Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification provides competence in reflexology practice and covers the general provision of reflexology treatment as well as treatment for clients with specific needs such as palliative care and aged care. Practitioners at this level may be self-employed as independent practitioners or work in a larger health service and may supervise other reflexologists.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 21 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
Common units
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
HLTAP501B Analyse health information (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B)
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM502C Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM503C Manage a practice
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTHIR501B Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
HLTSHU509C Maintain personal health and awareness as a professional responsibility
Specialisation units
HLTREF501B Work within a reflexology framework
HLTREF502B Prepare for a reflexology treatment
HLTREF503B Provide reflexology treatment
HLTREF504B Monitor and evaluate reflexology treatments
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Other electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of electives is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups and employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
HLTARO408B Provide aromatherapy massage treatment
HLTCOM408C Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTCOM509B Provide services for people with a life challenging illness
HLTCOM510B Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions
HLTNUT610B Provide basic dietary advice
HLTOHS401A Maintain workplace OHS processes
HLTRAH302B Undertake home visits
HLTREM401C Work within a massage framework
HLTREM406C Provide massage treatment
HLTREM407C Plan massage treatment
REFLEXOLOGY SKILLS SKILL SET
The Reflexology skill set is recommended for individuals wishing to gain a set of reflexology skills to complement another health qualification:
