Overview
To provide students with a thorough grounding in therapeutic and sports massage techniques.

Content
The graduates of this programme will be able to:

• Apply wide ranging skills as a massage therapist
• Practice a sound understanding of professional ethics
• Gain employment in the massage industry
• Manage a professional massage practice

Papers offered include:
   - Professional Practice
   - Massage 1 and 2
   - Human Biology
   - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
   - Professional Practice 1 and 2
   - Applied Massage Practice
   - Allied Therapies
   - Sports Massage

Admission Information
Applicants need to be a minimum of 17 years of age or older on the 1st of January in the year that the student enrols, unless approved otherwise by the Programme Leader.

Pre-requisite for entry: Certificate in Relaxation Massage, or equivalent training or previous industry experience.

Applicants must provide a current police check.

Qualification gained:

Northland Polytechnic Diploma in Massage.