Unit of competency Outline
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Monitor and evaluate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage treatments
Monitor and evaluate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage treatments
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTTCM005
HLTTCM005
State Code
AUZ61
AUZ61
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061905 - Traditional Chinese Medicine
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and evaluate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage treatments, both from an individual client and whole of practice professional development perspective.This unit applies to TCM remedial massage therapists.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate client progress
- 1.1 Seek client feedback about treatment impacts and compliance with the treatment plan1.2 Make own observations and assessment of client changes based on TCM remedial massage framework1.3 Evaluate treatment impacts in relation to client’s physical, mental, spiritual and emotional wellbeing1.4 Compare changes and improvements with expectations in the treatment plan, existing research and evidence from own practice 1.5 Seek additional information from clients when progress suggests this is needed1.6 Accurately document progress in client treatment plan
2. Adjust treatment based on evaluation
- 2.1 Determine the need for adjustment to treatment plan based on evaluation of client progress2.2 Identify and respond to factors that may be inhibiting client progress 2.3 Adjust treatment plans based on outcomes and sources of research or evidence that support massage practice2.4 Accurately document any adjustments to treatment plans
3. Develop practice from client evaluation
- 3.1 Review progress of clients in context of own individual practice3.2 Identify areas of own practice for further research or development to support client outcomes3.3 Pro-actively seek and respond to professional development opportunities
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWK1 | HLT52115 | Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage | Qualification |