Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: COTH5017
Course Title: Perform myotherapy clinical assessment
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6189 - Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
Course Contact: Toby Glennon
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99250320
Course Contact Email: toby.glennon@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 120
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 assess a patient’s condition in order to provide myotherapy treatment. It focuses on being able to effectively gather and interpret information during an examination and to make an accurate appraisal for myotherapy treatment.
This unit applies to a person who is practicing as a Myotherapist within a clinical setting as an independent practitioner or as a member of a team within a health care clinic.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State and/or Territory legislation, Australian Standards, industry codes of practice and clinic guidelines.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU23636 Perform myotherapy clinical assessment |
Element: |
1. Evaluate the patient's needs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 - Establish rapport with the patient utilising respectful and inclusive communication techniques to suit patient needs 1.2 - Establish patient’s purpose for consultation in a sensitive manner 1.3 - Investigate factors that may negatively impact on assessment in consultation with the patient and implement strategies to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible 1.4 - Promote the legal rightsof the patient |
Element: |
2. Undertake a subjective examination of the patient |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 - Seek information for the patient’s historyusing a biopsychosocial approach and confirm understanding 2.2 - Evaluate information provided and any other information forwarded by other relevant health professionals 2.3 - Investigate symptoms being experienced by patient in relation to the presenting complaint in a sensitive manner and using relevant measurement tools 2.4 - Identify stage of condition and severity of patient symptoms 2.5 - Develop a list of differential diagnoses 2.6 - Collect and organise information in a format that can be interpreted by other health professionals 2.7 - Recognise need for referral to other health care professionals, including when patient’s needs are beyond scope of own practice or if their needs can be best met by others |
Element: |
3. Perform an objective examination of the patient and analyse findings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 - Assess contraindicationsor precautions and modify testing accordingly 3.2 - Develop a preliminary assessment based on clinical reasoning and communicate the assessment plan to the patient including any limitations of assessment 3.3 - Seek and gain informed consent for the physical assessment process 3.4 - Apply and analyse suitable myotherapy assessment techniques, including observations and tests of a patient 3.5 - Examine the patient while observing and maintaining patient comfort, stability and modesty 3.6 - Evaluate severity of symptoms, irritability of the pathology and the nature of the pathology/condition during the examination 3.7 - Use appropriate communication strategies and active listening skills to draw out specific details of signs and symptoms of the presenting complaint/s in order to confirm understanding 3.8 - Interpret findings to determine whether there is a relationship between the symptoms and/or any diurnal pattern in the behaviour of the symptoms 3.9 - Interpret findings to determine whether there are predisposing, causative factorspresent and/or aggravating factors that are related to the symptoms |
Element: |
4. Plan appropriate patient management strategy and discuss with patient |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 - Correlate and evaluate the interpretations of all data from examinations (subjective and objective) to establish a clinical impression of the presenting condition 4.2 - Discuss the findingsof the myotherapy assessment with the patient 4.3 - Communicate any relevant informationfrom medical or diagnostic reports to the patient where appropriate 4.4 - Respond to patient enquiries using appropriate language and terminology 4.5 - Identify, make note of and discuss with the patient any indications for referral and other collaborative options 4.6 - Assign priorities in consultation with patient to plan an appropriate treatment evaluation strategy 4.7 - Prepare relevant documentation |
Learning Outcomes
The critical learning for this course takes place in face to face classes and simulated clinics within in RMIT. You will be instructed in skills through demonstration, modelling and role play
- Evaluate the patient’s needs
- Undertake a subjective examination of the patient
- Perform an objective examination of the patient and analyse findings
- Plan appropriate patient management strategy and discuss with patient
Details of Learning Activities
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations in class
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- group projects
- peer learning
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
- simulated workplace activities
- case studies
In this course, your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context in the simulated clinical environment.
Teaching Schedule
WeekDateTopic / Learning ActivitiesAssessment|
Semester one of the program. Week 1 |
Week starting: - 10/02/2025 |
Subject introduction |
Teacher introduction. Student introduction. Assessment overview. Class expectations and requirements. |
| Week 2 | 17/02/2025 | Principles |
Patient assessment - Subjective history. Patient assessment - Objective history. |
| Week 3 | 24/02/2025 | Principles | Myotherapy treatment techniques. |
| Week 4 | 03/03/2025 | Cervical | Cervical - Postural assessment |
| Week 5 | 10/03/2025 | Cervical | Cervical - AROM & PROM testing |
| Week 6 | 17/03/2025 | Cervical | Cervical - Resisted & special testing |
| Week 7 | 24/03/2025 | Cervical | Cervical - Clinical impression & treatment |
| Week 8 | 31/03/2025 | Cervical | AT2.1 - Cervical Assessment Open |
| Week 9 | 07/04/2025 | Thoracic & Lumbar | Thoracic & Lumbar - Postural assessment |
| Week 10 | 14/04/2025 | Thoracic & lumbar | Thoracic & Lumbar - AROM & PROM testing |
| 18-25/04/2025 | Mid-semester break | ||
| Week 11 | 28/04/2025 | Thoracic & Lumbar | Thoracic & Lumbar - Resisted & special testing |
| Week 12 | 05/05/2025 | Thoracic & Lumbar | Thoracic & Lumbar - Clinical impression & treatment |
| Week 13 | 12/05/2025 | Thoracic & Lumbar | AT2.2 - Thoracic & Lumbar Assessment Open |
| Week 14 | 19/05/2025 | Pelvis & Hip | Pelvis & Hip - Postural assessment |
| Week 15 | 26/05/2025 | Pelvis & Hip | Pelvis & Hip - AROM & PROM testing |
| Week 16 | 02/06/2025 | Pelvis & Hip | Pelvis & Hip - Resisted & special testing |
| Week 17 | 09/06/2025 | C6189 - Assessment period - attendance required | C6189 - Assessment period - attendance required |
| Week 18 | 16/06/2025 | C6189 - Assessment period - attendance required | C6189 - Assessment period - attendance required |
| Semester two of the program. |
Week starting: -
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| Week 1 | 14/07/2025 | Pelvis & Hip | Pelvis & Hip - Clinical impression & treatment |
| Week 2 | 21/07/2025 | Pelvis & Hip | AT2.3 - Pelvis & Hip Assessment Open |
| Week 3 | 28/07/2025 | Upper Limb | Upper Limb - Postural assessment |
| Week 4 | 04/08/2025 | Upper Limb | Upper Limb - AROM & PROM testing |
| Week 5 | 11/08/2025 | Upper Limb | Upper Limb - Resisted & special testing |
| Week 6 | 18/08/2025 | Upper Limb | Upper Limb - Clinical impression & treatment |
| Week 7 | 25/08/2025 | Upper Limb | AT2.4 - Upper Limb Assessment Open |
| 01/09/2025 | Mid-semester break | ||
| Week 8 | 08/09/2025 | Lower Limb | Lower Limb - Postural assessment |
| Week 9 | 15/09/2025 | Lower Limb | Lower Limb - AROM & PROM testing |
| Week 10 | 22/09/2025 | Lower Limb | Lower Limb - Resisted & special testing |
| Week 11 | 29/09/2025 | Lower Limb | Lower Limb - Clinical impression & treatment |
| Week 12 | 06/10/2025 | Lower Limb | AT2.5 - Lower Limb Assessment Open |
| Week 13 | 13/10/2025 | Clinical Integration - Case Studies | Clinical case study 1 & 2 - Assessment & treatment |
| Week 14 | 20/10/2025 | Clinical Integration - Case Studies | Clinical case study 3 & 4 - Assessment & treatment |
| Week 15 | 27/10/2025 | Clinical Integration - Case Studies | Clinical case study 5 & 6 - Assessment & treatment |
| Week 16 | 03/11/2025 | AT1 - Clinic Observation Skills Checklist - Due for submission. | |
Week 17 |
10/11/2025 | C6189 - Assessment period - attendance required | C6189 - Assessment period - attendance required |
Week 18 |
17/11/2025 | C6189 - Assessment period - attendance required | C6189 - Assessment period - attendance required |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
None
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 Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Every task must be completed satisfactorily for competence to be achieved. Unless otherwise advised you must submit all work via the RMIT issued assessment tool which is located in Canvas for you to populate.
Resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator. Please see below statement under Resubmission
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
Assessment Task 1:Clinic observation skills checklist
Due date: Refer to Canvas for due date.
Assessment Task 2.1: Cervical practical assessment
Due date: Refer to Canvas for due date.
Assessment Task 2.2: Thoracic & Lumbar practical assessment
Due date: Refer to Canvas for due date.
Assessment Task 2.3: Pelvis & Hip practical assessment
Due date: Refer to Canvas for due date.
Assessment Task 2.4: Upper limb practical assessment
Due date: Refer to Canvas for due date.
Assessment Task 4.5: Lower limb practical assessment
Due date: Refer to Canvas for due date.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Resubmissions
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. If a student does not submit an assessment on the first date provided however submits on the resubmission date this submission will be the only attempt allowed.
A supplementary assessment can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Supplementary assessments are at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and Program Manager after a conversation is had by the teacher, Program Coordinator and Program Manager. A supplementary assessment will take into account class attendance( 80-100% requirement), interaction within class and communication with the class teacher.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.
It is strongly advised and expected that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
If you attend late to a lab/clinic/practical teaching session you must wait to be allowed entrance to the lab/clinic as this can pose a WHS issue, especially if specialised equipment is being used and demonstrated. Teachers are permitted to not allow you to use equipment if formal training has been missed, if this happens you must request a meeting with the teacher and program coordinator to discuss moving forward.
If you miss an assessment or assessable practical class you need to apply for special consideration. The special consideration department will ask you to provide a medical certificate or give other evidence to support your request. Once Special consideration has been applied for the students will wait for the results and then contact their teacher on the outcome of the result
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your teacher and Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Please provide evidence and /or valid reasonings why you were unable to complete the submission on time within this email. Extensions cannot be guaranteed if evidence or valid reasons are not given. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
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.), 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.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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