Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:03 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:03 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Plan the shiatsu therapy treatment
Plan the shiatsu therapy treatment
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSHU504C
HLTSHU504C
State Code
D8493
D8493
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/08/2014
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
06/08/2014
Nominal Hours
85
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a client for treatment and negotiate a treatment management plan with them over the course of treatment required
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select the therapeutic techniques to determine treatment
- 1.1 Determine appropriate therapeutic principles of treatment according to assessment of client and within the skills of competence of the practitioner
- 1.2 Ascertain contraindications to treatment and possible complicating factors and modify treatment used according to shiatsu principles
- 1.3 Take treatment, information and advice provided by other health care professionals into consideration in determining the strategy to be used in treatment
- 1.4 Select treatment appropriate to client condition, and supported on the basis of established shiatsu practice
- 1.5 Take into consideration possible client compliance issues in specific treatment options
- 1.6 Select appropriate shiatsu techniques
- 1.7 Consider client constitution in selecting treatment
2. Discuss the treatment with the client
- 2.1 Allocate sufficient time to conclude sessions at a pace appropriate to the client
- 2.2 Discuss treatment strategy according to the client's needs
- 2.3 Negotiate client compliance
- 2.4 Clarify discrepancies between the practitioner's and the client's perception of the condition
- 2.5 Explain any perceived risks of the client's condition and treatment
- 2.6 Discuss responsibilities of practitioner and client within the treatment plan
- 2.7 Negotiate management of selected treatment in relation to any other current therapies
- 2.8 Discuss treatment evaluation strategies
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.
Therapeutic principles refers to:
Principles and practices of the shiatsu therapy framework
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
Shiatsu techniques may include:
A range of shiatsu sequences and techniques
Tsubo/acu-point techniques
Moxibustion
Stretching, posture and exercise techniques
Elbows, feet, knees, ball of thumb, hand pressure techniques
Meridian stretching techniques
Namikoshi, barefoot, and oshashi shiatsu zen shiatsu sequences and techniques
Hara diagnosis, tonification/dispersion and whole body sequence
Lifestyle and dietary advice
Demonstration and explanation of suggested yoga postures, stretches and movements
Dietary strategy - selection of specific foods preparation and combinations
Advice on medicinal drinks, poultices and meals
Spiritual and emotional counselling
Relaxation techniques
Meditation
Tai qi
Qi gong/yoga
Client constitution refers to:
Genetic foundation
Body type
Fitness
Mental attitude
Client compliance refers to:
Ability to follow instructions or suggestions
Willingness to follow instructions or suggestions
Discrepancies may include:
Client is unaware of the immediate danger of their condition
Client is over anxious about their condition
Client is unaware of maintaining causes acting on their condition
Practitioner is unaware of some implications of the client 's condition
Practitioner and client each have a different view 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 contra-indications or potential complications to treatment
Reviewing of treatment plan
Effective response to client feedback and/or feedback
Client 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 of response to treatment
Reviewing achievement of treatment goals
Monitoring time frame for achieving treatment goals
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.
Therapeutic principles refers to:
Principles and practices of the shiatsu therapy framework
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
Shiatsu techniques may include:
A range of shiatsu sequences and techniques
Tsubo/acu-point techniques
Moxibustion
Stretching, posture and exercise techniques
Elbows, feet, knees, ball of thumb, hand pressure techniques
Meridian stretching techniques
Namikoshi, barefoot, and oshashi shiatsu zen shiatsu sequences and techniques
Hara diagnosis, tonification/dispersion and whole body sequence
Lifestyle and dietary advice
Demonstration and explanation of suggested yoga postures, stretches and movements
Dietary strategy - selection of specific foods preparation and combinations
Advice on medicinal drinks, poultices and meals
Spiritual and emotional counselling
Relaxation techniques
Meditation
Tai qi
Qi gong/yoga
Client constitution refers to:
Genetic foundation
Body type
Fitness
Mental attitude
Client compliance refers to:
Ability to follow instructions or suggestions
Willingness to follow instructions or suggestions
Discrepancies may include:
Client is unaware of the immediate danger of their condition
Client is over anxious about their condition
Client is unaware of maintaining causes acting on their condition
Practitioner is unaware of some implications of the client 's condition
Practitioner and client each have a different view 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 contra-indications or potential complications to treatment
Reviewing of treatment plan
Effective response to client feedback and/or feedback
Client 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 of response to treatment
Reviewing achievement of treatment goals
Monitoring time frame for achieving treatment goals
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:
A fully 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
Practical demonstration and 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
Explanations for plan preparations
Oral questioning and discussion
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 unit:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
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:
A fully 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
Practical demonstration and 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
Explanations for plan preparations
Oral questioning and discussion
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 unit:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9493 | HLTSHU504B | Plan the shiatsu therapy treatment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ79 | HLTSHU004 | Perform Shiatsu therapy health assessments | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J100 | HLT50212 | Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies | Qualification |