2021 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 2021 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 11~13 Jan 2021
Level 2: Thur-Sat 14~16 Jan 2021
Level 3: Sun 17 Jan 2021
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 2021 Courses

Pregnancy Massage (1) Pre-Natal Stage​
Course description and objectives:
  • Provide Physical and emotional support to pregnancy client
  • Minimise the effects of stress on pregnancy mother and fetus
  • Improve blood and lymphatic circulation on weight bearing joints
Course overview:
  1. ​ Physiological changes, Benefits & Cautions of pregnancy massage
  2. Safe positioning for trimester stages of pregnancy
  3. Sequence & Techniques for pregnancy Lower limb and Back massage
​When
Sunday
28 February 2021
9:30am - 5:30pm​
​Cost
$150
CPE Hours
7.5

March 2021 Courses

Knee Condition Physical Assessments & Therapeutic Corrections
  • Understand Knee anatomy
  • Knee ROM limitation analysis 
  • Trigger Points Therapy correction
  • Acupoints Therapy Collectio​n
When
​Sunday 
7 March 2021
9:30am-5:30pm
Cost
$150
CPE Hours
7.5
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
14 March 2021
​10.00am - 5.00pm
​Cost
$130
CPE Hours
7

Other Options
27 June 2021
12 September 2021
28 November 2021
Application of Meridian Therapy to Address Body's Major Joint Pain
  • Understand body’s major joint anatomy  
  • Apply meridian therapy contexts relates to joints
  • Perform treatment with Remedial Massage techniques
  • Integrate Acupoints & Traction skills to enhance remedial outcome​
​When
Fridays
5, 12 & 19 March 2021
9:30am - 4:30pm
​Cost
$420
CPE Hours
20

April 2021 Courses

Hot Stone Integration to Enhance Back and Abdominal Remedial Massage Outcomes
  • Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Indigestion
  • Constipation
​When
Saturday & Sunday
10-11 April 2021
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

May 2021 Courses

Cupping Therapy Integration to Enhance Paraspinal Muscle and Sciatica 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:
  • Upper Back Pain
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sciatica
​When
Saturday & Sunday
15-16 May 2021
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

June 2021 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:
  • ‘Frozen Shoulder’
  • ‘Runner’s knee’’
  • ​‘Dysfunctional Trapezius and Paraspinal Muscles Groups’
  • ‘Dysfunctional Hamstrings Muscles Group and Gastrocnemius’
​When
Saturday & Sunday
19-20 June 2021
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
27 June 2021
​10.00am - 5.00pm
​Cost
$130
CPE Hours
7

Other Options
14 March 2021
12 September 2021
28 November 2021

July 2021 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
24-25 July 2021
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

August 2021 Courses

Hot Stone Integration to Enhance Back and Abdominal Remedial Massage Outcomes
  • Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Indigestion
  • Constipation
​When
Saturday & Sunday
21-22 August 2021
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

September 2021 Courses

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
12 September 2021
​10.00am - 5.00pm
​Cost
$130
CPE Hours
7

Other Options
14 March 2021
27 June 2021
28 November 2021

October 2021 Courses

Cupping Therapy Integration to Enhance Paraspinal Muscle and Sciatica 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:
  • Upper Back Pain
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sciatica
​When
Saturday & Sunday
9-10 October 2021
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

November 2021 Courses

Elbow & Wrist Condition Physical Assessments & Therapeutic Corrections
  • Understand Elbow & Wrist anatomy
  • Elbow & Wrist ROM limitation analysis
  • Trigger Points Therapy correction
  • Acupoints Therapy Collection
When
​Sunday 
​7 November 2021
9:30am-5:30pm
Cost
$150
CPE Hours
7.5
Pregnancy Massage (2) Post-Natal Stage​
Course description and objectives:
  • 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 & Cautions of Post - Natal massage
  2. Lymphatic dredge techniques for post-natal odema
  3. Sequence & Techniques for Post-Natal body massage
  4. Post-Partum Exercises
When
​Sunday 
​21 November 2021
9:30am-5:30pm
Cost
$150
CPE Hours
7.5
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
​28 November 2021
​10.00am - 5.00pm
​Cost
$130
CPE Hours
7

Other Options
14 March 2021
27 June 2021
12 September 2021

December 2020 Courses

Acupoint Therapy Integration to Enhance Neck and Digestive Remedial Massage Outcomes
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • Neck & Upper back pain
  • Indigestion & Bloating and Flatulence
​When
Saturday & Sunday
4-5 December 2021
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
Australian School of Remedial Therapies
PO Box 118, Strathfield NSW 2135
Email: admin@asrt.edu.au
Phone: 0416 286 899 / 02 9763 2388