Course Title: Perform remedial massage health assessment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 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
Ph: 9925 4898
bianca.alivizatos@rmit.edu.au
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 |
Element: |
Determine the scope of the assessment and the client’s needs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Establish the client's purpose for consultation and identify the symptoms experienced |
Element: |
Make a comprehensive assessment of the client |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Identify signs of condition according to remedial massage therapy framework |
Element: |
Manage the health assessment |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Ensure informed client consent is obtained prior to conducting tests, in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations |
Element: |
Obtain and record an accurate history of the client |
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 |
Element: |
Prepare the client for assessment |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Ensure the client’s body is not unnecessarily exposed during assessment/treatment |
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 - Semester 2 D15J
RMIT Week | Date | Class and Activities | Pre-reading |
28 | 6 Jul |
No Class |
|
7 Jul | Subject Guide and Assessment discussed
Subjective/ Objective Examination |
Chap 1 - 3 | |
29 |
13 Jul 14 Jul |
Subjective/ Objective Examination |
Chap 1 - 3 |
30 |
20 Jul 21 Jul |
Modalities | Chap 4 - 8 |
31 |
27 Jul 28 Jul |
Cervical Region | Chap 12 |
32 | 3 Aug | Cervical Region | Chap 12 |
4 Aug | History Taking & Modalities Test | ||
33 |
10 Aug 11 Aug |
Shoulder Region | Chap 15 |
34 |
17 Aug 18 Aug |
Shoulder Region | Chap 15 |
35 |
24 Aug 25 Aug |
Elbow Region Revision |
Chap 16 |
36 |
31 Aug 1 Sep |
Mid Semester Break | |
37 | 7 Sep |
Practical Exam 1 (with Anatomy) | |
8 Sep | Head and Face | Chap 13 | |
38 |
14 Sep 15 Sep |
Forearm, Wrist & Hand | Chap 16 - 17 |
39 |
21 Sep 22 Sep |
Thoracic Region | Chap 11 & 14 |
40 |
28 Sep 29 Sep |
Lumbar Spine Region | Chap 10 |
41 |
5 Oct 6 Oct |
Hip and Pelvis Region | Chap 10 & 18 |
42 | 12 Oct | Hip and Pelvis Region | Chap 10 & 18 |
13 Oct | Lumbo-pelvic Review - Case Studies | Chap 10 & 18 | |
43 |
19 Oct 20 Oct |
Thigh and Knee Region | Chap 19 |
44 |
26 Oct 27 Oct |
Lower Leg and Foot Region | Chap 20 |
45 |
2 Nov 3 Nov |
Melbourne Cup Weekend | |
46 | 9 Nov | Practical Exam 2 (with Anatomy) |
Musculoskeletal Anatomy Semester 2 2015 - D15J
RMIT Week | Date | Class and Activities |
28 | 7 Jul |
Subject Guide and Assessments Discussed Introduction to Anatomy |
29 | 14 Jul | Cx |
30 | 21 Jul | Cx |
31 | 28 Jul | Scaupla & GHJ |
32 | 4 Aug | Scaupla & GHJ |
33 | 11 Aug | Brachium, Forearm, Wrist |
34 | 18 Aug | Brachium, Forearm, Wrist |
35 | 25 Aug |
Abdomen Revision |
36 | 1 Sep | Mid Semester Break |
37 | 7 Sep | Practical Exam 1 (with Ax Rx) |
8 Sep | Thoracic and Vertebral Column | |
38 | 15 Sep | Hip and Pelvis |
39 | 22 Sep | Hip and Pelvis |
40 | 29 Sep | Knee Joint and Thigh |
41 | 6 Oct | Knee Joint and Thigh |
42 | 13 Oct | Lower Leg and Foot |
43 | 20 Oct | Lower Leg and Foot |
44 | 27 Oct |
CNS Revision |
45 | 3 Nov | Melbourne Cup Public Holiday |
46 | 10 Nov | Practical Exam 2 (with Ax Rx) |
10 Nov | Theory Exam |
Manual Lymphatic Drainage - Semester 2 - D15F
RMIT Week | Date | Class and Activities |
28 | 8 Jul |
History of MLD, the Lymphatic System, contraindications Lymphoedema: Primary & Secondary |
29 | 15 Jul | Health barriers and the modern world, MS pathology discussion hand techniques |
30 | 22 Jul | Opening re-cap/Arm sequence & On-line written assessment |
31 | 29 Jul | Opening re-cap/Arm sequence |
32 | 5 Aug | Arm sequence recap & Chest sequence |
33 | 12 Aug | Chest sequence re-cap & stomach |
34 | 19 Aug | Stomach re-cap & Leg |
35 | 26 Aug | Leg re-cap & full body re-cap |
36 | 9 Sep | Mid Semester Break |
37 | 16 Sep | Practical Mock Assessment |
38 | 23 Sep | Practical Mock Assessment |
39 | 30 Sep | Final Practical Assessment |
Musculoskeletal Pathology
RMIT Week | Date | Class and Activities |
28 | 8 Jul |
Subject Overview Session 1 Inflammation – Characteristics of Acute and Chronic Inflammation |
29 | 15 Jul | Session 2 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Head and Neck |
30 | 22 Jul | Session 3 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Head and Neck (continued) |
31 | 29 Jul | Session 4 Musculoskeletal Pathology of Shoulder |
32 | 5 Aug | Session 5 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Shoulder (continued) |
33 | 12 Aug | Written Theory Test 1 |
34 | 19 Aug | Session 7 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Shoulder (continued) + Elbow & Wrist |
35 | 26 Aug | Session 8 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Elbow & Wrist |
36 | 31 Aug - 6 Sep | Mid Semester break |
37 | 9 Sep | Session 9 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Elbow & Wrist + Lower Back & Hip |
38 | 23 Sep | Session 9 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Elbow & Wrist + Lower Back & Hip |
39 | 30 Sep | Session 10 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Lower Back & Hip (continued) |
40 | 7 Oct | Session 10 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Lower Back & Hip (continued) |
41 | 14 Oct | Written Theory Test 2 |
42 | 21 Oct | Session 13 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Back & Hip (continued) |
43 | 28 Oct |
Session 14/15 Musculoskeletal Pathology of the Thigh & Leg Case Study Test: Read & Interpret Medical Reports |
44 | 4 Nov | Written Theory Test 3 |
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 (FMCE)
Remedial Massage Assessment & Treatment Tech’s (RM AxRx)
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT:
1. Written History Taking and Modalities test
Pass mark 70% 4th August 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 7th September 2015
3. Practical Case Study Assessment 2 – Forearm, Wrist & Hand, Thoracic, Lumbar, Hip, Pelvis, Thigh & Knee, Lower leg & Foot 9th November 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% 10th November 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 7th September 2015
3. Practical Case Study Assessment 2 10th November 2015
Students must demonstrate competency in each listed assessment task in order to be deemed satisfactory for this course topic.
Musculoskeletal Pathology (MS Path)
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 the form of True/False, short answer, labelling diagrams, completing tables etc. They will be closed book tests, done under test conditions, completed in class time. 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. Below 70% grade will result in a Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) result for the test. Theory tests 1, 2 & 3 will be graded at a 70% pass mark.
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: 12th August 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 39 – Practical Test : 30th September 2015
Functional Movement & Corrective Exercise (FMCE)
In order to be deemed satisfactory you will need to demonstrate various tasks learnt within this course, during your clinical practice. Please see clinic checklist.
- Weeks 39 - 44 Clinical Practice
- Week 41 - Theory Test 2: 14th October 2015
- Week 45 - Theory Test 3: 11th November 2015
In addition, you will also be required to complete one written case study 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 theory test is stated below:
Week 43 – Case Study Test (Read & Interpret Medical Reports): 28th October 2015
Assessment Matrix
National Code: Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment
- Remedial Massage Assessment & Treatment (RM AxRx)
Unit: HLTREM505C
National Code: Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment
Assessment Tasks | 1/8 | 2/3 | 3/8 | 4/3 | 5/9 | Required Knowledge | Required Skills | Critical Aspects |
Written History Taking & Modalities Test | 11, 12, 23 | 2 | ||||||
Practical Case Study Assessment 1 | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 | 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 | 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 | 20 | 7.1 |
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy II (MSA 2)
- Musculoskeletal Pathology (MS Path)
Unit: HLTREM505C
National Code: Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment
Assessment Tasks | 1/8 | 2/3 | 3/8 | 4/3 | 5/9 | Required Knowledge | Required Skills | Critical Aspects |
Written Theory Test 1 | 5.1, 5.2 | 2, 7, 13, 17, 18, 22, 26, | 2, 14, 15 | 5 | ||||
Written Theory Test 2 | 5.1, 5.2 | 2, 7, 13, 17, 18, 22, 26, | 2, 14, 15 | 5 | ||||
Written Theory Test 3 | 5.1, 5.2 | 2, 5, 6, 7, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 | 2, 14, 15 | 5 | ||||
Case Study Test: Read & Interpret Medical Reports | 5, 6, 15, 16, 20, 27, 28 & 29 | 14, 15 | 5 |
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Unit: Provide remedial massage health assessment
National Code: HLTREM505C
Assessment Tasks | 1/8 | 2/3 | 3/8 | 4/3 | 5/9 | Required Knowledge | Required Skills | Critical Aspects |
MLD theory test | 13, 18, 21 | 1 | ||||||
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 and Corrective Exercises (FMCE)
Unit: Provide remedial massage health assessment
National Code: HLTREM505C
Assessment Tasks | 1/8 | 2/3 | 3/8 | 4/3 | 5/9 | Required Knowledge (34) | Required Skills (12) | Critical Aspects of Evidence (7) |
FMCE I clinic skills checklist | 5 |
Unit: Provide remedial massage health assessment
National Code: HLTREM505C
Assessment Tasks | 1/8 | 2/3 | 3/8 | 4/3 | 5/9 | Required Knowledge | Required Skills | Critical Aspects |
Surface Anatomy Practical Test 1 | 3.4 | 4.1, 4.2 | 5.3 | 6, 19, 21, 33 | 4, 8, 9, 12 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | ||
Surface Anatomy Practical Test 2 | 3.4 | 4.1, 4.2 | 5.3 | 6, 19, 21, 33 | 4, 8, 9, 12 | |||
Written Theory Test | 6, 14, 20, 19, 21, 31, 33, 34 | 9 | 5 |
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