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

HLTKIN404B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform the kinesiology health assessment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTKIN404B - Perform the kinesiology health assessment
Description This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe the condition of the client and gather information relevant to the case in order to provide a basic kinesiology session
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of knowledge and skills described in this competency unit relates to functions necessary for working within a clinic as a kinesiology practitionerWork at this level may be undertaken independently or under guidance and/or supervision
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: Determine the scope of the assessment and the client's structural needs
  • Establish the clients purpose for the session
  • Explain clearly the techniques to be used and limits of available services
  • Explore and clarify clients expectations of the session
  • Explain clearly clients and practitioners roles in the session
  • Determine client's eligibility for service using clinic policies and guidelines
  • Identify factors likely to have a negative impact of the assessment in consultation with the client and implement strategies to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible
  • Refer client to other health care professionals where the needs of the client are identified as beyond the scope of services able to be provided, or if in the opinion of the practitioner, the needs of the client are best met by doing so
  • Identify and promote the legal rights of the client
       
Element: Obtain and record a accurate history of the client
  • Seek information from the client for a client history in a respectful way and make all enquiries in a purposeful, systematic and diplomatic manner
  • Collect and record accurate, relevant and well organised information in a form which can be interpreted readily by other professionals
  • Manage information in a confidential and secure way
       
Element: Prepare the client for the session
  • Respect client's boundaries at all times
  • Seek client feedback on comfort, comprehension and participation levels
  • Carry out pre-checks and/or initial kinesiology protocols in such a way that the client understands clearly and is given ample opportunity for questions and feedback
       
Element: Perform the assessment of the client
  • Obtain informed client consent prior to conducting assessment, in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations
  • Establish, observe and maintain clinical and practitioner hygiene
  • Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client and adapt approach accordingly to take these into account
  • Assess client through indicator muscles and other information gathering techniques
  • Identify contraindications to the kinesiology session
       


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)

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

Related units:

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

HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients

HLTKIN401B Work within a kinesiology framework

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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:

A range of different kinesiology techniques

Anatomy and physiology as they apply to kinesiology assessments and balancing techniques

Best practice kinesiology principles

Environmental physiology and the effects of drugs on the individual

Ethical and legal implications of enquiry

The effects of kinesiology techniques on the person

The indications, possible reactions and contraindications to balancing

The theory and practice of the formally recognised kinesiology modalities

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:

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

Demonstrate communications skills to gain and convey required information

Demonstrate listening skills

Demonstrate observation skills

Demonstrate record keeping skills

Explain kinesiology principles

Handle complaints effectively

Manage time throughout consultation

Observe and identify variations of physical and emotional posture

Recognise and adjust to contraindications to balancing

Take client history

Transcribe assessment findings in a client history using accepted terminology

Use accurate indicator muscle monitoring

Use communication skills to gain and convey required information

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 likely to have a negative impact on assessment may include:

Language difficulties

Inability to understand kinesiology principles

Disabilities

Emotional trauma

Lack of privacy or focus due to additional people being present

Cultural or gender factors

Other health care professionals may include:

Naturopaths

Homoeopaths

Herbalists

Chiropractors

Osteopaths

Physiotherapists

Medical practitioners

Counsellors

Social workers

Massage therapists

Energy therapists

Other allied health care professionals

Client history may include:

Date of presentation

Identifying personal details

Source of referral

Main presenting complaint or reason for session

Subjective evaluation of present condition

Maternal/ paternal genetic predispositions

General state of health

physical

emotional

sensitivities

diet and appetite

sleep patterns

bowel and urinary habits

exercise

lifestyle

menstrual cycle

Childhood and adult illnesses

Accidents, injuries, operations

Vaccinations

Root canals

Hospitalisations

Occupational history and environment

Family history and relationships

Other current medical/ alternative health care

Previous occurrence of current complaint

Vibrational remedies/ medication/supplements - current and previous /perceived side effects

Known allergies to medication / supplements

Social lifestyle including social drug usage

Primary health care provider

Potential sensitivities may include:

Gender

Ethnicity

Language

Religious beliefs

Cultural heritage

Sexuality

Ability

Presenting disease state and personal history

Established assessment procedures may include:

Observation

Discussion

Range of motion tests

Current ability in activity or posture

Stress challenge with indicator muscle

Any method in which the practitioner has been trained to a competent standard

Procedures which are conducted according to legislative and regulatory requirements

Contraindications to balancing may include:

Unwillingness to accept self responsibility model

Situations where client expects treatment for named medical disease

Client wants diagnosis and treatment for possible medical condition

Client expects practitioner to test for medically determined pathology parameters, e.g. pregnancy, blood count, blood cholesterol, blood sugar etc.

Client presenting with known or possible infectious disease suggested by fever, nausea and lethargy

Underage client without consent of parent(s)

Situation that may require referral to other professionals. Indications may include:

pain

inflammation

lumps and tissue changes

oedema

rashes ad changes in the skin

infection

changes in habits such as appetite, elimination

sudden weight loss

bleeding, bruising

nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea

suicidal tendencies

mood alterations, depression, anxiety

fatigue, exhaustion

poor sleep patterns

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
Establish the clients purpose for the session 
Explain clearly the techniques to be used and limits of available services 
Explore and clarify clients expectations of the session 
Explain clearly clients and practitioners roles in the session 
Determine client's eligibility for service using clinic policies and guidelines 
Identify factors likely to have a negative impact of the assessment in consultation with the client and implement strategies to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible 
Refer client to other health care professionals where the needs of the client are identified as beyond the scope of services able to be provided, or if in the opinion of the practitioner, the needs of the client are best met by doing so 
Identify and promote the legal rights of the client 
Seek information from the client for a client history in a respectful way and make all enquiries in a purposeful, systematic and diplomatic manner 
Collect and record accurate, relevant and well organised information in a form which can be interpreted readily by other professionals 
Manage information in a confidential and secure way 
Respect client's boundaries at all times 
Seek client feedback on comfort, comprehension and participation levels 
Carry out pre-checks and/or initial kinesiology protocols in such a way that the client understands clearly and is given ample opportunity for questions and feedback 
Obtain informed client consent prior to conducting assessment, in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations 
Establish, observe and maintain clinical and practitioner hygiene 
Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client and adapt approach accordingly to take these into account 
Assess client through indicator muscles and other information gathering techniques 
Identify contraindications to the kinesiology session 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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