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 HLTSHU506D, 'Provide specific shiatsu therapy assessment and care'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide specific shiatsu therapy assessment and care' 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. Provide specific care for children and adolescents | 1.1 Take thecase with special reference to the age of the individual 1.2 Assess the individual according to standard guidelines relating to age 1.3 Assess the individual in an age - specific manner after obtaining appropriate consent from the parent/caregiver/guardian if appropriate 1.4 Record any deviations from the normal percentiles, mental and emotional development norms and physiological features for the age group 1.5 Develop a treatment plan according to findings and potential sensitivities 1.6 Take steps to ensure the client's dignity is maintained at all times 1.7 Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment in consultation with the client and implement strategies to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible 1.8 Implement the treatment plan |
2. Provide specific care for females/males | 2.1 Take the case with special reference to the gender of the individual 2.2 Examine the individual is examined in a gender specific manner after obtaining consent from the parent/caregiver/guardian if appropriate 2.3 Conduct a physical examination with special regard to common conditions of the female/male and findings documented according to clinic guidelines 2.4 Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client, adapt approach accordingly and take steps to ensure the client's dignity is maintained at all times 2.5 Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment in consultation with the client and strategies are implemented to minimize the effects of these factors wherever possible 2.6 Develop a treatment plan 2.7 Implement the treatment plan |
3. Provide geriatric care | 3.1 Take thecase with special reference to the age of the individual and with special consideration to the client's health, memory, cognitive ability and care requirements 3.2 Assess the health of the client with special consideration to conditions relating to aging 3.3 Conduct a physical examination with special regard to common conditions of aging and document findings according to clinic guidelines 3.4 Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client, adapt approach accordingly and take steps to ensure the client's sense of dignity is maintained at all times 3.5 Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment and implement strategies are to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible 3.6 Develop a treatment plan 3.7 Implement the treatment plan |
4. Provide palliative care | 4.1 Take thecase with special reference to the age of the individual with special consideration to fears, needs, expectations and care requirements 4.2 Obtain information on the disease, prognosis, potential risks and relevant tests 4.3 Assess the vitality of the client with special consideration to current needs and any distressing or painful symptoms 4.4 Develop a treatment plan 4.5 Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client adapt approach accordingly to take these into account and take steps to ensure the client's sense of dignity is maintained at all times 4.6 Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment and implement strategies to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible 4.7 Implement the treatment plan 4.8 Provide continued support and communication for the client and carers through the dying process 4.9 Refer to other supportive treatment or services if appropriate |
5. Provide prophylactic care and advice | 5.1 Discuss prophylaxis issues with the client 5.2 Advise the client of available lifestyle or dietary options for their situation 5.3 Discuss responsibilities of practitioner and client within the treatment plan 5.4 Negotiate management of selected treatment in relation to any other current therapies |
6. Manage the treatment plan | 6.1 Assess the health of the individual with special regard to common conditions of their age/gender 6.2 Document therapeutic expectations in accordance with clinic guidelines 6.3 Record findings, recommendations and treatment in accordance with clinic guidelines 6.4 Organise and document follow up visit/s in accordance with clinic guidelines 6.5 Document actual responses in accordance with clinic guidelines and adjust treatment accordingly 6.6 Advise clients on possible adverse effects and personal management techniques |