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.


Contraindications to treatment and possible complicating factors may include:
Infection or infectious diseases
Pain local sharp, dull, achy, deep, surface
Fatigue
Inflammation
Lumps and tissue changes
Rashes and changes in the skin
Oedema
Mood alterations, eg. depression, anxiety
Changes in habits such as appetite elimination or sleep
Bleeding and bruising
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
Temperature - hot/cold


TCM Remedial Massage techniques may include:
Acupressure
An mo
Tui na
Gua sha
Moxibustion
Cupping
A range of TCM Remedial Massage sequences and techniques


Client constitution refers to:
Genetic foundation
Body type
Fitness
Mental attitude


Client compliance refers to:
Ability to follow instructions or suggestions
Willingness to follow instructions or suggestions


Discrepancies may include:
Client is unaware of the immediate danger of the condition
Client is over anxious about the condition
Client is unaware of maintaining causes acting on the condition
Practitioner is unaware of some implications of the client 's condition
Practitioner and client have differing views of what the main problem is


Practitioner responsibilities may include:
Isolating the sick person
Providing advice on public health matters
Appropriate hygienic or sexual behaviour
Referring notifiable/communicable disease to a registered doctor
Commitment to the treatment plan
Discussing relevant contraindications or potential complications to treatment
Reviewing treatment plan


Client responsibilities may include:
Following instruction/advice during and post treatment
Advising practitioner of any relevant contraindications or potential complications to treatment
Advising practitioner of compliance issues
Commitment to the treatment plan


Treatment evaluation strategies may include:
Discussing and reviewing response to treatment
Reviewing achievement of treatment goals
Monitoring time frame for achieving treatment goals

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
Anatomical model
Relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
Appropriate assessment environment


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.
Explanations for plan preparations
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


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