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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Massage principles include: | Relevant code of ethics or code of conduct documents/policies, regulations and guidelines national, state/territory or local massage therapy organisations and/or associations Relevant national, state/territory or local government regulations and guidelines Accepted preventative practices adopted by self or peers to minimise safety hazards and risks in the same or similar situations Current and past good practice demonstrated by self or peers in the same or similar situation Individual responsibility to others regarding the proximity of the relationship and reasonable standard of care Delivering the highest possible professional care to all clients with consideration for the medical, ethical, social and religious needs of the client Principles of client confidentiality Respect of boundary issues such as compliance with industry code of ethics and practice in relation to: informed consent duty of care draping hygiene the scope of client/therapist relationships advertising maintenance of equipment social/cultural morals equal treatment of all clients psycho-emotional well being of clients referral of clients who want treatment outside the scope of the available services dealing appropriately with difficult clients |
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Major methods of treatment include: | Compressive techniques including digital ischemic pressure Deep tissue massage techniques Effleurage including cross over stroke, longitudinal stroking, gliding techniques Friction techniques Kneading Manual lymphatic drainage Mobilising techniques Myofascial tension technique Passive joint movement techniques Passive soft tissue movement Percussion techniques Petrissage Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation Stretching techniques Temperature therapy Trigger point release techniques Vibration |
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Other techniques in which the practitioner is trained such as: | Shiatsu Tuina Acupressure/TCM Reflexology Polarity therapy Cranio sacral Touch for Health Magnetic Therapy Chi Nei Tsang Alexander technique Trager approach Restorative techniques (disability) Sports therapies Kinesiology Hydrotherapy Integration therapy TENS Aromatherapy |
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Other complementary therapies may include: | Therapies in which the practitioner is trained or informed |
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Massage assessment techniques may include: | Observation Discussion Temperature taking through tactile methods Pulse taking when required for massage technique Palpation Percussion Range of motion tests Orthopaedic tests Assessment of the neural system Observation of variations of posture Any other method in which the practitioner has been trained to a competent standard Procedure which is conducted according to legislative and regulatory requirements |
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Information on other complementary therapies may include: | Historical development Current availability Tools and techniques Interactions between different therapies When therapies may be used Underpinning philosophy |
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Definition of allopathic and naturopathic approaches is: | Allopathic - the western medical model in which a disease or an abnormal condition is treated by creating an environment that is antagonistic to it, ie, a system that emphasises treatment of disease Naturopathic - a system of health care that emphasises health maintenance, disease prevention, client education and client responsibility |
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Relationship between therapies may include: | Contra-indications to treatment Effects of one treatment over or with another Treatment according to stage of condition |
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Enquiries may require explanation of: | Duration of treatment Expected treatment outcomes Possible approaches to treatment Estimated cost of treatment Availability of health fund rebates Work cover eligibility Professional status of practitioner Availability of home visits After hours service Provision for hospital visits |
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Appropriate information may include: | Confirmation of appointment date and time Clinic location and directions Cost of initial consultation Payment options |
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Clinic's guidelines may include: | Procedures and guidelines Purpose or mission statement Code of ethics or practice Level of competency and degree of supervision Partnership/group decisions and agreed practice |
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Legal and regulatory guidelines may include: | OHS guidelines Anti-discrimination legislation Privacy Act Infection control |
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Relevant documentation may include: | Nature of enquiry Client contact details Recording of incidents Appointment details |
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