Myotherapy Courses and Degrees | Think Education | Woman Stretching Patient | Large
Student Domestic International
Study mode On campus Blended
Campus locations Melbourne
Course duration3 years full time or 6 years part-time
Start date
3 June 2024 16 Sep 2024

This course is provided and delivered by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd.

Code BHSCMYO13 | CRICOS 084579F

What is Clinical Myotherapy?

A Bachelor of Health Science in Myotherapy teaches skills and knowledge in evidence-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain and associated conditions. You'll gain supervised experience at our student-led clinic as well as via external placement.

This course combines health science with skills in manual therapy, pain management and exercise therapy. You'll learn to help clients recover from pain or injury and improve their physical function and quality of life.

Upgrade from the Advanced Diploma into the Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy) in 1 year (full time) with 50% of subjects now available online.

Find out more about our Diploma and Advanced Diploma upgrade program

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Develop skills in clinical situations
Completing the highest level of practical experience, you’ll work with the latest technology and solve genuine client health issues.
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Draw from 60+ years of experience
Our heritage with Southern School of Natural Therapies ensures you’re learning from over 60 years of specialised experience.
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Nationally recognised
The longest established degree of its type in Australia, our course meets requirements for the Myotherapy Association Australia and Massage & Myotherapy Australia.

Learning outcomes

  • Learn hands-on treatment methods, including massage, dry needling and joint mobilisation
  • Study the biological and social sciences underpinning the discipline
  • Understand the complexities of how the human body moves
  • Extensive clinical experience
  • Master the art of improving physical function and wellbeing

Career opportunities

This course will prepare you to work in a range of settings, such as complementary or medical clinics, sporting clubs and even your own myotherapy practice.

Career paths

  • Myotherapist
  • Future careers
    Myotherapist
Bachelor of Health Science Clinical Myotherapy | Rotana Cheng | Graduate | THINK Education
The lecturers really helped me to develop my skills, provided me with belief in my abilities, and gave me the confidence to practice.
Rotana Cheng
Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy)

Subjects and units

The Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy) consists of 36 subjects.

Each subject requires 10 hours of study per week, of which three are facilitated and seven are self-directed.

International students on a student visa must not enrol into any more than a third or 33% of online subjects over their course and must study at least one subject that is face to face in each trimester.
  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Electives
12 Core subjects
  • Myotherapy History and Foundations | CMY101A

    Myotherapy history and foundations teaches the fundamentals of Clinical Myotherapy practice. As a practical skills-based class, students will develop skills in soft tissue massage, palpation, draping, patient positioning and patient management. Students will develop awareness of WH&S obligations and the historical origins of Clinical Myotherapy in Australia and its relationship to other manual medicine modalities.

  • Professional Communication and Collaboration | MYO101
    Professional Communication and Collaboration will introduce you to the skills required by health professionals to enable effective interactions within a wide variety of inter-personal and inter-professional workplace settings. You will work on developing practical skills to assist in the building, maintenance, and endings of professional relationships with clients, other professionals, and members of the community across multi-modal communication settings. You will be introduced to frameworks promoting change, compliance, self-efficacy, goal-setting and collaboration. This subject will also cover those foundational counselling skills that are applicable to a wide variety of health professions, such as core counselling behaviors, listening skills, and communication micro-skills. Sessions facilitate your understanding of the importance of ethical communication, diversity and inclusion considerations, professional expectations and the development of professional behaviors including self-reflection and self-care. Agile and adaptable communication skills to support working with clients and with other professionals collaboratively and inclusively, allowing for conflict resolution and appropriate endings of relationships.
  • Human Structure and Physiology 1 | HSP101B 

    Human Structure & Physiology 1 introduces the basic concepts and terminologies required to study and understand the structure and function of the human body. This subject will build on the biological foundations by exploring the interaction and organisation of cells, tissues and organs which forms a basis to study the physiological integration of key body systems. The maintenance and regulation of the internal environment by homeostasis at a system level will be key to students understanding disruption and disease in later subjects. Key physiological and functional processes such as movement, metabolism, oxygenation and protection will be discussed, with body systems including the integumentary, musculoskeletal, respiratory and cardiovascular system the focus of this subject. This subject will provide the first part of an evidence based foundational knowledge of human physiology to guide health practice.

  • Biological Foundations | BFD105B 

    Biological Foundations explores the biological building blocks which make up the human body from the chemical level up to the cellular level. These essential chemistry concepts will assist with building relevant links to the study of human physiology in later subjects. The subject then explores the foundational studies in biochemistry which includes the structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, lipids, DNA and RNA. The concepts of gene expression and regulation are discussed in addition to the cellular membrane structure and transport through the membrane. The study of the biology of the human cell concludes this subject and upon completion equips students to commence study at the tissue level of structure and physiology subjects.

  • Human Structure and Physiology 2 | HSP102B 

    Human Structure & Physiology 2 will further develop knowledge of the structure and physiology of the human body with special attention given to the integration of human systems and beginning to explore the impact of disturbances in Homeostasis and disruption of normal function. The structure and function of the lymphatic, immune, digestive, nervous, endocrine, urinary, reproductive systems and the special senses are covered in detail including the homoeostatic control mechanisms of each system and the integration of the systems in the body. This subject builds on the knowledge and understandings of human structure and physiology, provides the foundation to look at disease, disorders and syndromes and their pathophysiology, in later subjects. 

  • Evidence based practice | EBP107B 

    Evidence-based practice is an essential component of the exercise of clinical judgement in the delivery of quality healthcare. Students will also gain an understanding of how research evidence is translated into practice. This subject provides students with an introduction to health informatics, research and digital literacy, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. Students are guided through the skills necessary to locate, critique and interpret a research article for application to their practice. They will become familiar with quantitative and qualitative evidence, research methodology, basic descriptive and inferential statistics, and the foundational skills to be able to evaluate and appraise evidence in healthcare research.

  • Musculoskeletal Anatomy 1 | CMY102A

    Musculoskeletal Anatomy 1 (CMY102A) builds upon the foundational knowledge of the formation and spatial relationships of the tissues and joints of the upper body that is gained in Anatomy and Physiology 1 (BHS101A). This subject introduces students to the musculoskeletal components of the human body in a theoretical and practical setting and comprises the study of the axial and appendicular skeleton (upper limb), nervous system, cervical and thoracic spine, head, and shoulder. A practical component of this subject will incorporate anatomy wet labs where available, so that students can examine specimens of tissues and regions of the body. Dynamic anatomic and cadaveric software and models will also be part of the practical component.

  • Neuromuscular Techniques | CMY103A
    Surface Anatomy and Trigger Point Location 1 is a practical based class in which students will further develop their surface anatomy and trigger point referral pattern knowledge in relation to the upper limb, thorax, neck and head. Students will also develop their palpation skills through practical components. Students will locate and explore bony landmarks, tendons, muscles, ligaments, pulses and other soft tissue structures and areas of the upper body. Using palpation techniques in a supervised and feedback orientated learning environment students will learn to identify specific muscles, their trigger points and referred pain patterns.
  • Human Biochemistry |HBC205B

    Human Biochemistry explains the processes of macromolecule metabolism, energy production and storage in the body. Included in this subject are the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids; the role of ATP and acetyl CoA in metabolism; oxidative phosphorylation, the electron transport chain, biosignaling and chemical communication. The concept of gene expression and regulation is also explored. Human Biochemistry provides healthcare practitioners a vital foundation on the basic macromolecules and genetic understandings essential for life. This knowledge will be built upon and expanded further in later subjects. 

  • Surface Anatomy and Trigger Point Location 1 | CMY104A
    Surface Anatomy and Trigger Point Location 1 is a practical based class in which students will further develop their surface anatomy and trigger point referral pattern knowledge in relation to the upper limb, thorax, neck and head. Students will also develop their palpation skills through practical components. Students will locate and explore bony landmarks, tendons, muscles, ligaments, pulses and other soft tissue structures and areas of the upper body. Using palpation techniques in a supervised and feedback orientated learning environment students will learn to identify specific muscles, their trigger points and referred pain patterns.
  • Clinical Assessment 1 | CMY105A
    Clinical Assessment will draw on their knowledge of upper body anatomy from musculoskeletal anatomy of upper limb, head, neck and thorax, and learn the theory and practical skills required in order to perform a comprehensive upper body musculoskeletal and neurological assessment.  These skills will give the student the underpinning clinical reasoning of a practicing clinical myotherapist.  In a supervised clinical environment, students will practice assessment skills on their fellow students, with ongoing feedback provided in order to fine tune assessment techniques and practice.  Students will be introduced to patient record keeping through documenting assessments and outcomes through keeping a clinical logbook.
  • Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2 | CMY106A
    Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2 builds upon the foundational knowledge of the formation and spatial relationships of the tissues and joints of the lower body that is gained in Anatomy and Physiology 1 (BHS101A) & Anatomy & Physiology 2 (BHS104A). This subject comprises the study of the pelvis, hip and lower limb. A practical component of this subject is essential and will incorporate study in the structure and function labs, so that students can examine tissues and regions of the human body in closer actuality. Dynamic anatomic and cadaveric software and models will also be part of the practical component.
12 Core subjects
  • Human Biology and Disease | HBD106B 

    This subject explores the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, risk factors and investigations required to diagnose a variety of common disease states. Disease states which affect the lifespan will be explored, with an emphasis on disorders affecting adults and aged persons, focusing on the cellular changes that underlie human age-related disease.

    This subject will further develop student’s knowledge on risk factors for disease including genetics, environment, lifestyle, nutrition and sociocultural risk factors. The disruption of homeostasis and mechanisms of disease such as inflammation, infection, trauma and growth abnormalities will be explored.  Basic principles of microbiology will be important for infection control practices.

    The biomedical and biopsychosocial models of health will be explored, to identify theories behind disease development, management and treatment. Epidemiology will be explored to consider the environmental factors which influence disease occurrence.

    General investigative and diagnostic approaches will be introduced and discussed, the commonly used laboratory tests and interpretation of their findings for the diseases and conditions covered will be developed.

    Disorders related to the ageing process and degeneration will be considered, to explore the common physiological changes associated with ageing and their impact on development of disease.

    This subject builds on the theoretical knowledge from the structure and function of the human body and provides the foundation to look at human disease pathophysiology, clinical presentation, common aetiologies and treatment, from a person-centered approach.

  • Surface Anatomy and Trigger Point Location 2 | CMY202A
    Surface Anatomy and Trigger Point Location 2   is a practical based class in which students will further develop their surface anatomy and trigger point referral pattern knowledge in relation to the lower limb, thorax, pelvis and abdomen. Students will also develop their palpation skills through practical components. Students will locate and explore bony landmarks, tendons, muscles, ligaments, pulses and other soft tissue structures and areas of the lower body. Using palpation techniques in a supervised and feedback orientated learning environment students will learn to identify specific muscles, their trigger points and referred pain patterns.
  • Neuroscience and Motor Control | CMY201A

    Neuroscience & Motor Control (CMY201A) introduces students to International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) terminology and aids the student in conceptualising the neurophysiology of pain. The IASP are a worldwide professional association dedicated to research, diagnosis and treatment of pain and, as such, set the standard for pain management guidelines. This subject provides students with a deeper understanding of human neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. And its relation to pain both from a peripheral and central nervous system perspective.

  • Clinical Assessment 2 | CMY203A
    In Clinical Assessment 2 (CMY203A) the student will draw on their knowledge of lower body anatomy from Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2 (CMY106A).  The student will learn the theory and practical skills required to order perform a comprehensive lower body musculoskeletal and neurological assessment. These skills will give the student the underpinning clinical reasonings of a practicing clinical myotherapist.  In a supervised clinical environment, students will practice their assessment skills on each other, with ongoing feedback provided in order to fine tune assessment technique and practice.
  • Clinical Assessment 3 | CMY212A
    Clinical Assessment 3 provides the student with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to perform a comprehensive musculoskeletal and neurological assessment of the spine, sacro-iliac joint and TMJ. Emphasis will be placed on students being able to critically analyze assessment methods based on current literature and research. Students work in pairs practicing assessment skills on each other under close supervision.
  • Biomechanics and Kinesiology | CMY205A
    Biomechanics and Kinesiology will introduce the core concepts of motion analysis - a key underpinning of exercise prescription. The student will learn joint movement, forces involved in movement and positioning, and instrumentation for motion analysis. On completion, the student will have skills in place to analyze movement and discuss the forces involved.
  • Myofascial Dry Needling 1 | CMY206A
    In this practical and theory-based class the student will build on their myofascial trigger point and associated pain pattern knowledge of the upper body and limbs. Dry needling techniques will be developed in order to treat the noxious activity of trigger points using infection control principals in accordance with Australian safety standards and ethical considerations for specific pathologies.  A practical skillset will also be developed, and the dexterity in the tactile detection and anatomical identification of individual myofascial trigger points will be enhanced, as will the ethical understandings of patient care and safety.
  • Pain Management 1 | CMY207A
    Pain Management 1 introduces concepts of pain and gives the students comprehensive information about assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions of the upper body within a biopsychosocial framework. This subject introduces outcome measures for pain assessment and builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in subjects such as Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical Assessment and Neuroscience. Students develop an understanding of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions affecting the upper body. This includes aetiology, incidence clinical presentation, and differential diagnosis and biopsychosocial management strategies.
  • Musculoskeletal Pathology | CMY204B 
    Musculoskeletal Pathology (CMY204B) encompasses the common pathological conditions seen in musculoskeletal clinical practice.  This subject builds upon the core pathological concepts provided in General Pathology (BHS201A) and addresses the morphology, aetiology and underlying general principles operating in disease states in the neurological, musculoskeletal and integumentary systems, in addition to select disease states in the endocrine and pulmonary systems. An introduction to the currently used laboratory diagnostic methods that would inform diagnosis of conditions in a general practice is also included in this subject.
  • Exercise Prescription 1 | CMY209A
    Exercise Prescription 1 is a practice and theory-based class which provides an introduction to the foundations and principles of exercise prescription. The student will learn to safely and effectively prescribe exercise as a therapeutic approach to patient management in a supervised and feedback rich learning environment.  Looking at a range of patient presentations, students will explore appropriate exercises, their application, and therapeutic principles.
  • Myofascial Dry Needling 2 | CMY210A
    Myofascial Dry Needling 2 (CMY210A) provides the student with further knowledge on myofascial trigger points and their associated pain patterns and further develops skills in dry-needling techniques. The focus is on muscles of the torso and lower body. Clinical Health Management provides the student with the ability to put together a Clinical Myotherapy treatment from history taking to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management, and provides a platform for their future Clinical Practicum subjects. Due to the practical nature of this class, students are given ongoing feedback on their techniques and application during class.
  • Pain Management 2 | CMY211A
    Pain Management 2 (CMY211A) builds on the concepts learned in Pain management 1 (CMY207A) and gives the students comprehensive information about the assessment, treatment, diagnosis and evidence-based management of pain and movement disorders affecting the lower body. At the completion of Pain Management 2, students will be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of clinical signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based decision-making regarding management interventions used in clinical myotherapy practice.
10 Core subjects
Choose 2 elective subjects from the electives tab
  • Integrated Pharmacology | DIP303B 

    Integrated Pharmacology comprises a study of basic principles of pharmacology, the pharmacokinetics of drugs commonly used in medical practice and common interactions between drugs, physical therapies and natural remedies. Drugs for pain, inflammation, infection, mental health, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, reproductive and endocrine systems are discussed. Drug actions, uses, contraindications, adverse effects and interactions with natural remedies and physical therapies are discussed, together with implications for naturopathic, nutritional and western herbal medicine prescribing. This subject is crucial for the modern healthcare practitioner to understand common medications that patients may be taking and common interactions between these medications and complementary treatments. This subject also emphasises the need for clear lines of communication and common language between doctors and complementary healthcare practitioners in order to obtain the best health outcomes for clients. 

  • Joint Mobilisation | CMY311A
    Joint Mobilization (CMY311A) brings together the theory and practical approaches to assessment and treatment. This passive mobilization technique is applied to a spinal or peripheral joint in which an oscillatory movement is performed to treat dysfunction. This subject draws on the ‘concept’ of treatment as developed by G. Maitland in which factors such as clinical reasoning, examination and evaluation are applied to the role of mobilization in the management of musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Myotherapy Clinical Practicum 1 | CMY303A
    In Myotherapy Clinical Practicum 1, students are introduced to working in a student clinic. Under the close supervision and monitoring of an experienced practitioner, students will begin to consult with and treat members of the public as they present with injuries or conditions. In this subject, students are required to begin integrating all of the theoretical and practical studies undertaken in the course so far.
  • Exercise Prescription 2 | CMY304A
    In this practice and theory-based class students will build on foundations and principles learnt in Exercise Prescription 1.  Students will develop their exercise prescription skills using a variety of resources, equipment, facilities, settings and venues to manage specific conditions and the needs of specific population groups. Ongoing feedback on technique and application use is a key aspect of Exercise Prescription 2.
  • Pain Management 3 | CMY306A
    Pain Management 3 (CMY306A) explores the field of chronic pain in relation to biopsychosocial mechanisms within a multidisciplinary framework. This subject builds on knowledge gained from Neuroscience, Pain Management 2 and Musculoskeletal Pathology in order to understand and appreciate the many dimensions of pain in complex chronic pain conditions. This subject explores evidence-based treatment and management strategies and their role in chronic pain management.
  • Myotherapy Clinical Practicum 2 | CMY307A

    In Myotherapy Clinical Practicum 2, students continue the student clinic experience, integrating new information as other theoretical and practical subjects are completed. Students are closely monitored by a suitably qualified and experienced Clinical Myotherapist.

  • Entrepreneurship Professionalism and Business Skills in Health | EPR307B

    Entrepreneurship, Professionalism & Business Skills in Health will introduce students to the concepts of small business management, entrepreneurship and how to identify the professional requirements of their healthcare discipline. This subject will explore the topics necessary to establish and run a successful healthcare practice and maintain their professional status in the healthcare sector. Students will also explore their professional identity to support the understanding of the ethical conduct, liability, legal and regulatory requirements that are pertinent to their specific modality. This subject will initiate the development of a Business plan using entrepreneurial practices and innovative design thinking. This will include exploring business strategies such as operating policy and procedures, marketing and branding, networking strategies, leadership, administration and financial issues necessary for the operation and management of a contemporary healthcare practice.

  • Critical Literature Review | CLR308B 

    Critical Literature Review (CLR308) provides an opportunity to critically examine the current literature to answer a chosen research question to inform clinical decision-making. The literature review is a scholarly paper that appraises the current knowledge base highlighting strengths, weaknesses and omissions in the literature. The subject builds on established knowledge of literature search methods and critical appraisal skills to culminate in a review that conforms to publication standards. 

  • Neuropsychology | CMY309A
    Neuropsychology explores the psychological aspects of pain and the psychological considerations linked to pain management. Students will develop their understanding and explore the environmental dimensions and biopsychological aspects of pain, and the relationship to psychological issues.  Health behavior models, mental health issues and the role of social and occupational factors in pain management will also be key elements of learning.
  • Myotherapy Clinical Practicum 3 | CMY310A

    Clinical practicum 3 is the final student clinic and builds on the clinical practice of practicum 1 & 2. Supervised by an experienced clinician, students will draw on aspects of their theoretical and practical studies to assess, diagnose, manage and refer patients within the student clinic environment.

    Formulating and implementing evidence-based treatment and pain management strategies and critically reflecting on clinical effectiveness is a key learning outcome .

Choose 2 elective subjects from below:
  • Foundations of Human Nutrition | FHN201 
    This subject provides students with fundamental nutrition knowledge through examining the relationship between food, nutrition and human health. Students will learn about macro and micro-nutrition, dietary guidelines, role of nutrition in metabolism, health maintenance and disease, nutrient rich food sources, and the specific nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan. Students will also learn how to identify and construct a healthy diet according to specific dietary guidelines, and know the impact of nutritional deficiency and excess as they relate to health and disease.
  • Lifespan Myotherapy | CMY301A
    Lifespan Myotherapy provides students with the knowledge of how to treat musculoskeletal pain that is relevant to paediatric and geriatric patients as well as in-depth knowledge on contraindications/precautions and acceptable treatments for pre and post-natal patients. This subject also provides students with knowledge about the impact of illness/injury/pain on quality of life. It incorporates theory on the history and efficacy of CAM and traditional remedies. Information relating to disease-specific population groups, as well as indigenous health issues and cultural implications for treatment will be incorporated.
  • Sports Injury Management | CMY312A

    Sports Injury Management builds upon the clinical skills of assessment and treatment, with specific application to the athletic populations. This subject provides students with the underpinning theory and a range of practical skills to work in the sporting environment and support the prevention and management of common sporting injuries.

    Professionalism, ethics and responsibilities are addressed, along with emergency action planning and on-field trauma management skills. Students will learn to apply evidence based and clinically reasoned decisions in sport specific return-to-play scenarios, and gain the practical skills to support return to play including taping and pre-game athlete support.

    Students will be expected to complete clinical placement hours with a sporting club either previously or concurrently with this elective to support learning. Assistance to find placements will be provided.

  • Social Enterprise | SEN301
    Social Enterprise is an exciting theoretically-based subject that is driven by the desire to create positive change through entrepreneurial activities. These activities harness design thinking and problem-solving processes in the realisation of pragmatic, viable project proposals from initiation to client presentation. By providing students with a framework to understand business model generation and the skills to source, evaluate, and measure opportunities through systematic research and competitor analysis, Social Enterprise empowers students to conceptualise, develop and propose new ventures and products that focus primarily upon social change for good. In addition, this subject will help students understand and address the practical challenges of working within this environment; to analyse different entrepreneurial business strategies, to explore diverse funding strategies, as well as incorporate theoretical discussions on major trends and issues in the social economy. Social Enterprise enables students to appreciate the power of creativity in problem-solving and the importance of the designer’s role in making a difference and precipitating change.
  • Active Ageing and Falls Prevention | HWEL2009
    The problem of falls is a significant global issue and can result in injury, hospitalisation, loss of independence, social isolation, depression, poor health status, institutionalism and death. The World Health Organisation identify falls as occurring as a result of complex interrelationships between biological, behavioural, environmental and socioeconomic risk factors. With the predicted costs of falls expected to increase exponentially as our population ages there is a need for effective preventive strategies such as active ageing programs. This subject examines these complexities of ageing, where students will learn to assess falls risk and develop effective prevention strategies that promote wellbeing in ageing populations.
  • Corporate Health | HWEL2010
    The occupational environment plays an important role in combating or promoting the rise of chronic disease and disability. This environment has the capacity to affect the physical, psychological, economic and social well-being of workers’ and thus, proper attention to workers’ health offers vast opportunities for workers and employers alike. In this subject students will explore evidence linking worker health and wellbeing to organizational health and business performance. Specific analysis for business needs will be considered, with practical interventions designed to educate and enhance the occupational environment.
  • Healthcare in the Digital World | HDW204
    Digital competence is an essential part of any career in the contemporary health sector. This subject will develop your digital fluency and introduce you to current and emerging health care technologies and data science, the role of telehealth, health applications for mobile phones, wearable technology, social media and the internet of things. You will cover the use of health informatics, such as telemedicine in rural communities and developing countries, and managing and monitoring information technology operations. You will also discuss the legal and ethical issues of using of these technologies in your practice as a health professional, and create an ethical and professionally appropriate online presence.
  • First Peoples Culture History and Health | HPSYSD105

    This subject provides students with specific foundational knowledge for understanding the ‘Gap’ in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health; and provides key resources to support culturally safe and accessible care that is also responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

    Following a chronological approach, this subject provides students with an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health from pre-colonisation to the present. Along this continuum, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues are examined in terms of their historical, political and policy origins, the antagonism between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and colonialist values, how historically determined power relations between healthcare professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have impacted their health, and demographic and socioeconomic trends.

    Students will examine pre-colonialism; postcolonialism; colonial history and explain its impact on health. This includes the impact on health-related politics and policy, culture, family and connection to country. Students will analyse the factors influencing health care access and explain the importance of health promotion, health care and trauma informed care that is evidence based and culturally sensitive.

    Students will then apply health promotion and health care best practices, and critical reflection for the safe and effective delivery of health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Additionally, students will incorporate cultural awareness and knowledge of cultural safety to improve interprofessional health practice, health statistics and advocate for improved health outcomes, whilst empowering First Nations people.

  • Health Promotion | HPR200A
    This subject provides you with knowledge and understanding of health promotion concepts in various settings within Australia. You will be introduced to the key theories and concepts around behavioural change as it relates to health status. This subject will also give you the opportunity to use your knowledge to devise and assess health promotion interventions.

Industry partners and work placements

Work placements and Work-Integrated Learning programs provide a valuable resource for you to develop hands-on practical experience to ensure you graduate confident and job-ready. At Think Education, we are proud of our network of partners and always welcome new opportunities to build new industry relationships. Our Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy) degree meets the requirements for graduates to join the following organisations: MAA Logo     MMA Logo
Work placement hours
Myotherapy students complete 210 hours of clinical practicum experience at The Practice Wellbeing Centre and 300 hours of Work-Integrated Learning via the Professional Development Program.
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    • Check your eligibility on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.

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  • Where can I study?

    If you are looking to study Clinical Myotherapy, you can study in Melbourne at our Flinders Street or Fitzroy campuses.

    View our campuses

  • What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?

    Recognition of Prior Learning is an assessment process that recognises experience, previous study and qualifications, and other forms of informal and non-formal learning, to determine if you meet course requirements.

    If you have relevant qualifications or experience, eligible for credit towards your course and a reduction in tuition costs.

    Please speak to one of our Future Student Advisor to advise them on the experience or previous study you have.

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  • What scholarships do you offer and how do I apply?

    As well as Health scholarships, we offer a wide range of scholarships for domestic and international students, including Industry and Indigenous scholarships.

    Domestic students

    When you speak to one of our Course and Careers Advisors, let them know you wish to be considered for a scholarship in your application form. They will show you how to apply for a scholarship.

    International students

    Please contact your education agent for further information, email us or call 1300 575 803. Visit our Scholarships page for more details on applying.

    View our range of Scholarships

  • What is blended study?
    Blended study is a mix of in-person and online learning.
  • What do part-time and full-time study entail?
    A standard full-time study load is made up of three subjects (approximately 30 hours a week). Part-time study is made up of two subjects (approximately 20 hours per week).
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