This qualification provides the skills required for competence in shiatsu therapy and links these skills to the wider oriental therapies framework. It also covers the provision of shiatsu treatment to clients with specific needs such as women and children.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Shiatsu therapist | Shiatsu practitioner |
PACKAGING RULES 22 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 22 core units, comprising 13 common units and 9 specialisation units |
Core units
Common units
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
HLTAP501B Analyse health information (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B )
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408C Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTCOM502C Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM503C Manage a practice
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTHIR501B Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
Specialisation units
HLTSHU501C Apply oriental therapies assessment framework
HLTSHU504C Plan the shiatsu therapy treatment
HLTSHU505C Provide oriental therapies treatment
HLTSHU506C Provide specific shiatsu therapy assessment and care (Note pre-requ: HLTSHU507C )
HLTSHU507C Provide shiatsu therapy treatment
HLTSHU508C Work within a shiatsu framework
HLTSHU509C Maintain personal health and awareness as a professional responsibility
HLTSHU510C Perform shiatsu therapy health assessment
HLTSHU511C Apply shiatsu therapy assessment framework
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
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Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries