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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of

A range of different kinesiology techniques

Anatomy and physiology as they apply to kinesiology assessments and balancing techniques

Best practice kinesiology principles

Environmental physiology and the effects of drugs on the individual

Ethical and legal implications of enquiry

The effects of kinesiology techniques on the person

The indications possible reactions and contraindications to balancing

The theory and practice of the formally recognised kinesiology modalities

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to

Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and work through an interpreter if required

Demonstrate communications skills to gain and convey required information

Demonstrate listening skills

Demonstrate observation skills

Demonstrate record keeping skills

Explain kinesiology principles

Handle complaints effectively

Manage time throughout consultation

Observe and identify variations of physical and emotional posture

Recognise and adjust to contraindications to balancing

Take client history

Transcribe assessment findings in a client history using accepted terminology

Use accurate indicator muscle monitoring

Use communication skills to gain and convey required information

Evidence Required



The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit	The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace defined as a supervised clinic Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace Where for reasons of safety space or access to equipment and resources assessment takes place away from the workplace the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible Assessment must be undertaken by an assessor who is formally recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum age culture and gender Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context including interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioners workplace scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units holisticintegrated assessment including working within the practice framework performing a health assessment assessing the client planning treatment providing treatment

Context of and specific resources for assessment	Resources essential for assessment include qualified assessor who is also recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body relevant texts or medical manuals relevant paperbasedvideo assessment instruments appropriate assessment environment

Method of assessment	Observation in the work place Written assignmentsprojects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting If successful a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision Questioning Role playsimulation Short tests and essays

Access and equity considerations	All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units	This unit should be assessed after or in conjunction with the following related units HLTCOMC Communicate effectively with clients HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients HLTKINB Work within a kinesiology framework HLTKIN401B Work within a kinesiology framework

Range Statement



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.

Factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment may include:	Language difficulties Inability to understand kinesiology principles Disabilities Emotional trauma Lack of privacy or focus due to additional people being present Cultural or gender factors

Other health care professionals may include:	Naturopaths Homoeopaths Herbalists Chiropractors Osteopaths Physiotherapists Medical practitioners Counsellors Social workers Massage therapists Energy therapists Other allied health care professionals

Client history may include:	Date of presentation Identifying personal details Source of referral Main presenting complaint or reason for session Subjective evaluation of present condition Maternal/ paternal genetic predispositions General state of health physical emotional sensitivities diet and appetite sleep patterns bowel and urinary habits exercise lifestyle menstrual cycle Childhood and adult illnesses Accidents, injuries, operations Vaccinations Root canals Hospitalisations Occupational history and environment Family history and relationships Other current medical/ alternative health care Previous occurrence of current complaint Vibrational remedies/ medication/supplements - current and previous /perceived side effects Known allergies to medication / supplements Social lifestyle including social drug usage Primary health care provider

Potential sensitivities may include:	Gender Ethnicity Language Religious beliefs Cultural heritage Sexuality Ability Presenting disease state and personal history

Established assessment procedures may include:	Observation Discussion Range of motion tests Current ability in activity or posture Stress challenge with indicator muscle Any method in which the practitioner has been trained to a competent standard Procedures which are conducted according to legislative and regulatory requirements

Contraindications to balancing may include:	Unwillingness to accept self responsibility model Situations where client expects treatment for named medical disease Client wants diagnosis and treatment for possible medical condition Client expects practitioner to test for medically determined pathology parameters, e.g. pregnancy, blood count, blood cholesterol, blood sugar etc. Client presenting with known or possible infectious disease suggested by fever, nausea and lethargy Underage client without consent of parent(s) Situation that may require referral to other professionals. Indications may include: pain inflammation lumps and tissue changes oedema rashes ad changes in the skin infection changes in habits such as appetite, elimination sudden weight loss bleeding, bruising nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea suicidal tendencies mood alterations, depression, anxiety fatigue, exhaustion poor sleep patterns