Course Title: HLTREM502C PrvdRemMassageTrmnt

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: SPRT5079C

Course Title: HLTREM502C PrvdRemMassageTrmnt

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5207 - Diploma of Remedial Massage

Course Contact: Joshua Davies

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4333

Course Contact Email: joshua.davies@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Bianca Alivizatos

Ph: 9925 4898

bianca.alivizatos@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 240

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

This course is delivered concurrently with the following course:

HLTREM505C Provide Remedial Massage Health Assessment

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer client remedial massage treatment according to the philosophy and practices of a remedial massage framework.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTREM502C Provide remedial massage treatment

Element:

1. Manage treatment

Performance Criteria:

1.1       Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment

1.2       Explain mode of administration and management of the treatment to the client

1.3       Request client to monitor reactions and contact practitioner as required

1.4       Ensure consent for treatment

1.5       Drape client to expose only the part of the body being worked on

1.6       Provide massage according to the treatment plan

1.7       Recognise reactions to treatment and promptly respond if necessary

1.8       Explain time, location and content of future sessions clearly to the client

1.9  Document recommendations

Element:

2. Apply remedial massage techniques

Performance Criteria:

2.1       Apply massage techniques

2.2  Apply remedial massage techniques to achieve specific therapeutic outcomes

Element:

3. Advise and resource the client

Performance Criteria:

3.1       Educate the client in relevant and practical techniques for promotion and maintenance of optimum health

3.2       Answer client queries with clarity, using the appropriate language

3.3       Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client

3.4       Use appropriate interpersonal skills when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client

3.5  Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment wherever possible

Element:

4. Review treatment

Performance Criteria:

4.1       Evaluate progress with the client

4.2       Identify and record effects of previous treatment

4.3       Review previous treatment plan

4.4       Evaluate need for ongoing and/or additional treatment

4.5  Negotiate changes to the plan with the client to ensure optimal outcomes


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

All class learning materials, notes and other key learning resources can be accessed via myRMIT at www.rmit.edu.au/learninghub.
A combination of activities will support student’s learning in this course, such as:
• Face-to-face &/or online lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
• Students will learn to apply their skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL) in the student & clinical practice environment, during simulations and classroom based learning
• Work experience &/or placements observation of performance in the workplace will be a valuable part of your learning experience
• Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
• Online discussions and activities to support and collaborate with other students in your course and debate and discuss ideas
• Utilise and develop critical research and cognitive skills to find credible sources of health information
• Self-directed study time (eg. readings or activities around theory) to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
• To further facilitate learning students are strongly encouraged to use a range of communication tools between themselves and their course instructor as well as between themselves and fellow students by using the online learning platform
• It is strongly recommended that students partner up with fellow students in order to practice assessment, treatment and palpation techniques


Teaching Schedule

Remedial Massage Ax Rx 2015 - Semester 2 D15J

RMIT week

Date

Class and Activities

Pre-Reading

28

6th July

No Class, Orientation

 

7th July

Subject Guide and Assessments Discussed

Subjective/Objective Examination

Chapter 1-3

29

13th July

Subjective /Objective Examination

Chapter 1-3

14th July

30

20th July

Modalities

Chapter 4-8

21st July

31

27th July

Cervical Region

Chapter 12

28th July

32

3rd Aug

Cervical Region

Chapter 12

4th Aug

History Taking & Modalities Test

33

10th Aug

Shoulder Region

Chapter 15

11th Aug

34

17th Aug

Shoulder Region

Chapter 15

18th Aug

35

24th Aug

Elbow Region

Revision

Chapter 16

25th Aug

36

31st Aug

Mid Semester Break

 

1st Sep

37

7th Sep

Practical Exam 1 (with Anatomy)

8th Sep

Head and Face

Chapter 13

38

14th Sep

Forearm, Wrist & Hand

Chapter 16 & 17

15th Sep

39

21st Sep

Thoracic Region

Chapter 11 & 14

22nd Sep

40

28th Sep

Lumbar Spine Region

Chapter 10

29th Sep

41

5th Oct

Hip and Pelvis Region

Chapters 10 & 18

6th Oct

42

12th Oct

Hip and Pelvis Region

Chapter 10 & 18

13th Oct

Lumbo-pelvic Review – Case Studies

43

19th Oct

Thigh and Knee Region

Chapter 19

20th Oct

44

26th Oct

Lower Leg and Foot Region

Chapter 20

27th Oct

45

2nd Nov

Melbourne Cup Weekend

3rd Nov

46

9th Nov

Practical Exam 2 (with Anatomy)

Musculoskeletal Anatomy          Semester 2 2015 - D15J

RMIT week

Date

Class and Activities

 

28

7th July

Subject Guide and Assessments Discussed

Introduction to Anatomy

 

29

14th July

Cx

 

30

21st July

Cx

 

31

28th July

Scaupla & GHJ

 

32

4th Aug

Scapula & GHJ

 

33

11th Aug

Brachium, Forearm, Wrist

 

34

18th Aug

Brachium, Forearm, Wrist

 

35

25th Aug

Abdomen

Revision

 

36

1st Sep

Mid Semester Break

 

37

7th Sep

Practical Exam 1 (with Ax Rx)

8th Sep

Thoracic and Vertebral Column

 

38

15th Sep

Hip and Pelvis

 

39

22nd Sep

Hip and Pelvis

 

40

29th Sep

Knee Joint and Thigh

 

41

6th Oct

Knee Joint and Thigh

 

42

13th Oct

Lower Leg and Foot

 

43

20th Oct

Lower Leg and Foot

 

44

27th Oct

CNS

Revision

 

45

3rd Oct

Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

46

10th Nov

Practical Exam 2 (with Ax Rx)

10th Nov

Theory Exam

Manual Lymphatic Drainage   -  Semester 2  -   D15F

RMIT Wk

Date

Class & Activities

28

8th Jul

History of MLD, the Lymphatic System, contraindications

Lymphoedema: Primary & Secondary

29

15th Jul

Health barriers and the modern world, MS pathology discussion  hand techniques

30

22nd Jul

Opening re-cap/Arm sequence  & On-line written assessment

31

29th Jul

Opening re-cap/Arm sequence

32

5th Aug

Arm sequence recap & Chest sequence                                                                                                

33

12th Aug

Chest sequence re-cap & stomach

34

19th Aug

Stomach re-cap & Leg

35

26th Aug

Leg re-cap & full body re-cap

36

9th Sep

Mid Semester Break

37

16th Sep

Practical Mock Assessment

38

23rd Sep

Practical Mock Assessment

39

30th Sep

Final Practical Assessment

             

 

Wk

Date

Musculoskeletal Pathology

ClassTopic / Activities

28

8th July

Subject Overview

Session 1 Inflammation – Characteristics of Acute and Chronic Inflammation

29

15thJuly

Session 2 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Head and Neck

30

22nd July

Session 3  Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Head and Neck (continued)

31

29th July

Session 4 Musculoskeletal Pathology of Shoulder

32

5th August

Session 5 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Shoulder (continued)

33

12th August

Written Theory Test 1

34

19th August

Session 7 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Shoulder (continued) + Elbow & Wrist

35

26th August

Session 8 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Elbow & Wrist

Mid Semester Break 31st Aug – 6th Sept 2015

37

9th Sept

Session 9 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Elbow & Wrist  + Lower Back & Hip

38

23rd Sept

Session 9 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Elbow & Wrist  + Lower Back & Hip

39

30th Sept

Session 10 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Lower Back & Hip (continued)

40

7th Oct

Session 11 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Lower Back & Hip (continued)

41

14th Oct

Written Theory Test 2

42

21st Oct

Session 13 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Back & Hip (continued)

43

28th Oct

Session 14/15  Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Thigh & Leg

Case Study Test: Read & Interpret Medical Reports

44

 

4th Nov

Session 16/17 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Leg & Foot

45

11th Nov

Written Theory Test 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be expected to utilise a range of recent and appropriate library, electronic, text and other resources.
Students will be provided with resources and tools for leaning in this course through myRMIT.
Readings given in class times and relevant literature as it comes to hand are important in order to maintain an up to date knowledge of the industry.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course forms part of the Diploma of Remedial Massage.
Assessment is typically based around written and/or online tests, assignments, reflective journals, evidence portfolio’s, logbooks and/or practical demonstrations.
Assessment may also take place in a simulated work situation such as a supervised student clinic.
Competency based training requires the student to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.
Assessment is undertaken through successful completion of all assessment activities and classroom, project & industry participation.
Assessments are spaced across the duration of the course, in order for your teacher to provide you with progressive feedback.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An RMIT assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document, the Assessment policies and procedures manual (http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc).
 


Assessment Tasks

This cluster is made up of the following course topics:

·         Remedial Massage Assessment & Treatment Tech’s (RM AxRx)              

·         Musculoskeletal Anatomy II (MSA 2)                                             

·         Musculoskeletal Pathology (MS Path)

·         Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

·         Functional Movement & Corrective Exercise  (FMCE )                                           

 

Remedial Massage Assessment & Treatment Tech’s (RM AxRx)

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT:

1.     Written History Taking and Modalities test

Pass mark 70%                                                                                                                                                                                                        4th August 2015

PRACTICAL TESTS:

There will be 2 Practical Assessments to assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge delivered in class and outlined in the course notes.

2.     Practical Case Study Assessment 1 – Cervical, Shoulder and Elbow                                                                                                                      7th September 2015                                       

3.     Practical Case Study Assessment 2 – Forearm, Wrist & Hand, Thoracic, Lumbar, Hip, Pelvis, Thigh & Knee, Lower leg & Foot                          9th November 2015                                                       

CLINICAL PRACTICE:

4.     There will be aspects of this cluster of units that needs to be demonstrated within your clinical practice. See clinic checklist.                                                    

Students must demonstrate competency in each listed assessment task in order to be deemed satisfactory for this course topic.

 

Musculoskeletal Anatomy II (MSA 2)

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT:

1. Written Theory Test – This test will assess knowledge on Anatomy including but not limited to attachments, actions, interrelationship between muscles and regions.

You will have 90 minutes to complete this exam. It will include a range of True & False, Multiple choice, label the diagram and short answer questions.

Pass mark 70%                                                                                                  10th November 2015

PRACTICAL TESTS:

There will be 2 Practical Assessments to assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge delivered in class. This exam will be conducted in conjunction with the Assessment and Treatment exam.

2.     Practical Case Study Assessment 1                                                             7th September 2015                                      

3.     Practical Case Study Assessment 2                                                             10th November 2015                                                                                                                        

Students must demonstrate competency in each listed assessment task in order to be deemed satisfactory for this course topic.

 

Musculoskeletal Pathology (MS Path)

 

 

Three Written Theory Tests:

 

In order to be deemed as satisfactory for this subject, you will be required to complete three, two hour written theoretical tests and one case study (under test conditions) assessing your essential knowledge and understanding of musculoskeletal pathologies. The dates for each of the written theory tests are outlined below:

 

All written tests will be in the form of True/False, short answer, labeling diagrams, completing tables etc. They will be closed book tests, done under test conditions, completed in class time. Questions and answers will be from material provided in class and prescribed text book. Tests will be graded at a 70% pass mark required to pass. Below 70% grade will result in a Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) result for the test. Theory tests 1, 2 & 3 will be graded at a 70% pass mark.

 

 

 

 

   

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

In order to be deemed satisfactory you will need to perform client assessment history form and perform a full bodied 90min Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) treatment, incorporating the techniques and sequences taught in class.

  • Week 39 – Practical Test : 30th September 2015

 

Functional Movement & Corrective Exercise (FMCE )

In order to be deemed satisfactory you will need to demonstrate various tasks learnt within this course, during your clinical practice. Please see clinic checklist.

Weeks 39 - 44       Clinical Practice                 

 

                                         

 

 

Students must complete the 3 written tests on the theory presented in class. Each written test has a pass rate of 70%. Each of the 3 written tests weighs equally in calculation of the final overall mark for this course.

      ·         Week 33 - Theory Test 1: 12th August 2015

 

·         Week 41 - Theory Test 2: 14th October 2015

 

·         Week 45 -  Theory Test 3: 11th November 2015 

 

In addition, you will also be required to complete one written case study theory test which will assess your understanding of specific essential knowledge related to musculoskeletal pathologies. The pass mark for this assessment task is 100%. The date for this theory test is stated below:

 ·         Week 43  – Case Study Test (Read & Interpret Medical Reports): 28th October 2015


Assessment Matrix

National Code:   Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment

 

·         Remedial Massage Assessment & Treatment (RM AxRx)

Unit:   HLTREM502C

National Code:   Provide Remedial Massage Treatment

Assessment Tasks

Elements/PCs

Required Knowledge

Required Skills

Critical Aspects

1/9

2/2

3/5

4/5

Written History Taking & Modalities Test

1.1

 

 

 

5, 6, 11

3

 

Practical Case Study

Assessment 1

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9

2.1, 2.2

3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

 

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 15, 16, 17

1, 2, 3, 4, 5.1-5.18, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18,

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Practical Case Study

Assessment 2

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9

2.1, 2.2

3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

 

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 15, 16, 17

1, 2, 3, 4, 5.1-5.18, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18,

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Clinic Checklist

 

 

 

 

 

8, 19

7.1

 

 ·         Musculoskeletal Anatomy II (MSA 2)

Unit:   HLTREM502C

National Code:   Provide Remedial Massage Treatment

Assessment Tasks

Elements/PCs

Required Knowledge

Required Skills

Critical Aspects

1/9

2/2

3/5

4/5

Surface Anatomy Practical Test 1

1.5

 

 

 

9

7, 10, 11, 13

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Surface Anatomy Practical Test 2

1.5

 

 

 

9

7, 10, 11, 13

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Written Theory Test

 

 

 

 

3, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17

 

5

 

·         Musculoskeletal Pathology (MS Path)

 

Unit:   HLTREM505C

National Code:   Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Elements/PCs

Required Knowledge

Required Skills

Critical Aspects

1/8

2/3

3/8

4/3

5/9

Written Theory Test 1

 

 

 

 

5.1, 5.2

2, 7, 13, 17, 18, 22, 26,

2, 14, 15

5

Written Theory Test 2

 

 

 

 

5.1, 5.2

2, 7, 13, 17, 18, 22, 26,

2, 14, 15

5

Written Theory Test 3

 

 

 

 

5.1, 5.2

2, 5, 6, 7, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29

2, 14, 15

5

 

Written Case Study Theory Test

 

 

 

 

 

 

5, 6, 15, 16, 20, 27, 28 & 29

14 & 15

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·         Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

Unit:   Provide remedial massage treatment    

National Code: HLTREM502C

Assessment Tasks

Elements/PCs

Required Knowledge

Required Skills

Critical Aspects

1/9

2/2

3/5

4/5

MLD theory test

 

 

 

 

4, 5, 6, 10.5, 11, 14.1, 14.3, 14.4

 

5

Practical assessment

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6,

2.1, 2.2 

3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

 

1, 2, 5.7,12,14, 15, 16, 17

1, 2, 3, 7.2 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ·         Functional Movement and Corrective Exercises (FMCE) 

Unit:  Provide remedial massage treatment

 

National Code:  HLTREM502C

Assessment Task

Elements/ PCs

Required Knowledge (17)

Required Skills (19)

Critical aspects of evidence (7)

1/9

2/2

3/5

4/5

FMCE I clinic skills checklist

 

2.1 2.2

3.1

 

 

5,14

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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