Elements and Performance Criteria

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.


Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:
Client's physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness
Contra-indications to treatment
Cultural factors
Other medical treatment being undertaken
Post massage activity


Mode of administration may include:
Exposure of sections of body
Massage technique
Requirement for feedback and interaction
Requirement of specified positioning of client
Rotating of exposure around the body
Use of oils and treatments
Variations in application intensity


Reactions may include:
Allergy to oils or treatments used
Feedback - verbal, tactile, visual
Muscular spasms
Pain and/or discomfort
Temperature discomfort


Responses to reactions may include:
Accessing local emergency services
Adherence to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies
Adjusting treatment accordingly
Discussing reaction with the client
Seeking appropriate expertise
Use of first aid procedures according to St Johns, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training


Consent for treatment refers to:
Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines


Relaxation techniques may include:
Ayurvedic stroking techniques
Compressive techniques
Cross over stroke
Effleurage
Friction techniques
Gliding techniques
Kneading
Longitudinal stroking
Mobilising techniques
Passive joint movement techniques
Passive soft tissue movement
Percussion techniques
Snehana
Use of essential oils
Use of herbalised oils/tailla


Remedial techniques may include:
Abhyanga
ayurvedic marma point techniques
Bala-abhyanga
Deep ayurvedic massage techniques
Pada-abhyanga
Passive joint movements
Postural correction techniques
Pre-event, post-event and maintenance massage to an athlete
Pre-panchakarma massage
Rejuvenation massage
Snehana
Stretching techniques
Svedana
Temperature therapy including fomentation (svedana)


Advise and resource the client refers to:
Advising client of sources of suggested resources
Availability of products required or suggested for treatment
Providing advice regarding self-care
Providing details which help to fully inform client of relevant information
Providing referrals to other health professionals
Providing relevant literature or information materials
Referring client to other information sources


Practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:
Activities and/or tasks to avoid
Discussion of causes of poor posture
Postural improvement strategies e.g. ideal posture for activities
Self-massage techniques
Simple follow-up activities and/or strategies to work on between sessions
Yoga and meditation

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 a range of workplace situations
Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations
Evidence is required of both knowledge and skills application
Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender
Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:
interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace
scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units
holistic/integrated assessment including:
working within the practice framework
performing a health assessment
assessing the client
planning treatment
providing treatment


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


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Resources essential for assessment include:
an appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
relevant texts or medical manuals
relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
appropriate assessment environment
demonstration model/client


Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Oral questioning and discussion
Role play simulation
Practical demonstration
Explanations of technique


Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health