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 balancing may include:
Other treatments being undertaken
Client's physical and psychological readiness and /or wellness
Cultural and/or religious factors
Contraindications to the balancing such as:
pain
infection or infectious diseases
fatigue
inflammation
oedema
mood alterations e.g. depression, anxiety
changes in habits such as appetite elimination or sleep
bleeding and bruising
nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
temperature - hot or cold
sudden loss of weight
Post session activities
Age, fragility
Physical/emotional flexibility


Mode of administration may include:
Muscle monitoring
Gently holding/pulsing/rubbing various points on the body
Using a surrogate
Using other techniques such as vibrational therapies
Variations in application intensity
Requirement of specified positioning of client
Creative imagery
Requirements for feedback and interaction


Reactions may include:
Pain and/or discomfort
Feedback - verbal, tactile, visual
Muscular spasms
Sensitivity to balancing
Temperature discomfort
Emotional release
Ongoing mental/emotional/physical/energetic changes


Responses to reactions may include:
Adjusting sessions accordingly
Seeking appropriate expertise or referral
Discussing responses with client
Adhering to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies
Using first aid procedures
Maintaining a senior first aid certificate which is renewed at least every three years
Accessing local, emergency service
Responding effectively to client feedback and complaints


Consent for balancing refers to:
Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines
In the case of a minor or ward of the state that an appropriate adult be present during any examination


Kinesiology techniques:
At least four types of balancing techniques outlined below must be demonstrated to an industry standard
Muscle balancing techniques:
posture analysis and balancing
goal balancing
meridian energy assessment
acupressure points
reflexes including spinal, neurolymphatic and neurovascular
reactive muscle energy patterns
proprioception: spindle cell mechanism and golgi tendon organ
Emotional balancing techniques:
emotional stress release
emotional defusions
affirmations
balancing with scan lists
age recession using muscle montoring
reactive stress
the amygdala fear/pain control circuit
Structural balancing techniques:
centring: hyoid, gait and cloacal reflexes
cranial faults
the temporomandibular joint
structural deviations such as scoliosis, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel etc
Continued ...
Kinesiology techniques Cont:
Vibrational balancing techniques:
Chinese Law of 5 elements
The 7 elements of Chinese acupuncture
Tibetan figure 8s
Nutritional balancing techniques:
nutrient imbalances and bioavailability
supplementation
food sensitivities
digestion
excretion imbalances
toxicity balancing
nutritional issues
Neurological balancing techniques:
psychological accessing techniques
neuro vascular technique
neuro lymphatic technique
cross crawl integration
acupressure holding points technique
emotional stress release
hydration technique
central and governing meridian energy technique
neurological switching technique
spinal related techniques
skeletal balancing techniques
muscular balancing techniques
breath balancing techniques
colour balancing technique
sound balancing technique
neurological accessing technique
meridian energy flow technique


Assessment indications may include:
Indicator muscle monitoring
Circuit locating
Finger/hand modes
Indicator points
Meridian indications
Level of pain via muscle monitoring feedback


Advise and resource the client refers to:
Providing relevant literature or information material
Referring clients to other information sources
Providing advice regarding self care
Advising client of suggested resources
Providing details which help to fully inform client of relevant information
Providing referrals to other health professionals
Availability of products required or suggested
Postural Correction advice


Evaluating progress includes:
Presenting symptoms
Duration of symptoms
Location of symptoms
Sensations


Effects of previous session may include:
Client is better
Client is worse
No change
New state is emerging


Practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:
Postural improvement strategies
Discussion/questioning
Simple follow-up activities and/or strategies to work on between sessions
Activities and/or tasks to avoid
Home reinforcement activities and protocols

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 undertaken after or in conjunction with the following unit:
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
HLTKIN401B Work within a kinesiology framework
HLTKIN404B Apply a kinesiology assessment framework
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related competency units: