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HLT42015 – Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

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Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of massage therapists who provide general health maintenance treatments. It does not reflect the role of a remedial massage therapist. Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

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Core Units

CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.

This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Elements:

1. Research information required for legal compliance

2. Determine ethical responsibilities

3. Develop and communicate policies and procedures

4. Monitor compliance

5. Maintain knowledge of compliance requirements

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHCLEG003  

HLTAID003 – Provide first aid

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Specific licensing /regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

Elements:

1. Respond to an emergency situation

2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures

3. Communicate details of the incident

4. Evaluate the incident and own performance

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTAID003

HLTINF004 – Manage the prevention and control of infection

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and monitor infection prevention and control systems and procedures in work contexts where health and personal care services are provided.

This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibilities for infection prevention and control in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Elements:

1. Establish framework for infection prevention and control

2. Establish procedures for hazard identification and risk control

3. Implement and monitor infection prevention and control practices

4. Evaluate infection prevention and control performance

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTINF004

HLTMSG001 – Develop massage practice

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.

This unit applies to massage therapists.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Elements:

1. Establish foundations of massage practice

2. Represent the massage framework

3. Determine requirements for sustainable massage practice

4. Develop approach to own practice

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTMSG001

HLTMSG002 – Assess client massage needs

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, make a physical assessment of the body and determine massage treatment options.

This unit applies to massage therapists providing general health maintenance treatments. It does not include remedial massage assessment techniques.

This unit applies to massage therapists.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Elements:

1. Determine scope of client needs

2. Make a physical assessment

3. Determine and communicate treatment approach

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTMSG002

HLTMSG004 – Provide massage treatments

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide massage treatments using a defined range of techniques and sequences.

This unit applies to massage therapists providing general health maintenance treatments. It does not include remedial massage techniques.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Elements:

1. Prepare client for treatment

2. Use massage techniques and sequences

3. Monitor treatment

4. Provide advice and resources to the client

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTMSG004

HLTWHS004 – Manage work health and safety

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area, according to WHS legislative requirements.

This unit applies to workers who have responsibility for WHS as part of their role, including workers with obligations under WHS legislation, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), or their officers (as defined by relevant legislation).

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Elements:

1. Establish work health and safety practices

2. Facilitate consultation, cooperation and communication

3. Monitor compliance with risk control processes

4. Evaluate and maintain WHS

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTWHS004

Elective Units

BSBSMB403 – Market the small business

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and improve business performance via a clear marketing strategy integrated into the business plan.

It applies to individuals who operate a small business independently or within a larger organisation. Individuals in this role analyse and interpret market data.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements:

1. Develop marketing strategies

2. Determine a marketing mix for the business

3. Implement marketing strategies

4. Monitor and improve marketing performance

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBSMB403

BSBSMB404 – Undertake small business planning

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and develop an integrated business plan for achieving business goals and objectives.

It applies to individuals who operate a small business that operates independently, or as part of a larger organisation. Individuals in this role interpret business information and numerical data competently.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements:

1. Identify elements of the business plan

2. Develop a business plan

3. Develop strategies for minimising risks

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBSMB404

CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.

This unit applies to workers in all industry sectors who take pro-active responsibility for their own professional development.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Elements:

  1. Reflect on own practice
  2. Enhance own practice
  3. Facilitate ongoing professional development

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHCPRP003

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