Elements and Performance Criteria

Contra-indications to treatment and possible complicating factors may include:
Infection or infectious diseases
Pain local sharp, dull, achy, deep, surface
Fatigue
Inflammation
Lumps and tissue changes
Rashes and changes in the skin
Oedema
Mood alterations, eg. depression, anxiety
Changes in habits such as appetite elimination or sleep
Bleeding and bruising
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
Temperature - hot/cold

TCM Remedial Massage techniques may include:
Acupressure
An mo
Tui na
Gua sha
Moxibustion
Cupping
A range of TCM Remedial Massage sequences and techniques

Client/patient constitution refers to:
Genetic foundation
Body type
Fitness
Mental attitude

Client/patient compliance refers to:
Ability to follow instructions or suggestions
Willingness to follow instructions or suggestions

Discrepancies may include:
Client/patient is unaware of the immediate danger of the condition
Client/patient is over anxious about the condition
Client/patient is unaware of maintaining causes acting on the condition
Practitioner is unaware of some implications of the client/patient 's condition
Practitioner and client/patient have differing views of what the main problem is

Practitioner responsibilities may include:
Isolating the sick person
Providing advice on public health matters
Appropriate hygienic or sexual behaviour
Referring notifiable/communicable disease to a registered doctor
Commitment to the treatment plan
Discussing relevant contraindications or potential complications to treatment
Reviewing treatment plan

Client/patient responsibilities may include:
Following instruction/advice during and post treatment
Advising practitioner of any relevant contra-indications or potential complications to treatment
Advising practitioner of compliance issues
Commitment to the treatment plan

Treatment evaluation strategies may include:
Discussing and reviewing response to treatment
Reviewing achievement of treatment goals
Monitoring time frame for achieving treatment goals

Critical aspects of assessment:
Demonstrated ability to identify treatment options and establish treatment regimes
Demonstrated ability to prepare treatment plans
Demonstrated ability to read medical reports and other data relevant to the case
Knowledge of symptomology
Knowledge of possible obstacles to treatment
Knowledge of community resources and support services
Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units:
Communicate effectively with clients

Underpinning knowledge and skills:
Awareness of critical information required for diagnosis and treatment according to tcrm therapy framework
Knowledge of traditional dietetics
Knowledge of the importance of breathing, exercise
Knowledge of nutrition, hygiene and personal health care strategies
Knowledge of physiology and anatomy
Knowledge of symptomology and pathology
Knowledge of structure and function of anatomical systems
Knowledge of the principles of human movement and biomechanics
Knowledge of technical and practical knowledge of treatment
Knowledge of possible reactions and contra-indications to treatment
Ability to manage time throughout consultation and treatment
Ability to identify prominent bones/structures and major muscle groups through palpation
Demonstrated communication skills to gain and convey required information
Knowledge of ethical and legal implications of enquiry and treatment
Demonstrated ability to read medical reports

Resource implications
Resource requirements may include:
An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
Relevant texts or medical manuals
Anatomical model
Relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
Appropriate assessment environment

Method of assessment
Assessment may include:
Practical demonstration
Simulations
Explanations for plan preparations
Oral questioning and discussion
Case studies and scenarios

Context of assessment:
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of work conditions. Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations.