Course Title: Provide myotherapy treatment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 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

 

 Kesh Bassi

kesh.bassi@rmit.edu.au

 Toby Glennon

toby.glennon@rmit.edu.au

Bianca Alivizatos

bianca.alivizatos@rmit.edu.au

 

 

 

 

Nominal Hours: 150

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

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.  Evaluate treatment   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. Manage the myotherapy treatment   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. Manage the myotherapy treatment   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
10/7/19   -Introduction to course and assessment requirements.   Prepare for clinic - Principles of myotherapy treatment and assessment	12/7/19 Prepare for clinic continued Therapist Biomechanics Treatment principals Objective examination Clinical impression Treatment planning
17/7/19 Review full S/E & O/E Ready for clinic	19/7/19 - MDN: Infection Control Policy and Procedures Handling needles.  Dermatome Needling
24/7/19 Cervical: Principles of optimal function, Observation, AROM, special tests	26/7/19 Cervical: Intrinsics, PROM, common pathologies
31/7/19 Cervical: Treatment, Correctives	02/8/19                         WET LABS
07/8/19 Cervical: Treatment, Correctives, putting it all together.	09/8/19 - AT 2.1 - Cervical Case Study
14/8/19 - AT 2.1 – Cervical Case study	16/8/19 - AT 2.1 - Cervical Case Study
21/8/19 - Lower leg foot and ankle	23/8/19 Lower leg foot and ankle
28/8/19 Lower leg foot and ankle - Slump test	30/8/18 Putting it all together – Lower leg, foot and ankle / Scheduled resits
Mid-sem Break 02-06 Sept	Mid-sem Break 02-06 Sept
11/9/19 AT 2.2 – Lower leg, Foot & Ankle	13/9/19 AT 2.2 – Lower leg, Foot & Ankle
18/9/19 Hip & Pelvis	20/9/19 MDN Revision
25/9/19 Hip and Pelvis	27/9/19 Grand Final TBA
02/10/19 Hip & Pelvis & Lumbar	04/10/19 Lumbar spine: Acute vs Chronic
09/10/19 Lumbar Spine	11/10/19 Putting it all together – Lx, hip & pelvis – Scheduled Resits
16/10/19 AT 2.3 – Lumbar, Hip & Pelvis case study	18/10/19 - AT 2.3 - Lumbar, Hip & Pelvis case study
23/10/19   - GHJ & Scapulo-Thoracic	25/10/19   - GHJ & Scapulo-Thoraric
30/10/19 GHJ mobilisers	01/11/18 Putting it all together GHJ – Scheduled Resits
06/11/19 AT 2.4 - GHJ case study	08/11/19 AT 2.4 - GHJ case study
13/11/19 Scheduled Resits	15/11/19 Scheduled Resits. MDN Revision

 

 

Semester 1, 2020.  One 3 hour class per week.

 

 

13/02/20 - Elbow, Forearm, wrist & hand: ROM, Anatomy review

20/02/20 - Elbow, Forearm, wrist & hand: Lateral Elbow Pain

27/02/20 - Elbow, Forearm, wrist & hand: Medial Elbow Pain

05/03/20 - Elbow, Forearm, wrist & hand: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

12/03/20 - Elbow, Forearm, wrist & hand: Assessment Review

19/03/20 - AT 2.5 – Elbow, Forearm, wrist & hand

26/03/20 - AT 2.5 – Elbow, Forearm, wrist & hand

02/04/20 - Intro to Neuro / Assessment 2.5 Resits

Mid-Semester Break 09-15 April – Includes Easter

16/04/20 - Neurodynamics – Myotome & Dermatome testing

23/04/20 - Neurodynamics - ULNT1

30/04/20 - Neurodynamics - ULNT2

07/05/20 - Neurodynamics - Upper Body Review

14/05/20 - Neurodynamics - Lower Body

21/05/20 - Neurodynamics - Lower Body

28/05/20 – Neurodynamics – Assessment Review

04/06/20 - Neurodynamics Assessment 2.6

11/06/20 - Neurodynamics Assessment 2.6

18/06/20 - Neurodynamics Assessment 2.6 Resits

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Brukner, P, 2015, Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine, 5th edn, McGraw Hill, Sydney All classes

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

 

1. 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 1, 2020.

 

 2. Myo AxRx Practical Assessments

 

AT 2.1 - Cervical practical case study. 9.8.19

AT 2.2 – Lower leg, foot & ankle 11.9.19

AT 2.3 - Hip, Pelvis and lumbar practical case study. 16.10.19

AT 2.4  - Gleno-humeral joint practical case study. 6.11.19

AT 2.5 – Elbow, forearm, wrist & hand 19.3.20

AT 2.6  - Neurological and neurodynamic practical case study. 4.6.20

 

 

 

Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Please bring 2 clean towels to class.

Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:

 

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  resubmission 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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