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Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs

Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMSG006
State Code
AVA17
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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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
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to adapt remedial massage assessment and treatment strategies to meet the needs of clients of different genders and at different stages of life. It also includes the requirement to be able to identify and respond to other specific needs with which the practitioner may be unfamiliar.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. Adapt assessment and treatment strategies to stages of life
  • 1.1 Anticipate and take account of client sensitivities to ensure client dignity is maintained
  • 1.2 Tailor approaches that take account of different cognitive abilities of clients at different stages of life
  • 1.3 Adjust physical processes to take account of client capabilities and physical body features
  • 1.4 Recognise norms and deviations associated with age and gender
  • 1.5 Obtain consents from others when appropriate
2. Respond to unfamiliar presentations
  • 2.1 Recognise situations where presenting cases or aspects of presenting cases fall outside current knowledge base or expertise
  • 2.2 Refer client to other practitioners when case is not appropriate to own scope of practice
  • 2.3 Identify, access and interpret sources of additional information and advice when appropriate to continue with the case
  • 2.4 Enhance own capacity to deal with the case by conducting case specific research
  • 2.5 Integrate findings into client treatment plans and record details
3. Extend and expand own knowledge base
  • 3.1 Pro-actively identify and respond to professional development opportunities
  • 3.2 Develop and adjust work practices as part of ongoing practice development
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8485 HLTREM511B Provide remedial massage treatment for women and children Unit of competency
D8538 HLTREM510B Provide specialised remedial massage treatments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO19 HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI6 HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage Qualification