Shiatsu
Information on Recognition
In order to obtain recognition as a Bupa Australia Recognised provider, for Shiatsu massage benefit payment purposes, the applicant will:
- Have completed a Diploma in Shiatsu Therapy at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO)1. (Applicants without an Australian Registered Training Organisation qualification must have their current competencies assessed by a RTO to determine equivalency.)
- Any educational qualifications attained by distance only learning will not be recognised.
- The following courses meet these minimum requirements:
- HLT50202 Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
- HLT50207 Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
- Meet the Compulsory Additional Recognition Requirements.
The following associations are considered to be a professional association which meets the requirements of rule 10 of the Private Health Insurance (Accreditation) Rules 2008 for Shiatsu provider recognition purposes.
| Association | Association Contact |
| Shiatsu Therapists Association of Australia (STAA) | Phone: 1300 138 250 Fax: 03 9589 7501 Email: enquiries@staa.org.au Website: www.staa.org.au |
| Australian Natural Therapists Association(ANTA) | Phone: 1800 817 577 Fax: 07 5409 8200 Email: info@anta.com.au Website: www.australiannaturaltherapistsassociation.com.au |
| Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) | Phone: 02 9809 6800 Fax: 02 9809 7570 Email: info@atms.com.au Website: www.atms.com.au |
1These criteria are subject to change as national competency standards and/or endorsed training packages become more widely available.
Please note that by accepting recognition with our fund you are agreeing to abide by our Terms of Recognition.
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