Course Title: Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: SPRT5102C
Course Title: Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
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
Ph: 9925-4898
Nominal Hours: 240
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 co-delivered with:
HLTMSG005/SPRT5104C Provide remedial massage treatments
SISFFIT018/SPRT5108C Promote functional movement capacity
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the needs of clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). It requires the ability to gather client information, conduct specific tests and bring information together to develop a remedial massage treatment plan. There is a strong focus on functional anatomy. This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTMSG003 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
Element: |
1. Determine scope of client needs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explore and clarify client expectations 1.2 Provide clear information about scope and limits of services to be provided 1.3 Collect an 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 Provide information about the physical assessment process and obtain client consent to proceed 2.2 Follow clinical and practitioner hygiene procedures 2.3 Respect client dignity and anticipate sensitivities 2.4 Seek client feedback on comfort levels 2.5 Assess client through palpation, observation and ROM testing 2.6 Identify variations from normal posture or structural function in relation to presenting symptoms 2.7 Analyse static and dynamic variables of posture through use of functional and special testing indicated by presenting condition 2.8 Use ongoing questioning with client to gain further information as required 2.9 Accurately document information from the physical assessment |
Element: |
3. Develop treatment plan |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Correlate results of physical assessment with case history 3.2 Consider available medical information and incorporate into analysis within scope of own practice 3.3 Identify condition according to stage and related implications 3.4 Identify and respond to indications or contraindications for remedial massage 3.5 Determine optimum type, duration and frequency of treatments 3.6 Use professional judgement to draw substantiated conclusions about treatment needs 3.7 Establish expected treatment outcomes based on the remedial massage framework and evidence 3.8 Accurately document proposed treatment plan |
Element: |
4. Confirm assessment and treatment plan with client |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Discuss assessment, its implications and rationale for treatment with the client 4.2 Assign and agree treatment priorities and expectations in consultation with the client 4.3 Schedule times and session lengths suited to the required techniques and sequences 4.4 Respond to client enquiries using language the client understands 4.5 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
RM Treatment and Assessment 2016 - D16C | |||
RMIT week |
Date |
Class Topics and Assessments |
Pre-reading chapter |
7 |
9/2 |
No Class – Orientation Flipped classroom – Modalities |
4 - 8 |
8 |
16/2 |
Cervical Region |
12
|
9 |
23/2 |
Cervical Region |
12
|
10 |
1/3 |
Skills Assessment – Cx |
|
11 |
8/3 |
Shoulder Region |
15
|
12 |
15/3 |
Shoulder Region |
15
|
13 |
22/3 |
Mid Semester Break |
|
14 |
29/3 |
||
15 |
5/4 |
Skills Assessment – Shoulder |
|
16 |
12/4 |
Elbow |
16
|
17 |
19/4 |
Forearm, wrist and hand |
16 & 17
|
18 |
26/4 |
Skills Assessment – Elbow and Wrist |
|
19 |
3/5 |
Thoracic and Lumbar Regions |
10, 11 & 14
|
20 |
10/5 |
Hip and Pelvis Region |
10 & 18
|
21 |
17/5 |
Hip and Pelvis Region |
10 & 18
|
22 |
24/5 |
Skills Assessment – Tx, Lx and Hip |
|
23 |
31/5 |
Thigh and Knee Regions |
19
|
24 |
7/6 |
Lower leg and foot |
20
|
25 |
14/6 |
Knowledge Assessment |
|
Skills Assessment – Knee and Ankle |
Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2 2016 - D16C | ||
RMIT week |
Date |
Class Topics and Assessments |
|
7
|
8/2 |
Ax Rx - Subjective and Objective Assessment |
|
8
|
15/2 |
Cervical Region |
|
9
|
24/2 |
Cervical Region |
10 |
29/2 |
Knowledge Assessment – Cx and Modalities |
Scapula and GHJ | ||
|
11
|
7/3 |
Scapula and GHJ |
|
12
|
14/3 |
Labour Day |
|
13
|
21/3 |
Mid Semester Break |
|
14
|
28/3 |
|
15 |
4/4 |
Knowledge Assessment – Scapula and GHJ |
Brachium | ||
|
16
|
11/4 |
Forearm, wrist and hand |
|
17
|
18/4 |
Forearm, wrist and hand |
18 |
25/4 |
Knowledge Assessment – Brachium, wrist and hand |
Abdomen | ||
|
19
|
2/5 |
Thoracic and Vertebral Column |
|
20
|
9/5 |
Hip and Pelvis |
|
21
|
16/5 |
Hip and Pelvis |
22 |
23/5 |
Knowledge Assessment – Tx, Vertebral column, Abdomen and Hip |
Thigh and Knee | ||
|
23
|
30/5 |
Lower Leg and Foot |
|
24
|
6/6 |
Lower Leg, Foot and CNS |
25 |
13/6 |
Queen’s Birthday |
14/6 |
Knowledge Assessment - Thigh, Knee, Lower Leg, Foot, CNS |
|
Skills Assessment – Knee and Ankle |
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
- Practical Exams consisting of case studies and role plays
- Theory exam
- Clinic Skills Checklist.
The tasks to be assessed within this unit replicate the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments within the industry.
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 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
|
NATIONAL UNIT CODE : HLTMSG003NATIONAL UNIT NAME: Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
RMIT CODE: SPRT5102C |
Co-Delivery: HLTMSG005/SPRT5104C Provide remedial massage treatments & SISFFIT018C/SPRT5108C Promote functional movement capacity |
|
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Related Assessment Tasks |
Assessment Method/ Types of Evidence |
1. Determine scope of client needs |
1.1 Explore and 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 |
|
1.3 Collect an accurate, relevant and organised health record, and document in a form which can be interpreted readily by other professionals |
Assessment Tasks
Treatment & Assessment - D16C
Knowledge and Skills Assessments:
There will be 5 assessments to assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge delivered in class and outlined in the course notes.
Knowledge Assessment
1. Cervical and Modalities Knowledge Assessment 29th February
2. Shoulder Knowledge Assessment 4th April
3. Elbow and Wrist Knowledge Assessment 25th April
4. Tx, Lx and Hip Knowledge Assessment 23th May
5. Knee and Ankle Knowledge Assessment 14th June
Skills Assessment
1. Cervical Skills Assessment 1st March
2. Shoulder Skills Assessment 5th April
3. Elbow and Wrist Skills Assessment 26th April
4. Tx, Lx and Hip Skills Assessment 24th May
5. Knee and Ankle Skills Assessment 14th June
CLINICAL PRACTICE:
There will be aspects of these co-delivered units that need to be demonstrated within your clinical practice in the student clinic. Please see your Clinic Observation Log.
Students must demonstrate competency in each listed assessment task in order to be deemed satisfactory for the unit.
Musculoskeletal Anatomy - D16C
Knowledge and Skills Assessments:
There will be 5 assessments to assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge delivered in class and outlined in the course notes.
Knowledge Assessment
1. Cervical and Modalities Knowledge Assessment 29th February
2. Shoulder Knowledge Assessment 4th April
3. Elbow and Wrist Knowledge Assessment 25th April
4. Tx, Lx and Hip Knowledge Assessment 23th May
5. Knee and Ankle Knowledge Assessment 14th June
Skills Assessment
1. Cervical Skills Assessment 30th February
2. Shoulder Skills Assessment 5th April
3. Elbow and Wrist Skills Assessment 26th April
4. Tx, Lx and Hip Skills Assessment 24th May
5. Knee and Ankle Skills Assessment 14th June
CLINICAL PRACTICE:
There will be aspects of these co-delivered units that need to be demonstrated within your clinical practice in the student clinic. Please see your Clinic Observation Log.
Students must demonstrate competency in each listed assessment task in order to be deemed satisfactory for the unit.
Assessment Matrix
Course Overview: Access Course Overview