Course Title: Work within a myotherapy framework
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: COTH5008
Course Title: Work within a myotherapy framework
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6159 - Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
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
Laura Yeomans
03 9925 4289
Nominal Hours: 80
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
Co-requisite - COTH5010 - Plan Myotherapy treatment strategy (VU81277)
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within a myotherapy framework.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21875 Work within a myotherapy framework |
Element: |
Apply the central principles and practices of myotherapy |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Myotherapy principles and role of therapy and therapist are explained to the client 1.2 The relationship and characteristics of myotherapy practice and system of treatment are specified to the client 1.3 Myotherapy principles and practices are related to the client's health issues 1.4 Recent developments and new practices are integrated into client services 1.5 The relationship and methods of treatment used in myotherapy and in other complementary therapies are compared and evaluated |
Element: |
Ensure ongoing development of self and team |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Personal performance is regularly monitored against work plans, clinic objectives and client needs 5.2 Opportunities for formal and informal development of skills and knowledge are explored and accessed to optimise performance 5.3 Workplace knowledge, skills and attitudes are developed and enhanced through appropriate coaching and mentoring. |
Element: |
Manage the achievement of quality standards |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Personal hygiene and infection control guidelines are established and practised throughout the organisation 3.2 Hazard control measures, workplace health and safety, and reporting procedures are undertaken according to clinic guidelines 3.3 Individual and clinic performance are reviewed against established standards |
Element: |
Prepare client education and health strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Lifestyle factors that may affect the client's condition, responses to treatment and recovery are evaluated 4.2 Health promotion strategies are presented to diverse audiences 4.3 Sample client strategies for a given set of conditions are formulated and communicated |
Element: |
Work effectively with other services and networks |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Services and networks relevant to the work of the myotherapist are identified and utilised 6.2 Correct communication protocols are followed for referral of clients to other services and networks. |
Element: |
Work within clinic and regulation guidelines |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Clinic's guidelines and relevant legal and regulatory requirements are sourced and adhered to 2.2 All relevant documentation is organised and a strategy developed to communicate this to other relevant work personnel 2.3 A strategy/response to a range of given clinic scenarios are designed to ensure that appropriate guidelines are followed. 2.4 Work practices are reviewed periodically to ensure that best practices are utilised 2.5 Work practices are used that show respect for staff and client rights. 2.6 Measures are implemented to ensure accountability for professional practices |
Learning Outcomes
See elements of competency above
Details of Learning Activities
Plan myotherapy treatment strategy is taught and assessed within the Myotherapy student clinic (RMIT city campus 51.07.03/51.06.04).
The students are to attend one 3 hour clinic shift per week. During this clinic shift they perform Myotherapy treatment on clients from the general public. All clinic sessions are supervised by Myotherapists.
Teaching Schedule
Myotherapy teaching clinic schedules are available on the timetable (Canvas).
Each student must complete 1 allocated 3 hour shifts in the Myotherapy student clinic per week as well as Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activities as rostered.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Task 1 |
Clinic skills Observation Checklist
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Task 2 |
Attending all clinic shifts
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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 Tasks
- Clinic Skills Observation Checklist. Must be completed prior to end of final clinic shift of semester 1 2020
- Students must attend all rostered clinic shifts.
If a student is absent from any WIL shift (RMIT clinic or external) they must:
- Contact the supervisor and apply for special consideration
- Find a replacement for the shift
- Complete a make up shift
If any of these points are not completed, or the special consideration is not granted, students may fail this course.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Students must attend and be punctual to all rostered clinic shifts and WIL placements.
Student must arrive in clinic with clean clinic uniform and closed toes all black shoes
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