Course Title: Provide massage treatments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: SPRT5103C
Course Title: Provide massage treatments
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
Sonny Shoduri
9925 4212
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
This unit of competency is co-delivered with the following:
- HLTMSG001/EMPL7096C Develop massage practice and
- HLTMSG002/NURS5361C Assess client massage needs
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide massage treatments using a defined range of techniques and sequences. This unit applies to massage therapists providing general health maintenance treatments. It does not include remedial massage techniques.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments |
Element: |
1. Prepare client for treatment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed based on assessment and agreed treatment approach 1.2 Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment 1.3 Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session, and the appropriate course of action to take 1.4 Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment 1.5 Confirm client consent for treatment |
Element: |
2. Use massage techniques and sequences |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to assessment indications and scope of practice 2.2 Position client to optimise comfort and support while allowing for effective application of techniques 2.3 Maintain client dignity through use of draping 2.4 Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight 2.5 Maintain client-focused attention throughout session 2.6 Adjust treatment techniques and pressure based on client feedback |
Element: |
3. Monitor treatment |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use the condition and response of the client during treatment as feedback to the initial assessment 3.2 Use established massage assessment frameworks 3.3 Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary 3.4 Seek feedback during and after treatment, and evaluate need for ongoing or additional treatment, including referral to other health services |
Element: |
4. Provide advice and resources to the client |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Provide client education in relation to self care 4.2 Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language 4.3 Provide accurate details of treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client 4.4 Clearly document treatment details and recommendations made |
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
Develop massage practice HLTMSG001/EMPL7096C Assess client massage needs HLTMGS002/NURS5361C Provide massage treatments HLTMSG004/SPRT5103C | |
Date |
Class & Activities |
5th Feb |
ORIENTATION DAY (No class) |
12th Feb |
House-keeping, assignments, Massage techniques on Anterior leg |
19th Feb |
Contraindications, Endangerment sites, Massage sequence: Posterior leg |
26th Feb |
Subjective assessment, Review of Leg massage |
5th Mar |
Objective assessment, Massage sequence: full back |
12th Mar |
LABOUR DAY – No Class |
19th Mar |
Range of Motion testing (AROM, PROM, RROM), Massage sequence: anterior shoulder |
26th Mar |
Review of Subjective, Objective, ROM testing and massage practice for Clinic Preparation |
2nd April |
Mid Semester Break |
9th Apr |
Sports Massage theory, massage: sports related techniques |
16th Apr |
Pre-event massage theory and practical treatment for legs |
23rd Apr |
Post-event massage theory and practical treatment for legs |
30th Apr |
Stretching: static, dynamic, PNF |
7th May |
Inflammation and stages of repair, Review of shoulder massage |
14th May |
Hot and cold application, massage: arms and face |
21st May |
Sport massage mock assessment |
28th May |
Final sports massage assessment |
4th June |
Sports massage re-sits |
11th June |
QUEENS B’DAY – No Class |
Group A Monday 1.30-3.30* & Friday 9.30-12.30 | |
Date |
Class Topics |
5th Feb |
No Class - Orientation |
9th Feb |
Navigating the body, Rectus Femoris |
12th Feb |
Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis *1.30-4.30pm |
16th Feb |
Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Biceps Femoris |
19th Feb |
Review *1.30-4.30pm |
23rd Feb |
Assessment 1: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
26th Feb |
Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus |
2nd March |
Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Piriformis |
5th March |
Quadratus Lumborum, Vertebrae |
9th March |
Review |
12th March |
No Class : Labour Day |
16th March |
Assessment 2: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
19th March |
Tibialis Anterior, Peroneals |
23rd March |
Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Psoas |
26th March |
Erector Spinae Group |
30th March |
No Class : Good Friday |
2nd – 6th April |
Mid Semester Break |
9th April |
Review |
13th April |
Assessment 3: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
16th April |
Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Rectus Abdominis |
20th April |
Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids |
23rd April |
Review |
27th April |
Assessment 4: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
30th April |
Levator Scapulae, Teres Major, Deltoid |
4th May |
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis |
7th May |
Review |
11th May |
Assessment 5: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
14th May |
Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii |
18th May |
Temporalis, Masseter, Frontalis, Sternocleidomastoid |
21st May |
Review |
25th May |
Assessment 6: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
28th May |
Brachioradialis, Extensor Carpi Radialis, Supinator |
1st June |
Flexor Carpi Radialus, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Palmaris Longus, Pronator Teres |
4th June |
Review |
8th June |
Assessment 7: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
11th June |
No Class : Queens Birthday |
15th June |
Assessment Resit Period |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
1. Clinic manual logs.
2. Sport Massage Practical Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Provide Massage Treatments - HLTMSG004/SPRT5103C
All of the following assessments are related to the above units
Clinic manual logs: Due by 15th June 2018 - must be completed in clinic before this date
During clinic in semester 1 you will be required to satisfy the requirements set out within the clinic manual. For further information please refer to your clinic manual located in your student folder.
Sport Massage Practical Assessment: Due 28th May 2018
- You will be required to complete a sports massage within 30 minutes, demonstrating various massage techniques, how to perform Active (AROM), Passive (PROM) and Resisted Range of Motion (RROM), how to perform a PNF stretch and provide a self-care stretch, document your findings, re-test and document finding post treatment and discuss endangerment sites.
Assessment Matrix
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