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HLT52015 – Diploma of Remedial Massage

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Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of remedial massage therapists who work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200hrs of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

Core Units

CHCCOM006 – Establish and manage client relationships

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish and manage professional one-to-one relationships with clients in the context of providing an ongoing health service or intervention.

This unit applies to community services or health workers who have defined responsibilities to work independently with clients within broad but established guidelines.

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 professional relationship with the client

2. Manage client interactions

3. Provide effective responses to client enquiries

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHCCOM006

CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

This unit applies to all workers.

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 perspectives

2. Appreciate diversity and inclusiveness, and their benefits

3. Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and situations

4. Promote understanding across diverse groups

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHCDIV001

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  

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

CHCPRP005 – Engage with health professionals and the health system

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within the health care system and engage effectively with other health professionals, including writing referral reports.

This unit applies to individuals working in health or community services who work autonomously with clients in the provision of services.

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. Use health care systems and services

2. Interact with health professionals

3. Make referrals to health professionals

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHCPRP005

HLTAAP003 – Analyse and respond to client health information

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse client health information and then to plan appropriate health services within scope of own role. It requires an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

This unit applies to individuals who plan and provide services with some level of autonomy. Some disciplines will require a state/territory regulatory determination regarding delegation and supervision.

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. Assess client health status

2. Plan action to address identified health status

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTAAP003

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

HLTMSG003 – Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the needs of clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). It requires the ability to gather client information, conduct specific tests and bring information together to develop a remedial massage treatment plan. There is a strong focus on functional anatomy.

This unit applies to remedial 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. Develop treatment plan

4. Confirm assessment and treatment plan with client

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTMSG003

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

HLTMSG005 – Provide remedial massage treatments

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).

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 remedial massage techniques and sequences

3. Provide advice and resources to the client

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTMSG005

HLTMSG006 – Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to adapt remedial massage assessment and treatment strategies to meet the needs of clients of different genders and at different stages of life. It also includes the requirement to be able to identify and respond to other specific needs with which the practitioner may be unfamiliar.

This unit applies to remedial 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. Adapt assessment and treatment strategies to stages of life

2. Respond to unfamiliar presentations

3. Extend and expand own knowledge base

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTMSG006

HLTMSG008 – Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments, both from an individual client and whole of practice perspective.

This unit applies to remedial 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. Evaluate client progress

2. Adjust treatment based on evaluation

3. Develop practice from client evaluation

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTMSG008

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

BSBSMB405 – Monitor and manage small business operations

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a business plan and modify operations as required.

It applies to individuals who operate a small business which stands alone, or is part of a department within a larger organisation. Individuals in this role use problem-solving skills and take responsibility for developing approaches to manage business operations.

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

Elements:

1. Develop operational strategies and procedures

2. Implement operational strategies and procedures

3. Monitor business performance

4. Review business operations

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBSMB405

BSBSMB406 – Manage small business finances

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and review financial management strategies on a regular basis.

It applies to individuals who operate a small business that stands alone, or is part of a department within a larger organisation. Individuals in this role interpret financial reports and other numerical data to develop financial management strategies.

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

Elements:

1. Implement financial plan

2. Monitor financial performance

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBSMB406

CHCPRP002 – Collaborate in professional practice

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, implement and evaluate collaborative practice.

This unit applies to health and community service practitioners who may collaborate on the delivery of services to individual clients, groups of clients, communities or sub-populations. They may work individually with shared clients, together with individual clients or work on projects or programs that address the needs of groups or sub-populations. Work is self-directed.

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. Incorporate collaboration into own practice

2. Establish collaborative approaches

3. Implement collaborative approaches

4. Evaluate collaboration

TGA Link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHCPRP002

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