Course Title: Provide massage treatment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: SPRT5058C
Course Title: Provide massage treatment
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4208 - Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
Course Contact: Priya Atkinson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4212
Course Contact Email: priya.atkinson@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Meghan Ambrens
+61 3 9925 4289
meghan.ambrens@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 240
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This course is delivered concurrently with the following units of competency:
HLTREM407B Plan Massage Treatment
HLTREM502B Provide Remedial Massage Treatment
HLTREM 503B Plan Remedial Massage Treatment Strategy
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer client basic massage treatment according to the philosophy and practices of a massage therapy framework.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTREM406B Provide massage treatment |
Element: |
1. Manage treatment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment |
Element: |
2. Apply massage techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Apply massage techniques according to the treatment plan |
Element: |
3. Advise and resource the client |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Answer client queries with clarity, using the appropriate language |
Element: |
4. Review treatment |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate progress with the client |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is delivered in the subject cluster: Remedial Massage Treatment. Students will have regular face to face practical skills classes, as well as some online and work-based learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
This unit is delivered in the subject cluster: Remedial Massage Treatment. The following lesson schedule shows face to face classes for this subject:
9/2/11 | Introduction to Massage | 10/2/11 | Relaxation Massage |
16/2/11 | The Sports Trainer | 17/2/11 | Relaxation Massage |
22/2/11 | Relaxation Massage | 24/2/11 | Relaxation Massage Assessment |
1/3/11 | Posterior Leg Treatment 1 | 3/3/11 | Posterior Leg Treatment 2 |
8/3/11 | Posterior Leg Treatment 3 | 10/3/11 | Anterior Leg Treatment 1 |
15/3/11 | Anterior Leg Treatment 2 | 17/3/11 | Treating the Back 1 |
22/3/11 | Treating the Back 2 | 24/3/11 | Parascapular Muscles 1 |
29/3/11 | Parascapular Muscles 2 | 31/3/11 | Practical Assessment of Leg & Back Massage |
5/4/11 | Glenohumeral Joint 1 | 7/4/11 | Glenohumeral Joint 2 |
12/4/11 | Treating the Neck 1 | 14/4/11 | Treating the Neck 2 |
19/4/11 | Study Break | 28/4/11 | Study Break |
3/5/11 | Treating the Forearm 1 | 5/5/11 | Treating the Forearm 2 |
10/5/11 | Practical Assessment of Upper Body Massage | 12/5/11 | Stretching Workshop |
17/5/11 | Friction Massage | 19/5/11 | Myofascial Trigger Points |
24/5/11 | Myofascial Tension Technique | 26/5/11 | Practical Assessment of Thermal Therapies |
31/5/11 | Cupping Therapy | 2/6/11 | Case Studies |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Learning materials for this unit are available on the learning hub, in the subject folder "Remedial Massage Treatment".
From time to time you will be asked to access other resources, including websites and journals. Information on these additional resources will be published on the learning hub.
Students are also required to bring 2 large towels with them to each class. All other supplies will be provided.
Overview of Assessment
Primary assessment involves on-going practical and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment designed to assist the learner to integrate skills and knowledge. Learners may also be required to demonstrate competency through completion of a range of assessments including; quizzes, practical demonstration, submission of learning and assessment guide and assignments. Achieving competency in each assessment is required to achieve competency for the unit.
Assessment Tasks
PLEASE NOTE:
- This unit is assessed in conjunction with others in the subject Remedial Massage Treatment.
- In order to successfully complete this unit, you must be assessed as competent for each the of the assessment items detailed below.
- Complete details, including assessment criteria, for each of the assessment tasks outlined below will be provided on the learning hub.
There will be 3 cert IV Practical Assessments that assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge learned in class. These assessments will be grouped into specific regions of the body as studied in class. Dates are outlined in the teaching schedule.
Task 2: Case Study Practical Assessment:
At the end of each semester you will complete a practical case study assessment, where you will be assessed in a simulated clinic environment. You will be assessed on your ability to provide a complete initial consultation based on a simulation of a common client presentation.
Task 3: Thermal Therapies Practical Report:
At the end of semester 1 you will complete a practical class on thermal therapies. You will be required to complete the practical and write a report on your findings.
Task 4: Patient Quota:
Whilst in clinic you are required to provide massage treatments to your peers. Each student is required to competently treat a minimum of 5 patients by the end of their last rostered clinic shift for semester 1, 2011.
Assessment Matrix
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