Australian College of Sports Therapy (ACST) - Prospectus

Course Guide 2016

www.sportstherapy.edu.au 1

Leaders in sport and allied health education

Keep in Touch: 1300 227 800 enquiries@sportstherapy.edu.au Level 6 / 341 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Social Media: twitter.com/ACST_College pinterest.com/acst_college instagram.com/ACST_College facebook.com/sportstherapy.edu.au youtube.com/c/AustralianCollegeofSportsTherapyMelbourne linkedin.com/company/acst-australian-college-of-sports-therapy plus.google.com/+AustralianCollegeofSportsTherapyMelbourne 22

Why choose the Australian College of Sports Therapy?

Study your way, with blended delivery options

Nationally recognised and goverment funded

200 hours of Sports Therapy experience in community & elite clubs Industry active teachers

150 clinic hours on campus to prepare you for industry

Small class sizes providing a better learning experiance

33

Our History The Australian College of Sports Therapy (ACST) began over 15 years ago, founded by Dr. Charles Meisner. The College was established as an institute of learning providing practical education and the promotion of health. This vision came to fruition due to the obvious gap in the treatment of recreational and amateur athletes.

As part of our courses, you’ll do clincal placement in our clinic located on campus. In addition to this, we promote professional engagement with community and elite sporting clubs, such as the North Melbourne Football Club, Melbourne Storm, and Melbourne Victory through our industry internship programs. This ensures students graduate with actual hands-on experience having an immediate influence in industry.

We are the only College in Australia to deliver the Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy, leading the way in this exciting and inspiring career choice. We have set ourselves ambitious targets so that we rank among the best VET providers, especially in our areas of strength: Sports Therapy, Myotherapy, Remedial Massage.

Mission Statement The Australian College of Sports Therapy is dedicated to the service of the sporting and active community through the education of knowledgeable, skilled, and ethical allied health practitioners.

Our Commitment to You The Australian College of Sports Therapy is committed to our students and their ongoing education.

We are dedicated to providing courses and learning outcomes that are relevant, industry focused and career orientated.

We provide you with industry relevant, cutting edge training to enable you to develop the skills necessary to excel in this evolving and growing industry. We know how important it is to stay current in the industry, so all of our trainers are industry active in their own practices.

ACST is passionate about your learning and the professionals you’re destined to become. In our endevour to help you in any way that we can, we have created a tailored learning experience. Small class sizes, one-on-one communication channels with trainers and access to digital learning tools.

Dr. Charles Meisner 4

Your race to success....

Your Race to Success Starts Here!

Your race starts here...

10074NAT Adv. Dip. of Sports Therapy • 2 years blended learning • 200 placement hours at sports clubs • 150 clinic hours • Level 2 First Aid • Level 1 Sports Trainer (Sports Medicine Australia)

Sports Therapy Career Options

Sports Clubs • Work in elite sporting clubs • Work in community sports clubs

Practices • Multi-disciplinary clinics • Mobile or at home • Recreational center & gyms

HLT52015 Dip. of Remedial Massage • 1 year blended learning • 200 clinic hours • Level 2 First Aid • Learn from leading practitioners

Remedial Massage Career Options

Sports Clubs • Work in elite sporting clubs • Work in community sports clubs

Practices • Multi-disciplinary clinics • Mobile or at home • Recreational center & gyms • Aged care facilities

55

Flexible Learning Study your way

The Australian College of Sports Therapy understands its students and prides itself on creating learning solutions that meet the needs of the modern student.

Our blended approach provides a combination of online study and face-to-face modules. This provides our students with flexibility to pursue their very active lifestyle without comprising the practical nature of the course.

Our online learning tools are interactive and are written by therapists that are active in industry. This provides students with an enjoyable and relevant way of learning helping them get industry ready quicker!

Study full time OR part time... get in touch with our Career Coach to find out more on 1300 227 800!

66

7

Where we are located

Stre et

e Stre t

Stre

reet t S be a Tro

et n atio t S staff g a l F

eth

b Eliza

en Que

t

ens

iam Will

et Stre King

s Flag

ard G ff a

L

Level 6 / 341 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

8

77

SUBJECT CODE

SUBJECT TITLE

AST101

Anatomy & Physiology

AST102

Assessment & Treatment 1

AST103

Sport Injury Management

AST104

Athlete Management

AST105

Workplace Health & Saftey

AST106

First Aid

AST201

Sports Musculoskeletal Anatomy

AST202

Assessment & Treatment 2

AST203

Athlete Movement Screen

AST204

Strength & Conditioning

AST205

Applied Sports Therapy 1

AST301

Clinical Practicum 1

AST302

Functional Movement Assessment

AST303

Sport Injury Prevention

AST304

Clinical Corrective Exercise

AST305

Applied Sports Therapy 2

AST306

Movement Analysis

AST401

Clinical Practicum 2

AST402

Specialised Injury Management

AST403

Joint Mobilisations

AST404

Advanced Strapping & Taping

AST405

Applied Sports Therapy 3

AST406

Professional Practice Further information about units can be found at training.gov.au

88

10074NAT Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy Course Duration

• 2 Years full time or part time equivalent

Contact Hours

• Full Time Blended: 2 days face-to-face & rest online • Part Time: Variable by applicant

Profession Overview: Sports Therapy is the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions, which primarily affect movement and mobility. Sports Therapists utilize functional screening and assessment to guide their use of a range of modalities including hands on treatment and corrective exercise.

Sports Therapy is targeted at connecting the rehabilitative and performance industries by providing a valuable link between the treatment table and a client’s functional capabilities.

A Sports Therapist will be capable of providing both manual and non-manual movement based corrections to enable their client to return to a greater level of function and performance.

Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for this course. ACST prides itself on creating industry ready therapists. To do this requires an interview to determine your career outcomes. You’ll be advised on the directions in which to do your internship based on your career pathway preferences.

Where can you work?

• • • •

Community and elite sporting clubs – check out our amazing partner page Gyms and recreational centers Multi-disciplinary clinics Your own private practice

9

UNIT CODE UNIT TITLE HLTAID003

Provide first aid

HLTINF004

Manage the prevention and control of infection

HLTWHS004

Manage work health and safety

HLTMSG001

Develop massage practice

CHCLEG003

Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCCOM006

Establish and manage client relationships

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

CHCPRP005

Engage with health professionals and the health system

HLTMSG004

Provide massage treatments

HLTMSG002

Assess client massage needs

HLTAAP003

Analyse and respond to client health information

CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

BSBSMB404

Undertake small business planning

HLTMSG006

Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs

CHCCCS001

Address the needs of people with chronic disease

HLTMSG007

Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

SISSSPT307A

Conduct advanced taping

HLTMSG005

Provide remedial massage treatments

HLTMSG003

Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments

HLTMSG008

Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments

10 10

HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage Course Duration

• 12 months full time or part time equivalent

Contact Hours

• Full Time Blended: 1.5 days a week face-to-face & rest online • Part Time: Variable by applicant

Profession Overview: Remedial Massage Therapists are one of the most sort out health professionals in the Allied health space.

According to recent studies the industry is expected to experience significant growth from now until 2020 placing it in the top 10 highest growing professions is Australia.

Remedial Therapists use a variety of stretching and massage techniques to address the musculoskeletal needs of clients. At ACST, we endeavour to create industry leading practioners with course content that comes from industry and is delivered by therapists who are active in the workplace. This gives our students an interactive and hands on learning experience, whilst also providing the flexibility needed to achieve high outcomes.

Prerequisites: Due to the changes that have been implemented, there are no prerequisites for this course. ACST has listened to industry and redeveloped the program to allow for direct entry to the Diploma of Remedial Massage.

Career Outcomes: • Work as a nationally recognised practitioner within a multimodality clinic alongside physiotherapists, osteopaths and other remedial practitioners.

• Work for youself from home or in your own studio • Work in a recreation centre or sporting club • Gain employment in a Hospital or aged care facility • Work in a palative care facility • Work in a healthcare group • Pathway to an Advanced Diploma or Degree

11

Dry Needling

Due to the high demand and requests from students the Australian College of Sports Therapy will be delivering a Dry Needling course in 2016! With over 20 years experience our very own practitioners will be developing it with a proposed commencement in February 2016.

We are committed to designing and delivering one of the most relevant and technical courses in the market. The course will have a pre-requisite of a minimum of a Diploma in Remedial Massage and will comprise of the necessary unit and hours required for transition into Myotherapy.

Prerequisites:

The minimum of the HLT52015 Diploma in Remedial massage or the 10074NAT Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy is required for entry to this course.

Investment:

$1399 (payment options available)

Enrol Now:

Register now for a February start date by calling 1300 227 800

UNIT CODE UNIT TITLE VU21418

12

Provide Myofascial Dry Needling Treatment

Interested in Fitness?

We are partners with industry leaders.

Start as a Personal Trainer, finish as a Sports Therapist!

Complete a fitness course with VFA Learning, transfer straight into Sports Therapy and get credit transfers where applicable.

1300 304 329 Geelong 78 Yarra St, Geelong VIC 3220 Essendon Fields Hammond Ave, Essendon Fields VIC 3041 Narre Warren 58 Victor Cres, Narre Warren VIC 3805

Our Team:

19 13 13

Testimonials

What others have said about the experience at ACST “Having employed a number of individuals who have completed the Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy I am aware of the knowledge and skills these individuals can bring to the sporting environment. I have found these skills especially helpful for sporting clubs looking for “all round” skills in first aid, sports injury prevention, massage, and in performing the tasks of “Sports Trainer”.

The concept of having a professional with hands-on skills exceeding those of the ‘sports trainer’ is very valuable for sporting clubs as these individuals can also provide a role in supporting other sports medicine professionals, such as Physiotherapists and Doctors.”

Mr Steve Oosterhof Safer Sport Education Manager, Sports Medicine Australia (Victorian Branch) “My decision to redirect my career path later in life has been daunting and financially stressful. Fortunately the staff and lecturers at ACST have supported my learning at every stage, both tutorially and personally. They have helped me build on my bodywork knowledge and techniques, so vital for a successful new career change, into more satisfying and caring work practice.

My decision to participate in a course in Remedial Massage at ACST has enabled me to go on to do Myotherapy. “ Sandy Filer, Current Student 2015-6 “I found the theoretical aspect and clinical experience undertaken during my three years at ACST provided me with the skills, knowledge and confidence to obtain a position at a leading Melbourne clinic. From my experience, I can tell you that if you’re motivated, ACST will provide you with the tools necessary for success in your chosen field.”

Charles Jones, Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy: Graduate 2011 “The Australian College of Sports Therapy teaching staff were particularly supportive and encouraging when it came to gaining knowledge of the profession; always willing to answer my questions. I gained a great deal of knowledge and experience through treating patients in the College Student Clinic and really enjoyed the hands-on aspect.

In my experience, the course combined a good mix of theoretical and practical experience; from workbooks to exams to practical classes and working in the student clinic.”

Maya Clarke , Diploma of Remedial Massage: Graduate 2010 “As a mature age student I ask myself ‘Where was this course 20 years ago?’ The whole spectrum of subjects covered in Sports Therapy really feels like a well rounded education bridging the gap between Sports and Healthcare professionals, which I totally enjoy. Add the support and assistance from not only the lecturers, but admin staff, makes ACST the ideal place for me.”

Wesley Matthews, Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy: Graduate 2009 14

Our Internship Program We want our students to be industry active and ready to go out and have an influence in the sporting and allied health community. So we offer one of the most comprehensive internship programs in industry, with students completing 350 hours of placement!

Work with the leaders – We have partnerships with some of Australia’s best sporting clubs giving students real experience in a sporting environment. Students will complete 200 placement hours in a sporting club of their choice, giving them access to elite and amateur athletes and environments.

Run your own practise – Learn the skills needed to work for yourself with 150 hours in our campus Clinic treating members of the general public. These hours are part of the course and are supervised by lecturers providing students with support in a clinical setting. You will be responsible for booking, treating and managing your clients as you would in your own clinic.

A Passion for Sports Therapy Study in Action!

15

Our Partnerships

These are some of our friends that you can do your internship with, even get a job with!

16

17

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is Sports Therapy a recognised course of study?

Yes, the Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy is a 100% nationally recognized, accredited and well respected qualification. It holds high standing within the Sport and Recreation Industry. These are the associations you will be able to register with:

Are Sports Therapy and physiotherapy the same?

No, they are two different modalities and courses. Sports therapists will work alongside health practitioners such as Physiotherapists to treat client injuries.

Is there an ATAR score required to enrol into courses at ACST? No. We are career orientated in our approach to learning and so we have an interview process to determine your level and future aspirations in the Sports and Massage industry.

For all other courses, please note the prerequisites necessary. For example, the Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy requires completion of the Diploma of Remedial Massage prior to commencement.

Does ACST offer VET FEE-HELP for it’s courses?

Yes, our Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses are VET FEE-HELP approved meaning you do not need to pay anything upfront. Your fees are deferred. Some other forms of Government Funding are also available, conditions apply.

How do I enrol?

For Year 12 leavers, please follow the VTAC application process and select your chosen ACST course within your list of preferences.

For direct applicants, simply contact the College or fill in the online Expression of Interest Form at www. sportstherapy.edu.au

18

“Through my observation, I can see that the ACST students are above standard when providing therapeutic care to athletes.

Moving forward I will have no hesitation in including ACST in our events and will look at ASCT graduates for employment opportunities.�

- John Kobiela: Ironman Competition (2014)

19

PH: 1300 227 800 Level 6 / 341 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 www.sportstherapy.edu.au RTO4650 20