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

HLTMSG004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide massage treatments

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTMSG004 - Provide massage treatments
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide massage treatments using a defined range of techniques and sequences. This unit applies to massage therapists providing general health maintenance treatments. It does not include remedial massage techniques.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated clinical environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

client information – case history

private consultation area

adjustable height massage table

towels/sheets for draping

oils/balms

hot/cold packs

bolsters

modelling of industry operating conditions, including provision of services to the general public

clinic supervision by a person who meets the assessor requirements outlined below for at least 60 of the 80 hours of client consultation work

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

In addition, assessors must:

have current clinical experience working as a massage therapist providing services to the general public

hold practising membership of an Australian professional body that represents massage therapists

fulfil the continuing professional development requirements of the professional body to which they belong
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Prepare client for treatment
  • Clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed based on assessment and agreed treatment approach
  • Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
  • Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session, and the appropriate course of action to take
  • Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment
  • Confirm client consent for treatment
       
Element: Use massage techniques and sequences
  • Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to assessment indications and scope of practice
  • Position client to optimise comfort and support while allowing for effective application of techniques
  • Maintain client dignity through use of draping
  • Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight
  • Maintain client-focused attention throughout session
  • Adjust treatment techniques and pressure based on client feedback
       
Element: Monitor treatment
  • Use the condition and response of the client during treatment as feedback to the initial assessment
  • Use established massage assessment frameworks
  • Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary
  • Seek feedback during and after treatment, and evaluate need for ongoing or additional treatment, including referral to other health services
       
Element: Provide advice and resources to the client
  • Provide client education in relation to self care
  • Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language
  • Provide accurate details of treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client
  • Clearly document treatment details and recommendations made
       


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare client for treatment

1.1 Clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed based on assessment and agreed treatment approach

1.2 Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment

1.3 Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session, and the appropriate course of action to take

1.4 Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment

1.5 Confirm client consent for treatment

2. Use massage techniques and sequences

2.1 Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to assessment indications and scope of practice

2.2 Position client to optimise comfort and support while allowing for effective application of techniques

2.3 Maintain client dignity through use of draping

2.4 Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight

2.5 Maintain client-focused attention throughout session

2.6 Adjust treatment techniques and pressure based on client feedback

3. Monitor treatment

3.1 Use the condition and response of the client during treatment as feedback to the initial assessment

3.2 Use established massage assessment frameworks

3.3 Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary

3.4 Seek feedback during and after treatment, and evaluate need for ongoing or additional treatment, including referral to other health services

4. Provide advice and resources to the client

4.1 Provide client education in relation to self care

4.2 Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language

4.3 Provide accurate details of treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client

4.4 Clearly document treatment details and recommendations made

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 80 hours of massage client consultation work

prepared for and managed at least 40 massage treatment sessions - clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations

used all of the following massage techniques:

effleurage

frictions

kneading

longitudinal gliding strokes

petrissage

compressions

tapotement

vibrations

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

massage techniques and how to apply them, for the following:

effleurage (kneading)

longitudinal gliding strokes

compressions

tapotement

heat pack application

endangerment sites, where they are and the limitations of touching these depending on scope of practice:

anterior triangle of the neck

posterior triangle of the neck

axillary area

medial epicondyle

lateral epicondyle

sternal notch and anterior throat

umbilicus area

twelfth rib dorsal body

sciatic notch

inguinal triangle

popliteal fossa

potential reactions during treatment and how to respond:

discomfort

emotional reactions

feedback - verbal, tactile, visual

muscle spasms

body temperature discomfort

deep relaxation

potential reactions following treatment and appropriate client advice to provide

methods of monitoring treatment progress:

reassessment

client feedback

types of advice and resources that can be provided to clients for their use outside the clinical environment

documentation requirements for recording treatment details

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare client for treatment

1.1 Clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed based on assessment and agreed treatment approach

1.2 Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment

1.3 Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session, and the appropriate course of action to take

1.4 Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment

1.5 Confirm client consent for treatment

2. Use massage techniques and sequences

2.1 Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to assessment indications and scope of practice

2.2 Position client to optimise comfort and support while allowing for effective application of techniques

2.3 Maintain client dignity through use of draping

2.4 Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight

2.5 Maintain client-focused attention throughout session

2.6 Adjust treatment techniques and pressure based on client feedback

3. Monitor treatment

3.1 Use the condition and response of the client during treatment as feedback to the initial assessment

3.2 Use established massage assessment frameworks

3.3 Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary

3.4 Seek feedback during and after treatment, and evaluate need for ongoing or additional treatment, including referral to other health services

4. Provide advice and resources to the client

4.1 Provide client education in relation to self care

4.2 Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language

4.3 Provide accurate details of treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client

4.4 Clearly document treatment details and recommendations made

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
 
Clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed based on assessment and agreed treatment approach 
Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment 
Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session, and the appropriate course of action to take 
Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment 
Confirm client consent for treatment 
Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to assessment indications and scope of practice 
Position client to optimise comfort and support while allowing for effective application of techniques 
Maintain client dignity through use of draping 
Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight 
Maintain client-focused attention throughout session 
Adjust treatment techniques and pressure based on client feedback 
Use the condition and response of the client during treatment as feedback to the initial assessment 
Use established massage assessment frameworks 
Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary 
Seek feedback during and after treatment, and evaluate need for ongoing or additional treatment, including referral to other health services 
Provide client education in relation to self care 
Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language 
Provide accurate details of treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client 
Clearly document treatment details and recommendations made 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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