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Develop Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage practice
Develop Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage practice
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTTCM001
HLTTCM001
State Code
AUZ65
AUZ65
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061905 - Traditional Chinese Medicine
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice. It also includes the ability to communicate key information about TCM to others.This unit applies to TCM 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. Establish foundations of TCM massage practice
- 1.1 Identify, access and interpret information on central philosophies of TCM remedial massage
- 1.2 Evaluate the TCM remedial massage system of treatment and its application to current health issues
- 1.3 Compare and contrast TCM, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice
2. Represent the TCM framework
- 2.1 Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
- 2.2 Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of TCM remedial massage
- 2.3 Communicate information about TCM remedial massage at level of depth appropriate to audience needs
3. Determine requirements for sustainable TCM massage practice
- 3.1 Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice
- 3.2 Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice
- 3.3 Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice
4. Develop approach to own practice
- 4.1 Reflect on professional goals and aspirations
- 4.2 Identify and assess professional opportunities in TCM remedial massage practice
- 4.3 Reflect on opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances
- 4.4 Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research
- 4.5 Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD299 | HLTTCM506E | Work within TCM remedial massage (An Mo Tui Na) framework | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWK1 | HLT52115 | Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage | Qualification |