Elements and Performance Criteria

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 which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:
Other medical treatment being undertaken
Client's physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness
Cultural and/or religious factors
Contra-indications to treatment
Post treatment activity
Overeating
Intoxication


Mode of administration may include:
Requirement for feedback and interaction
Various oriental therapy techniques
Variations in application intensity
Requirement of specified positioning of client


Reactions may include:
Pain and/or discomfort
Feedback - verbal, tactile, visual
Muscular spasms
Temperature discomfort


Responses to reactions may include:
Adjusting treatment accordingly
Seeking appropriate expertise
Discussing reaction with the client
Adhering to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies
Using First Aid procedures according to \St Johns, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training
Maintaining a senior first aid certificate which is renewed at least every three years
Accessing local emergency services
Effective response to client feedback and/or complaints


Consent for treatment refers to:
Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines


Appropriate postures refers to:
Balanced distribution of body weight
Ability to apply direct perpendicular contact pressure to appropriate areas of the body
Comfort and safety
Relaxation of the body
Size, mobility and flexibility


Oriental therapy techniques may include:
Acupressure
An mo
Tui na
Gua sha
Moxibustion
Point energetics
Cupping
Stretching, posture and exercise techniques
Elbows, feet, knees, ball of thumb, hand pressure techniques
Meridian stretching techniques
Namikoshi, barefoot and ohashi shiatsu, zen shiatsu sequences and techniques
Hara diagnosis, tonification/dispersal and whole body sequences
Demonstration and explanation of suggested corrective postures, stretches, movements
Demonstration and explanation of suggested activities such as tai qi, qi gong, yoga, sotai
Ability to apply relaxation, meditation and stress management techniques
Dietary strategy - selection of specific foods preparation and combinations
Advice on medicinal drinks, poultices and meals
Spiritual and emotional counselling


Assessment indications include:
Oriental therapy meridian and point locations and indications
Namikoshi empirical or experimental point locations and indications
Palpatory evidence or feedback responses
Masunaga meridian system indications
Anatomical or mobility/flexibility assessment and indications


Advise and resource the client refers to:
Providing relevant literature or information materials
Referring client to other information sources
Providing advise regarding self-care
Stress management resources
Environmental modifications
Counselling within the parameters of training
Advising client of suggested resources
Providing of details which help to fully inform client of relevant information
Providing referrals to other health professionals
Availability of products required or suggested for treatment


Practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:
Oriental therapy techniques and strategies for improvement
Postural improvement strategies
Corrective postures, stretches, movements
Activities such as tai qi, qi gong, yoga, sotai
Relaxation, meditation and stress management techniques
Discussion of causes of condition and suggestion of prevention strategies
Simple follow-up activities and/or strategies to work on between sessions
Activities and/or tasks to avoid
Self-shiatsu techniques
Dietary suggestions
Environmental or lifestyle modifications
Stress management strategies

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) is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations
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 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:
An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
Relevant texts or medical manuals
Relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
Anatomical models
Appropriate assessment environment
Demonstration model/client


Method of assessment
Practical demonstration and observation in the work place
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Explanations of technique
Oral questioning and discussion
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 (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision


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 in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures