Course Title: Provide remedial massage treatments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
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
Nominal Hours: 240
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This unit is co-delivered with:
HLTMSG003/SPRT5102C Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
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 |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Elements above.
Details of Learning Activities
There will be 2 three hour classes in semester 1 and one 3 hour class in Semester 2.
Teaching Schedule
AxRx - Semester 2, 2018
Tuesday 8:30am – 12:30pm Lecture / 1:30pm – 3:30pm Case Study Clinic
Week |
Date |
Class Topics and Assessments |
1 |
3rd July |
Introduction to Ax Rx: Subjective Examination and Postural Assessment |
2 |
10th July |
Postural Assessment |
3 |
17th July |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 1 – Postural Assessment |
4 |
24th July |
Cervical region |
5 |
31st July |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2 – Cervical Region |
6 |
7th August |
Shoulder Region |
7 |
14th August |
Shoulder Region |
8 |
21st August |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 3 – Shoulder region |
28th August |
Mid Semester Break |
|
9 |
4th Sept |
Elbow & Wrist Regions |
10 |
11th Sept |
Elbow & Wrist Regions |
11 |
18th Sept |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 4 – Elbow & Wrist Regions |
12 |
25th Sept |
Thoracic Region |
13 |
2nd Oct |
Lumbar Region |
14 |
9th Oct |
Hip Region |
15 |
16th Oct |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 5 – Tx, Lx & Hip Regions |
16 |
23rd Oct |
Knee Region |
17 |
30th Oct |
Ankle Region |
18 |
6th Nov |
NO CLASS – CUP DAY |
18 |
7th Nov |
Wednesday night Clinic |
18 |
8th Nov |
Thursday night clinic |
Date |
Class & Activities |
6th Feb |
History of Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Lymphoedema in Australia |
13th Feb |
Hand techniques & opening up the lymphatic system |
20th Feb |
Re-cap opening up the lymphatic system & head &neck techniques |
27th Feb |
Re-cap head &neck techniques & arm |
6th Mar |
Re-cap arm & chest |
13th Mar |
Re-cap chest & abdominal |
20th Mar |
Re-cap abdominal & upper leg |
27th Mar |
Re-cap upper leg and lower leg |
Date |
Class Topics and Assessments |
3rd April |
Myo tomes |
10th April |
Neural – case study |
17th April |
SIJ |
24th April |
Easter break |
1st May |
TMJ & Piriformis/Sciatica |
8th May |
Lateral/medial elbow pain, Wrist - Carpal Tunnel |
15th May |
Knee |
22nd May |
Plantar fasciitis |
29th May |
Skills Assessment 1 – Case study |
5th June |
Skills Assessment 1 – Case study |
12th June |
Skills Assessment 1 – Case study re-sit |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment task 1.1 - 1.5 - Practical
Assessment task 2.1 - 2.5 - Practical
Assessment task 3 - Online quiz
Assessment task 4 - Practical
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task |
Topic |
Date |
1.1 |
Cervical Knowledge Assessment |
1 March 2018 |
1.2 |
Shoulder Knowledge Assessment |
2 March 2018 |
1.3 |
Elbow and Wrist Knowledge Assessment |
19 April 2018 |
1.4 |
Tx, Lx and Hip Knowledge Assessment |
17 May 2018 |
1.5 |
Knee and Ankle Knowledge Assessment |
14 June 2018 |
Assessment Task |
Topic |
Date |
2.1 |
Cervical Skills Assessment |
6 March 2018 |
2.2 |
Shoulder Skills Assessment |
27 March 2018 |
2.3 |
Elbow and Wrist Skills Assessment |
24 April 2018 |
2.4 |
Tx, Lx and Hip Skills Assessment |
22 May 2018 |
2.5 |
Knee and Ankle Skills Assessment |
12 June 2018 |
MLD/Integrated Assessments:
Assessment task 3.
On-line assessment: 17th February 2019
All content taught during the week 1&2 will be assessed via an on-line quiz in canvas. You have 45 min to complete the written assessment.
Assessment task 4
Practical Assessment: 29th May 2019
Please refer to integrated remedial assessment for full details of the practical assessment.
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 Manual.
Assessment Matrix
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