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Develop massage practice

Develop massage practice

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMSG009
State Code
OEO65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2023
Field of Education
061711 - Massage Therapy
Original Release Date
11/08/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of massage practice and its place in the Australian health care system, identify and provide appropriate information about massage to different audiences, develop own approach to massage practice and evaluate what makes a sustainable practice.This unit applies to massage therapists.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certificate or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Navigate massage in the health care system.
  • 1.1. Identify, access and interpret information on the history and development of massage practice.
  • 1.2. Identify key components of the Australian health care system including the legal requirements and ethical considerations.
  • 1.3. Determine the place of massage within the current Australian health care system.
  • 1.4. Compare massage with other health modalities and broader health practices.
2. Provide information about massage.
  • 2.1. Determine information needs of different audiences, both individuals and groups.
  • 2.2. Identify key messages relevant to audience needs.
  • 2.3. Supply information relevant to audience.
3. Develop approach to own practice.
  • 3.1. Identify professional goals and aspirations.
  • 3.2. Identify the role of evidence-based practice and its impact on own job role.
  • 3.3. Identify the opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances.
  • 3.4. Identify practical strategies that address own practice goals.
4. Navigate requirements for sustainable massage practice.
  • 4.1. Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional massage practice.
  • 4.2. Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional massage practice.
  • 4.3. Establish a personal health strategy that supports professional massage practice.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVA23 HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice Unit of competency