HLT52115 Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage

Release 2

HLT52115 Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	Units of competency updated (see mapping at www.cshisc.com.au). Typographical errors corrected. Updated title of HLTINF004. Equivalent outcome.
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change to packaging rules. Significant changes to core units. Minimum clinic requirement of 200 hours.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of massage therapists who provide therapeutic remedial massages according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage framework. Practitioners may be self-employed as independent practitioners or work in a larger health service.

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

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

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 20

14 core units

6 elective units, consisting of:

at least 1 unit from the Business Management group below

up to 5 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRP005	Engage with health professionals and the health system
HLTAAP003	Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
HLTINF004	Manage the prevention and control of infection
HLTTCM001	Develop Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage practice
HLTTCM002	Perform Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage health assessments
HLTTCM003	Provide Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage treatments
HLTTCM004	Adapt Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage practice to meet specific needs
HLTTCM005	Monitor and evaluate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage treatments
HLTWHS004	Manage work health and safety

Elective units

Business Management

BSBSMB403	Market the small business
BSBSMB404	Undertake small business planning
BSBSMB405	Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBSMB406	Manage small business finances

Other electives

CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPOL003	Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP002	Collaborate in professional practice
HLTREF002	Provide reflexology for relaxation
SISFFIT013	Instruct exercise to young people aged 13 to 17 years
SISFFIT014	Instruct exercise to older clients
SISFFIT031	Implement injury prevention strategies
SISSSPT307A	Conduct advanced taping
SISSSTC301A	Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
SISSSTC402A	Develop strength and conditioning programs

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification.

Links

Companion volumes from the CS&HISC website - http://www.cshisc.com.au