Course Title: Provide myotherapy treatment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: COTH5011
Course Title: Provide myotherapy treatment
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
M16F
Joshua Davies
Nominal Hours: 150
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to administer myotherapy treatment according to the techniques and practices of 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: |
VU21878 Provide myotherapy treatment |
Element: |
2. Inform and support the client to understand the myotherapy treatment |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 The client is informed about the treatment trajectory and resourced to clarify points and information about the treatment 2.2 Client queries and concerns are responded to 2.3 Appropriate communication skills are used when explaining treatment plan and associated issues with clients |
Element: |
3. Apply myotherapy techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Myotherapy treatment is discussed with client and understanding is ensured regarding current and other sessions 3.2 Myotherapy techniques are applied according to the treatment plan and in accordance with the values, philosophies, principles, and practices of the myotherapy framework 3.3 Myotherapy techniques are applied to achieve desired treatment outcomes |
Element: |
4. Evaluate treatment |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Indicators of client response to myotherapy treatment are designed 4.2 Measurement tests are used to evaluate the effects of the treatment 4.3 Responses to treatment are monitored and aggravations are managed promptly if necessary 4.4 Treatment options are reviewed based upon evaluation and effects, including client information 4.5 The need for ongoing and/or additional treatment is evaluated 4.6 Changes to treatment strategy are discussed and negotiated with client to ensure beneficial outcomes 4.7 Additional treatment or referral for further examination is instigated |
Element: |
1. Manage the myotherapy treatment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The myotherapy treatment and its effects are described and discussed with the client 1.2 Mode of treatment, as well as its administration and management are discussed 1.3 Factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment are discussed 1.4 Consent for treatment is confirmed 1.5 Client is resourced to support and assist in the monitoring of treatment reactions 1.6 Reactions to treatments are identified, documented and responded to |
Element: |
1. Manage the myotherapy treatment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The myotherapy treatment and its effects are described and discussed with the client 1.2 Mode of treatment, as well as its administration and management are discussed 1.3 Factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment are discussed 1.4 Consent for treatment is confirmed 1.5 Client is resourced to support and assist in the monitoring of treatment reactions 1.6 Reactions to treatments are identified, documented and responded to |
Learning Outcomes
See Elements above
Details of Learning Activities
All class learning materials, notes and other key learning resources can be accessed via myRMIT at www.rmit.edu.au/learninghub.
A combination of activities will support student’s learning in this course, such as:
• Face-to-face &/or online lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
• Students will learn to apply their skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL) in the student & clinical practice environment, during simulations and classroom based learning
• Work experience &/or placements observation of performance in the workplace will be a valuable part of your learning experience
• Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
• Online discussions and activities to support and collaborate with other students in your course and debate and discuss ideas
• Utilise and develop critical research and cognitive skills to find credible sources of health information
• Self-directed study time (eg. readings or activities around theory) to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
• To further facilitate learning students are strongly encouraged to use a range of communication tools between themselves and their course instructor as well as between themselves and fellow students by using the online learning platform
• It is strongly recommended that students partner up with fellow students in order to practice assessment, treatment and palpation techniques
Teaching Schedule
Wednesday 09:30 – 12:30 |
Friday 9:30 – 12:30 |
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13/2/19
-Introduction to course and assessment requirements.
Prepare for clinic - Principles of myotherapy treatment and assessment |
15/2/19 Prepare for clinic continued
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20/2/19 Review full S/E & O/E Ready for clinic |
22/2/19 - MDN: Infection Control Policy and Procedures Handling needles |
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27/2/19 Cervical |
1/3/19 MDN: Tibialis Anterior & Gastrocnemius |
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6/3/19 Cervical |
8/3/19 Cervical |
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13/3/19 Cervical intrinsic |
15/3/19 - Cervical intrinsic |
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20/3/19 - Lower leg foot and ankle |
22/3/19 - AT 2.1 - Cervical Case Study |
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27/3/19 - Lower leg foot and ankle |
29/3/19 Lower leg foot and ankle - Slump test |
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3/4/19 Lower leg foot and ankle |
5/4/18 Knee, Thigh & Hamstring |
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10/4/19 Knee, Thigh & Hamstring |
12/4/19 Knee, Thigh & Hamstring |
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17/4/19 MDN Revision |
19/4/19 Good Friday |
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24/4/19
Mid Semester break |
26/4/19
Mid semester break |
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1/5/19 Hip and Pelvis |
3/5/19 -Hip and Pelvis |
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8/5/19
-Hip and Pelvis & Lumbar |
10/5/19
- Lumbar spine: Acute vs Chronic |
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15/5/19 AT 2.2 - Lumbar, Hip & Pelvis case study |
17/5/19
Thoracic Spine |
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22/5/19
- Thoracic Spine |
24/5/19
- GHJ & Scapulo-Thoraric |
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29/5/19
- GHJ & Scapulo-Thoracic |
31/5/19
- GHJ & Scapulo-Thoraric |
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5/6/19
Review of Scap/thoracic |
7/6/18
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12/6/19
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14/6/19 AT 2.3 - GHJ case study
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19/6/19
MDN revision |
21/6/19 Semester 1 revision. |
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11/7/19 Elbow, Forearm, wrist & hand |
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18/7/19 Elbow, Forearm, wrist & hand |
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25/7/19 Elbow, Forearm, wrist & hand |
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1/8/19 Elbow, Forearm, wrist & hand |
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8/8/19 Neurological assessment |
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15/8/19 Neurological assessment |
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22/8/19 Neurodynamics |
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29/8/19 Neurodynamics |
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5/9/10 Mid semester break |
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12/9/19 Neurodynamics |
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19/9/19 Neurodynamics |
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26/9/19 Neurodynamics |
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3/10/19 Neurodynamics |
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10/10/19 Integrated Myotherapy - Cervical |
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17/10/19 Integrated Myotherapy – Foot & ankle |
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24/10/19 Integrated Myotherapy – Knee thigh HS |
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31/10/19 Integrated Myotherapy – Hip & Pelvis |
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7/11/19 Integrated Myotherapy – Lumbar & thoracic |
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14/11/19 AT 2.4 - Neurodynamics case study |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Learning Resources:
Students will be expected to utilise a range of recent and appropriate library, electronic, text and other resources.
Students will be provided with resources and tools for leaning in this course through myRMIT.
Readings given in class times and relevant literature as it comes to hand are important in order to maintain an up to date knowledge of the industry
Students are required to wear closed toe shoes and bring 2 clean towels to practical classes.
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 – Clinic Observation skills checklist
Assessment Task 2 – Practical case study assessments
Assessment Tasks
Myo AxRx Clinic observation skills checklists
All clinic skills in the Myo AxRx section of the clinic skills checklist must be completed in the RMIT student Myotherapy clinic. Each skill must have the required satisfactory observations by the clinic supervisors. Please see clinic checklists for a list of these skills.
These skills must be completed prior to final clinic shift in Semester 2, 2019.
2. Myo AxRx Practical Assessments
AT 2.1 - Cervical practical case study. 20/3/19 & 22/3/19
AT2.2 - Lower leg, foot and ankle practical case study. 10/4/18 & 12/4/18
AT 2.3 - Lumbar, Hip & Pelvis practical case study. 22/5/19 & 24/5/18
AT 2.4 - Gleno-humeral joint (GHJ) practical case study. 12/6/18 & 14/6/19
AT 2.5 - Elbow, forearm, wrist and hand practical case study. 1/8/19 & 8/8/19
AT 2.6 - Neurological and neurodynamic practical case study 7/11/19 & 14/11/19
Assessment Matrix
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