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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for taping.
  2. Apply taping techniques.
  3. Remove tape.
  4. Implement self-care.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

consult with athletes to establish the presence of contraindications

refer areas beyond own responsibility to appropriate medical personnel

convey information to athletes about taping objectives and techniques

problemsolving skills to select and apply appropriate taping techniques for relevant area

selfmanagement skills to monitor and maintain selfcare

Required knowledge

principles of biomechanics as they relate to taping to enable understanding of human movement and the impact of injury

anatomy and physiology of ankle thumb and fingers and their relationship to other body systems to enable understanding of human performance in a sport or physical activity

contraindications and precautions for taping to enable prevention or management of injury

types and qualities of tapes and their uses for different joints to enable joints to be taped effectively

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

communicates with athletes using appropriate communication strategies to determine contraindications to taping

clearly conveys information about the purpose and process of taping and refers athlete to medical personnel as appropriate

selects and safely applies appropriate taping techniques to the ankle thumb and fingers and removes tape effectively with minimum discomfort to the athlete

completes taping activities within organisational safety systems and implements selfcare protocols

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure completion of multiple taping of ankles thumbs and fingers to demonstrate competence and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

athletes participating in sport or physical activity

taping equipment and products

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of applying appropriate taping techniques for ankles thumbs and fingers

observation of interaction with athletes including eliciting information about contraindications

observation of dealing with contingencies such as unavailability of equipment

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of taping techniques

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISSSPTA Provide initial management of sports injuries

SISSSPT302A Provide initial management of sports injuries


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. 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.

Contraindications and precautions for taping may include:

pain

elevated body temperature

swelling and inflammation

circulatory dysfunction

infection

allergic reaction to taping materials

cuts or wounds.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

collecting health information from athletes

privacy

best practice sports trainer principles

code of ethics

code of conduct

sports trainer associations guidelines

occupational health and safety.

Athletes may include:

beginner through to high performance level competitors

athletes under 16 years of age who require parent or guardian consent prior to being included in a training program

female or male athletes

athletes with a disability or special needs.

Medical support team may include:

physiotherapist

chiropractor

osteopath.

Health care professionals may include:

medical practitioner

physiotherapist

chiropractor

osteopath

paramedic

massage therapist.

Aims and objectives may include:

prevention of injury

management of existing injuries

stabilisation of joints.

Pre-taping requirements may include:

clean, dry skin

shaving.

Appropriate tape may include:

tape size

tape adhesiveness

tape with minimal skin irritants

tape removability

rigid adhesive tape

elastic adhesive tape

covering tape.

Associated products may include:

vaseline and gauze pads

hypoallergenic material

cushioning foam

tape adherent

tape remover.

Techniques for taping the ankles may include:

anchor strips

2-3 stirrups

figure 6 or 8

heel lock

locking tape.

Basic principles of biomechanics may include:

centre of gravity

base of support

levers

fulcrum

major muscle actions.

Techniques for taping the thumb or thumbs may include:

figure 8.

Techniques for taping the finger or fingers may include:

buddy taping.

Barriers may include:

hypoallergenic material

underwrap.

Equipment may include:

blunt nose scissors

tape cutters.

Ergonomic practices may include:

body positioning

body weight

posture

hand positions

height of table.

Self-care protocols may include:

regular breaks.