Course Title: Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: SPRT5109C

Course Title: Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

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

 

 

 

Nominal Hours: 60

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

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the remedial massage needs of athletes and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury related treatment strategies for athletes and other sport active people.

This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTMSG007 Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

Element:

1. Determine scope of massage services required

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Obtain information from athlete about their potential service needs

1.2 Collate and evaluate information from others involved in the health management of the athlete

1.3 Determine where and how massage fits within the overall athlete health management program

1.4 Confirm own role and responsibilities with athlete and other health management professionals

Element:

2. Adapt remedial massage assessment and treatment strategies to athlete needs

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Incorporate pre and post event massage based on demands and impacts of the sporting activity and individual profile

2.2 Identify musculoskeletal sports injuries and their potential for treatment with massage within scope of own practice

2.3 Tailor sports injury management strategies that incorporate the concept of stages of recovery

2.4 Recommend sport injury specific therapies and exercises that support massage treatment

2.5 Provide athlete education in relation to self-massage techniques as required

2.6 Provide recommendations for ongoing support packages to aid recovery from injury

2.7 Integrate sport related information and research evidence into treatment plan and clearly document treatment details

Element:

3. Monitor and evaluate athlete treatment strategies

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Review effectiveness of treatment plans based on client response to preventative and injury related treatments

3.2 Evaluate impact of ongoing treatment in relation to client’s physical, mental and emotional condition relative to their sport

3.3 Seek feedback from others involved in the health management of the athlete and ensure that advice provided is in line with advice of other health professionals

3.4 Adjust plans based on evaluations in consultation with client and colleagues

3.5 Accurately document recommendations and changes to treatment plans

 

 


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

 

 

Wk

Date

Musculoskeletal Pathology ClassTopic / Activities

28

4th July

Subject Overview & Assessment Requirements

Session 1 Inflammation – Characteristics of Acute and Chronic Inflammation

29

11thJuly

Session 2 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Head and Neck

30

18th July

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

31

25th July

Session 4 Musculoskeletal Pathology of Shoulder

32

1st August

Session 5 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Shoulder (continued)

33

8th August

Written Theory Test 1

34

15th August

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

35

22nd August

Session 8 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Elbow & Wrist

Mid Semester Break 29th Aug – 4th Sept 2016

37

5th Sept

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

38

12th Sept

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

39

19th Sept

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

40

26th Oct

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

41

3rd Oct

Written Theory Test 2

42

10th Oct

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

43

17th Oct

Session 14/15   Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Thigh & Leg

44

 

24th Oct

Session 16/17 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Leg & Foot

45

31st Oct

No Class Scheduled

46

7th Nov

Written Theory Test 3

 

 

 

 

 In addition to the above Teaching schedule, students will be rostered to attend WIL placement activities.

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

 

Recommended Text:

Werner, R., A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, (4th edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

 


Overview of Assessment

This unit is part of an integrated program.

You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent.

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.

You may be assessed by:

• Oral or written questioning

• Oral presentations

• Assignments and projects

• Direct observation of actual work practice

• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and/or audio files

• Work-based activities

• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer

Primary assessment involves on-going practical and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment such as a supervised student clinic.

Assessment may also take place in a simulated work situation such as a supervised student clinic or at a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activity.

Competency based training requires you to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.

The major learning experience involves participating in face to face classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency. www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress    

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.

 

All Assessment tasks should be performed or submitted by their due dates.

If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration  or speak to your Program Coordinator.

If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date  (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.):

·         you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension  or speak to your Program Coordinator.

Or:

·         you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to submit the assessment task more than 7 days after the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration  or speak to your Program Coordinator.

 

 

 

RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

 

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.

 

Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities  

This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment

 

Credit transfer and RPL

Credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses. Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience. Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Assessment Tasks

1. 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 short answer, labeling diagrams and completing tables. 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.

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: 8th August 2016
  • Week 41 - Theory Test 2: 3rd October 2016
  • Week 46 - Theory Test 3: 7th November 2016

2. Skills Evidence Checklist Due: 7th November 2016

Each student will be required to complete a Skills Evidence Checklist (see attached) which will be undertaken during WIL placements. Students are required to be satisfactory in all sections of this Skills Evidence Checklist. Each student is required to attend WIL placements in order to be able to assess the needs and to treat athletes. During your WIL placements your supervisor will mark you off as either Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) on an ongoing basis.

Students need to be deemed satisfactory in both assessment tasks in order to be deemed competent in this course.


Assessment Matrix

NATIONAL UNIT CODE :HLTMSG007

NATIONAL UNIT NAME: Adapt Remedial Massage For Athletes

RMIT CODE: SPRT5109C

Co-delivery: Nil

Elements

Performance Criteria

Related Assessment Tasks

Assessment Method/

Types of Evidence

  1. Determine scope of massage services required

1.1    Obtain information from athlete about their potential service needs

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

1.2    Collate and evaluate information from others involved in the health management of the athlete

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

1.3    Determine where and how massage fits within the overall athlete health management program

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

1.4    Confirm own role and responsibilities with athlete and other health management professionals

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

  1. Adapt remedial massage assessment and treatment strategies to athlete needs

2.1.  Incorporate pre and post event massage based on demands and impacts of the sporting activity and individual profile

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

2.2.  Identify musculoskeletal sports injuries and their potential for treatment with massage within scope of own practice

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

2.3.  Tailor sports injury management strategies that incorporate the concept of stages of recovery

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

2.4.  Recommend sport injury specific therapies and exercises that support massage treatment

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

 

2.5.Provide athlete education in relation to self-massage techniques as required

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

 

2.6.Provide recommendations for ongoing support packages to aid recovery from injury

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

 

2.7.Integrate sport related information and research evidence into treatment plan and clearly document treatment details

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

  1. Monitor and evaluate athlete treatment strategies

3.1    Review effectiveness of treatment plans based on client response to preventative and injury related treatments

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

3.2    Evaluate impact of ongoing treatment in relation to client’s physical, mental and emotional condition relative to their sport

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

3.3    Seek feedback from others involved in the health management of the athlete and ensure that advice provided is in line with advice of other health professionals

Skills observation log

 

 

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

3.4    Adjust plans based on evaluations in consultation with client and colleagues

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

 

3.5  Accurately document recommendations and changes to treatment plans

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

Critical Aspects of Assessment

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated clinical environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

  • use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
  • client information – health assessment consultation forms, case history
  • consultation area
  • adjustable height massage table
  • towels/sheets for draping
  • oils/balms
  • hot/cold packs
  • supports
  • tape
  • modelling of industry operating conditions, including provision of services to athletes or sports active people
  • clinic supervision by a person who meets the assessor requirements outlined below for at least 150 of the 200 hours of client consultation work

 

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

In addition, assessors must:

  • have current clinical experience working as a remedial massage therapist providing services to the general public
  • hold practising membership of an Australian professional body that represents remedial massage therapists
  • fulfil the continuing professional development requirements of the professional body to which they belong

 

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

Performance Evidence  

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

  • performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 200 hours of massage client consultation work
  • managed at least 60 remedial massage assessment and treatment sessions - clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations
  • assessed and treated at least 3 different sporting injuries to recovery stage

 

Skills observation log

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE

KnowledgeEvidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

  • roles and responsibilities of different people associated with the health management of the athlete, including:
  • sports coaches
  • sports psychologists
  • exercise physiologists
  • medical practitioners
  • physiotherapists
  • chiropractors
  • osteopaths
  • exercise therapists
  • dieticians/nutritionists
  • legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for client assessment and treatment:
  • codes of conduct
  • duty of care
  • informed consent
  • mandatory reporting
  • practitioner/client boundaries
  • privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
  • records management
  • work role boundaries:
  • working within scope of practice
  • presenting symptoms that require referral to a medical practitioner
  • work health and safety
  • relevant principles of human movement and sport biomechanics:
  • muscle strength testing
  • length testing
  • isometric, concentric and eccentric contractions
  • pre-event and post-event massage techniques and their application, including:
  • physiological warm-up
  • psychological preparation including stress release and motivation
  • maintenance massage, including muscle facilitation and stimulation, plus muscle relaxation and neural calming
  • self-management and self-massage programs
  • full range of movement of the joints and muscles without aggressive proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) type stretching:
  • active assisted range of motion (ROM)
  • muscle energy techniques
  • features of acute, chronic and overuse musculoskeletal injuries in sport, including referral potential, rate of recovery and how massage can assist the following:
  • bone injuries:
  • fracture
  • periosteal contusion
  • stress fracture
  • 'bone strain', 'stress reaction'
  • osteitis/periostitis
  • apophysitis
  • articular cartilage injuries:
  • osteochondral/chondral fractures
  • minor osteochondral injury
  • chondropathy - softening, fibrillation, fissuring, chondromalacia
  • joint injuries:
  • dislocation
  • subluxation
  • synovitis
  • osteoarthritis
  • ligament injuries - sprain/tear (grades I - III)
  • muscle injuries:
  • strain/tear (grades I - III)
  • contusion
  • cramp
  • acute compartment syndrome
  • chronic compartment syndrome
  • delayed onset muscle soreness
  • focal tissue thickening/fibrosis
  • myositis ossificans
  • tendon injuries:
  • tear (complete or partial)
  • tendinitis
  • paratendinitis/tenosynovitis
  • tendinosis
  • bursa injuries:
  • traumatic bursitis
  • bursitis
  • nerve injuries:
  • neuropraxia
  • minor nerve injury/irritation
  • entrapment
  • increased neural tension
  • skin injuries and how massage therapists need to work in areas subject to:
  • burns
  • laceration
  • abrasion
  • puncture wound
  • types of cryotherapy or thermotherapy used for recovery from injury and techniques used to apply them, including:
  • conduction - cold packs, ice massage and immersion baths
  • convection - cooling devices
  • radiation
  • friction
  • topical application
  • indications, contraindications and considerations for use of cryotherapy:
  • adverse reactions to topical application
  • adequate time to achieve cryotherapy goals without causing adverse reactions
  • indications, contraindications and considerations for use of thermotherapy:
  • myofascial hypertonicity
  • fascial adherence
  • potential for scalding
  • uses and indications for taping and splinting that are within scope of massage practice
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Skills observation log /Written assessments

WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE/

Written Tasks

 

Foundation Skills

 

 

Core Skills from the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)

  • Reading

 

Pre-screening assessment

  • Writing

 

Pre-screening assessment

  • Oral Communication

 

Pre-screening assessment

  • Numeracy

 

Pre-screening assessment

  • Learning

 

Pre-screening assessment

Employability Skills from the Core Skills for Work Framework (CFW)

 

 

  1.     Navigate the world of work

1a. Manage career and work life

Skills observation log

 

1b. Work with roles, rights and protocols

Skills observation log

 

  1.     Interact with others

2a. Communicate for work

Skills observation log /Written assessment

 

2b. Connect and work with others

Skills observation log /Written assessment

 

2c. Recognise and utilize diverse perspectives

Skills observation log /Written assessment

 

  1.     Get the work done

3a. Plan and organise

Skills observation log

 

3b. Make decisions

Skills observation log

 

3c. Identify and solve problems

Skills observation log

 

3d. Create and innovate

Skills observation log

 

3e. Work in a digital world

Skills observation log /Written assessment

 

 

 

 

 

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