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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 Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations 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	An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment Relevant texts or medical manuals Relevant paperbasedvideo assessment instruments Anatomical models Appropriate assessment environment Demonstration modelclient

Method of assessment	Practical demonstration and observation in the work place Written assignmentsprojects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge Explanations of technique Oral questioning and discussion Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting laboratory 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 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 HLTINC Comply with infection control policies and procedures HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

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.

Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:	Other medical treatment being undertaken Client's physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness Cultural and/or religious factors Contra-indications to treatment Post treatment activity Overeating Intoxication

Mode of administration may include:	Requirement for feedback and interaction Various oriental therapy techniques Variations in application intensity Requirement of specified positioning of client

Reactions may include:	Pain and/or discomfort Feedback - verbal, tactile, visual Muscular spasms Temperature discomfort

Responses to reactions may include:	Adjusting treatment accordingly Seeking appropriate expertise Discussing reaction with the client Adhering to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies Using First Aid procedures according to \St Johns, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training Maintaining a senior first aid certificate which is renewed at least every three years Accessing local emergency services Effective response to client feedback and/or complaints

Consent for treatment refers to:	Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines

Appropriate postures refers to:	Balanced distribution of body weight Ability to apply direct perpendicular contact pressure to appropriate areas of the body Comfort and safety Relaxation of the body Size, mobility and flexibility

Oriental therapy techniques may include:	Acupressure An mo Tui na Gua sha Moxibustion Point energetics Cupping Stretching, posture and exercise techniques Elbows, feet, knees, ball of thumb, hand pressure techniques Meridian stretching techniques Namikoshi, barefoot and ohashi shiatsu, zen shiatsu sequences and techniques Hara diagnosis, tonification/dispersal and whole body sequences Demonstration and explanation of suggested corrective postures, stretches, movements Demonstration and explanation of suggested activities such as tai qi, qi gong, yoga, sotai Ability to apply relaxation, meditation and stress management techniques Dietary strategy - selection of specific foods preparation and combinations Advice on medicinal drinks, poultices and meals Spiritual and emotional counselling

Assessment indications include:	Oriental therapy meridian and point locations and indications Namikoshi empirical or experimental point locations and indications Palpatory evidence or feedback responses Masunaga meridian system indications Anatomical or mobility/flexibility assessment and indications

Advise and resource the client refers to:	Providing relevant literature or information materials Referring client to other information sources Providing advise regarding self-care Stress management resources Environmental modifications Counselling within the parameters of training Advising client of suggested resources Providing of details which help to fully inform client of relevant information Providing referrals to other health professionals Availability of products required or suggested for treatment

Practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:	Oriental therapy techniques and strategies for improvement Postural improvement strategies Corrective postures, stretches, movements Activities such as tai qi, qi gong, yoga, sotai Relaxation, meditation and stress management techniques Discussion of causes of condition and suggestion of prevention strategies Simple follow-up activities and/or strategies to work on between sessions Activities and/or tasks to avoid Self-shiatsu techniques Dietary suggestions Environmental or lifestyle modifications Stress management strategies

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