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 HLTREM513C, 'Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes' 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 |
1. Identify common musculoskeletal injuries and associated treatment procedures | 1.1 Identify and describe common musculoskeletal injuries in sport and their causes 1.2 Explain and describe Industry standard massage therapy principles regarding procedures and/or approaches for treating common musculoskeletal injuries in sport |
2. Treat common musculoskeletal injuries | 2.1 Develop a treatment package incorporating packaging of advanced massage techniques and/or massage therapy techniques to treat common musculoskeletal injuries in sport for the client in a massage therapy setting 2.2 Implement a treatment package through the integration of various techniques 2.3 Recommend relevant thermotherapy, cryotherapy and corrective exercise for rehabilitation of sporting injuries to the client 2.4 Establish, explain, clarify and instigate self-management programs with the client 2.5 Refer client to other health professionals in relation to areas/aspects in which the therapist is not currently competent |
3. Provide support packages for a client | 3.1 Incorporate relevant elements of pre-event massage, post-event massage and maintenance massage in the client's massage therapy treatment plan 3.2 Establish, explain, clarify and instigate self-management programs with the client 3.3 Advise client and teach relevant self massage techniques to assist in self management programs 3.4 Explain and discuss contraindications for massage with client 3.5 Explain advantages and/or disadvantages of taping and/or splinting |
4. Evaluate services/treatment | 4.1 Build and maintain a relationship of trust with the client, with active promotion of and strict adherence to confidentiality 4.2 Undertake monitoring of client health in line with plan of care 4.3 Question client/carer to ascertain their level of comfort and compliance with the treatment 4.4 Ascertain degree of improvement or changes in the client's condition and compare with expectations in the plan of care 4.5 Provide client with clear information about their level of improvement in relation to their plan of care 4.6 Assess and review of treatment as required 4.7 Document progress according to requirements 4.8 Evaluate impact of ongoing treatment in relation to client's physical, mental and emotional condition and behaviour 4.9 Encourage clients to maintain their health by active involvement in their treatment and plan of care 4.10 Consult with other treatment practitioners as necessary and appropriate |