Assess client massage needs

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTMSG002, 'Assess client massage needs'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Assess client massage needs' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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. Determine scope of client needs

1.1 Clarify client expectations

1.2 Provide clear information about scope and limits of services to be provided

1.3 Collect accurate, relevant and organised health record and document in a form which can be interpreted readily by other professionals

1.4 Recognise needs that are beyond scope of own practice, and make referrals to other health care professionals as required

1.5 Identify and respond to any barriers to information gathering and assessment

1.6 Seek client information respectfully and sensitively, using purposeful, systematic and diplomatic questions

1.7 Manage information in a confidential and secure way

2. Make a physical assessment

2.1 Advise client about the physical assessment process and obtain client consent to proceed

2.2 Follow clinical and practitioner hygiene protocols

2.3 Respect client dignity and anticipate potential sensitivities

2.4 Seek client feedback on comfort levels throughout assessment process

2.5 Assess client through palpation, observation and range of motion (ROM) testing

2.6 Identify and respond to contra-indications to massage treatment

2.7 Accurately document assessment findings

3. Determine and communicate treatment approach

3.1 Determine treatment needs by integrating findings from physical assessment, observation and communication

3.2 Discuss assessment and rationale for treatment with the client

3.3 Respond to client enquiries using language the client understands

3.4 Discuss referral and collaborative options with the client as required


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTMSG002 appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT52615 - Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
  • HLT52515 - Diploma of Reflexology
  • HLT52015 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
  • HLT62615 - Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda
  • HLT42015 - Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
  • HLT52315 - Diploma of Clinical Aromatherapy