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Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments

Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMSG003
State Code
AVA20
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
280
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the needs of clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). It requires the ability to gather client information, conduct specific tests and bring information together to develop a remedial massage treatment plan. There is a strong focus on functional anatomy.This unit applies to remedial 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 Explore and clarify client expectations
  • 1.2 Provide clear information about scope and limits of services to be provided
  • 1.3 Collect an 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 Provide information about the physical assessment process and obtain client consent to proceed
  • 2.2 Follow clinical and practitioner hygiene procedures
  • 2.3 Respect client dignity and anticipate sensitivities
  • 2.4 Seek client feedback on comfort levels
  • 2.5 Assess client through palpation, observation and ROM testing
  • 2.6 Identify variations from normal posture or structural function in relation to presenting symptoms
  • 2.7 Analyse static and dynamic variables of posture through use of functional and special testing indicated by presenting condition
  • 2.8 Use ongoing questioning with client to gain further information as required
  • 2.9 Accurately document information from the physical assessment
3. Develop treatment plan
  • 3.1 Correlate results of physical assessment with case history
  • 3.2 Consider available medical information and incorporate into analysis within scope of own practice
  • 3.3 Identify condition according to stage and related implications
  • 3.4 Identify and respond to indications or contraindications for remedial massage
  • 3.5 Determine optimum type, duration and frequency of treatments
  • 3.6 Use professional judgement to draw substantiated conclusions about treatment needs
  • 3.7 Establish expected treatment outcomes based on the remedial massage framework and evidence
  • 3.8 Accurately document proposed treatment plan
4. Confirm assessment and treatment plan with client
  • 4.1 Discuss assessment, its implications and rationale for treatment with the client
  • 4.2 Assign and agree treatment priorities and expectations in consultation with the client
  • 4.3 Schedule times and session lengths suited to the required techniques and sequences
  • 4.4 Respond to client enquiries using language the client understands
  • 4.5 Discuss referral and collaborative options with the client as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8482 HLTREM504C Apply remedial massage assessment framework Unit of competency
D8483 HLTREM505C Perform remedial massage health assessment Unit of competency
D8481 HLTREM503C Plan remedial massage treatment strategy Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO24 HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI6 HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage Qualification