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Prepare for a reflexology treatment

Prepare for a reflexology treatment

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTREF502B
State Code
D8471
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/08/2011
Field of Education
061711 - Massage Therapy
Original Release Date
02/08/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret information gathered in the health assessment and prepare for a reflexology treatment of a client by negotiating a treatment management plan
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Setup the workspace appropriately
  • 1.1 Prepare the workspace in accordance with occupational health and safety standards
  • 1.2 Ensure the environment is of a warm, inviting and healing nature
  • 1.3 Display appropriate professional material
  • 1.4 Use ergonomic equipment appropriate for both client and self
  • 1.5 Provide clean, comfortable and professional standards soft furnishings
2. Obtain, record and analyse an accurate history of the client
  • 2.1 Seek information required from the client for the client's history in a respectful way ensuring all enquiries are asked in a purposeful. systematic and diplomatic manner
  • 2.2 Identify factors likely to have an influence on the assessment during the consultation process and implement strategies to minimize the effect of these factors wherever possible
  • 2.3 Manage information in a confidential and secure way
  • 2.4 Gather, record and organise information in a way which can be interpreted readily by other professionals
  • 2.5 Take into consideration treatment, information and advice provided by other health care professionals in determining the strategy to be used in treatment
  • 2.6 Assess information gathered and assign priority in consultation with the client using knowledge, experience and theoretical principles gathered
  • 2.7 Use professional judgement to develop a treatment strategy from the data collected
3. Record physical observations of the foot
  • 3.1 Record assessment of the feet and associated signs and symptoms in a thorough and objective manner
  • 3.2 Relate structural abnormalities of the foot to the case history
  • 3.3 Identify and assess skin conditions and incorporate into treatment plan
  • 3.4 Systematically monitor and record client progress
4. Determine precautions and contra-indications
  • 4.1 Recognise and identify signs and symptoms of conditions as a pre-requisite for treatment/care
  • 4.2 Observe and record precautions/contra-indications to reflexology and incorporate into treatment plan
  • 4.3 Advise clients to seek medical advice where appropriate
5. Inform the client
  • 5.1 Address the client appropriately
  • 5.2 Obtain informed client consent prior to conducting a Reflexology assessment
  • 5.3 Explain clearly the services able to be provided and the limits of available services
  • 5.4 Explore and clarify client's expectations of services/clinic
  • 5.5 Define personal abilities, level of professional competence and parameters of role to the client and ensure these are practiced at all times
  • 5.6 Discuss the rationale of the treatment/assessment plan with the client
  • 5.7 Identify legal rights and responsibilities of the client and practitioner
  • 5.8 Respond to enquiries from the client using a language the client understands
  • 5.9 Discuss referral and/or collaboration with other health professionals with the client as appropriate
6. Manage the health assessment
  • 6.1 Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client and respect their dignity at all times
  • 6.2 Identify, establish and routinely observe essential requirements for the maintenance of clinical and practitioner hygiene
  • 6.3 Investigate anomalies and imbalances detected on assessment further through appropriate questioning and analysis of client feedback
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9476 HLTREF502A Prepare for a reflexology treatment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD272 HLTREF502C Prepare for a reflexology treatment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D097 HLT51707 Diploma of Reflexology Qualification