Training Details
MST TRAINING
A new course that we would recommend for all training was approved by the education department for national recognition (June 2009). It is entitled “Advanced Diploma of Musculoskeletal Therapy”. It has within it both Cert IV and Diploma qualifications. The details are as follows: -
CERTIFICATE IV Common subjects Anatomy & Physiology 1 100 Health terminolgy 40 Occupational health and safety 30 Infection control 40 Working with others
20 Communicate effectively with clients 30 Make referrals to other health professionals 40 Communicate and work effectively in health 25 First aid 21 Confirm physical health status 50 Specialisation subjects Basic Bowen 1 34 Basic spinal work (MST 1) 44 Pelvic work (MST2) 51 Basic Bowen 2 17 Basic extremities (MST3) 44 Basic organs (MST4) 37 Clinical practice 1 (100) Total hours for Certificate IV 623 DIPLOMA Common subjects Anatomy and Physiology 2 120 Analyse health information 40 Medical tests 80 Develop professional expertise 51 Manage a practice 50 Specialisation subjects Nutrition 1 40 Postural work (MST 5) 51 Foot corrections 44 Functional assessment 51 Clinical practice 2 (100) Total hours for the Diploma 1150 ADVANCED DIPLOMA Common subjects Reflect and improve upon professional practice 60 Maintain an effective health work environment 20 Implement & monitor comp. with law & ethics 50 Specialisation subjects Appendicular neurology 51 Functional neurology 100 Advanced spinal assessment 68 Advanced spinal treatment 44 Mind and structure 50 Internal organ therapy 54 Nutrition 2 120 Clinical practice 3 (200) Total hours for the Advanced Diploma 1767 For the workshop training dates see under "Workshop Timetables"