2020 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
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
9am - 7pm
Level 1: Fri-Sun 10~12 Jan 2020
Level 2: Mon-Wed 13~15 Jan 2020
Level 3: Thur 16 Jan 2020
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

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
16 February 2020
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.​
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • Neck condition evaluation and clinical corrections
When
​Sunday 
​1 March 2020
9:30am-5:30pm
Cost
$150
CPE Hours
7.5
Trigger Points & Acupressure Points Integration to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes
Course description and objectives:
  • Understand and apply Trigger Points in remedial therapy contexts
  • Understand and apply acupoints in meridian therapy contexts
  • Combine East and West healing philosophy & techniques in clinical scenarios
​​ Course overview:
  • ​​Philosophy of Trigger Points & Acupressure Therapy
  • Safety guidelines of clinical Trigger Points & Acupressure Therapy application and practice
  • Integration Trigger Points & Acupressure Points 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 Trigger Points & Acupressure Points
  5. Conduct functional optimisation techniques
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • ​‘Headache’
  • ‘Stiff Neck’
  • ‘Frozen Shoulder
  •  ‘Tennis Elbow’
​When
Fridays
6, 13 & 27 March 2020
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
14-15 March 2020
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

April Courses

(NEW) Orthopedic Tests to Enhance Remedial Practice Outcomes
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 Orthopedic and Special Tests covered for:
  • ‘Shoulder Conditions’
  • ‘Elbow Conditions’
  • ‘Wrist & Hand Conditions’
  • ‘Pelvis Conditions’
  • ‘SI Joint Conditions’
  • ‘Knee Conditions’
  • ‘Ankle & Foot Conditions’
​When
Saturday & Sunday
18-19 April 2020
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
30-31 May 2020
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

June 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’
  • ‘Sprained Ankle’
  • ​‘Dysfunctional Trapezius and Paraspinal Muscles Groups’
  • ‘Dysfunctional Hamstrings Muscles Group and Gastrocnemius’
​When
Saturday & Sunday
20-21 June 2020
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
28 June 2020
​10.00am - 5.00pm
​Cost
$130
CPE Hours
7

July 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
9am - 7pm
Level 1: Mon-Wed 13~15 Jul 2020
Level 2: Thur-Sat 16~18 Jul 2020
Level 3: Sun 19 Jul 2020
Cost
Level 1:
  • $600.00
Level 2:
  • $600.00
Level 3:
  • $100.00
CPE Hours
Level 1: 40
Level 2:80
​Level 3: 100
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
25-26 July 2020
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
23-24 August 2020
9:30am - 5:30pm 
​Cost
$280
CPE Hours
15

September Courses

October 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
10-11 October 2020
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.​
Clinical Scenario's Treated:
  • Lower back condition evaluation and clinical corrections
When
​Sunday 
​1 November 2020
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 
​15 November 2020
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
​29 November 2020
​10.00am - 5.00pm
​Cost
$130
CPE Hours
7

December Courses

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
12-13 December 2020
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