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Elements and Performance Criteria

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

reviewed and reflected on information from a range of sources about TCM remedial massage practice

evaluated and articulated requirements for sustainable TCM remedial massage practice

communicated key messages about TCM remedial massage to meet the information needs of at least three different individuals or groups

developed goals for own practice that reflect the values and philosophies of TCM

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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 TCM:

historical development

central philosophies

meridians and meridian therapy

yin and yang

five elements

Qi, blood, body fluid and body essence

five zang and six fu organs system

aetiology - six pathogenic factors and seven emotions

mechanism of TCM diseases

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

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

TCM remedial massage system of treatment and effects of application to the body surface

different styles of treatments and their key features and purpose

relaxation

tonification

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

gua sha

cupping

acupuncture

moxibustion

place of TCM in relation to allied health services

professional networks and industry bodies

different models of professional 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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