Course Title: Provide remedial massage treatments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
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 2.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Date |
Class Topics and Assessments |
SIM CLINIC |
1 |
12th February |
Introduction to Ax Rx: Subjective and Objective Examination |
Subjective and Objective Examination |
2 |
19th February |
Global Postural Assessment |
Global Postural Assessment |
3 |
26th February |
Modalities |
Modalities |
4 |
5th March |
Modalities |
Modalities |
5 |
12th March |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2.1 – Postural Assessment |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2.1 – Postural Assessment |
6 |
19th March |
Cervical region |
Cervical region |
7 |
26th March |
Cervical region |
Cervical region |
8 |
2nd April |
TMJ |
TMJ |
9 |
9th April |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2.2 – Cervical Region |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2.2 – Cervical region |
10 |
16th April |
Shoulder Region |
Shoulder Region |
11 |
23rd April |
Mid Semester Break |
Mid Semester Break |
12 |
30th April |
Shoulder Region |
Shoulder Region |
13 |
7th May |
Upper Cross Syndrome |
Upper Cross Syndrome |
14 |
14th May |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2.3 – Shoulder region |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2.3 – Shoulder region |
15 |
21st May |
Elbow & Wrist Regions |
Elbow & Wrist Regions |
16 |
28th May |
Elbow & Wrist Regions |
Elbow & Wrist Regions |
17 |
4th June |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2.4 – Elbow & Wrist Regions |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2.4 – Elbow & Wrist Regions |
18 |
11th June |
Thoracic Region |
Thoracic Region |
19 |
18th June |
Lumbar Region |
Lumbar Region |
Week |
Date |
Class Topics and Assessments |
SIM CLINIC |
1 |
10th July |
Hip Region |
Hip Region |
2 |
17th July |
Pelvis – Lower Cross Syndrome |
Pelvis – Lower Cross Syndrome |
3 |
24th July |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2.5 – Tx, Lx & Hip Regions |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2.5 – Tx, Lx & Hip Regions |
4 |
31st July |
Knee Region
|
Knee Region |
5 |
7th August |
Knee Region |
Knee Region |
6 |
14th August |
Ankle Region |
Ankle Region |
7 |
21st August |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2.6 – Knee and Ankle Regions |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2.6 – Knee and Ankle Regions |
8 |
28th August |
Resit Week |
Resit Week |
9 |
4th September |
Mid Semester Break |
Mid Semester Break |
10 |
11th September |
Dermatomes and Myotomes Upper body |
Dermatomes and Myotomes Upper body |
11 |
18th September |
Dermatomes and Myotomes Upper body |
Dermatomes and Myotomes Upper body |
12 |
25th September |
Dermatomes and Myotomes Lower body |
Dermatomes and Myotomes Lower body |
13 |
2nd October |
Dermatomes and Myotomes Lower body |
Dermatomes and Myotomes Lower body |
14 |
9th October |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2. 7 – Dermatomes and Myotomes |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 2. 7 – Dermatomes and Myotomes |
15 |
16th October |
Taping |
Taping |
16 |
23rd October |
Taping |
Taping |
17 |
30th October
|
Industry skills assessment |
Industry skills assessment |
18 |
6th November |
Resit Week |
Resit Week |
MSAII
Date |
Class Topics |
14th February |
Intro to MSA & Cervical Region |
21st February |
Cervical Region |
28th February |
Cervical Region |
7th March |
Scapula and Glenohumeral Joint |
14th March |
Scapula and Glenohumeral Joint |
21st March |
Flag race and multiple-choice activity |
28th March |
Brachium, Forearm, Hand |
4th April |
Brachium, Forearm, Hand |
11th April |
Brachium, Forearm, Hand |
18th April |
China graph pencil palpation class |
25th April |
Mid Semester Break |
2nd May |
Abdomen, Thoracic and Vertebral Column |
9th May |
Hip and Pelvis |
16th May |
Hip and Pelvis |
23rd May |
Flag race and multiple-choice activity |
30th May |
Thigh and Knee |
6th June |
China graph pencil palpation class |
13th June |
Lower leg and foot |
20th June |
China graph pencil palpation class |
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 – Knowledge assessment - Anatomy Portfolio
Assessment Task 2 – Skills assessment tasks
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment | Due Date |
1. Assessment and Anatomy Portfolio | 28th August |
Assessment Task 2: Skills Assessment (2.1-2.8) | Due Date |
2.1 Postural Assessment | 12th March |
2.2 Cervical Skills Assessment | 9th April |
2.3 Shoulder Skills Assessment | 14th May |
2.4 Elbow and Wrist Skills Assessment | 4th June |
2.5 Tx, Lx & Hip Skills Assessment | 24th July |
2.6 Knee and Ankle Skills Assessment | 21st August |
2.7 Dermatome and Myotome Assessment | 9th October |
2.8 Industry Skills Assessment | 30th October |
Assessment Matrix
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