Course Title: Provide massage treatments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 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
Laura yeomans
laura.yeomans@rmit.edu.au
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
This subject is divided into two (2) elements
- A Four (4) hour class environment where you will learn all aspects of massage and background history of massage.
- A three ( 3) hour clinic environment where you will learn skills in assessment and treatment of a client. Firstly within a simulated clinic working with your peers and eventually being open to the public from our comprehensive booking system ealth.
Teaching Schedule
Develop massage practice HLTMSG001/EMPL7096C Assess client massage needs HLTMGS002/NURS5361C Provide massage treatments HLTMSG004/SPRT5103C | |
Date |
Class & Activities |
02/07/18 |
ORIENTATION DAY (No class) |
09/07/18 |
House-keeping, assignments, Massage techniques on Anterior leg |
16/07/18 |
Contraindications, Endangerment sites, Massage sequence: Posterior leg |
23/07/18 |
Subjective assessment, Review of Leg massage |
30/07/18 |
Objective assessment, Massage sequence: full back |
06/08/2018 |
Public Holiday |
13/08/18 |
Range of Motion testing (AROM, PROM, RROM), Massage sequence: anterior shoulder |
20/08/18 |
Review of Subjective, Objective, ROM testing and massage practice for Clinic Preparation |
27/10/18 |
Mid Semester Break |
03/09/18 |
Sports Massage theory, massage: sports related techniques |
10/09/18 |
Pre-event massage theory and practical treatment for legs |
17/09/18 |
Post-event massage theory and practical treatment for legs |
24/09/18 |
Stretching: static, dynamic, PNF |
1/10/18 |
Inflammation and stages of repair, Review of shoulder massage |
8/10/18 |
Hot and cold application, massage: arms and face |
15/10/18 |
Sport massage mock assessment |
29/10/18 |
Final sports massage assessment |
05/11/18 |
Public Holiday No Class |
Develop massage practice HLTMSG001/EMPL7096C Assess client massage needs HLTMGS002/NURS5361C Provide massage treatments HLTMSG004/SPRT5103C | |
Date |
Clinic |
03/07/2018 |
Clinic Manual Review / expectations whilst in clinic |
10/07/2018 |
Clinic set up/ practice of skills . |
17/07/2018 |
Clinic set up/ introduction to ealth booking system |
24/07/2018 |
Clinic set up/practice of skills/ introduction to client history intake forms |
31/07/2018 |
Clinic set up/practice of skills / practice of timing a treatment |
07/08/2018 |
Clinic set up/ practice skills /review client assessment forms |
14/08/2018 |
Clinic set up/ clinic simulation / case studies provided for treatment |
21/08/2018 |
Clinic set up/ clinic simulation / case studies provided for treatment |
28/08/2018 |
Mid Semester Break |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
1. Clinic manual logs.
2. Sport Massage Practical Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 -Due 30 July 2018- A quiz on Canvas relating to all learning materials from massage class .
Assessment Task 2 - Due 15th Oct - A practical assessment using your massage skills demonstrating all of your learning during the semester. You will require a partner and clean towels for this assessment.5103
You must be punctual and attend all of your assigned clinic shifts.
Assessment Matrix
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