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Assess client massage needs

Assess client massage needs

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMSG002
State Code
AVA22
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, make a physical assessment of the body and determine massage treatment options.This unit applies to massage therapists providing general health maintenance treatments. It does not include remedial massage assessment techniques.This unit applies to 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. Determine scope of client needs
  • 1.1 Clarify client expectations
  • 1.2 Provide clear information about scope and limits of services to be provided
  • 1.3 Collect accurate, relevant and organised health record and document in a form which can be interpreted readily by other professionals
  • 1.4 Recognise needs that are beyond scope of own practice, and make referrals to other health care professionals as required
  • 1.5 Identify and respond to any barriers to information gathering and assessment
  • 1.6 Seek client information respectfully and sensitively, using purposeful, systematic and diplomatic questions
  • 1.7 Manage information in a confidential and secure way
2. Make a physical assessment
  • 2.1 Advise client about the physical assessment process and obtain client consent to proceed
  • 2.2 Follow clinical and practitioner hygiene protocols
  • 2.3 Respect client dignity and anticipate potential sensitivities
  • 2.4 Seek client feedback on comfort levels throughout assessment process
  • 2.5 Assess client through palpation, observation and range of motion (ROM) testing
  • 2.6 Identify and respond to contra-indications to massage treatment
  • 2.7 Accurately document assessment findings
3. Determine and communicate treatment approach
  • 3.1 Determine treatment needs by integrating findings from physical assessment, observation and communication
  • 3.2 Discuss assessment and rationale for treatment with the client
  • 3.3 Respond to client enquiries using language the client understands
  • 3.4 Discuss referral and collaborative options with the client as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8478 HLTREM408C Apply massage assessment framework Unit of competency
D8479 HLTREM409C Perform massage health assessment Unit of competency
D8477 HLTREM407C Plan massage treatment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO47 HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs Unit of competency