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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Establish foundations of reflexology practice
   • Identify, access and interpret information about the central philosophies and history of reflexology and zone therapy
   • Evaluate the reflexology system of treatment and its application to current health issues
   • Investigate different reflexology styles and their application
   • Compare and contrast reflexology, other areas of complementary health modalities and broader health practice
3. Represent the reflexology framework
   • Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
   • Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of reflexology
   • Communicate information about reflexology at level of depth appropriate to audience needs
4. • 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
   • 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 reflexology
   • Reflect on the opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances
   • Make decisions about overall practice direction, based on reflection and research
   • Develop practical strategies to address own practice goals
6. Determine requirements for sustainable 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
   • Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice

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 reflexology practice

evaluate and articulate requirements for sustainable reflexology practice

communicated key messages about reflexology 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 reflexology

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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:

philosophies and principles of reflexology and zone therapy:

historical development of reflexology

philosophical tradition of western and eastern body therapies

foot and hand system of treatment

different types of reflexology treatments and their key features and purpose

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

acupuncture/acupressure

bowen/emmet

osteopathy

flower essences

homoeopathy

aromatherapy

remedial massage

Traditional Chinese Medicine

naturopathy

kinesiology

shiatsu

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

chiropractory

podiatry

dietetics and nutrition

occupational therapy

physiotherapy

place of reflexology practice in the broader health care system, including:

nursing facilities

hospitals

corporate business

community care

multi-modality

leisure and fitness facilities

women’s health centres

features and differences of allopathic and naturopathic approaches to health and health treatments

professional reflexology networks and industry bodies

different models of professional reflexology practice and their key features:

sole practitioners

shared clinics

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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