Course Title: Provide remedial massage treatments

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 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

Ashlee Weber 

ashlee.weber@rmit.edu.au

 

John Bogle 

john.bogle@rmit.edu.au 

 

 

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

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 3 three hour classes in semester 1 and 2 two hour classes in semester 2:

 

Semester 1

- Musculoskeletal anatomy 2 (1 x 3 hour class)

- Assessment and treatment (2 x 3 hour class)

Semester 2

- Assessment and treatment (1 x 3 hour class)

- Corrective Exercises (1 x 3 hour class, only for the first half of the second semester)

 


Teaching Schedule

Learning Schedule – Semester 2 2019

 

Week

Class Topics and Assessments

Assessment and Treatment

Class Topics and Assessments

Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2

1

Introduction to Ax Rx:

Subjective and Objective Examination

Intro to MSA & Cervical Region

2

Global Postural Assessment

Cervical Region

3

Modalities

Cervical Region

4

Modalities

Scapula and Glenohumeral Joint

5

Cervical region

Scapula and Glenohumeral Joint

6

Cervical region

Flag race and multiple-choice activity

7

SKILLS ASSESSMENT 3.1–

Cervical Region

Brachium, Forearm, Hand

8

Resits

Brachium, Forearm, Hand
 

Mid Semester Break

Mid Semester Break

9

Shoulder Region

China graph pencil palpation class

10

Shoulder Region

Abdomen, Thoracic and Vertebral Column

11

SKILLS ASSESSMENT 3.2 – Shoulder region

Hip and Pelvis

12

Resits

Hip and Pelvis

13

Elbow & Wrist Regions

Flag race and multiple-choice activity

14

Elbow & Wrist Regions

Thigh and Knee

15

SKILLS ASSESSMENT 3.3 – Elbow & Wrist Regions

Lower leg and foot

16

Resits

Lower leg and foot

17

No class- Cup Day

Revision

18

Thoracic Region

Flag race and multiple-choice activity

 

 

 

Learning Schedule – Semester 1 2020

     

Week  

Class Topics and Assessments

Assessment and Treatment

Class Topics and Assessments

Corrective Exercises

1

 

Lumbar Region

 

Introduction to Corrective Exercises

Patterns of Muscular Dysfunction

2  

Lumbar Region 

Postural Assessment and Imbalances (ie. JANDA)

3  

Hip Region

Upper body Corrective Exercises

4  

Hip Region

Upper body Corrective Exercises

5 

SKILLS ASSESSMENT 3.4 – Tx, Lx & Hip Regions

Lower body Corrective Exercises

6 

Resits  

Lower body Corrective Exercises

7

Knee/Ankle Region

Review

8

Knee/Ankle Region

SKILLS ASSESSMENT 3.6 – Corrective Exercises to improve Postural Imbalance

9 

SKILLS ASSESSMENT 3.5 –   Knee and Ankle Regions

  

 

Mid Semester Break  

Mid Semester Break  

10 

Resits  

 

11

Myotomes – Upper body  

 

12

Myotomes – Upper body  

 

13

Taping/ Integrated – Case study

 

14

 Integrated – Case study

 

15

Integrated – Case study

 

16 

SKILLS ASSESSMENT 3.7 –

Industry Skill Assessment

 

17 

SKILLS ASSESSMENT 3.7 –

Industry Skill Assessment

 

18

Resits  

 


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 – Anatomy portfolio

This task is a portfolio assessment and students are required to complete this outside of contact hours and submitted online. In order to satisfy the student must successfully complete this portfolio assessment answering ALL criteria listed for each muscle (origin, insertion, action, synergist, trigger points and their referral patterns) , the ROM (active, passive, resisted with expected degrees) and special tests for EACH region of the body. The student will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate an understanding of their anatomical knowledge. Pass mark is 100%.

Assessment Task 2 – Clinic observation checklist

This assessment task is to be conducted in student clinic. Students will be asked to explain and perform remedial massage techniques to the clients. Your clinic supervisor will be observing your skills and knowledge pertaining your understanding of the treatment techniques you are providing. You must receive a mark of S (Satisfactory) throughout the assessment in all criteria. If a student receives a NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) for any of the skills, or takes longer than the allocated time to complete all sections, they will be deemed not yet satisfactory for this assessment. 

 

Assessment Task 3 (3.1-3.7)- Skill Assessment

This assessment task is to be conducted in a simulated clinical environment in Building 51, Level 7, Room 3.

 

Assessment Task 3.1-3.5

Students will be asked to perform the full assessment and required treatment for a region of the body. You will be required to answer questions related to the region and perform palpation of muscles. To be deemed satisfactory in this assessment, you must demonstrate skills listed in the marking sheet.

You will be given a timeframe to complete the task. During this time the assessors will be observing your skills and asking questions pertaining to your understanding of the treatment you are providing. 

 

Assessment Task 3.6

Students will be asked to perform the full assessment and treatment for a random case study relating to a region of the body. You will be required to answer questions related to the region and perform palpation of muscles. To be deemed satisfactory in this assessment, you must demonstrate skills listed in the marking sheet.

You will be given a timeframe to complete the task. During this time the assessors will be observing your skills and asking questions pertaining to your understanding of the treatment you are providing.

 

Assessment Task 3.7 CORRECTIVE EXERCISES

There will be 1 skills assessment to assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge delivered in class and outlined in the course notes to provide corrective exercises to improve postural imbalance to a client after completing a postural and functional movement analysis.

 

3.1 Cervical Skills Assessment

             

20th Aug 2019

3.2 Shoulder Skills Assessment

             

24th Sep 2019

3.3 Elbow and Wrist Skills Assessment

             

22nd Oct 2019

3.4 Tx, Lx & Hip Skills Assessment

11thMarch 2020 

             

 

3.5 Knee and Ankle Skills Assessment 

3.6 Corrective Exercises to improve Postural Balance 

8th  April 2020

2nd April 2020

3.7 Industry Skills Assessment

10th June 2020

             

 

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.

                                                                 

Students must demonstrate competency in each listed assessment task in order to be deemed satisfactory for the unit. 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Assessment Matrix

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