Course Title: Perform remedial massage health assessment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: SPRT5082C
Course Title: Perform remedial massage health assessment
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5207 - 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
Bianca Alivizatos 9925 4898
Nominal Hours: 200
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 course is delivered concurrently with the following course:
HLTREM502C Provide Remedial Massage Treatment
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe the condition of the client and gather information relevant to the case to enable correct assessment, planning and provision of a remedial massage.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTREM505C Perform remedial massage health assessment |
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Element: |
Determine the scope of the assessment and the client's needs |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Establish the client’s purpose for consultation and identify the symptoms experienced 1.2 Determine the client’s eligibility for using clinic/personal policies 1.3 Explain the services able to be provided and the limits of available services clearly 1.4 Explore and clarify the client’s expectation of the service/clinic 1.5 Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment in consultation with the client and implement strategies to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible 1.6 Ensure personal abilities, level of professional competence and parameters of role are defined to the client and determine practice and at all times 1.7 Refer client to other health care professionals where the needs of the client are identified as beyond the scope of the services able to be provided, or if in the opinion of the practitioner the needs of the client are best met by doing so 1.8 Identify and promote the legal rights of the client |
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Element: |
Make a comprehensive assessment of the client |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
Prepare the client for assessment |
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Ensure the client's body is not unnecessarily exposed during assessment/treatment 4.2 Respect client boundaries at all times 4.3 Seek client feedback on comfort levels |
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Element: |
Manage the health assessment |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Ensure informed client consent is obtained prior to conducting tests, in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations 3.2 Allow adequate time during consultation to gather critical information 3.3 Identify and minimise factors that may interfere with the information gathering process 3.4 Identify, establish and routinely observe essential requirements for the maintenance of clinical and practitioner hygiene 3.5 Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client, adapt approach accordingly to take these into account and take steps to ensure the client’s dignity is maintained at all times 3.6 Pursue and investigate abnormal findings in a deliberate, logical and appropriate manner 3.7 Assess reliability of data obtained and establish appropriate clinical correlation with the client’s complaint as soon as possible 3.8 Record all information accurately in a systematic manner in accordance with clinic guidelines |
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Element: |
Obtain and record an accurate history of the client |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Seek information from the client for the client's history in a respectful way with all enquiries asked in a purposeful, systematic and diplomatic manner 2.2 Collect and record accurate, relevant and well organised information in a form which can be interpreted readily by other professionals 2.3 Manage information in a confidential and secure way |
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
Remedial Massage Ax Rx 2015 (D15F) | |||
RMIT week |
Date |
Class and Activities |
Pre-Reading |
7 |
9 Feb |
No Class, Orientation |
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10 Feb |
Subject Guide and Assessments Discussed Subjective/Objective Examination |
Chapter 1-3 |
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8 |
16 Feb |
Subjective /Objective Examination |
Chapter 1-3 |
17 Feb | |||
9 |
23 Feb |
Modalities |
Chapter 4-8 |
24 Feb | |||
10 |
2 Mar |
Cervical Region |
Chapter 12 |
3 Mar | |||
11 |
9 Mar |
Labour Day |
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10 Mar |
History Taking & Modalities Test |
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12 |
16 Mar |
Cervical Region |
Chapter 12 |
17 Mar |
Shoulder Region |
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13 |
23 Mar |
Shoulder Region |
Chapter 15 |
24 Mar | |||
14 |
30 Mar |
Shoulder and Elbow Region |
Chapter 15 & 16 |
31 Mar |
Elbow Region |
Chapter 16 |
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15 |
6 Apr |
Mid Semester Break |
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7 Apr | |||
16 |
13 Apr |
Practical Exam 1 |
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14 Apr |
Head and Face |
Chapter 13 |
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17 |
20 Apr |
Forearm, Wrist & Hand |
Chapter 16 & 17 |
21 Apr | |||
18 |
27 Apr |
Thoracic Region |
Chapter 11 & 14 |
28 Apr | |||
19 |
4 May |
Lumbar Spine Region |
Chapter 10 |
5 May | |||
20 |
11 May |
Hip and Pelvis Region |
Chapters 10 & 18 |
12 May | |||
21 |
18 May |
Hip and Pelvis Region |
Chapter 10 & 18 |
19 May |
Lumbo-pelvic Review – Case Studies |
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22 |
25 May |
Thigh and Knee Region |
Chapter 19 |
26 May | |||
23 |
1 Jun |
Lower Leg and Foot Region |
Chapter 20 |
2 Jun | |||
24 |
8 Jun |
Queens Birthday |
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9 Jun |
Practical Exam 2 |
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25 |
15 Jun |
No class |
Musculoskeletal Anatomy Sem 1 2015 (D15F) | |||
RMIT week |
Date |
Class and Activities |
Pre-Reading |
7 |
10 Feb |
Subject Guide and Assessments Discussed Introduction to Anatomy |
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8 |
17 Feb |
Cx |
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9 |
24 Feb |
Cx |
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10 |
3 Mar |
Scaupla & GHJ |
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11 |
10 Mar |
Scapula & GHJ |
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12 |
17 Mar |
Brachium, Forearm, Wrist |
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13 |
24 Mar |
Brachium, Forearm, Wrist |
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14 |
31 Mar |
Abdomen Revision |
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15 |
7 Apr |
Mid Semester Break |
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16 |
13 Apr |
Practical Exam 1 (with Ax Rx) |
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14 Apr |
Thoracic and Vertebral Column |
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17 |
21 Apr |
Hip and Pelvis |
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18 |
28 Apr |
Hip and Pelvis |
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19 |
5 May |
Knee Joint and Thigh |
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20 |
12 May |
Knee Joint and Thigh |
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21 |
19 May |
Lower Leg and Foot |
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22 |
26 May |
Lower Leg and Foot |
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23 |
2 Jun |
CNS Revision |
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24 |
9 Jun |
Practical Exam 2 (with Ax Rx) |
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25 |
16 Jun |
Theory Exam |
Week |
Date |
Musculoskeletal Pathology (D15F) ClassTopic / Activities |
7 |
11th Feb |
Subject Overview Session 1 Inflammation – Characteristics of Acute and Chronic Inflammation |
8 |
18th Feb |
Session 2 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Head and Neck |
9 |
25th Feb |
Session 3 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Head and Neck (continued) |
10 |
4th March |
Session 4 Musculoskeletal Pathology of Shoulder |
11 |
11th March |
Session 5 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Shoulder (continued) |
12 |
18th March |
Written Test 1 |
13 |
25th March |
Session 7 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Shoulder (continued) + Elbow & Wrist |
14 |
1st April |
Session 8 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Elbow & Wrist |
Mid Semester Break 2nd – 8th April 2015 | ||
15 |
15th April |
No Class – RM AxRx Exam |
16 |
22nd April |
Session 9 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Elbow & Wrist + Lower Back & Hip |
17 |
29th April |
Session 10 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Lower Back & Hip (continued) |
18 |
6th May |
Session 11 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Lower Back & Hip (continued) |
19 |
13th May |
Written Test 2 |
20 |
27th May |
Session 13 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Back & Hip (continued) |
21 |
3rd June |
Session 14/15 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Thigh & Leg Online Theory Test |
22 |
10th June |
Session 16/17 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Leg & Foot |
23 |
17th June |
Written Test 3 |
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) (D14J) | ||
RMIT Wk |
Date |
Class & Activities |
7 |
11th Feb |
History of MLD, the Lymphatic System, contraindications Lymphoedema: Primary & Secondary |
8 |
18th Feb |
Written assessment: Health barriers and the modern world, MS pathology discussion hand techniques |
9 |
25rd Feb |
Opening sequence |
10 |
4th Mar |
Opening re-cap & Arm sequence |
11 |
12th Mar |
Arm sequence recap & Chest sequence |
12 |
18th Mar |
Chest sequence re-cap & stomach |
13 |
25th Mar |
Stomach re-cap & Leg |
14 |
1st Apr |
Leg re-cap & full body re-cap |
15 |
8th April |
Mid Semester Break |
16 |
15th Apr |
Practical Mock Assessment |
17 |
22nd Apr |
Final Assessment |
Week |
Date |
FMCE 1 (D14J) ClassTopic / Activities |
18 |
30th Apr |
Subject Overview Session 1 Stretch physiology |
19 |
7th May |
Session 2 Types of stretching |
20 |
14th May |
Session 3 Posture and ergonomics |
21 |
21th May |
Session 4 Cx & Tx |
22 |
28th May |
Session 5 Tx, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand |
23 |
4th June |
Session 7 Hip & pelvis |
24 |
11st June |
Session 8 Thigh & lower leg |
15 |
18th June |
No Class – RM AxRx Exam |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be expected to utilise a range of recent and appropriate library, electronic, text and other resources.
Students will be provided with resources and tools for leaning in this course through myRMIT.
Readings given in class times and relevant literature as it comes to hand are important in order to maintain an up to date knowledge of the industry.
Overview of Assessment
- Assessment for this course forms part of the Diploma of Remedial Massage.
- Assessment is typically based around written and/or online tests, assignments, reflective journals, evidence portfolio’s, logbooks and/or practical demonstrations.
- Assessment may also take place in a simulated work situation such as a supervised student clinic.
- Competency based training requires the student to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.
- Assessment is undertaken through successful completion of all assessment activities and classroom, project & industry participation.
- Assessments are spaced across the duration of the course, in order for your teacher to provide you with progressive feedback.
- 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.
- 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.
- An RMIT assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
- Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document, the Assessment policies and procedures manual (http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc).
Assessment Tasks
This cluster is made up of the following course topics:
· Remedial Massage Assessment & Treatment Tech’s (RM AxRx)
· Musculoskeletal Anatomy II (MSA 2)
· Musculoskeletal Pathology (MS Path)
· Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
· Functional Movement & Corrective Exercise I (FMCE I)
Remedial Massage Assessment & Treatment Tech’s (RM AxRx)
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT:
1. Written History Taking and Modalities test
Pass mark 70% 10th March 2015
PRACTICAL TESTS:
There will be 2 Practical Assessments to assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge delivered in class and outlined in the course notes.
2. Practical Case Study Assessment 1 – Cervical, Shoulder and Elbow 13th April 2015
3. Practical Case Study Assessment 2 – Forearm, Wrist & Hand, Thoracic, Lumbar, Hip, Pelvis, Thigh & Knee, Lower leg & Foot 15th June 2015
CLINICAL PRACTICE:
4. There will be aspects of this cluster of units that needs to be demonstrated within your clinical practice. See clinic checklist.
Students must demonstrate competency in each listed assessment task in order to be deemed satisfactory for this course topic.
Musculoskeletal Anatomy II (MSA 2)
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT:
1. Written Theory Test – This test will assess knowledge on Anatomy including but not limited to attachments, actions, interrelationship between muscles and regions.
You will have 90 minutes to complete this exam. It will include a range of True & False, Multiple choice, label the diagram and short answer questions.
Pass mark 70% 16th June 2015
PRACTICAL TESTS:
There will be 2 Practical Assessments to assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge delivered in class. This exam will be conducted in conjunction with the Assessment and Treatment exam.
2. Practical Case Study Assessment 1 13th April 2015
3. Practical Case Study Assessment 2 9th June 2015
Students must demonstrate competency in each listed assessment task in order to be deemed satisfactory for this course topic.
Musculoskeletal Pathology (MS Path)
In order to be deemed as satisfactory for this subject, you will be required to complete three, two hour written theoretical tests assessing your essential knowledge of musculoskeletal pathologies. The dates for each written theory test are outlined below:
- Week 12 - Theory Test 1: 18th March 2015
- Week 19 - Theory Test 2: 13th May 2015
- Week 23 - Theory Test 3: 17th June 2015
- One Online Theory Test:
In addition, you will also be required to complete one online theory test which will assess your understanding of specific essential knowledge related to musculoskeletal pathologies. The pass mark for this assessment task is 100%. The date for this online theory test is stated below
- Week 21 – Online Theory Test: 3rd June 2015
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
In order to be deemed satisfactory you will need to perform client assessment history form and perform a full bodied 90min Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) treatment, incorporating the techniques and sequences taught in class.
- Week 17 – Practical Test : 22 April 2015.
Functional Movement & Corrective Exercise I (FMCE 1)
In order to be deemed satisfactory you will need to demonstrate various tasks learnt within this course topic, within your clinical practice. See clinic checklist.
- Weeks 17 - 23 – Clinical Practice: 4th May 2015 to 3rd June 2015.
Assessment Matrix
National Code: Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment
· Remedial Massage Assessment & Treatment Tech’s (RM AxRx)
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Unit: HLTREM505C National Code: Perform Remedial Massage health Assessment | ||||||||
Assessment Tasks |
Elements/PCs |
Required Knowledge |
Required Skills |
Critical Aspects |
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1/8 |
2/3 |
3/8 |
4/3 |
5/9 |
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Written History Taking & Modalities Test |
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11, 12, 23 |
2, |
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Practical Case Study Assessment 1 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
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3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.8 |
4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9 |
1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 19, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 33, 34 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.2, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.3.3, 7.3.4, 7.3.5 |
Practical Case Study Assessment 2 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
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3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.8 |
4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9 |
1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 19, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 33, 34 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.2, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.3.3, 7.3.4, 7.3.5 |
Clinic Checklist |
1.7 |
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20 |
7.1 |
· Musculoskeletal Anatomy II (MSA 2)
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Unit: HLTREM505C National Code: Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment | ||||||||
Assessment Tasks |
Elements/PCs |
Required Knowledge |
Required Skills |
Critical Aspects |
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1/8 |
2/3 |
3/8 |
4/3 |
5/9 |
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Surface Anatomy Practical Test 1 |
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3.4 |
4.1, 4.2 |
5.3 |
6, 19, 21, 33 |
4, 8, 9, 12
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Surface Anatomy Practical Test 2 |
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3.4 |
4.1, 4.2 |
5.3 |
6, 19, 21, 33 |
4, 8, 9, 12 |
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Written Theory Test |
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6, 14, 20, 19, 21, 31, 33, 34 |
9 |
5 |
· Musculoskeletal Pathology (MS Path)
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Unit: HLTREM505C National Code: Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment | ||||||||
Assessment Tasks |
Elements/PCs |
Required Knowledge |
Required Skills |
Critical Aspects |
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1/8 |
2/3 |
3/8 |
4/3 |
5/9 |
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Written Theory Test 1 |
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5.1, 5.2 |
2, 7, 13, 17, 18, 22, 26, |
2, 14, 15 |
5 |
Written Theory Test 2 |
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5.1, 5.2 |
2, 7, 13, 17, 18, 22, 26, |
2, 14, 15 |
5 |
Written Theory Test 3 |
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5.1, 5.2 |
2, 5, 6, 7, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 |
2, 14, 15 |
5 |
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Online Theory Test
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5, 6, 15, 16, 20, 27, 28 & 29 |
14 & 15 |
5 |
· Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
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Unit: HLTREM505C National Code: Perform Remedial Massage health Assessment | ||||||||
Assessment Tasks |
Elements/PCs |
Required Knowledge |
Required Skills |
Critical Aspects |
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1/8 |
2/3 |
3/8 |
4/3 |
5/9 |
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MLD theory test |
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13, 18, 21 |
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Practical assessment |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 |
4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
5.2, 5.6, 5.7 |
3, 4, 8, 12, 13, 23, 33, 34 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16,17,18, 19 |
1, 2, 3, 5, 6 |
Functional Movement & Corrective Exercise I (FMCE1)
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Unit: HLTREM505C National Code: Perform Remedial Massage health Assessment | ||||||||
Assessment Task |
Elements/ PCs |
Required Knowledge (34) |
Required Skills (12) |
Critical aspects of evidence (7) |
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1/8 |
2/3 |
3/8 |
4/3 |
5/9 |
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FMCE I clinic skills checklist |
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5 |
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