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Monitor and evaluate traditional oriental medicine treatments

Monitor and evaluate traditional oriental medicine treatments

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSHU009
State Code
AUZ74
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and evaluate treatments provided within the traditional oriental medicine framework, both from an individual client and whole of practice professional development perspective.This unit applies to practitioners using Shiatsu and other oriental therapies.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate client progress
  • 1.1 Seek client feedback about treatment impacts and compliance with the treatment plan
  • 1.2 Make own observations and assessment of client changes based on oriental medicine framework
  • 1.3 Evaluate treatment impacts in relation to client’s physical, qi and emotional wellbeing
  • 1.4 Compare changes and improvements with expectations in the treatment plan, existing research and evidence from own practice
  • 1.5 Seek additional information from clients when progress suggests this is needed
  • 1.6 Accurately document progress in client treatment plan
2. Adjust treatment based on evaluation
  • 2.1 Determine the need for adjustment to treatment plan based on evaluation of client progress
  • 2.2 Identify and respond to factors that may be inhibiting client progress
  • 2.3 Adjust treatment plans based on outcomes and sources of research or evidence that support massage practice
  • 2.4 Accurately document any adjustments to treatment plans
3. Develop practice from client evaluation
  • 3.1 Review progress of clients in context of own individual practice
  • 3.2 Identify areas of own practice for further research or development to support client outcomes
  • 3.3 Pro-actively seek and respond to professional development opportunities
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWN0 HLT52215 Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies Qualification