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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Treatment plan must include: | treatment durationproductsmassage routinemassage movementstools and equipmentcontraindicationsrelevant medical history and medicationsoutcomes of previous treatments. |
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Contraindications may include: | infectious disease suggested by fever, lethargy and nausea until reviewed and cleared by a medical practitionersymptoms that do not have a logical explanation and should be referred to a medical practitioner, including:pain: local, sharp, dull, deep and surfaceextreme fatigueinflammationlumps and tissue changessevere oedemainfectionbleeding and bruisinghot or cold extremes of body temperaturefactors that may restrict treatment or require adaptation of the body massage, such as:skin traumalesionsrashes. |
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Clients may include: | new or regular clients with routine or special needsfemale or male clientspeople from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities. |
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Necessary action may include: | the following actions across a range of clients:encouraging client to seek medical adviceexplaining why service cannot be carried outmodifying body massage servicerefusing unsuitable client. |
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Effects and benefits may include: | relaxationrejuvenation of skinskin healingmuscular tension reliefimproved sleeping pattern. |
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Treatment objectives may include: | relaxationrejuvenation of skinskin healingmuscular tension reliefimproved sleeping pattern. |
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Workplace requirements may include: | health and hygieneservice area and product set-upenvironmental control. |
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Pre-blended oils may include: | combinations of the following oils:lavenderjuniperchamomilerosemaryeucalyptusgeraniumcitrus: lemon, lime, mandarin, grapefruit and tangerinemelaleuca, tea tree, cajuput and niaoulifrankincenserosesandalwoodclary sage. |
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Care, handling and storage may include: | clear and accurate labellingdecanting and resealingprotection from lighttemperature control. |
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Treatment area may include: | torsobackneckdécolletagearmslegs. |
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Massage movements must include combination of movements designed to achieve client treatment objectives, and should be drawn from the following: | passive soft tissue movementgliding techniqueslongitudinal strokingkneadingsoft tissue being mobilised with rhythmical circular rolling movementsfriction techniquescompressive techniquespetrissagesuperficial lymph drainage techniques. |
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Massage routine must include: | rhythmrepetitionvariation. |
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Reactions may include: | pain or discomfortverbal, tactile or visual feedbackmuscular spasmsallergy or reactions to body oils or treatmentsskin blemishes due to massage stimulationbruisingtemperature discomfortjoint soundsclient relaxationemotional release. |
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Responses may include: | adjusting treatment accordinglyseeking appropriate expertisediscussing reaction with clientadhering to workplace guidelines for dealing with emergenciesaccessing local emergency services. |
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Client feedback may include: | commentssuggestionsenquiries. |
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Outcomes of treatment may include: | client satisfactionadverse effects. |
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Future treatment program may include: | further body treatmentscomplementary treatmentsnumber and frequency of future aromatherapy treatmentsvariation in type of pre-blended oils. |
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Post-treatment adverse effects may include: | erythema or inflammation arising from pre-blended oils or treatment productsskin blemishes due to massage stimulationnausea, headache, dizziness and drowsinessallergic reactions of skin or body to treatment products. |
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Home-care advice may include: | basic exercisesnutrition advicerest. |
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