Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version 5 |
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HLTREM513B Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes |
HLTREM513C - Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes |
Unit updated in V5. ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. Added points to Essential Knowledge No change to competency outcome |
Unit Descriptor
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This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer remedial massage treatments for athletes This unit is based upon SRSMAS009A Integrate massage techniques to support athletes |
Application of the Unit
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This unit may apply to work in massage in a range of settings and contexts |
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify common musculoskeletal injuries and associated treatment procedures |
1.1 Identify and describe common musculoskeletal injuries in sport and their causes 1.2 Explain and describe Industry standard massage therapy principles regarding procedures and/or approaches for treating common musculoskeletal injuries in sport |
2. Treat common musculoskeletal injuries |
2.1 Develop a treatment package incorporating packaging of advanced massage techniques and/or massage therapy techniques to treat common musculoskeletal injuries in sport for the client in a massage therapy setting 2.2 Implement a treatment package through the integration of various techniques 2.3 Recommend relevant thermotherapy, cryotherapy and corrective exercise for rehabilitation of sporting injuries to the client 2.4 Establish, explain, clarify and instigate self-management programs with the client 2.5 Refer client to other health professionals in relation to areas/aspects in which the therapist is not currently competent |
3. Provide support packages for a client |
3.1 Incorporate relevant elements of pre-event massage, post-event massage and maintenance massage in the client's massage therapy treatment plan 3.2 Establish, explain, clarify and instigate self-management programs with the client 3.3 Advise client and teach relevant self massage techniques to assist in self management programs 3.4 Explain and discuss contraindications for massage with client 3.5 Explain advantages and/or disadvantages of taping and/or splinting |
4. Evaluate services/treatment |
4.1 Build and maintain a relationship of trust with the client, with active promotion of and strict adherence to confidentiality 4.2 Undertake monitoring of client health in line with plan of care 4.3 Question client/carer to ascertain their level of comfort and compliance with the treatment 4.4 Ascertain degree of improvement or changes in the client's condition and compare with expectations in the plan of care 4.5 Provide client with clear information about their level of improvement in relation to their plan of care 4.6 Assess and review of treatment as required 4.7 Document progress according to requirements 4.8 Evaluate impact of ongoing treatment in relation to client's physical, mental and emotional condition and behaviour 4.9 Encourage clients to maintain their health by active involvement in their treatment and plan of care 4.10 Consult with other treatment practitioners as necessary and appropriate |
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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Method of assessment |
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Related units: |
This unit should be assessed after or in conjunction with the following related units:
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Range Statement
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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Clientsmay include: |
Athletes who:
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Common musculoskeletal injuries may include but are not limited to: |
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Common musculoskeletal injuries (contd): |
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Contraindications for massage may include: |
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Cryotherapy includes: |
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Industry standard massage therapy principles may include: |
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Integration of various techniques may include: |
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Massage therapy setting refers to: |
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Other health professionals may include: |
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Pre-event massage may include: |
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Post-event massage may include: |
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Maintenance massage may include: |
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Self-management program may include |
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Self massage techniques may include: |
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Technique may include: |
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Thermotherapy (or heat therapy) may include: |
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Thermotherapy (or heat therapy) (contd): |
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Treatment package/s may include: |
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Treatment plan/s may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable