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)

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

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

Assessment must be undertaken by an assessor who is formally recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Resources essential for assessment include:

qualified assessor who is also recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body

relevant texts or medical manuals

relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments

appropriate assessment environment

Method of assessment:

Observation in the work place

Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge

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

Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting. If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision

Questioning

Role play/simulation

Short tests and essays

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

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:

Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body, with more developed knowledge in the areas of:

body organisation

lymphatic system

musculoskeletal system

nervous system

Ethical and legal implications of service delivery

Health terminology

Kinesiology's philosophical approach to health

Possible reactions and contraindications for kinesiology

The acupuncture meridian system

The effects of kinesiology on the person

The history and development of kinesiology

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 kinesiology assessment framework

Apply technical and practical knowledge of kinesiology healing techniques

Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and work through an interpreter if required

Demonstrate communication and negotiation skills to gain and convey required information

Handle complaints effectively

Identify balance options

Identify contraindications to the kinesiology session

Manage time throughout consultation and session

Transcribe assessment findings and balances in a client history using accepted health terminology

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.

Kinesiology principles refer to:

Principles and practices of the kinesiology therapy framework including

relevant code of ethics or code of conduct documents/policies, regulations and guidelines including those developed by a recognised Australian kinesiology peak body.

relevant national, state/territory or local government regulations and guidelines

accepted preventative practices adopted by self or peers to minimise safety hazards and risks in the same or similar situations

current and past good practice demonstrated by self or peers in the same or similar situation

Contraindications to kinesiology balances and possible complicating factors may include:

Kinesiology is contraindicated in all infectious diseases suggested by fever, nausea and lethargy until a diagnosis is received and recommended by a medical practitioners

Kinesiologists are not expected to diagnose any conditions but must be able to recognise the indications and contraindications of conditions

Always refer for diagnosis when symptoms do not have a logical explanation. Indications for referral may include:

pain

infection or infectious disease

fatigue

inflammation

lumps and tissue changes

oedema

mood alterations e.g. depression, anxiety

changes in habits such as appetite elimination or sleep

bleeding and bruising

nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea

temperature - hot or cold

sudden loss of weight

Basic kinesiology techniques may include:

Basic kinesiology techniques may include, but are not limited to the list below. At least four types of balancing techniques outlined below must be demonstrated to an industry standard.

Muscle balancing techniques:

posture analysis and balancing

goal balancing

merdian energy assessment

acupressure points

reflexes including spinal, neurolymphatic and neurovascular

reactive muscle energy patterns

proprioception: spindle cell mechanism and golgi tendon organ

Emotional balancing techniques:

emotional stress release

emotional defusions

affirmations

balancing with scan lists

age recession using muscle montoring

reactive stress

the amygdala fear/pain control circuit

Structural balancing techniques:

centring: hyoid, gait and cloacal reflexes

cranial faults

the temporomandibular joint

pitch, roll, yaw and tilt

structural deviations such as scoliosis, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel etc

balancing regions of the body

Vibrational balancing techniques:

Chinese Law of 5 elements

The 7 elements of Chinese acupuncture

flower essences

turning forks

tibetan figure 8s

chakra balancing

auric balancing

Nutritional balancing techniques:

nutrient imbalances and bioavailability

supplementation

food sensitivities

digestion

excretion imbalances

toxicity balancing

nutritional issues such as candida, diabetes etc

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Basic kinesiology techniques (contd):

Neurological balancing techniques:

acupressure holding points technique

breath balancing techniques

central&governing meridian energy technique

colour balancing technique

cortical integrative pathways

cross crawl integration

emotional stress release

hydration technique

meridian energy flow technique

muscular balancing techniques

neuro lymphatic technique

neuro vascular technique

neurological accessing technique

neurological switching technique

neuronal integration

psychological accessing techniques

skeletal balancing techniques

sound balancing technique

spinal related techniques

switching

Client compliance refers to:

Ability to follow instructions/suggestions

Willingness/motivation to follow instructions/suggestions

Willingness to make changes where appropriate

Practitioner responsibilities may include:

Appropriate hygienic behaviour

Appropriate client relations

Appropriate sexual behaviour

Commitment to the strategy

Providing the treatment and follow-up

Discussing relevant contraindications or possible complicating factors to treatment

Adjusting the session strategy

Reviewing of session strategy

Effective response to client feedback and complaints

Client responsibilities may include:

Following advice during and post session

Advising practitioner of any relevant contraindications or possible complicating factors to treatment

Advising practitioner of compliance issues

Commitment to the session strategy