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Evidence Guide: HLTMSG004 - Provide massage treatments

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HLTMSG004 - Provide massage treatments

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Elements define the essential outcomes

Completed
Date:

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Prepare client for treatment

  1. Clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed based on assessment and agreed treatment approach
  2. Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
  3. Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session, and the appropriate course of action to take
  4. Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment
  5. Confirm client consent for treatment
Clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed based on assessment and agreed treatment approach

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm client consent for treatment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use massage techniques and sequences

  1. Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to assessment indications and scope of practice
  2. Position client to optimise comfort and support while allowing for effective application of techniques
  3. Maintain client dignity through use of draping
  4. Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight
  5. Maintain client-focused attention throughout session
  6. Adjust treatment techniques and pressure based on client feedback
Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to assessment indications and scope of practice

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain client dignity through use of draping

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain client-focused attention throughout session

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust treatment techniques and pressure based on client feedback

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor treatment

  1. Use the condition and response of the client during treatment as feedback to the initial assessment
  2. Use established massage assessment frameworks
  3. Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary
  4. Seek feedback during and after treatment, and evaluate need for ongoing or additional treatment, including referral to other health services
Use the condition and response of the client during treatment as feedback to the initial assessment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use established massage assessment frameworks

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide advice and resources to the client

  1. Provide client education in relation to self care
  2. Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language
  3. Provide accurate details of treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client
  4. Clearly document treatment details and recommendations made
Provide client education in relation to self care

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clearly document treatment details and recommendations made

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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