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Perform the kinesiology health assessment
Perform the kinesiology health assessment
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTKIN404B
HLTKIN404B
State Code
D8313
D8313
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/08/2012
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
27/08/2012
Nominal Hours
100
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe the condition of the client and gather information relevant to the case in order to provide a basic kinesiology session
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the scope of the assessment and the client's structural needs
- 1.1 Establish the clients purpose for the session
- 1.2 Explain clearly the techniques to be used and limits of available services
- 1.3 Explore and clarify clients expectations of the session
- 1.4 Explain clearly clients and practitioners roles in the session
- 1.5 Determine client's eligibility for service using clinic policies and guidelines
- 1.6 Identify factors likely to have a negative impact of the assessment in consultation with the client and implement strategies to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible
- 1.7 Refer client to other health care professionals where the needs of the client are identified as beyond the scope of services able to be provided, or if in the opinion of the practitioner, the needs of the client are best met by doing so
- 1.8 Identify and promote the legal rights of the client
2. Obtain and record a accurate history of the client
- 2.1 Seek information from the client for a client history in a respectful way and make all enquiries in a purposeful, systematic and diplomatic manner
- 2.2 Collect and record accurate, relevant and well organised information in a form which can be interpreted readily by other professionals
- 2.3 Manage information in a confidential and secure way
3. Prepare the client for the session
- 3.1 Respect client's boundaries at all times
- 3.2 Seek client feedback on comfort, comprehension and participation levels
- 3.3 Carry out pre-checks and/or initial kinesiology protocols in such a way that the client understands clearly and is given ample opportunity for questions and feedback
4. Perform the assessment of the client
- 4.1 Obtain informed client consent prior to conducting assessment, in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations
- 4.2 Establish, observe and maintain clinical and practitioner hygiene
- 4.3 Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client and adapt approach accordingly to take these into account
- 4.4 Assess client through indicator muscles and other information gathering techniques
- 4.5 Identify contraindications to the kinesiology session
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment may include:
Language difficulties
Inability to understand kinesiology principles
Disabilities
Emotional trauma
Lack of privacy or focus due to additional people being present
Cultural or gender factors
Other health care professionals may include:
Naturopaths
Homoeopaths
Herbalists
Chiropractors
Osteopaths
Physiotherapists
Medical practitioners
Counsellors
Social workers
Massage therapists
Energy therapists
Other allied health care professionals
Client history may include:
Date of presentation
Identifying personal details
Source of referral
Main presenting complaint or reason for session
Subjective evaluation of present condition
Maternal/ paternal genetic predispositions
General state of health
physical
emotional
sensitivities
diet and appetite
sleep patterns
bowel and urinary habits
exercise
lifestyle
menstrual cycle
Childhood and adult illnesses
Accidents, injuries, operations
Vaccinations
Root canals
Hospitalisations
Occupational history and environment
Family history and relationships
Other current medical/ alternative health care
Previous occurrence of current complaint
Vibrational remedies/ medication/supplements - current and previous /perceived side effects
Known allergies to medication / supplements
Social lifestyle including social drug usage
Primary health care provider
Potential sensitivities may include:
Gender
Ethnicity
Language
Religious beliefs
Cultural heritage
Sexuality
Ability
Presenting disease state and personal history
Established assessment procedures may include:
Observation
Discussion
Range of motion tests
Current ability in activity or posture
Stress challenge with indicator muscle
Any method in which the practitioner has been trained to a competent standard
Procedures which are conducted according to legislative and regulatory requirements
Contraindications to balancing may include:
Unwillingness to accept self responsibility model
Situations where client expects treatment for named medical disease
Client wants diagnosis and treatment for possible medical condition
Client expects practitioner to test for medically determined pathology parameters, e.g. pregnancy, blood count, blood cholesterol, blood sugar etc.
Client presenting with known or possible infectious disease suggested by fever, nausea and lethargy
Underage client without consent of parent(s)
Situation that may require referral to other professionals. Indications may include:
pain
inflammation
lumps and tissue changes
oedema
rashes ad changes in the skin
infection
changes in habits such as appetite, elimination
sudden weight loss
bleeding, bruising
nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
suicidal tendencies
mood alterations, depression, anxiety
fatigue, exhaustion
poor sleep patterns
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment may include:
Language difficulties
Inability to understand kinesiology principles
Disabilities
Emotional trauma
Lack of privacy or focus due to additional people being present
Cultural or gender factors
Other health care professionals may include:
Naturopaths
Homoeopaths
Herbalists
Chiropractors
Osteopaths
Physiotherapists
Medical practitioners
Counsellors
Social workers
Massage therapists
Energy therapists
Other allied health care professionals
Client history may include:
Date of presentation
Identifying personal details
Source of referral
Main presenting complaint or reason for session
Subjective evaluation of present condition
Maternal/ paternal genetic predispositions
General state of health
physical
emotional
sensitivities
diet and appetite
sleep patterns
bowel and urinary habits
exercise
lifestyle
menstrual cycle
Childhood and adult illnesses
Accidents, injuries, operations
Vaccinations
Root canals
Hospitalisations
Occupational history and environment
Family history and relationships
Other current medical/ alternative health care
Previous occurrence of current complaint
Vibrational remedies/ medication/supplements - current and previous /perceived side effects
Known allergies to medication / supplements
Social lifestyle including social drug usage
Primary health care provider
Potential sensitivities may include:
Gender
Ethnicity
Language
Religious beliefs
Cultural heritage
Sexuality
Ability
Presenting disease state and personal history
Established assessment procedures may include:
Observation
Discussion
Range of motion tests
Current ability in activity or posture
Stress challenge with indicator muscle
Any method in which the practitioner has been trained to a competent standard
Procedures which are conducted according to legislative and regulatory requirements
Contraindications to balancing may include:
Unwillingness to accept self responsibility model
Situations where client expects treatment for named medical disease
Client wants diagnosis and treatment for possible medical condition
Client expects practitioner to test for medically determined pathology parameters, e.g. pregnancy, blood count, blood cholesterol, blood sugar etc.
Client presenting with known or possible infectious disease suggested by fever, nausea and lethargy
Underage client without consent of parent(s)
Situation that may require referral to other professionals. Indications may include:
pain
inflammation
lumps and tissue changes
oedema
rashes ad changes in the skin
infection
changes in habits such as appetite, elimination
sudden weight loss
bleeding, bruising
nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
suicidal tendencies
mood alterations, depression, anxiety
fatigue, exhaustion
poor sleep patterns
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace (defined as a supervised clinic)
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Assessment must be undertaken by an assessor who is formally recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body
Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender
Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:
interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace
scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units
holistic/integrated assessment including:
working within the practice framework
performing a health assessment
assessing the client
planning treatment
providing treatment
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Resources essential for assessment include:
qualified assessor who is also recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body
relevant texts or medical manuals
relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
appropriate assessment environment
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting. If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Questioning
Role play/simulation
Short tests and essays
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit should be assessed after or in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTKIN401B Work within a kinesiology framework
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace (defined as a supervised clinic)
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Assessment must be undertaken by an assessor who is formally recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body
Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender
Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:
interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace
scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units
holistic/integrated assessment including:
working within the practice framework
performing a health assessment
assessing the client
planning treatment
providing treatment
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Resources essential for assessment include:
qualified assessor who is also recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body
relevant texts or medical manuals
relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
appropriate assessment environment
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting. If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Questioning
Role play/simulation
Short tests and essays
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit should be assessed after or in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTKIN401B Work within a kinesiology framework
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9320 | HLTKIN404A | Perform the kinesiology health assessment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA25 | HLTKIN003 | Perform kinesiology assessments | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J091 | HLT42812 | Certificate IV in Kinesiology | Qualification |
| D073 | HLT42807 | Certificate IV in Kinesiology | Qualification |