Unit of competency Outline
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Provide TCM Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na) treatment for women and children
Provide TCM Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na) treatment for women and children
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTTCM505C
HLTTCM505C
State Code
D8524
D8524
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/08/2012
Field of Education
061711 - Massage Therapy
Original Release Date
28/08/2012
Nominal Hours
150
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer TCM remedial massage treatment specific to the needs of women and children in accordance with the philosophy and practices of a TCM remedial massage therapeutic framework
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess females according to a TCM Remedial Massage framework
- 1.1 Discuss client's condition and refer to relevant documentation
- 1.2 Assess client
- 1.3 Ensure client comfort and privacy at all times
- 1.4 Assess presenting signs and symptoms according to TCM framework
- 1.5 Discuss assessment with the client
2. Assess children according to a TCM Remedial Massage framework
- 2.1 Obtain appropriate consent
- 2.2 Assess client
- 2.3 Ensure client comfort and privacy at all times
- 2.4 Assess presenting signs and symptoms according to TCM Remedial Massage framework
- 2.5 Discuss assessment with the client and/or significant others
3. Provide support for women's health
- 3.1 Provide TCM Remedial Massage women's health treatment
- 3.2 Position client correctly to optimise their comfort and support while allowing optimum application of techniques
- 3.3 Maintain appropriate postures to ensure a controlled distribution of body weight throughout the treatment
- 3.4 Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session
- 3.5 Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure applied by assessment indications
4. Provide care for children
- 4.1 Provide TCM Remedial Massage children's health treatment
- 4.2 Position client correctly to optimise their comfort and support while allowing optimum application of techniques
- 4.3 Maintain appropriate postures to ensure a controlled distribution of body weight throughout the treatment
- 4.4 Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session
- 4.5 Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure applied by assessment indications
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.
Assessment may include:
Assessment of physical features
Palpation
Observation
Listening and smelling
Taking of blood pressure, temperature, radial pulse rate and quality
Percussion
Listening to heart and chest sounds using a stethoscope
TCM pattern differentiation
Discussion/questioning
Any other method in which the practitioner has been trained to a competent standard
Procedure which is conducted according to legislative and regulatory requirements
TCM Remedial Massage women and children's health treatment may include the following methods:
Acupressure
An mo
Tui na
Gua sha
Moxibustion
Cupping
A range of TCM Remedial Massage sequences and techniques
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.
Assessment may include:
Assessment of physical features
Palpation
Observation
Listening and smelling
Taking of blood pressure, temperature, radial pulse rate and quality
Percussion
Listening to heart and chest sounds using a stethoscope
TCM pattern differentiation
Discussion/questioning
Any other method in which the practitioner has been trained to a competent standard
Procedure which is conducted according to legislative and regulatory requirements
TCM Remedial Massage women and children's health treatment may include the following methods:
Acupressure
An mo
Tui na
Gua sha
Moxibustion
Cupping
A range of TCM Remedial Massage sequences and techniques
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
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
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
Appropriate assessment environment
Skilled assessors
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
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.
Short tests and essays
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
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
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
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
Appropriate assessment environment
Skilled assessors
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
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.
Short tests and essays
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C5139 | HLTTCM5A | Provide TCM (An Mo Tui Na) treatment specific to the needs of women and children | Unit of competency |
| C9524 | HLTTCM505B | Provide TCM Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na) treatment for women and children | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ62 | HLTTCM004 | Adapt Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage practice to meet specific needs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D085 | HLT50107 | Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na) | Qualification |
| J099 | HLT50112 | Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na) | Qualification |