into the treatment procedure including Acupressure and Tendon Meridian Jingjin paths
  5. Conduct functional optimisation techniques
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ‘Fatigue’
  • ‘Stress’
  • ‘Insomnia’
When
Saturday & Sunday
14-15 December 2019
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

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