Assessment Requirements for HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments

Modification History

Release	Comments
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. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence. Minimum clinic hours added. Additional assessor requirements.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 80 hours of massage client consultation work

prepared for and managed at least 40 massage treatment sessions - clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations

used all of the following massage techniques:

effleurage

frictions

kneading

longitudinal gliding strokes

petrissage

compressions

tapotement

vibrations

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

massage techniques and how to apply them, for the following:

effleurage (kneading)

longitudinal gliding strokes

compressions

tapotement

heat pack application

endangerment sites, where they are and the limitations of touching these depending on scope of practice:

anterior triangle of the neck

posterior triangle of the neck

axillary area

medial epicondyle

lateral epicondyle

sternal notch and anterior throat

umbilicus area

twelfth rib dorsal body

sciatic notch

inguinal triangle

popliteal fossa

potential reactions during treatment and how to respond:

discomfort

emotional reactions

feedback - verbal, tactile, visual

muscle spasms

body temperature discomfort

deep relaxation

potential reactions following treatment and appropriate client advice to provide

methods of monitoring treatment progress:

reassessment

client feedback

types of advice and resources that can be provided to clients for their use outside the clinical environment

documentation requirements for recording treatment details

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated clinical environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

client information – case history

private consultation area

adjustable height massage table

towels/sheets for draping

oils/balms

hot/cold packs

bolsters

modelling of industry operating conditions, including provision of services to the general public

clinic supervision by a person who meets the assessor requirements outlined below for at least 60 of the 80 hours of client consultation work

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

In addition, assessors must:

have current clinical experience working as a massage therapist providing services to the general public

hold practising membership of an Australian professional body that represents massage therapists

fulfil the continuing professional development requirements of the professional body to which they belong

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705