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
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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
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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 |
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1/9 |
2/2 |
3/5 |
4/5 |
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Written History Taking & Modalities Test |
1.1 |
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5, 6, 11 |
3 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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1/9 |
2/2 |
3/5 |
4/5 |
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Surface Anatomy Practical Test 1 |
1.5 |
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9 |
7, 10, 11, 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Surface Anatomy Practical Test 2 |
1.5 |
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9 |
7, 10, 11, 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Written Theory Test |
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3, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17 |
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5 |
· Musculoskeletal Pathology (MS Path)
Unit: HLTREM505C National Code: Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment | ||||||||
Assessment Tasks |
Elements/PCs |
Required Knowledge |
Required Skills |
Critical Aspects |
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1/8 |
2/3 |
3/8 |
4/3 |
5/9 |
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Written Theory Test 1 |
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5.1, 5.2 |
2, 7, 13, 17, 18, 22, 26, |
2, 14, 15 |
5 |
Written Theory Test 2 |
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5.1, 5.2 |
2, 7, 13, 17, 18, 22, 26, |
2, 14, 15 |
5 |
Written Theory Test 3 |
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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
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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 |
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1/9 |
2/2 |
3/5 |
4/5 |
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MLD theory test |
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4, 5, 6, 10.5, 11, 14.1, 14.3, 14.4 |
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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 |
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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 |
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National Code: HLTREM502C |
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Assessment Task |
Elements/ PCs |
Required Knowledge (17) |
Required Skills (19) |
Critical aspects of evidence (7) |
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1/9 |
2/2 |
3/5 |
4/5 |
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FMCE I clinic skills checklist |
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2.1 2.2 |
3.1 |
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5,14 |
3 |
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