Course Title: Assess client massage needs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: NURS5361C
Course Title: Assess client massage needs
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
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
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
Group A |
Group B |
Class Topic |
7/2 |
10/2 |
Introduction to Anatomy - Navigating the Body |
14/2 |
17/2 |
Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis |
21/2 |
24/2 |
Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Biceps Femoris, Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus |
28/2 |
3/3 |
Assessment 1 |
7/3 |
10/3 |
Tibialis Anterior, Peroneals, Gastrocnemius |
14/3 |
17/3 |
Soleus, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius |
21/3 |
24/3 |
Piriformis, Quadratus Lumborum |
28/3 |
31/3 |
Assessment 2 |
4/4 |
7/4 |
Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Rectus Abdominis |
11/4 |
14/4 |
Group A: Psoas, Erector Spinae |
Group B: No class – Mid Semester Break | ||
18/4 |
21/4 |
Group A: No class – Mid Semester Break |
Group B: Psoas, Erector Spinae | ||
25/4 |
28/4 |
Group A: No class – ANZAC Day Class moved to Wed 26th April |
Group B: Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Latissimus Dorsi | ||
2/5 |
5/5 |
Assessment 3 |
9/5 |
12/5 |
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Subscapularis |
16/5 |
19/5 |
Rhomboids, Deltoid, Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii |
23/5 |
26/5 |
Assessment 4 |
30/5 |
2/6 |
Temporalis, Masseter, Frontalis, Sternocleidomastoid |
6/6 |
9/6 |
Flexor Carpi Radialus, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Palmaris Longus, Pronator Teres, Brachioradialis, Extensor Carpi Radialis, Supinator |
13/6 |
16/6 |
Assessment 5 |
Develop massage practice HLTMSG001/EMPL7096C Assess client massage needs HLTMGS002/NURS5361C Provide massage treatments HLTMSG004/SPRT5103C | ||
Date |
Class & Activities |
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13th Feb |
Introduction to massage, Therapeutic massage & trigger points |
|
20th Feb |
Therapeutic massage and trigger points, and endangerment sites |
|
27th Feb |
Therapeutic massage and trigger points |
|
13th Mar |
Labour Day |
|
20th Mar |
Therapeutic massage and trigger points |
|
27th Mar |
Sports massage |
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3rd Apr |
Sports massage & Contraindications |
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10th Apr |
Active, Passive and Resisted testing - Anatomy & Trigger Points of Pelvis & Thigh: Quadriceps, Hamstrings & Adductors |
|
17th Apr |
Easter Monday |
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24th Apr |
Anatomy & Trigger Points of Pelvis & Thigh |
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1st May |
Anatomy & Trigger Points of Spine & Thorax |
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8th May |
Anatomy & Trigger Points of Shoulder |
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15th May |
Anatomy & Trigger Points of Shoulder |
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22nd May |
Anatomy & Trigger Points of Head, Neck & Face |
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29th May |
Anatomy & Trigger Points of Forearm & Hands & Review class and endangerment sites |
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5th Jun |
Sport massage assessment – treatment, endangerment sites & active, passive and resisted testing |
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12th Jun |
Queen’s Birthday |
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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.
NATIONAL UNIT CODE : HLTMSG002NATIONAL UNIT NAME: Assess client massage needs |
RMIT CODE: NURS5361C |
Co-deliver: HLTMSG001, HLTMSG002, HLTMSG004 |
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Related Assessment Tasks |
Assessment Method/ Types of Evidence |
1. Determine scope of client needs |
1.1 Clarify client expectations |
Clinic Skills Checklist |
Workplace Performance |
1.2 Provide clear information about scope and limits of services to be provided |
Clinic Skills Checklist |
Workplace Performance |
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1.3 Collect accurate, relevant and organised health record and document in a form which can be interpreted readily by other professionals |
Clinic Skills Checklist |
Workplace Performance |
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1.4 Recognise needs that are beyond scope of own practice, and make referrals to other health care professionals as required |
Clinic Skills Checklist |
Workplace Performance |
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1.5 Identify and respond to any barriers to information gathering and assessment |
Clinic Skills Checklist |
Assessment Tasks
Develop Massage Practice - HLTMSG001/EMPL7096C
Written assignment: Due 3rd March 2017 via turnitin link before
- Part 1 – History and Key features of the massage industry
- Write a detailed summary of the philosophies of massage therapy and their historical development
- Give a definition of reflexology & aromatherapy
- Stages of tissue repair
- Describe the key feature of the following health services and their relationship to remedial massage:
- Physiotherapy
- Osteopathy
- Chiropractic
- Exercise physiology
- Dietetics
- Naturopathy
- What role does massage play within modern Australian society?
- List 3 professional massage networks or industry bodies and discuss what role they play within the massage industry
- Part 2 – Different models of massage, business goals & components of sustainable practiceDue 8th May 2017 via turnitin link
- Select 3 types of conditions you would like to work with within the massage industry
- For the you 3 groups selected you are require to outline the most common types of treatment required for these 3 groups
- Develop goals for treating the 3 clients selected above and how reflect values and philosophies of massage therapy
- Discuss 3 types of professional roles and employment opportunities you could undertake with the 3 chosen conditions above
- Sustainable practice:
- Economic – is there high demand for the massage services you have chosen to work with?
- Environmental – How will you create goals to work within the environmental challenges we face as a society?
- Human – How will you look after yourself when working within the industry and how will you professionally develop yourself?
- Social responsibility – What challenges will your specific 3 groups face and how can you help overcome these challenges?
Structured reflection: Due 29th May 2017 & submitted via turnitin link
Understanding of what is required to be a remedial massage therapist is vital to be successful. During this assessment you will be asked to reflect on previous goals and aspirations completed during your written assignment. You will be asked a series of questions that will allow you to reflect on your goals and aspirations within the allied health industry. For further information refer to the assessment tool on blackboard.
Law & Ethics: Written knowledge assessment task: Due 14th June 2017 via turnitin link
This written task is designed to engage you in the process of creating a workplace policies and procedures document, by drawing upon you knowledge and understanding of an organisation’s legal and ethical compliance requirements and responsibilities. For further information please refer to the assessment tool in the Law & Ethics folder on blackboard.
Assess Client Massage Needs - HLTMSG002/NURS5361C
Clinic skills observation log: Due 9th June 2017 - must be completed in clinic before this date
During clinic in semester 1 you will be required to satisfy the requirements of your observation checklist within the clinical setting. Please refer to the clinic observation logs located within your clinic folder
Practical Assessments x 5:
- Each practical assessment will assess a region at a time which you will be required to demonstrate the following:
- Practical assessment (1): Group (A) 2/2/17 Group (B) 3/3/17
- Practical assessment (2): Group (A) 28/3/17 Group (B) 31/3/17
- Practical assessment (3): Group (A) 2/5/17 Group (B) 5/5/17
- Practical assessment (4): Group (A) 23/5/17 Group (B) 26/5/17
- Practical assessment (5): Group (A) 13/6/17 Group (B) 16/6/17
Provide Massage Treatments - HLTMSG004/SPRT5103C
Clinic skills observation log: Due 9th June 2017 - must be completed in clinic before this date
During clinic in semester 1 you will be required to satisfy the requirements of your observation checklist within the clinical setting. Please refer to the clinic observation logs located within your clinic folder.
Sport Massage Practical Assessment: Due 5th June 2017
- You will be required to complete a sports massage within 30min, demonstrating various massage techniques, how to perform Active (AROM), Passive (PROM) and Resisted Range of Motion, document your findings, re-test and document finding post treatment and discuss endangerment sites.
Assessment Matrix
ASSESSMENT METHODS/TYPES OF EVIDENCE:
Interview/ Verbal Questioning |
Self-Reflections |
Assignment/ Project |
Case Study or Role Play |
Third Party Verification |
Workplace Performance |
Research or Report |
Portfolio of Evidence |
Written Tasks
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