Course Title: Provide remedial massage treatments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
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: Laura Yeomans
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4289
Course Contact Email: laura.yeomans@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ashlee Weber
John Bogle
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 2 three hour classes in semester 1 and 2 three hour classes in semester 2:
Semester 1
- Assessment and treatment (2 x 3 hour class)
Semester 2
- Assessment and treatment (2 x 3 hour class)
Teaching Schedule
Learning Schedule - Semester 1 2020
Week |
Class Topics and Assessments Assessment and Treatment 2 x 3hr class
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1 |
Subjective and Objective Examination Global Postural Assessment
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2 |
Global Postural Assessment review Modalities: MFTT, Cupping, DIP |
3 |
Modalities: Frictoins, stretching, Thermotherapies MLD intro |
4 |
Modalities: MLD |
5 |
Modalities: MLD |
6 |
Cervical region |
7 |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 1.1–Cervical Region |
8 |
Resits |
9 |
Shoulder Region |
|
Mid Semester Break |
10 |
Shoulder Region |
11 |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 1.2 – Shoulderregion |
12 |
Resits |
13 |
Elbow & Wrist Regions |
14 |
Elbow & Wrist Regions |
15 |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 1.3 –Elbow & Wrist Regions |
16 |
Resits |
17 |
Thoracic Region |
18 |
Lumbar Region |
Learning Schedule – Semester 2 2020
|
Week |
Class Topics and Assessments Assessment and Treatment
|
1 |
Hip Region |
2 |
Hip Region |
3 |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 1.4 – Tx, Lx & Hip Regions |
4 |
Resits |
5 |
Knee/Ankle Region |
6 |
Knee/Ankle Region |
7 |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 1.5 –Knee and Ankle Regions |
8 |
Resits |
|
Mid Semester Break |
10 |
Integrated: Lumbar region |
|
11 |
Integrated: Repetitive strain injuries (hamstrings, adductor) |
12 |
Integrated: Knee conditions |
|
13 |
Integrated: Lower leg and foot conditions |
14 |
Integrated: TMJ dysfunction |
15 |
Integrated: Medial and lateral elbow pain, Carpal tunnel |
16 |
Integrated: Arthritis |
17 |
SKILLS ASSESSMENT 1.6 –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 – Skills assessment
Assessment Task 2 – Clinic Checklist
Assessment Task 3 - Knowledge assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 (1.1-1.6)- Skill Assessment
This assessment task is to be conducted in a simulated clinical environment in Building 51, Level 7, Room 3.
Assessment Task 1.1-1.5
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 treatment. To be deemed satisfactory in this assessment, you must demonstrate skills listed in the marking sheet.
You will be given a time frame 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 1.6 - Industry skills assessment
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 treatment. To be deemed satisfactory in this assessment, you must demonstrate skills listed in the marking sheet.
You will be given a time frame 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 2 – Clinic observation checklist
This assessment task is to be conducted in student clinic and external to RMIT. Students will be asked to perform remedial massage techniques on clients to which they will be observed. They will also have to answer knowledge questions which can be answered external to RMIT. 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 - 3.2)– Knowledge Assessment
Assessment Task 3.1 - Clinic Entrance knowledge questions
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge related to the clinic policies and procedures that you will/may come across in your student clinic time at RMIT.
Assessment Task 3.2 - Knowledge questions
This knowledge assessment will allow you show your understanding of how to apply Remedial Massage Techniques, and how to apply them to certain musculoskeletal conditions.
This assessment has 4 sections:
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- How to apply remedial massage techniques
- On what conditions do we apply certain techniques
- Potential reactions during treatment
- Potential reactions following treatment
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1.1 Cervical Skills Assessment
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24th March 2020 |
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1.2 Shoulder Skills Assessment
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28th April 2020 |
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1.3 Elbow and Wrist Skills Assessment
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26th May 2020 |
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1.4 Tx, Lx & Hip Skills Assessment
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22nd July 2020 |
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1.5 Knee and Ankle Skills Assessment |
19th August 2020 |
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1.6 Industry Skills Assessment |
28th October 2020 |
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2. Clinic Observation Checklist |
31st October 2020 |
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3.1 Clinic Entrance Knowledge questions
3.2 Knowledge Assessment |
23rd Feb 2020
31st October 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 Logbook.
Students must be deemed satisfactory for each listed assessment task in order to be deemed competent for the unit.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.
Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher.
All students will be contacted with 7 days by their course coordinator in regards to re submission completion dates.
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.
EXTENSION OR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
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 5 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.
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
If you require further information please contact your teacher or Program Coordinator.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
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