Course Title: Work within a myotherapy framework
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: COTH5008
Course Title: Work within a myotherapy framework
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6159 - Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
Course Contact: Laura Yeomans
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4289
Course Contact Email: laura.yeomans@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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 is clustered with the following unit: COTH5010 - Plan Myotherapy treatment strategy (VU81277) and forms the clinic cluster.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within a myotherapy framework.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21875 Work within a myotherapy framework |
Element: |
Apply the central principles and practices of myotherapy |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Myotherapy principles and role of therapy and therapist are explained to the client 1.2 The relationship and characteristics of myotherapy practice and system of treatment are specified to the client 1.3 Myotherapy principles and practices are related to the client's health issues 1.4 Recent developments and new practices are integrated into client services 1.5 The relationship and methods of treatment used in myotherapy and in other complementary therapies are compared and evaluated |
Element: |
Ensure ongoing development of self and team |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Personal performance is regularly monitored against work plans, clinic objectives and client needs 5.2 Opportunities for formal and informal development of skills and knowledge are explored and accessed to optimise performance 5.3 Workplace knowledge, skills and attitudes are developed and enhanced through appropriate coaching and mentoring. |
Element: |
Manage the achievement of quality standards |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Personal hygiene and infection control guidelines are established and practised throughout the organisation 3.2 Hazard control measures, workplace health and safety, and reporting procedures are undertaken according to clinic guidelines 3.3 Individual and clinic performance are reviewed against established standards |
Element: |
Prepare client education and health strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Lifestyle factors that may affect the client's condition, responses to treatment and recovery are evaluated 4.2 Health promotion strategies are presented to diverse audiences 4.3 Sample client strategies for a given set of conditions are formulated and communicated |
Element: |
Work effectively with other services and networks |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Services and networks relevant to the work of the myotherapist are identified and utilised 6.2 Correct communication protocols are followed for referral of clients to other services and networks. |
Element: |
Work within clinic and regulation guidelines |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Clinic's guidelines and relevant legal and regulatory requirements are sourced and adhered to 2.2 All relevant documentation is organised and a strategy developed to communicate this to other relevant work personnel 2.3 A strategy/response to a range of given clinic scenarios are designed to ensure that appropriate guidelines are followed. 2.4 Work practices are reviewed periodically to ensure that best practices are utilised 2.5 Work practices are used that show respect for staff and client rights. 2.6 Measures are implemented to ensure accountability for professional practices |
Learning Outcomes
See elements of competency above
Details of Learning Activities
Plan myotherapy treatment strategy is taught and assessed within the Myotherapy student clinic (RMIT city campus 51.07.03).
The students are to attend one 3 hour clinic shift per week. During this clinic shift they perform Myotherapy treatment on clients from the general public. All clinic sessions are supervised by Myotherapists
Teaching Schedule
Myotherapy teaching clinic schedules are available on the timetable (Canvas).
Each student must complete 1 allocated 3 hour shift in the Myotherapy student clinic per week as well as Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activities as rostered.
| Weeks | CLINIC | ACTIVITIES |
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Semester 2 2020 1-4 |
Intro to RMIT student clinic - 3 hour blocks
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Semester 2 2020 5-8 |
Myotherapy Clinic - 3 hours blocks Treatment of 2 clients |
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| 31/8/20-6/9/20 | Semester break |
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Semester 2 2020 7/9/20-1/11/20 |
Moytherapy Clinic - 3 hour blocks Treatment of 3 clients back to back |
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| 16/11/20-7/03/21 | Semester break | |
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Semester 1 2021 1-8 |
Moytherapy Clinic - 3 hour blocks Treatment of 3 clients back to back
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| 1/4/21-7/04/21 | Mid Semester break | |
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Semester 1 2021 9-16 |
Moytherapy Clinic - 3 hour blocks Treatment of 3 clients back to back
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Clinic Observation Skills Checklist
Assessment Task 2: Client File Management
Assessment Task 3: Knowledge 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 Tasks
Assessment Task 1- Clinic Observation
For this assessment the student is required to complete four (4) treatments, with four (4) separate clients on four (4)
separate occasions.
Allocated time for the assessment will be 50 minutes, this is in line with clinic guidelines for providing treatment to a client.
The student will be observed undertaking the following;
- conducting an initial meeting with the client
- consulting with the Assessor to evaluate their treatment strategy
- treating the client
- evaluating the treatment strategy
- working within a myotherapy framework
This assessment task will to be conducted and assessed on four (4) separate occasions
Assessment Task 2- Client File Management
For this assessment the student is required to complete client files (clinical records) for four (4) clients on four (4) separate occasions
The client’s files may include; Client History Form, Initial Consultation Form and Follow up Consultation Form.
Allocated time for the assessment will be 50 minutes, this is in line with clinic guidelines for providing treatment to a client.
The student’s clinical records must reflect the relevant information captured at each of the various stages of the session including;
- conducting an initial meeting with the client
- consulting with the Assessor to evaluate their treatment strategy
- treating the client
- evaluating the treatment strategy
- working within a myotherapy framework
This assessment task will to be conducted and assessed on four (4) separate occasions
Assessment Task 3- Knowledge Assessment
For this knowledge assessment task you are required to answer 19 questions which relate to working within a
Myotherapy framework and Planning Myotherapy treatment strategy.
This assessment will be conducted out of class during your own time and will be available on Canvas under the assessment
tab
Students must also complete a minimum of 75 clinical hours and 30 Myotherapy treatments of varying clients and conditions
Course guides for Semester 2, 2020 were finalised and published before the semester started with all the teaching, learning and assessment information current at that time. Please note that some course guides may have small differences between Part A and Part B because of necessary changes (related to COVID-19) made to Part B during the semester.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Students must attend and be punctual to all rostered clinic shifts and WIL placements.
Student must arrive in clinic with clean clinic uniform and closed toes all black shoes
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