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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Prepare client for treatment
   • Interpret treatment plan and clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed
   • Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
   • Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session and the appropriate course of action to take
   • Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment
   • Confirm client consent for treatment
3. Use remedial massage techniques and sequences
   • Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to assessment indications
   • Use the condition and response of the client as a continual feedback to the initial assessment
   • Position client to optimise their comfort and support while allowing for optimum application of techniques
   • Maintain client dignity through use of draping
   • Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight
   • Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session
   • Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly
4. Provide advice and resources to the client
   • Educate client in relevant and practical techniques that support the treatment plan
   • Answer client queries with clarity, using language the client understands
   • Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client
   • Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment
   • Discuss and agree on evaluation strategies
   • Accurately document treatment provided and details of client communications

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:

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 200 hours of massage client consultation work

prepared for and managed at least 60 remedial massage treatment sessions - clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations

applied techniques in each of the following positions during client consultation sessions according to client needs:

prone

supine

seated

side-lying recumbent

used all of the following techniques appropriately:

frictions

passive joint movement

passive soft tissue movement

deep tissue massage

muscle energy

neuromuscular

press and release

myofascial (without skin penetration)

trigger point therapy (without skin penetration)

lymphatic drainage

temperature therapy

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

stretching

mobilisation and movement at major joints (without adjustments or high velocity manipulations)

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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:

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for client assessment:

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

remedial massage techniques and how to apply them:

friction techniques

compressive techniques

passive joint movement techniques

passive soft tissue movement

deep tissue massage

muscle energy techniques

myofascial techniques (without skin penetration)

trigger point therapy (without skin penetration)

lymphatic drainage

temperature therapy

topical applications

PNF

stretching techniques

mobilisation and movement at major joints (without adjustments or high velocity manipulations)

remedial massage techniques to address the following conditions:

sciatica

arthritis

headache

plantar fasciiti

shoulder impingement

TMJ dysfunction

repetitive strain injuries

medial and lateral epicondylitis

carpal tunnel syndrome

postural imbalances

endangerment sites - where they are and how to use palpatory skills in these areas according to scope of practice, including:

anterior triangle of the neck

posterior triangle of the neck

femoral triangle

cubital fossa

axillary area

medial epicondyle

lateral epicondyle

sternal notch and anterior throat

umbilicus

twelfth rib dorsal body

sciatic notch

inguinal triangle

popliteal fossa

potential reactions during treatment and how to respond:

discomfort

emotional reactions

feedback - verbal, tactile, visual

muscle spasms

body temperature discomfort

deep relaxation

potential reactions following treatment and appropriate client advice to provide

types of advice and resources that can be provided to clients for their use outside the clinical environment

documentation requirements for recording treatment details

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