Course Title: Assess client massage needs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: NURS5361C
Course Title: Assess client massage needs
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4383 - Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
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
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
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 | ||
RMIT Wk |
Date |
Class & Activities |
29 |
11th July |
What is massage? & Basic massage strokes |
30 |
18th July |
Getting started with anatomy & Basic massage strokes |
31 |
25th July |
Endangerment sites, massage strokes & anatomical positions |
32 |
1st Aug |
Types of massage within the health care system & Range of motions |
33 |
8th Aug |
Basic massage strokes & posture |
34 |
15th Aug |
Seated chair & Sports massage |
35 |
22nd Aug |
Seated chair & Sports massage |
36 |
29th Aug |
Mid semester break |
37 |
5th Sep |
Seated chair & Sports massage |
38 |
12th Sep |
History taking & Full Therapeutic Sequence |
39 |
19th Sep |
Full Therapeutic Sequence |
40 |
26th Sep |
Full Therapeutic Sequence |
41 |
3rd Oct |
Full Therapeutic Sequence |
42 |
10th Oct |
Full Therapeutic Sequence |
43 |
17th Oct |
Full Therapeutic Sequence |
44 |
24th Oct |
Full Therapeutic Sequence – Mock Assessment |
45 |
31st Oct |
Melbourne Cup - No Class |
46 |
7th Nov |
Therapeutic sequence final assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 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.
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.
You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/. All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.
Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies.
Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
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
The tasks to be assessed within this unit replicate the necessary skills and knowledge required to assess client massage needs within the industry. The assessment tasks for this unit of competency include the following:
1. Clinic Skills Checklist
2. Referral Letter
3. Theoretical and Practical Exams
Assessment Matrix
The assessment mapping demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency and with the performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions for each unit.
Assessment Tasks
Develop Massage Practice - HLTMSG001/EMPL7096C
Massage client flyers: Due 24th October 2016 & submitted via black board
- Development of goals for your business is the essential first step to provide an understanding of how you will reach your target audience.
- Once you have developed these goals you will be asked to select 3 target audiences within the community and design a flyer for each of these audiences.
- Write a detailed summary of how the philosophies of massage therapy fit into your target audience and the historical significance of these types of therapies and where they have come from.
- Create a flyer for each target audience; write how you will be able to help your chosen section of the community, how massage can work alongside other therapies, what are the key messages alongside massage therapy, special consideration and how the client will be able to find you.
Assess Client Massage Needs - HLTMSG002/NURS5361C
Clinic skills observation log: Due 4th November 2016 & submitted to clinic supervisor
- During semester 2 you will be required to satisfy the requirements of your observation checklist within the clinical setting.
Written Assignment: Due 4th November 2016 & submitted via black board:
- This quiz will cover content which has been taught over the last 17 weeks and will be available for completion on Blackboard.
Practical Assessments x 4:
- Each practical assessment will assess a region at a time which you will be required to demonstrate the following:
o Practical assessment (1): Pelvis & Thigh on 5th August 2016
o Practical assessment (2): Lower leg & Thorax on 9th September 2016
o Practical assessment (3): Shoulder & Neck on 14th October
o Practical assessment (4): Head & Forearms on 11th November
Provide Massage Treatments - HLTMSG004/SPRT5103C
Clinic skills observation log: Due 4th November 2016 & submitted to clinic supervisor on due
- You will be required to satisfy the requirements of your observation checklist within the clinical setting. During a clinical shift you will be required to assess the needs of a client and follow treatment protocol to satisfy the clients treatment expectations
Practical assessment: Due 7th November 2016
- You will be required to complete a full body therapeutic massage within 60 and demonstrate where the endangerment sites are located within the body.
Assessment Matrix
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