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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish client priorities.
   • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
   • Discuss massage requirements and lifestyle factors with client and identify treatment priorities.
   • Review indications for treatment, contraindications and client feedback and modify treatment plan as required.
   • Identify contraindications which prevent treatment and recommend suitable alternative treatments or refer client to appropriate professional as required.
   • Confirm treatment objectives and revised treatment plan with client.
   • Obtain written medical approval as required.
2. Prepare for treatment.
   • Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment.
   • Prepare client, equipment and products based on agreed treatment plan.
   • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
3. Provide lymphatic massage.
   • Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
   • Apply superficial lymph massage routine according to treatment plan.
   • Ensure client modesty and comfort throughout treatment.
   • Maintain infection control procedures throughout treatment.
   • Monitor effects and modify massage appropriately.
   • Apply post treatment products according to manufacturer instructions.
4. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
   • Evaluate lymph massage treatment with client.
   • Record outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan.
   • Advise client on expected reactions and provide home care and lifestyle advice.
   • Discuss next treatment and rebook client as required.
   • Complete and store treatment documentation.
5. Clean treatment area.
   • Remove used linen and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
   • Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
   • Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.
6. Establish client priorities.
   • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
   • Discuss massage requirements and lifestyle factors with client and identify treatment priorities.
   • Review indications for treatment, contraindications and client feedback and modify treatment plan as required.
   • Identify contraindications which prevent treatment and recommend suitable alternative treatments or refer client to appropriate professional as required.
   • Confirm treatment objectives and revised treatment plan with client.
   • Obtain written medical approval as required.
7. Prepare for treatment.
   • Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment.
   • Prepare client, equipment and products based on agreed treatment plan.
   • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
8. Provide lymphatic massage.
   • Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
   • Apply superficial lymph massage routine according to treatment plan.
   • Ensure client modesty and comfort throughout treatment.
   • Maintain infection control procedures throughout treatment.
   • Monitor effects and modify massage appropriately.
   • Apply post treatment products according to manufacturer instructions.
9. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
   • Evaluate lymph massage treatment with client.
   • Record outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan.
   • Advise client on expected reactions and provide home care and lifestyle advice.
   • Discuss next treatment and rebook client as required.
   • Complete and store treatment documentation.
10. Clean treatment area.
    • Remove used linen and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
    • Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
    • Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

design, interpret, modify and record a treatment plans for manual superficial lymph massage for the face and body as follows:

body for relaxation or retention of fluid

face to treat any two of the following:

facial oedema

pre and post-operatively

relaxation

scar tissue

acne

rosacea or telangiectstasis

design and provide treatment routines that demonstrate appropriate selection, application and combination of the following superficial lymph massage movements:

correct pressure, direction and stroke pattern

appropriate rhythm, speed and treatment duration

stationary, circle, pump, scoop and rotary movements

present self, according to organisational policy

comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements

clean, prepare and maintain treatment area according to organisational policy.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

state or territory and local health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements relevant to superficial lymph massage treatment

organisational policies and procedures relevant to superficial lymph massage treatment:

client record management

equipment use and maintenance

incident reporting

linen use and laundry

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

waste disposal

work health and safety

legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding treatments

scope of practice:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

role of complementary therapist and medical practitioner

indications for manual superficial lymph massage:

facial oedema

pre and post-operative

relaxation

scar tissue

acne

rosacea

telangiectstasis

contraindications to manual superficial lymph massage:

raised temperature

disease:

heart

kidney

liver

skin

acute asthma

acute allergies

cancer

contagious disease

organ transplant

hyperthyreosis over the throat area

detailed anatomy and physiology of lymphatic system:

lymphatic pathways

lymph tissue, vessels, nodes, nodules

lymphocytes

lymph composition and formation

the spleen

the thymus

the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct

lymphatic circulation

role of lymphatic system in immunity and wound healing

formation of oedema

correct terminology

anatomy and physiology of the skin and skin structures as they relate to superficial lymph massage treatments

phases of skin growth, cell renewal, healing of skin and factors affecting epidermal mitosis

normal skin response to irritation and trauma

scars, including hypertrophic and keloid (their origin and evolution) and abnormal scar tissue

effects of lymphatic treatments on physical structure of skin

wound healing in different skin types and locations

causes of skin reactions and allergies in regard to treatments.

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