Course Title: Provide remedial massage treatments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: SPRT5104C
Course Title: Provide remedial massage treatments
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
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
Bianca Alivizatos
Ph: 9925-4898
Nominal Hours: 240
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 unit is co-delivered with:
HLTMSG003/SPRT5102C Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
SISFFIT018/SPRT5108C Promote functional movement capacity
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide remedial massage treatments based on the outcomes of an existing health assessment and treatment plan.
This unit applies to remedial massage therapists working with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTMSG005 Provide remedial massage treatments |
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Element: |
1. Prepare client for treatment |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Use remedial massage techniques and sequences |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to assessment indications 2.2 Use the condition and response of the client as a continual feedback to the initial assessment 2.3 Position client to optimise their comfort and support while allowing for optimum application of techniques 2.4 Maintain client dignity through use of draping 2.5 Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight 2.6 Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session 2.7 Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly
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3. Provide advice and resources to the client |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Learning Outcomes
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
RM Treatment and Assessment 2016 - D16C | |||
RMIT week |
Date |
Class Topics and Assessments |
Pre-reading chapter |
7 |
9/2 |
No Class – Orientation Flipped classroom – Modalities |
4 - 8 |
8 |
16/2 |
Cervical Region |
12
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9 |
23/2 |
Cervical Region |
12
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10 |
1/3 |
Skills Assessment – Cx |
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11 |
8/3 |
Shoulder Region |
15
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12 |
15/3 |
Shoulder Region |
15
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13 |
22/3 |
Mid Semester Break |
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14 |
29/3 |
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15 |
5/4 |
Skills Assessment – Shoulder |
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16 |
12/4 |
Elbow |
16
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17 |
19/4 |
Forearm, wrist and hand |
16 & 17
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18 |
26/4 |
Skills Assessment – Elbow and Wrist |
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19 |
3/5 |
Thoracic and Lumbar Regions |
10, 11 & 14
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20 |
10/5 |
Hip and Pelvis Region |
10 & 18
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21 |
17/5 |
Hip and Pelvis Region |
10 & 18
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22 |
24/5 |
Skills Assessment – Tx, Lx and Hip |
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23 |
31/5 |
Thigh and Knee Regions |
19
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24 |
7/6 |
Lower leg and foot |
20
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25 |
14/6 |
Knowledge Assessment |
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Skills Assessment – Knee and Ankle |
Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2 2016 - D16C | ||
RMIT week |
Date |
Class Topics and Assessments |
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7
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8/2 |
Ax Rx - Subjective and Objective Assessment |
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8
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15/2 |
Cervical Region |
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9
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24/2 |
Cervical Region |
10 |
29/2 |
Knowledge Assessment – Cx and Modalities |
Scapula and GHJ | ||
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11
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7/3 |
Scapula and GHJ |
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12
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14/3 |
Labour Day |
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13
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21/3 |
Mid Semester Break |
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14
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28/3 |
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15 |
4/4 |
Knowledge Assessment – Scapula and GHJ |
Brachium | ||
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16
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11/4 |
Forearm, wrist and hand |
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17
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18/4 |
Forearm, wrist and hand |
18 |
25/4 |
Knowledge Assessment – Brachium, wrist and hand |
Abdomen | ||
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19
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2/5 |
Thoracic and Vertebral Column |
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20
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9/5 |
Hip and Pelvis |
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21
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16/5 |
Hip and Pelvis |
22 |
23/5 |
Knowledge Assessment – Tx, Vertebral column, Abdomen and Hip |
Thigh and Knee | ||
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23
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30/5 |
Lower Leg and Foot |
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24
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6/6 |
Lower Leg, Foot and CNS |
25 |
13/6 |
Queen’s Birthday |
14/6 |
Knowledge Assessment - Thigh, Knee, Lower Leg, Foot, CNS |
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Skills Assessment – Knee and Ankle |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This unit is part of an integrated program.
You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
You may be assessed by:
• Oral or written questioning
• Oral presentations
• Assignments and projects
• Direct observation of actual work practice
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and/or audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Primary assessment involves on-going practical and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment such as a supervised student clinic or at a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activity.
Competency based training requires you to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
All Assessment tasks should be performed or submitted by their due dates.
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 2 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.
Or:
· you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to submit the assessment task more than 7 days after the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/. All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.
Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies.
Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities
This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
Credit transfer and RPL
Credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses. Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience. Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy
Assessment Tasks
1. Theoretical and Practical Exam
2. Clinic Skills Checklist. This is to be completed during student clinic shifts.
The tasks in this unit of competency replicate the necessary skills and knowledge required to provide remedial massage treatments within the industry
Assessment Matrix
The assessment mapping demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency and with the performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions for each unit.
ASSESSMENT METHODS/TYPES OF EVIDENCE:
Interview/ Verbal Questioning |
Self-Reflections |
Assignment/ Project |
Case Study or Role Play |
Third Party Verification |
Workplace Performance |
Research or Report |
Portfolio of Evidence |
Written Tasks
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NATIONAL UNIT CODE : HLTMSG005NATIONAL UNIT NAME: Provide remedial massage treatments |
RMIT CODE: SPRT5104C |
Co-Delivery: HLTMSG003/SPRT5102C Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments & SISFFIT018/SPRT5018C Promote functional movement capacity |
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Related Assessment Tasks |
Assessment Method/ Types of Evidence |
1. Prepare client for treatment |
1.1 Interpret treatment plan and clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed |
- Clinic Skills Checklist - Practical Exam |
Workplace Performance & Case Study/Role Play |
1.2 Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment |
- Clinic Skills Checklist |
Workplace Performance |
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Assessment Tasks
Treatment & Assessment - D16C
Knowledge and Skills Assessments:
There will be 5 assessments to assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge delivered in class and outlined in the course notes.
Knowledge Assessment
1. Cervical and Modalities Knowledge Assessment 29th February
2. Shoulder Knowledge Assessment 4th April
3. Elbow and Wrist Knowledge Assessment 25th April
4. Tx, Lx and Hip Knowledge Assessment 23th May
5. Knee and Ankle Knowledge Assessment 14th June
Skills Assessment
1. Cervical Skills Assessment 1st March
2. Shoulder Skills Assessment 5th April
3. Elbow and Wrist Skills Assessment 26th April
4. Tx, Lx and Hip Skills Assessment 24th May
5. Knee and Ankle Skills Assessment 14th June
CLINICAL PRACTICE:
There will be aspects of these co-delivered units that need to be demonstrated within your clinical practice in the student clinic. Please see your Clinic Observation Log.
Students must demonstrate competency in each listed assessment task in order to be deemed satisfactory for the unit.
Musculoskeletal Anatomy - D16C
Knowledge and Skills Assessments:
There will be 5 assessments to assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge delivered in class and outlined in the course notes.
Knowledge Assessment
1. Cervical and Modalities Knowledge Assessment 29th February
2. Shoulder Knowledge Assessment 4th April
3. Elbow and Wrist Knowledge Assessment 25th April
4. Tx, Lx and Hip Knowledge Assessment 23th May
5. Knee and Ankle Knowledge Assessment 14th June
Skills Assessment
1. Cervical Skills Assessment 30th February
2. Shoulder Skills Assessment 5th April
3. Elbow and Wrist Skills Assessment 26th April
4. Tx, Lx and Hip Skills Assessment 24th May
5. Knee and Ankle Skills Assessment 14th June
CLINICAL PRACTICE:
There will be aspects of these co-delivered units that need to be demonstrated within your clinical practice in the student clinic. Please see your Clinic Observation Log.
Students must demonstrate competency in each listed assessment task in order to be deemed satisfactory for the unit.
Assessment Matrix
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