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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Establish foundations of massage practice
   • Identify, access and interpret information on the central philosophies of massage practice
   • Evaluate the massage system of treatment and its application to current health issues
   • Compare and contrast massage, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice
3. Represent the massage framework
   • Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
   • Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of massage
   • Communicate information about massage at level of depth appropriate to audience needs
4. Determine requirements for sustainable massage practice
   • Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice
   • Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice
   • Establish a personal health strategy that supports massage practice
   • Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice
5. Develop approach to own practice
   • Reflect on professional goals and aspirations
   • Identify and assess professional opportunities in massage
   • Reflect on the opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances
   • Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research
   • Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals

Performance Evidence

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:

used critical thinking skills to:

review and reflect on information from a range of sources about massage practice

evaluate and articulate requirements for sustainable massage practice

communicated key messages about massage therapy to meet the information needs of at least 3 different individuals or groups

developed goals for own practice that reflect the values and philosophies of massage therapy

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Knowledge Evidence

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:

historical development of massage

different types of massage treatments and their key features and purpose, including the difference between relaxation and remedial massage

key features of complementary therapies used in conjunction with massage, including:

aromatherapy

reflexology

key features of allied health services and their relationship to massage, including:

physiotherapy

osteopathy

chiropractic

exercise physiology

dietetics

naturopathy

place of massage practice in the broader health care system

professional massage networks and industry bodies

different models of professional massage practice and their employment opportunities

components of sustainable practice:

economic – opportunities and viability

environmental

human – personal health, professional development

social responsibility

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice:

children in the workplace

codes of conduct

continuing professional education

discrimination

dignity of risk

duty of care

human rights

informed consent

insurance requirements

mandatory reporting

practitioner/client boundaries

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

work health and safety

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