Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of reflexology practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice.
This unit applies to any reflexologists.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish foundations of reflexology practice | 1.1 Identify, access and interpret information about the central philosophies and history of reflexology and zone therapy 1.2 Evaluate the reflexology system of treatment and its application to current health issues 1.3 Investigate different reflexology styles and their application 1.4 Compare and contrast reflexology, other areas of complementary health modalities and broader health practice |
2. Represent the reflexology framework | 2.1 Determine information needs of different individuals and groups 2.2 Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of reflexology 2.3 Communicate information about reflexology at level of depth appropriate to audience needs |
3. Determine requirements for sustainable practice | 3.1 Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice 3.2 Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice 3.3 Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice |
4. Develop approach to own practice | 4.1 Reflect on professional goals and aspirations 4.2 Identify and assess professional opportunities in reflexology 4.3 Reflect on the opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances 4.4 Make decisions about overall practice direction, based on reflection and research 4.5 Develop practical strategies to address own practice goals |
Evidence of Performance
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:
used critical thinking skills to:
review and reflect on information from a range of sources about reflexology practice
evaluate and articulate requirements for sustainable reflexology practice
communicated key messages about reflexology to meet the information needs of at least 3 different individuals or groups
developed goals for own practice that reflect the values and philosophies of reflexology
Evidence of Knowledge
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:
philosophies and principles of reflexology and zone therapy:
historical development of reflexology
philosophical tradition of western and eastern body therapies
foot and hand system of treatment
different types of reflexology treatments and their key features and purpose
key features of complementary therapies used in conjunction with reflexology, including:
acupuncture/acupressure
bowen/emmet
osteopathy
flower essences
homoeopathy
aromatherapy
remedial massage
Traditional Chinese Medicine
naturopathy
kinesiology
shiatsu
key features of allied health services and their relationship to reflexology, including:
chiropractory
podiatry
dietetics and nutrition
occupational therapy
physiotherapy
place of reflexology practice in the broader health care system, including:
nursing facilities
hospitals
corporate business
community care
multi-modality
leisure and fitness facilities
women’s health centres
features and differences of allopathic and naturopathic approaches to health and health treatments
professional reflexology networks and industry bodies
different models of professional reflexology practice and their key features:
sole practitioners
shared clinics
employment opportunities
components of sustainable practice:
economic – opportunities and viability
environmental
human – personal health, professional development
social responsibility
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice:
children in the workplace
codes of conduct
continuing professional education
discrimination
dignity of risk
duty of care
human rights
informed consent
insurance requirements
mandatory reporting
practitioner/client boundaries
privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
records management
work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations
work health and safety
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources
modelling of industry operating conditions and contingencies
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.