Course Title: Assess client massage needs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

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

Bianca Alivizatos

bianca.alivizatos@rmit.edu.au

9925 4898

 

 

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


Please refer to the Elements of Competency.


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

Date

Class & Activities

5th Feb

ORIENTATION DAY (No class)

12th Feb

House-keeping, assignments, Massage techniques on Anterior leg

19th Feb

Contraindications, Endangerment sites, Massage sequence: Posterior leg

26th Feb

Subjective assessment, Review of Leg massage

5th Mar

Objective assessment, Massage sequence: full back

12th Mar

LABOUR DAY – No Class

19th Mar

Range of Motion testing (AROM, PROM, RROM), Massage sequence: anterior shoulder

26th Mar

Review of Subjective, Objective, ROM testing and massage practice for Clinic Preparation

2nd April

Mid Semester Break

9th Apr

Sports Massage theory, massage: sports related techniques

16th Apr

Pre-event massage theory and practical treatment for legs

23rd Apr

Post-event massage theory and practical treatment for legs

30th Apr

Stretching: static, dynamic, PNF

7th May

Inflammation and stages of repair, Review of shoulder massage

14th May

Hot and cold application, massage: arms and face

21st May

Sport massage mock assessment   

28th May

Final sports massage assessment

4th June

Sports massage re-sits

11th June

QUEENS B’DAY – No Class

                                 Group A                                        Monday 1.30-3.30* & Friday 9.30-12.30

 

Date

Class Topics

5th Feb

No Class - Orientation

9th Feb

Navigating the body, Rectus Femoris

12th Feb

Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis                        *1.30-4.30pm

16th Feb

Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Biceps Femoris

19th Feb

Review                                                                                                  *1.30-4.30pm

23rd Feb

Assessment 1:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

26th Feb

Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus

2nd March

Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Piriformis

5th March

Quadratus Lumborum, Vertebrae

9th March

Review

12th March

No Class : Labour Day

16th March

Assessment 2:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

19th March

Tibialis Anterior, Peroneals

23rd March

Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Psoas

26th March

Erector Spinae Group

30th March

No Class : Good Friday

2nd – 6th April

Mid Semester Break

9th April

Review

13th April

Assessment 3:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

16th April

Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Rectus Abdominis

20th April

Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids

23rd April

Review

27th April

Assessment 4:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

30th April

 Levator Scapulae, Teres Major, Deltoid

4th May

Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis

7th May

Review

11th May

Assessment 5:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

14th May

Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii

18th May

Temporalis, Masseter, Frontalis, Sternocleidomastoid

21st May

Review

25th May

Assessment 6:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

28th May

Brachioradialis, Extensor Carpi Radialis, Supinator

1st June

Flexor Carpi Radialus, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Palmaris Longus, Pronator Teres

4th June

Review

8th June

Assessment 7:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

11th June

No Class : Queens Birthday

15th June

Assessment Resit Period


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

 

1. Clinic manual logs

 

2. Practical Assessments x 7:

  • Each practical assessment will assess a region at a time which you will be required to demonstrate the following:
    • Practical assessment 2.1:  
    • Practical assessment 2.2:          
    • Practical assessment 2.3:         
    • Practical assessment 2.4:          
    • Practical assessment 2.5:      
    • Practical assessment 2.6:          
    • Practical assessment 2.7:             

 


Assessment Tasks

 

Develop Massage Practice - HLTMSG001/EMPL7096C

All of the following assessments are related to the above units

 

Quiz 1 - History and Key features of the massage industry: Due by 4th March 2018 23:59 via Canvas   

 

  • The values and philosophies of massage therapy and their historical development 
  • Definitions of reflexology & aromatherapy
  • The key features of the following health services and their relationship to remedial massage:
    • Physiotherapy
    • Osteopathy
    • Chiropractic
    • Exercise physiology
    • Dietetics
    • Naturopathy
  • The role of remedial massage within modern Australian society
  • Professional industry bodies that represent Remedial Massage and the role they play within the massage industry

 

 

Quiz 2 – Contraindications and considerations for massage treatment & components of sustainable practice: Due by 13th May 2018 via Canvas   

 

  • Contraindications
  • Endangerment sites
  • Potential reactions during treatment and how to respond
  • Acute and chronic inflammation
  • Stages of tissue repair & inflammatory response
  • 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?    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal reflection (1): Due 15th April 2018 23:59 submitted via Canvas

  • Identify three populations within Remedial Massage that you would be interested in working in once you are qualified (eg. athletes, oncology, general population).
  • Choose one of these populations and outline the most common types of treatment you think most suitable.
  • Develop goals and aspirations for treating this population.
  • Give an example of how your goals and aspirations align with the values and philosophies of Remedial massage.
  • Give one example for each of these three populations the possible employment opportunities you could undertake in these areas.

 

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 current goals and aspirations you have for working in the Remedial Massage industry. For further information refer to the assessment tool on Canvas.

 

 

Personal reflection (2): Due by 3rd June 2018 23:59 submitted via Canvas

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 Part A – Personal Reflection. 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 Canvas.

 

 

Policies and procedures document: Due 7th May 2018 via Canvas

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

All of the following assessments are related to the above units

 

Clinic manual logs:  Due by 15th June 2018 - must be completed in clinic before this date

During clinic in semester 1 you will be required to satisfy the requirements set out within the clinic manual. For further information please refer to your clinic manual located in your student folder.

 

Practical Assessments x 7:

  • Each practical assessment will assess a region at a time which you will be required to demonstrate the following:
    • Practical assessment (1):  23rd February 2018
    • Practical assessment (2):  16th March 2018        
    • Practical assessment (3):  13th April 2018        
    • Practical assessment (4):  27th April 2018        
    • Practical assessment (5):  11th May 2018    
    • Practical assessment (6):  25th May 2018        
    • Practical assessment (7):  8th June 2018           

 

 

Provide Massage Treatments - HLTMSG004/SPRT5103C

All of the following assessments are related to the above units

 

Clinic manual logs:  Due by 15th June 2018 - must be completed in clinic before this date

During clinic in semester 1 you will be required to satisfy the requirements set out within the clinic manual. For further information please refer to your clinic manual located in your student folder.

 

Sport Massage Practical Assessment:  Due 28th May 2018

  • You will be required to complete a sports massage within 30 minutes, demonstrating various massage techniques, how to perform Active (AROM), Passive (PROM) and Resisted Range of Motion (RROM), how to perform a PNF stretch and provide a self-care stretch, document your findings, re-test and document finding post treatment and discuss endangerment sites.   

 


Assessment Matrix

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