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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 is essential for assessment of this unit 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 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	Relevant texts or medical manuals Relevant paper basedvideo assessment instruments Appropriate assessment environment Qualified assessor who is recognised by an Australian reflexology peak association

Method of assessment	Observation in the workplace 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 Short tests and essays Oral questioning and discussions 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 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

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 HLTHIRB Communicate and work effectively in health HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health HLTOHSB Contribute to OHS processes HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes HLTREFB Work within the reflexology framework HLTREF501B Work within the reflexology 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.

Professional material may include:	Qualifications Code of Ethics Association registration evidence Charts, books Business appointment cards Brochures Appointment book Client record keeping facilities Receipt book

Ergonomic support may include:	Massage table Reflexology chair Stool Foot bowls

Soft furnishings may include::	Pillows Bolsters Linen

Factors likely to have an influence on assessment may include:	Language difficulties Disabilities Emotional trauma Lack of privacy or focus due to additional parties being present Cultural or gender factors Age

Assessment of feet may include:	Overall appearance of the feet Colour and texture of the skin Bone and joint structure Arch Biomechanics Signs of bacterial or viral infection Signs of keratoses and other skin anomalies

Client History may include:	Date of presentation Identifying personal details Source of referral (if applicable) Main presenting complaint or reason for reflexology treatment Other treatments being undertaken Presenting symptom picture General state of health physical emotional mental allergies dietary sleep pattern exercise leisure activities Childhood and adulthood injuries Accidents, injuries and operations Hospitalisations Occupational history and environment Other current medical treatment Medication, supplements and natural prescriptions - current and previous Social lifestyle including social drug usage Family history

Signs and symptoms may include:	Physical evidence Behavioural evidence States of disorder Test or examination results Sensations Onset Duration Location Causation Direction of chief complaint Ameliorating and aggravating factors Symptom qualities (intensity, severity, nature of complaint Non-verbal signs and symptoms Functional and pathological disturbances

Precautions and contra-indications may include:	Diseases and disorders of the feet Thrombosis Infectious/contagious diseases Acute fever Gangrene Infectious skin diseases of the foot Heavy medication Unstable pregnancy Diseases of the lymphatic and circulatory system Diabetes Clinical depression Following surgery First trimester of pregnancy IVF treatment

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

Health professionals may include:	Client's general practitioner Chiropractor Dietitian Naturopath Podiatrist Physiotherapist

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Evidence Required

Range Statement