Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTAYV611C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide ayurvedic remedial massage treatment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAYV611C - Provide ayurvedic remedial massage treatment
Description This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer client remedial massage treatment according to the philosophy and practices of an ayurvedic framework
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit may be applied in a range of health settings
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Manage treatment
  • Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
  • Explain the mode of administration and management of the treatment to the client
  • Request the client to monitor reactions and contact practitioner as required
  • Ensure consent for treatment
  • Drape client to expose only the part of the body being worked on
  • Provide massage according to the treatment plan
  • Recognise and promptly respond to reactions to treatment
  • Explain the time, location and content of future sessions to the client
  • Document recommendations
       
Element: Apply therapeutic techniques
  • Apply preparation/relaxation techniques
  • Apply remedial techniques to achieve specific therapeutic outcomes
       
Element: Advise and resource the client
  • Educate the client in relevant and practical techniques for promotion and maintenance of optimum health
  • Answer client queries with clarity, using the appropriate language
  • Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client
  • Use appropriate interpersonal skills when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client
  • Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment wherever possible
       
Element: Review treatment
  • Evaluate progress with the client
  • Identify and record effects of previous treatment
  • Review previous treatment plan
  • Evaluate need for ongoing and/or additional treatment
  • Negotiate changes to the plan with the client to ensure optimal outcomes
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace (defined as a supervised clinic) is essential for assessment of this unit

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over a range of workplace situations

Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations

Evidence is required of both knowledge and skills application

Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender

Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:

interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace

scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units

holistic/integrated assessment including:

working within the practice framework

performing a health assessment

assessing the client

planning treatment

providing treatment

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Resources essential for assessment include:

an appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment

relevant texts or medical manuals

relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments

appropriate assessment environment

demonstration model/client

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place

Written assignments/projects

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.

Oral questioning and discussion

Role play simulation

Practical demonstration

Explanations of technique

Related units:

This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:

HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients

HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of:

Atheroma formation and oedema and their effects within the human body

Ayurvedic physiology and anatomy

Ayurvedic symptomatology and pathology

Best practice ayurvedic therapy principles

Digestive, integumentary, nervous, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems

Disease causation acute and chronic inflammatory processes, wound healing and haemorrhage processes

Environmental physiology and the effects of drugs on the individual

Fundamental structure and function of anatomical systems

History, philosophy and principles of the ayurvedic therapy framework

Infectious and immunity process

Main paths of the human respiratory and cardiovascular systems and their physiology

Marmas

Massage oils and powders

Neoplasms and pathological skin conditions

Normotensive and hypertensive characteristics

Physiology and anatomy according to ayurvedic therapy

Possible reactions and contra-indications to treatment

Structure and function of anatomical systems

Structure and function of cells, tissues, blood and organs

Structure and function of skeletal, muscular cardiovascular and lymphatic systems

Tailas (herbalised oils)

Technical and practical knowledge of treatment

The 14 major nadis

The effects of hormones on the body

The pathological process of thrombosis and embolism

Tri-dosha theory

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to:

Apply commonly used treatment techniques listed under the range of variables

Apply knowledge of legal and regulatory implications of treatment

Apply understanding of the fundamental principles of biomechanics

Communicate effectively with client

Complete documentation of all recommendations and client responses

Ensure all treatment or care delivered is consistent with legislative and regulatory requirements

Gather and interpret information through the tactile senses

Identify prominent bones/structure and major muscle groups through palpation

Incorporate the philosophies and beliefs of an ayurvedic framework

Manage time throughout consultation and treatment

Prepare the client for treatment according to ayurvedic principles

Refer to another health care professional

Review treatment plan

Treat a range of conditions/disease states

Treat individual, condition and the presence of complicating factors in the safest, most efficacious method that is also cost effective to the client

Use counselling as a treatment method, where competence exists

Use equipment and resources competently and safely

Write referrals, appraisal letters for insurance companies and other documentation

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.

Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:

Client's physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness

Contra-indications to treatment

Cultural factors

Other medical treatment being undertaken

Post massage activity

Mode of administration may include:

Exposure of sections of body

Massage technique

Requirement for feedback and interaction

Requirement of specified positioning of client

Rotating of exposure around the body

Use of oils and treatments

Variations in application intensity

Reactions may include:

Allergy to oils or treatments used

Feedback - verbal, tactile, visual

Muscular spasms

Pain and/or discomfort

Temperature discomfort

Responses to reactions may include:

Accessing local emergency services

Adherence to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies

Adjusting treatment accordingly

Discussing reaction with the client

Seeking appropriate expertise

Use of first aid procedures according to St Johns, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training

Consent for treatment refers to:

Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines

Relaxation techniques may include:

Ayurvedic stroking techniques

Compressive techniques

Cross over stroke

Effleurage

Friction techniques

Gliding techniques

Kneading

Longitudinal stroking

Mobilising techniques

Passive joint movement techniques

Passive soft tissue movement

Percussion techniques

Snehana

Use of essential oils

Use of herbalised oils/tailla

Remedial techniques may include:

Abhyanga

ayurvedic marma point techniques

Bala-abhyanga

Deep ayurvedic massage techniques

Pada-abhyanga

Passive joint movements

Postural correction techniques

Pre-event, post-event and maintenance massage to an athlete

Pre-panchakarma massage

Rejuvenation massage

Snehana

Stretching techniques

Svedana

Temperature therapy including fomentation (svedana)

Advise and resource the client refers to:

Advising client of sources of suggested resources

Availability of products required or suggested for treatment

Providing advice regarding self-care

Providing details which help to fully inform client of relevant information

Providing referrals to other health professionals

Providing relevant literature or information materials

Referring client to other information sources

Practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:

Activities and/or tasks to avoid

Discussion of causes of poor posture

Postural improvement strategies e.g. ideal posture for activities

Self-massage techniques

Simple follow-up activities and/or strategies to work on between sessions

Yoga and meditation

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment 
Explain the mode of administration and management of the treatment to the client 
Request the client to monitor reactions and contact practitioner as required 
Ensure consent for treatment 
Drape client to expose only the part of the body being worked on 
Provide massage according to the treatment plan 
Recognise and promptly respond to reactions to treatment 
Explain the time, location and content of future sessions to the client 
Document recommendations 
Apply preparation/relaxation techniques 
Apply remedial techniques to achieve specific therapeutic outcomes 
Educate the client in relevant and practical techniques for promotion and maintenance of optimum health 
Answer client queries with clarity, using the appropriate language 
Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client 
Use appropriate interpersonal skills when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client 
Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment wherever possible 
Evaluate progress with the client 
Identify and record effects of previous treatment 
Review previous treatment plan 
Evaluate need for ongoing and/or additional treatment 
Negotiate changes to the plan with the client to ensure optimal outcomes 

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