Build on your existing skills as a remedial massage therapist. Become a myotherapist.
The Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy is taught out of the RMIT Student Massage and Myotherapy clinics, offering treatments to RMIT staff, students and the public. Through this and other work placements, you will receive supervised training, making you work-ready at graduation.
With a focus on practical applications, you will enhance your client consultation practices, develop preventive management plans, and use evidence-based treatment protocols. Students will also develop advanced techniques to treat myofascial, joint and neuropathic pain from the nervous system.
At RMIT's teaching clinic, you'll be able to apply your practical skills and learn advanced business techniques needed to manage staff and run your own practice.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake a placement with one of RMIT's industry partners.
RMIT's strong industry connections allow students to work with MS Plus and with elite athletes at Essendon AFLW.
Deepen your understanding of the musculoskeletal system and learn advanced treatment techniques like myofascial dry needling.
With supervised hands-on training at RMIT's myotherapy teaching clinic and other work placements, you'll graduate job-ready.
RMIT’s industry focus and emphasis on practical skills put me ahead. More than just reaching me the theory behind myotherapy, the hands-on experience allows me to become good at what I do.
Adam Rose, Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy)
You'll increase your skills with treatment methods, including deep tissue modalities, myofascial techniques, trigger-point therapy, dynamic cupping, myofascial dry needling, neurodynamic mobilisation, prescriptive and rehabilitation exercises, joint mobilisation, and pain management techniques.
Our myotherapy teaching clinic allows you to learn and gain experience in a simulated work environment. You will observe and practise under supervision.
Assessment consists of successful completion of all assessment activities as well as classroom, project and industry participation. It may also take place in a simulated work situation.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
RMIT is renowned for our focus on industry-based, practical learning. This approach is exemplified in our complementary medicine programs.
Strong relationships with industry leaders ensure that our programs and facilities are relevant to contemporary workplaces.
These industry links also enable us to provide students with experiences that make them highly sought after by employers, including work placements, industry projects, mentoring, and opportunities to work with partner organisations overseas.
This course is competency-based and has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in your chosen field. You will learn and be assessed by practising and demonstrating your capabilities, all of which can be readily applied in the workplace.
In addition to the specific vocational skills you build throughout this course, you will also develop a set of essential employability skills, including communication, planning, organising, and problem solving, self-management, initiative and teamwork. These foundational skills will enable you to navigate the world of work, collaborate effectively with others, and successfully get the job done.
You'll develop advanced techniques to treat myofascial pain, joint pain, and neuropathic pain from the nervous system.
You'll deepen your understanding of the musculoskeletal system and inherent movement patterns.
You'll apply clinical reasoning to uncover the underlying causes of pain and develop palpation skills. You'll also perform refined movement assessments, functional movement analysis, and neurodynamic testing.
Core competencies include:
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
If you are holding a temporary visa (other than a student visa) and your visa has a full study entitlement, you may be eligible to apply. For more information, see the international students with other temporary (non-student) visas.
Graduates can explore a diverse range of career opportunities in the healthcare and wellness industries, as well as education, community health care services, and social welfare.
As an accredited myotherapist, you are qualified to provide specialised treatment for musculoskeletal pain in hospitals, private clinics, aged care facilities, and other healthcare settings.
With your specialised skills, you can also collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physiotherapists and osteopaths, and be part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients.
Opportunities also exist in sports therapy, where you can support athletes in injury prevention and recovery, working with sports teams or fitness centers.
Additionally, you can venture into corporate wellness programs that offer ergonomic assessments and stress management solutions, or be self-employed in private practice as an independent myotherapist.
The Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy is recognised by more than 10 professional organisations, including:
All professional organisations offer student memberships.
Graduates are eligible to register for provider number status with private health insurers and WorkCover.
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
You must have successfully completed one of the following qualifications:
You must be at least 18 years of age by the commencement date.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
This course includes practical placement. If you are successful in obtaining a place in the course, you must meet a number of immunisation and compliance requirements upon commencement of your studies.
You must hold a Victorian Working with Children Check valid for 5 years, prior to undertaking clinical components as part of this course.
Note: For clinical components undertaken interstate, a valid Working With Children Check for that state is required.
You must present evidence of a successful Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course.
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are conducted via fit2work. An account with fit2work will be created using your name and RMIT-issued student email address once you have commenced your studies. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.
Immunisations may be required the placement organisation. You will need to check the immunisation requirements of the placement organisation before commencing your placements.
A pathway is an alternative way to get into a course. RMIT's pathways can help you move through different levels of study to reach the qualification you're aiming for, even if you don't meet the requirements for your destination course.
This course has pathways available.
When you successfully complete this advanced diploma, you may be eligible to apply for further studies at RMIT such as an associate degree or bachelor degree.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.
When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for government subsidies.
Not sure which fee type applies to you? Learn more and check your eligibility.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Card, or Veteran's Gold Card, or are enrolled in the Asylum Seeker VET program. Find out more about fee concessions.
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| Tuition fee student pays
The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
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The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
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$20,500.00 |
| Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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$373.00 |
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Total cost of material fees associated with this course |
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| Estimated total cost to you
Includes all fees listed above |
$20,873.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $ per nominal hour ($ total).
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Tuition fees after government subsidy
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Tuition fees after government subsidy
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$15,000.00 |
| Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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$373.00 |
| Material fees
Total cost of material fees associated with this course |
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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N/A
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| Estimated total cost to you
Includes all fees listed above |
$15,373.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $6.05 per nominal hour ($5,898.75 total).
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Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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$0.00 |
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Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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$0.00 |
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Includes all fees listed above |
$0.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $6.05 per nominal hour ($5,898.75 total).
Generated on 25 June 2026 | RMIT University's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Code is 3046 | Payment and refund information
VET Student Loan cap for Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy (C6189): $19290
Any tuition fees above the cap must be paid upfront to RMIT by their due date. Caps are indexed annually by the Commonwealth Government. Eligibility applies.
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Any tuition fees above the cap must be paid upfront to RMIT by their due date. Caps are indexed annually by the Commonwealth Government. Eligibility applies.
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