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Adapt reflexology treatments to meet specific needs

Adapt reflexology treatments to meet specific needs

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTREF005
State Code
AUZ84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
061711 - Massage Therapy
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to adapt 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 reflexologists.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 varying potential client sensitivities to ensure client dignity is maintained
  • 1.2 Tailor assessment and treatment approaches that take account of different cognitive abilities of clients at different stages of life
  • 1.3 Use reflexology techniques and pressure application that take account of client needs at different stages of life
  • 1.4 Recognise norms and deviations associated with age and gender
  • 1.5 Obtain appropriate 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 When appropriate to continue with the case, identify, access and interpret sources of additional information and advice
  • 2.4 Enhance own capacity to deal with unfamiliar cases 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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State Code National Code Title Type
AWK7 HLT52515 Diploma of Reflexology Qualification