Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret information gathered in a health assessment and make and review an accurate assessment over the course of an advanced kinesiology session |
Application of the Unit
Application |
The application of knowledge and skills described in this competency unit relates to functions necessary for working within a clinic as a kinesiology practitioner Work at this level may be undertaken independently |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Analyse and interpret information received |
1.1 Correlate results of the health assessment with the case history 1.2 Recognise signs and symptoms of conditions in the client and identify as prerequisites or contra-indications for healing strategies 1.3 Assess information gathered and assign priorities in consultation with the client using the knowledge and experience and theoretical principles applied by the kinesiology practitioner 1.4 Gather, record and organise information in a way which can be interpreted readily by other professionals 1.5 Analyse body patterns and differentiate by assessing signs and symptoms 1.6 Identify condition according to stage and related implications (e.g. acute/chronic) by applying principles of assessment 1.7 Use professional judgment to draw sound conclusions and prognosis from the data collected 1.8 Elicit assessment signs and symptoms in a thorough and objective manner to avoid premature conclusions on the session plan 1.9 Systematically monitor the clients progress in order to confirm the clinical impression 1.10 Combine client history and clinical data to obtain a differential assessment, prognosis and session plan |
2. Inform the client |
2.1 Discuss the rationale of the assessment plan with the client 2.2 Respond to client enquiries using language the client understands 2.3 Discuss referral and collaborative options with the client if necessary |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment |
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Related units : |
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Signs and symptoms of condition may include : |
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Body patterns may refer to : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable