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Apply principles of pain neuroscience

Apply principles of pain neuroscience

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMSG016
State Code
OEO44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2023
Field of Education
061711 - Massage Therapy
Original Release Date
11/08/2023
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of pain neuroscience in health care assessment and treatment.This unit applies to a broad range of health care practitioners.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain practical knowledge of the principles of pain neuroscience.
  • 1.1. Research and monitor credible sources of information relevant to pain neuroscience.
  • 1.2. Interpret credible sources of information to identify recent developments in pain neuroscience relevant to health care assessment and treatment.
  • 1.3. Reflect on application of recent developments in pain neuroscience to own health care assessment and treatment practice.
2. Apply principles of pain neuroscience to health care assessment and treatment.
  • 2.1. Consult with client and review client health records to gather client pain presentation information.
  • 2.2. Discuss biopsychosocial factors that may impact on pain presentation with the client.
  • 2.3. Discuss health care treatment options and client expectations relevant to pain presentation with the client.
  • 2.4. Document health care treatment plan to meet client needs including pain presentation.
  • 2.5. Recognise pain presentation needs that are beyond scope of own practice and offer referrals where needed.
3. Reflect on practice.
  • 3.1. Use feedback from others and self-reflection to determine improvements to own practice.
  • 3.2. Identify areas of own practice for further research or development to support client outcomes.
  • 3.3. Proactively seek and respond to professional development opportunities relevant to pain neuroscience.
  • 3.4. Identify current and emerging industry developments and networks that can support improvement of own practice.
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