List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine scope of client needs | 1.1 Explore and clarify client expectations 1.2 Provide clear information about scope and limits of services to be provided 1.3 Recognise needs that are beyond scope of own practice and make referrals to other health care professionals 1.4 Seek client information respectfully and sensitively, using purposeful, systematic and diplomatic questions 1.5 Identify and respond to any barriers to information gathering and assessment 1.6 Collect accurate, relevant and organised health record and document in a form which can be interpreted readily by other professionals 1.7 Manage information in a confidential and secure way according to records management legislative requirements |
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2. Use indicator muscle monitoring for assessment | 2.1 Provide clear and accurate information about the muscle monitoring process and factors impacting effectiveness 2.2 Obtain client consent to proceed with assessment 2.3 Follow standard infection control procedures 2.4 Follow established modality protocols to physically prepare the client for muscle monitoring 2.5 Seek client feedback on comfort levels and maintain client dignity at all times 2.6 Use muscle monitoring to investigate physical, mental, emotional, nutritional, energetic, lifestyle and other appropriate contexts 2.7 Investigate causes of indicator muscle stress responses in a deliberate, logical and compassionate manner 2.8 Use questioning with client to gain further required information 2.9 Accurately record findings of muscle monitoring |
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3. Develop treatment plans | 3.1 Correlate outcomes of muscle monitoring, other information gathered and case history 3.2 Read, interpret and integrate information and reports from other health professionals 3.3 Identify and respond to pre-requisites or contraindications to balancing. 3.4 Evaluate and respond to the physical, mental, emotional and lifestyle factors that contribute to successful treatment outcomes 3.5 Identify frequency, duration and possible sequencing of balances to address client needs 3.6 Accurately document proposed treatment plan |
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4. Confirm treatment plan with client | 4.1 Communicate with the client correlations between client history, current client presentation and kinesiology principles 4.2 Discuss with the client possible approaches to treatment based on assessment findings 4.3 Agree priorities and expectations in consultation with the client 4.4 Respond to client enquiries using language the client understands 4.5 Discuss referral and collaborative options with the client according to individual needs |
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 200 hours of kinesiology client consultation work
prepared for and managed kinesiology sessions for at least 40 different people, 10 of whom must be seen at least 3 times. Clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations
selected and used kinesiology assessment procedures according to modality
collected and recorded information from the client’s perspective during consultations relating to:
client history:
medical
surgical
family
personal
cultural
lifestyle
nutrition
goals
expectations
presenting issues, chief complaints and symptoms:
location
quality
quantity and severity
timing
onset
frequency
duration
setting in which they occur
aggravating or relieving factors
stress factors
base line for comparison measurements - pain, energy levels, flexibility, postural stress
collected and recorded information from the practitioner’s perspective during consultations via all of the following:
muscle monitoring
static and dynamic postural observation
verbal and non-verbal communication congruency
weight, skin tone, hair lustre and other detected imbalances of the client and according to modality
lifestyle assessment
interacted effectively with clients:
clearly articulated information about services, treatment options and rationale
engaged clients in decision making
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
scope and limitations of kinesiology
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for client assessment and treatment planning:
codes of conduct
duty of care
informed consent
mandatory reporting
practitioner/client boundaries
privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
records management
work role boundaries:
working within scope of practice
presenting symptoms that require referral to a medical practitioner
work health and safety
anatomy & physiology - structure and physiological function of all anatomical systems and regions of the body
factors and barriers that may impact on assessment, including:
physical
emotional
cognitive
cultural
factors that affect individual health status, including:
age
gender
constitution
lifestyle
diet
medications
alcohol and drugs
allergies
personal and medical history
values and attitudes
balance of rest and activity
physical environment
social environment
client information required for assessment and the scope and depth of information needed around:
presenting condition - signs and symptoms
past health history - medical, surgical, family, personal and social
nutritional factors
whether other health professionals have been consulted for same presenting condition or other conditions and their remarks
different ways that signs and symptoms of conditions present, including:
physical
emotional
cognitive
social
kinesiology assessment techniques and considerations and how they are used, including:
muscle monitoring
techniques for assessment of:
gait
posture
motion
gross motor skills
comprehension
hydration
regional/specific assessments
contraindications to kinesiology balancing and how to respond, including:
unwillingness to accept self-responsibility model
client expectation of testing for medically determined pathology parameters
presence of infectious diseases suggested by fever, nausea and lethargy without receipt of diagnosis from medical practitioner
referral options for practitioners:
professional health services including complementary health modalities
community resources and support services
indicators for referral, including:
client expectation of treatment for named medical disease or condition
undiagnosed pain
infection or infectious diseases
undiagnosed lumps and tissue changes
unexplained inflammation
unexplained thirst
oedema
mood swings
bleeding and bruising
nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
fever
sudden loss of weight
factors that may impact on muscle monitoring and assessment, including:
age
allergies
constitution
diet
energy capacity
environment – physical, social
gender
fragility
medications
nutritional status
fitness levels
lifestyle
personal and medical history
muscle monitoring pre-checks
use of alcohol or recreational drugs
values and attitudes
the role and limitations of information and reports from other health professionals and how to establish whether the information can be used
factors for consideration in developing a treatment plan:
knowledge of the effect kinesiology has or can have on a person
constitutional make up
interactions with other treatments
relevance of other medical information
pain levels
improvements from both client and practitioner perspectives
presenting issue status
protocols for treatment plans that support reliable evidence in a consistent, sequential, measured and detailed manner
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated clinical environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
health assessment consultation forms
private consultation area
massage table/table and chair
reference manual
hand sanitiser and/or hot running water for washing hands
modelling of industry operating conditions, including provision of services to the general public
clinic supervision by a person who meets the assessor requirements outlined below for at least 50 of the 200 hours of client consultations. The remaining 150 hours may be completed under the guidance of a mentor. The mentor must either meet the assessor requirements outlined below or be registered with an Australian professional body that represents kinesiologists as a mentor.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
In addition, assessors must:
have at least 2 years current clinical experience working as a kinesiologist providing services to the general public
hold practising membership of an Australian professional body that represents kinesiologists
fulfil the continuing professional development requirements of the professional body to which they belong