Course Title: Assess client massage needs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: NURS5361C

Course Title: Assess client massage needs

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5357 - 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

bianca.alivizatos@rmit.edu.au

9925 4898

 

 

This unit of competency is co-delivered with:

HLTMSG001

HLTMSG004

Nominal Hours: 150

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

The unit of competency is co-delivered with the following units of competency HLTMSG001 and HLTMSG004

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, make a physical assessment of the body and determine massage treatment options. This unit applies to massage therapists providing general health maintenance treatments. It does not include remedial massage assessment techniques. This unit applies to massage therapists.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs

Element:

1. Determine scope of client needs

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify client expectations

1.2 Provide clear information about scope and limits of services to be provided

1.3 Collect accurate, relevant and organised health record and document in a form which can be interpreted readily by other professionals

1.4 Recognise needs that are beyond scope of own practice, and make referrals to other health care professionals as required

1.5 Identify and respond to any barriers to information gathering and assessment

1.6 Seek client information respectfully and sensitively, using purposeful, systematic and diplomatic questions

1.7 Manage information in a confidential and secure way

Element:

2. Make a physical assessment

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Advise client about the physical assessment process and obtain client consent to proceed

2.2 Follow clinical and practitioner hygiene protocols

2.3 Respect client dignity and anticipate potential sensitivities

2.4 Seek client feedback on comfort levels throughout assessment process

2.5 Assess client through palpation, observation and range of motion (ROM) testing

2.6 Identify and respond to contra-indications to massage treatment

2.7 Accurately document assessment findings

Element:

3. Determine and communicate treatment approach

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Determine treatment needs by integrating findings from physical assessment, observation and communication

3.2 Discuss assessment and rationale for treatment with the client

3.3 Respond to client enquiries using language the client understands

3.4 Discuss referral and collaborative options with the client as required


Learning Outcomes


Please refer to the Elements of Competency.


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

                  GROUP D19FA       

Date

Class Topics

11th Feb

No Class - Orientation

15th Feb

Navigating the body, Rectus Femoris

18th Feb

Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis                       

22nd Feb

Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Biceps Femoris

25th Feb

Review                                                                                                 

1st March

Practical Assessment 1.1:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

4th March

Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus

8th March

Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Piriformis

11th March

No Class: Labour Day

15th March

Quadratus Lumborum, Vertebrae

18th March

Review class, Reassessments

22nd March

Practical Assessment 1.2:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

25th March

Tibialis Anterior, Peroneals

29th March

Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Psoas

1st April

Erector Spinae Group

5th April

Review class, Reassessments

8th April

Practical Assessment 1.3:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

12th April

Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Rectus Abdominis

15th April

Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids

19th April

No Class: Good Friday

22-26 April

Mid Semester Break

29th April

Review class, Reassessments

3rd May

Practical Assessment 1.4:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

6th May

 Levator Scapulae, Teres Major, Deltoid

10th May

Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis

13th May

Review class, Reassessments

17th May

Practical Assessment 1.5:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

20th May

Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii

24th May

Temporalis, Masseter, Frontalis, Sternocleidomastoid

27th May

Review class, Reassessments

31st May

Practical Assessment 1.6:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

3rd June

Brachioradialis, Extensor Carpi Radialis, Supinator

7th June

Flexor Carpi Radialus, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Palmaris Longus, Pronator Teres

10th June

No Class: Queens Birthday

14th June

Review class, Reassessments

17th June

Practical Assessment 1.7:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

21st June

Assessment Resit Period

 

 

                         GROUP D19FB       

Date

Class Topics

12th Feb

No Class - Orientation

15th Feb

Navigating the body, Rectus Femoris

19th Feb

Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis                       

22nd Feb

Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Biceps Femoris

26th Feb

Review                                                                                                 

1st March

Practical Assessment 1.1:               Written task 9.30am-9.45am   Practical task to follow

5th March

Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus

8th March

Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Piriformis

12th March

No Class

15th March

Quadratus Lumborum, Vertebrae

19th March

Review class, Reassessments

22nd March

Practical Assessment 1.2:               Written task 9.30am-9.45am   Practical task to follow

26th March

Tibialis Anterior, Peroneals

29th March

Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Psoas

2nd April

Erector Spinae Group

5th April

Review class, Reassessments

9th April

Practical Assessment 1.3:               Written task 9.30am-9.45am   Practical task to follow

12th April

Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Rectus Abdominis

16th April

Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids

19th April

No Class: Good Friday

22-26 April

Mid Semester Break

30th April

Review class, Reassessments

3rd May

Practical Assessment 1.4:               Written task 9.30am-9.45am   Practical task to follow

7th May

 Levator Scapulae, Teres Major, Deltoid

10th May

Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis

14th May

Review class, Reassessments

17th May

Practical Assessment 1.5:               Written task 9.30am-9.45am   Practical task to follow

21st May

Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii

24th May

Temporalis, Masseter, Frontalis, Sternocleidomastoid

28th May

Review class, Reassessments

31st May

Practical Assessment 1.6:               Written task 9.30am-9.45am   Practical task to follow

4th June

Brachioradialis, Extensor Carpi Radialis, Supinator

7th June

Flexor Carpi Radialus, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Palmaris Longus, Pronator Teres

11th June

No Class

14th June

Review class, Reassessments

18th June

Practical Assessment 1.7:               Written task 9.30am-9.45am   Practical task to follow

21st June

Assessment Resit Period

 

 

                         GROUP D19FC

Date

Class Topics

11th Feb

No Class - Orientation

12th Feb

Navigating the body, Rectus Femoris

18th Feb

Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis                       

19th Feb

Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Biceps Femoris

25th Feb

Review                                                                                                 

26th Feb

Practical Assessment 1.1:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

4th March

Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus

5th March

Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Piriformis

11th March

No Class: Labour Day

12th March

Quadratus Lumborum, Vertebrae

18th March

Review class, Reassessments

19th March

Practical Assessment 1.2:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

25th March

Tibialis Anterior, Peroneals

26th March

Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Psoas

1st April

Erector Spinae Group

2nd April

Review class, Reassessments

8th April

Practical Assessment 1.3:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

9th April

Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Rectus Abdominis

15th April

Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids

16th April

No Class

22-26 April

Mid Semester Break

29th April

Review class, Reassessments

30th April

Practical Assessment 1.4:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

6th May

 Levator Scapulae, Teres Major, Deltoid

7th May

Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis

13th May

Review class, Reassessments

14th May

Practical Assessment 1.5:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

20th May

Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii

21st May

Temporalis, Masseter, Frontalis, Sternocleidomastoid

27th May

Review class, Reassessments

28th May

Practical Assessment 1.6:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

3rd June

Brachioradialis, Extensor Carpi Radialis, Supinator

4th June

Flexor Carpi Radialus, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Palmaris Longus, Pronator Teres

10th June

No Class: Queens Birthday

11th June

Review class, Reassessments

17th June

Practical Assessment 1.7:               Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm   Practical task to follow

18th June

Assessment Resit Period

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

Assessment Task 1 - Practical Assessments x 7

Assessment Task 2 - Practical Demonstration in Clinic

Assessment Task 3 - Online Quiz


Assessment Tasks

 

  1. Practical Assessments (1.1 through 1.7)

There will be 7 assessments for this subject. These assessments will be conducted during class time and will assess your skills and knowledge of the muscles learnt in this class. The dates of these assessments are outlined on the above learning schedule.

Please note that there is allocated time in your review classes for any students who needs to complete re-sits for their previous assessment. If you do not attend this review class when you are required to complete a re-sit you must apply for special consideration, unless an alternate time has previously been arranged with your facilitator.

 

  • Practical Assessment 1.1          Group D19FA & D19FB Friday 1st of March           Group D19FC Tuesday 26th February
  • Practical Assessment 1.2          Group D19FA & D19FB Friday 22nd of March         Group D19FC Tuesday 19th of March
  • Practical Assessment 1.3          Group D19FA & D19FC Monday 8th of April           Group D19FB Tuesday 9th of April
  • Practical Assessment 1.4          Group D19FA & D19FB Friday 3rd of May              Group D19FC Tuesday 30th of April
  • Practical Assessment 1.5          Group D19FA & D19FB Friday 17th of May             Group D19FC Tuesday 14th of May
  • Practical Assessment 1.6          Group D19FA & D19FB Friday 31st of May             Group D19FC Tuesday 28th of May
  • Practical Assessment 1.7          Group D19FA & D19FC Monday 17th of June          Group D19FB Tuesday 18th of June

 

  1. Practical Demonstration in Clinic

There will be aspects of this co-delivered unit that need to be demonstrated within your clinical practice in the student clinic. This includes a minimum of 40 Satisfactory hours of clinical work in the student clinic. This must be satisfactorily completed by the 21st of June 2019. Please see your Clinic Manual for more information.

 

  1. Online Quiz

You will be required to complete an online quiz on CANVAS. This must be completed satisfactorily by the 20th of May 2019.

 

          4. Massage Practical Assessment (4.1 and 4.2)

  • Massage Practical Assessment 4.1              1st of April 2019
  • Massage Practical Assessment 4.2              3rd of June 2019

 


Assessment Matrix

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