Elements and Performance Criteria

Assessment may include:
Assessment of physical features
Palpation
Observation
Listening and smelling
Taking of blood pressure, temperature, radial pulse rate and quality
Percussion
Listening to heart and chest sounds using a stethoscope
TCM pattern differentiation
Discussion/questioning
Any other method in which the practitioner has been trained to a competent standard
Procedure which is conducted according to legislative and regulatory requirements

TCM Remedial Massage women and children's health treatment may include the following methods:
Acupressure
An mo
Tui na
Gua sha
Moxibustion
Cupping
A range of TCM Remedial Massage sequences and techniques

Critical aspects of assessment:
Ability to work or model work which demonstrates an understanding of underpinning values and philosophies in the TCM Remedial Massage framework
Knowledge of the philosophies, principles and tools of TCM Remedial Massage practice
Demonstrated ability to correctly identify client/patient information needs
Demonstrated ability to provide client/patient with required information about their condition
Demonstrated ability to appropriately record details of client/patient enquiries according to clinic guidelines
Demonstrated ability to provide treatment appropriately to the needs of the client/patient

Underpinning knowledge and skills:
Knowledge of the theory of gynaecology and obstetrics according to TCM
Topics would include:
The development of TCM gynaecology and obstetrics
Gynaecological and obstetric TCM physiology, pathology, aetiology, diagnosis, differentiation of gynaecological conditions
Contraindications and precautions
Therapeutic principles and methods
Pre and post-partum disorders
Gestational disorders
The treatment of pain, anxiety and other conditions during labour;
The TCM Remedial Massage therapist as part of the neonatal health practitioner team
Birth options and settings
Gestational disorders
Cultural perspectives on birth and birthing
Knowledge of the theory of pediatric development according to TCM
Knowledge of the theory of pediatric massage according to TCM
Topics would include:
The development of TCM pediatrics
Pediatric TCM physiology, pathology, aetiology, diagnosis, differentiation of pediatric conditions;
Contraindications and precautions
Therapeutic principles and methods

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

Method of assessment
Assessment may include:
Practical demonstration and simulations
Short tests and essays
Oral questioning and discussion

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.