Course Title: Develop massage practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: EMPL7096C

Course Title: Develop massage practice

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5357 - Diploma of Remedial Massage

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

Sonny Shoduri

sonny.shoduri@rmit.edu.au

9925 4212

 

 

This unit of competency is co-delivered with:

HLTMSG001

HLTMSG004

Nominal Hours: 40

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

This course will  be co-delivered with the following courses:

  • HLTMSG002/NURS5361 Assess client massage needs
  • HLTMSG004/SPRT5103C Provide massage treatments

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of massage practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice

Element:

1. Establish foundations of massage practice
 

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify, access and interpret information on the central philosophies of massage practice

 

1.2 Evaluate the massage system of treatment and its application to current health issues

1.3 Compare and contrast massage, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice

Element:

2. Represent the massage framework

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Determine information needs of different individuals and groups

 

2.2 Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of massage

2.3 Communicate information about massage at level of depth appropriate to audience needs

Element:

3. Determine requirements for sustainable massage practice

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice

3.2 Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice

 

3.3 Establish a personal health strategy that supports massage practice

3.4 Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice

Element:

4. Develop approach to own practice
 

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Reflect on professional goals and aspirations

 

4.2 Identify and assess professional opportunities in massage

 

4.3 Reflect on the opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances

 

4.4 Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research

4.5 Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals


Learning Outcomes


Please refer to the Elements of Competency.


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

Develop massage practice                                                                                                           HLTMSG001/EMPL7096C

Assess client massage needs                                                                                                       HLTMGS002/NURS5361C

Provide massage treatments                                                                                                       HLTMSG004/SPRT5103C

Date

Class & Activities

5th Feb

ORIENTATION DAY (No class)

12th Feb

House-keeping, assignments, Massage techniques on Anterior leg

19th Feb

Contraindications, Endangerment sites, Massage sequence: Posterior leg

26th Feb

Subjective assessment, Review of Leg massage

5th Mar

Objective assessment, Massage sequence: full back

12th Mar

LABOUR DAY – No Class

19th Mar

Range of Motion testing (AROM, PROM, RROM), Massage sequence: anterior shoulder

26th Mar

Review of Subjective, Objective, ROM testing and massage practice for Clinic Preparation

2nd April

Mid Semester Break

9th Apr

Sports Massage theory, massage: sports related techniques

16th Apr

Pre-event massage theory and practical treatment for legs

23rd Apr

Post-event massage theory and practical treatment for legs

30th Apr

Stretching: static, dynamic, PNF

7th May

Inflammation and stages of repair, Review of shoulder massage

14th May

Hot and cold application, massage: arms and face

21st May

Sport massage mock assessment   

28th May

Final sports massage assessment

4th June

Sports massage re-sits

11th June

QUEENS B’DAY – No Class

                                 Group A                                        Monday 1.30-3.30* & Friday 9.30-12.30

 

Date

Class Topics

5th Feb

No Class - Orientation

9th Feb

Navigating the body, Rectus Femoris

12th Feb

Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis                        *1.30-4.30pm

16th Feb

Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Biceps Femoris

19th Feb

Review                                                                                                  *1.30-4.30pm

23rd Feb

Assessment 1:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

26th Feb

Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus

2nd March

Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Piriformis

5th March

Quadratus Lumborum, Vertebrae

9th March

Review

12th March

No Class : Labour Day

16th March

Assessment 2:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

19th March

Tibialis Anterior, Peroneals

23rd March

Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Psoas

26th March

Erector Spinae Group

30th March

No Class : Good Friday

2nd – 6th April

Mid Semester Break

9th April

Review

13th April

Assessment 3:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

16th April

Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Rectus Abdominis

20th April

Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids

23rd April

Review

27th April

Assessment 4:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

30th April

 Levator Scapulae, Teres Major, Deltoid

4th May

Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis

7th May

Review

11th May

Assessment 5:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

14th May

Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii

18th May

Temporalis, Masseter, Frontalis, Sternocleidomastoid

21st May

Review

25th May

Assessment 6:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

28th May

Brachioradialis, Extensor Carpi Radialis, Supinator

1st June

Flexor Carpi Radialus, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Palmaris Longus, Pronator Teres

4th June

Review

8th June

Assessment 7:                 Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm        Practical task to follow

11th June

No Class : Queens Birthday

15th June

Assessment Resit Period


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Rumack, C., Wilson, S., Charboneau, J., Johnson J-A. (2005) Diagnostic Ultrasound. Volume One. Third Edition. Mosby.

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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Glover J.D., Sarma M.S., Overbye T.J.,"Power System Analysis and Design", 5th Edition, Thomson Publication 2010

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Rumack, C., Wilson, S., Charboneau, J., Johnson J-A. (2005) Diagnostic Ultrasound. Volume One. Third Edition. Mosby.

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Rumack, C., Wilson, S., Charboneau, J., Johnson J-A. (2005) Diagnostic Ultrasound. Volume One. Third Edition. Mosby.

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Rumack, C., Wilson, S., Charboneau, J., Johnson J-A. (2005) Diagnostic Ultrasound. Volume One. Third Edition. Mosby.

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 

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References

Further online learning materials are available and include:
• Articles of interest
• Class videos
• OHS videos
• Useful external links
• Learning Lab
 

Further online learning materials are available and include:
• Articles of interest
• Class videos
• OHS videos
• Useful external links
• Learning Lab
 

Further online learning materials are available and include:
• Articles of interest
• Class videos
• OHS videos
• Useful external links
• Learning Lab
 

Callen, P.W. (2007) Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 4th Edition WB Saunders Company

Fitzgerald A.E., Kingsley C., Umans S.D., "Electric Machinery", Sixth Edition, McGraw-Hill

Further online learning materials are available and include:
• Articles of interest
• Class videos
• OHS videos
• Useful external links
• Learning Lab
 

Further online learning materials are available and include:
• Articles of interest
• Class videos
• OHS videos
• Useful external links
• Learning Lab
 

Callen, P.W. (2007) Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 4th Edition WB Saunders Company

Further online learning materials are available and include:
• Articles of interest
• Class videos
• OHS videos
• Useful external links
• Learning Lab
 

Further online learning materials are available and include:
• Articles of interest
• Class videos
• OHS videos
• Useful external links
• Learning Lab
 

Nyberg et al (2003) Diagnostic Imaging of Fetal Anomalies. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins

Nyberg et al (2003) Diagnostic Imaging of Fetal Anomalies. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins

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D.W. Hart, Power Electronics, McGraw-Hill, New Yourk, 2011.

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Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

 
Assessment Tasks

 

Quiz 1 - History and Key features of the massage industry.

Quiz 2 – Contraindications and considerations for massage treatment & components of sustainable practice.

Personal reflection (1).

Personal reflection (2).

Policies and procedures document.

 


Assessment Tasks

 

Develop Massage Practice - HLTMSG001/EMPL7096C

All of the following assessments are related to the above units

 

Quiz 1 - History and Key features of the massage industry: Due by 4th March 2018 23:59 via Canvas   

 

  • The values and philosophies of massage therapy and their historical development 
  • Definitions of reflexology & aromatherapy
  • The key features of the following health services and their relationship to remedial massage:
    • Physiotherapy
    • Osteopathy
    • Chiropractic
    • Exercise physiology
    • Dietetics
    • Naturopathy
  • The role of remedial massage within modern Australian society
  • Professional industry bodies that represent Remedial Massage and the role they play within the massage industry

 

 

Quiz 2 – Contraindications and considerations for massage treatment & components of sustainable practice: Due by 13th May 2018 via Canvas   

 

  • Contraindications
  • Endangerment sites
  • Potential reactions during treatment and how to respond
  • Acute and chronic inflammation
  • Stages of tissue repair & inflammatory response
  • Sustainable practice:
    • Economic – is there high demand for the massage services you have chosen to work with?
    • Environmental – How will you create goals to work within the environmental challenges we face as a society?
    • Human – How will you look after yourself when working within the industry and how will you professionally develop yourself?
    • Social responsibility – What challenges will your specific 3 groups face and how can you help overcome these challenges?    

 

 

 

 

Personal reflection (1): Due 15th April 2018 23:59 submitted via Canvas

  • Identify three populations within Remedial Massage that you would be interested in working in once you are qualified (eg. athletes, oncology, general population).
  • Choose one of these populations and outline the most common types of treatment you think most suitable.
  • Develop goals and aspirations for treating this population.
  • Give an example of how your goals and aspirations align with the values and philosophies of Remedial massage.
  • Give one example for each of these three populations the possible employment opportunities you could undertake in these areas.

 

Understanding of what is required to be a remedial massage therapist is vital to be successful. During this assessment, you will be asked to reflect on current goals and aspirations you have for working in the Remedial Massage industry. For further information refer to the assessment tool on Canvas.

 

 

Personal reflection (2): Due by 3rd June 2018 23:59 submitted via Canvas

Understanding of what is required to be a remedial massage therapist is vital to be successful. During this assessment, you will be asked to reflect on previous goals and aspirations completed during Part A – Personal Reflection. You will be asked a series of questions that will allow you to reflect on your goals and aspirations within the allied health industry. For further information refer to the assessment tool on Canvas.

 

 

Policies and procedures document: Due 7th May 2018 via Canvas

This written task is designed to engage you in the process of creating a workplace policies and procedures document, by drawing upon you knowledge and understanding of an organisation’s legal and ethical compliance requirements and responsibilities. For further information please refer to the assessment tool in the Law & Ethics folder on blackboard.

 

 

 

 

 


Assessment Matrix

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