Course Title: Provide remedial massage treatments

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: SPRT5104C

Course Title: Provide remedial massage treatments

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

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 unit is co-delivered with:
HLTMSG003/SPRT5102C Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
SISFFIT018/SPRT5108C Promote functional movement capacity

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide remedial massage treatments based on the outcomes of an existing health assessment and treatment plan.
This unit applies to remedial massage therapists working with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM).

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTMSG005 Provide remedial massage treatments
Element:	1. Prepare client for treatment
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Interpret treatment plan and clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed 1.2 Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment 1.3 Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session and the appropriate course of action to take 1.4 Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment 1.5 Confirm client consent for treatment
Element:	2. Use remedial massage techniques and sequences
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to assessment indications 2.2 Use the condition and response of the client as a continual feedback to the initial assessment 2.3 Position client to optimise their comfort and support while allowing for optimum application of techniques 2.4 Maintain client dignity through use of draping 2.5 Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight 2.6 Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session 2.7 Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly
Element:	3. Provide advice and resources to the client
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Educate client in relevant and practical techniques that support the treatment plan 3.2 Answer client queries with clarity, using language the client understands 3.3 Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client 3.4 Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment 3.5 Discuss and agree on evaluation strategies 3.6 Accurately document treatment provided and details of client communications

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

Date	Musculoskeletal Anatomy Class Topics and Assessments
6th Feb	Cervical Region
13th Feb	Cervical Region
20th Feb	Cervical Region
27th Feb	Knowledge Ax 1 – Cx Region and Ax Rx Modalities
6th March	Scapula and Glenohumeral Joint
13th March	Scapula and Glenohumeral Joint
20th March	Knowledge Ax 2 - Scapula and GHJ
27th March	Brachium, Forearm, Hand
3rd April	Brachium, Forearm, Hand
10th April	Knowledge Ax 3 - Brachium, Forearm, Hand
17th April	Mid Semester Break
24th April	Abdomen, Thoracic and Vertebral Column
1st May	Hip and Pelvis
8th  May	Hip and Pelvis
15th May	Knowledge Ax 4 – Abdomen, Thoracic, Vertebral Column, Hip & Pelvis
22nd May	Thigh and Knee
29th May	Thigh and Knee
5th June	Lower Leg and Foot
12th June	Knowledge Ax 5 – Thigh, Knee, Lower Leg, Foot

Date	Treatment & Assessment Class Topics and Assessments
7th Feb	Introduction to Ax Rx: Subjective and Objective Examination
14th Feb	Modalities
21st Feb	Cervical Region
28th Feb	Cervical region
7th March	Skills Assessment 1 – Cervical region
14th March	Shoulder Region
21st March	Shoulder Region
28th March	Skills Assessment 2 – Shoulder region
4th April	Elbow & Wrist Regions
11th April	Elbow & Wrist Regions
18th April	Mid Semester Break
25th April	ANZAC Day
2nd May	Skills Assessment 3 - Elbow & Wrist Regions
9th May	Thoracic & Lumbar Regions
16th May	Hip Region
23rd May	Skills Assessment 4 – Tx, Lx & Hip Regions
30th May	Knee Region
6th June	Ankle Region
13th June	Skills Assessment 5 – Knee & Ankle Regions

 

Date	Manual Lymphatic Drainage Class & Activities
5th Jul	History of MLD & opening sequence
12th Jul	Written Assessment & Opening sequence
19th Jul	Arm & Chest sequence
26th Jul	Re-cap Chest sequence  & stomach sequence
2nd Aug	Re-cap opening, arm, chest & stomach
9th Aug	Leg sequence & Face
16th Aug	Full body re-cap
23rd Aug	Practical assessment: Full Body MLD Sequence

 

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

 1. Theoretical and Practical Exam 

 2. Clinic Skills Checklist. This is to be completed during student clinic shifts. 

The tasks in this unit of competency replicate the necessary skills and knowledge required to provide remedial massage treatments 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 : HLTMSG005 NATIONAL UNIT NAME: Provide remedial massage treatments	RMIT CODE: SPRT5104C	Co-Delivery: HLTMSG003/SPRT5102C Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments & SISFFIT018/SPRT5018C Promote functional movement capacity
Elements	Performance Criteria	Related Assessment Tasks	Assessment Method/ Types of Evidence
1.       Prepare client for treatment	1.1    Interpret treatment plan and clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
1.2    Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance

Assessment Tasks

 

Knowledge and Skills Assessments: (Ax Rx and MSA2)

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 27th February
2. Shoulder Knowledge Assessment 20th March
3. Elbow and Wrist Knowledge Assessment 10th April
4. Tx, Lx and Hip Knowledge Assessment 15th May
5. Knee and Ankle Knowledge Assessment    12th June

 Skills Assessment

1. Cervical Skills Assessment 7th March
2. Shoulder Skills Assessment 28th March
3. Elbow and Wrist Skills Assessment 2nd May
4. Tx, Lx and Hip Skills Assessment 23rd May
5. Knee and Ankle Skills Assessment 13th 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.

 

 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

• Written Assessment: Wednesday 12th July 2017

All content covered in the first week will be assessed in this written assessment. The assessment will take place at the start of the class on the above date. You will be given 60min to complete the assessment.

 

• Practical Assessment: Wednesday 23rd August 2017

Each student will be required to perform a full bodied MLD assessment and demonstrate the following:

• Client history form identifying and pathologies
• Discuss any potential contraindication/red flags
• Discuss treatment plan with client for their specific presenting pathology
• Explain treatment path, benefits of MLD for presenting pathology and side effects
• Drape the client correctly throughout the entire sequence
• Discuss findings with client post treatment
• Detailed documentation of treatment plan within the client file

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

 

NATIONAL UNIT CODE : HLTMSG005 NATIONAL UNIT NAME: Provide remedial massage treatments	RMIT CODE: SPRT5104C	Co-Delivery
Elements	Performance Criteria	Related Assessment Tasks	Assessment Method/ Types of Evidence
Prepare client for treatment	1.1    Interpret treatment plan and clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
1.2    Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
1.3    Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session and the appropriate course of action to take	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
1.4    Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
1.5    Confirm client consent for treatment	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
Use remedial massage techniques and sequences	2.1.  Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to assessment indications	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
2.2.  Use the condition and response of the client as a continual feedback to the initial assessment	- Practical Exam	Case Study/Role Play
2.3.  Position client to optimise their comfort and support while allowing for optimum application of techniques	- Practical Exam	Case Study/Role Play
2.4.  Maintain client dignity through use of draping	- Practical Exam	Case Study/Role Play
2.5.  Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight	- Practical Exam	Case Study/Role Play
2.6.  Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
2.7.  Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
	3.1    Educate client in relevant and practical techniques that support the treatment plan	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3.2    Answer client queries with clarity, using language the client understands	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3.3    Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3.4    Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3.5  Discuss and agree on evaluation strategies	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3.6 Accurately document treatment provided and       details of client communications	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated clinical environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit: • use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including: client information – case history, treatment plan private consultation area adjustable height massage table towels/sheets for draping oils/balms hot/cold packs bolsters • modelling of industry operating conditions, including provision of services to the general public • clinic supervision by a person who meets the assessor requirements outlined below for at least 150 of the 200 hours of client consultation work	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. In addition, assessors must: • have current clinical experience working as a remedial massage therapist providing services to the general public • hold practising membership of an Australian professional body that represents remedial massage therapists • fulfill the continuing professional development requirements of the professional body to which they belong	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
Performance Evidence
• performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 200 hours of massage client consultation work	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
remedial massage techniques to address the following conditions: repetitive strain injuries	- Practical Exam	Case Study/Role Play
applied techniques in each of the following positions during client consultation sessions according to client needs: prone supine seated side-lying recumbent	- Practical Exam	Case Study/Role Play
used all of the following techniques appropriately: frictions passive joint movement passive soft tissue movement deep tissue massage muscle energy neuromuscular press and release myofascial (without skin penetration) trigger point therapy (without skin penetration) lymphatic drainage temperature therapy proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching mobilisation and movement at major joints (without adjustments or high velocity manipulations)	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance &
KnowledgeEvidence
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for client assessment: codes of conduct duty of care informed consent mandatory reporting practitioner/client boundaries privacy, confidentiality and disclosure records management work role boundaries: working within scope of practice presenting symptoms that require referral to a medical practitioner work health and safety	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
remedial massage techniques and how to apply them: friction techniques compressive techniques passive joint movement techniques passive soft tissue movement deep tissue massage muscle energy techniques myofascial techniques (without skin penetration) trigger point therapy (without skin penetration) lymphatic drainage temperature therapy topical applications PNF stretching techniques mobilisation and movement at major joints (without adjustments or high velocity manipulations)	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
endangerment sites - where they are and how to use palpatory skills in these areas according to scope of practice, including: anterior triangle of the neck posterior triangle of the neck femoral triangle cubital fossa axillary area medial epicondyle lateral epicondyle sternal notch and anterior throat umbilicus twelfth rib dorsal body sciatic notch inguinal triangle popliteal fossa	- Practical Exam	Case Study/Role Play
potential reactions during treatment and how to respond: discomfort emotional reactions feedback - verbal, tactile, visual muscle spasms body temperature discomfort deep relaxation	- Clinic Checklist	Case Study/Role Play
potential reactions following treatment and appropriate client advice to provide	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
types of advice and resources that can be provided to clients for their use outside the clinical environment	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
documentation requirements for recording treatment details	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
Foundation Skills
Core Skills from the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
Reading	- Practical Exam	Case Study/Role Play
Writing	- Practical Exam	Case Study/Role Play
Oral Communication	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
Numeracy	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
Learning	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
Employability Skills from the Core Skills for Work Framework (CFW)
Navigate the world of work	1a. Manage career and work life	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
1b. Work with roles, rights and protocols	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
Interact with others	2a. Communicate for work	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
2b. Connect and work with  others	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
2c. Recognise and utilize diverse perspectives	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
Get the work done	3a. Plan and organise	- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam	Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play
3b. Make decisions	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3c. Identify and solve problems	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3d. Create and innovate	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3e. Work in a digital world	- Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance

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