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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Establish foundations of Shiatsu practice
   • Identify, access and interpret information on the central philosophies of Shiatsu
   • Evaluate the Shiatsu system of treatment and its application to current health issues
   • Compare and contrast Shiatsu, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice
3. Represent the Shiatsu framework
   • Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
   • Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of Shiatsu therapy
   • Communicate information about Shiatsu therapy 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 Shiatsu
   • Reflect on 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
6. Determine requirements for sustainable Shiatsu 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 Shiatsu practice

evaluate and articulate requirements for sustainable Shiatsu practice

communicated key messages about Shiatsu 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 Shiatsu

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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 Shiatsu:

historical development of Shiatsu

central philosophies:

meridians and meridian therapy

yin and yang

ki, kyo and jitsu

hara

importance of personal health strategy

philosophical tradition of western and eastern body therapies:

rationalistic, analytical approach to an understanding of disease

vitalistic, empirical approach to health

key features of qualitative, quantitative, cultural and traditional lines of evidence used in Shiatsu

nature of the dynamic interchange between the physical, mental, social, environmental and spiritual landscape

Shiatsu system of treatment and effects of Shiatsu application to the body surface

different styles of Shiatsu treatments and their key features and purpose:

stretching, posture and exercise techniques

elbows, feet, knees, ball of thumb, hand pressure techniques for whole body treatment

meridian stretching techniques

hara diagnosis, tonification/dispersion

lifestyle and dietary advice

relaxation and breathing techniques

meditation

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

Traditional Chinese Massage

acupuncture

place of Shiatsu in relation to allied health services

professional Shiatsu networks and industry bodies

different models of professional Shiatsu practice and their key features:

sole practitioners

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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