Assessment Requirements for RGRPSG410 Provide massage and non-invasive health treatments for greyhounds

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Assessment Requirements for RGRPSG410 Provide massage and non-invasive health treatments for greyhounds

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 3.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has:

prepared for and carried out massage therapy for at least three greyhounds

prepared for and carried out other non-invasive treatments for at least two greyhounds

completed records for each greyhound treatment performed for assessment.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

greyhound health and welfare principles

physical examination, including:

gait, stance, symmetry

conformation and posture

muscle tension

behaviour

eyes – clarity and focus

common greyhound injuries, including:

tears and strains of the major muscles of fore and hind limbs

sprains and dislocations of lower limb and toe joints

swelling, bruising, abrasions and lacerations

massage techniques, including:

long flowing strokes

kneading

circular massage

compression

health assistant scope of practice and types of non-invasive treatments, including:

examinations for musculoskeletal function and injury

manual/massage therapy

physiotherapy machines for treatments - laser therapy, therapeutic ultra-sound, magnetic field therapy

ice therapy

heat pack therapy

application of liniments

underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy

invasive treatments that are that are illegal and/or outside the scope of practice for a greyhound health assistant, including:

pin firing

blistering

sclerosing

injections, placing needles in greyhounds, acupuncture

chiropractic adjustments

any procedure which causes a greyhound to experience pain

diagnosis in relation to veterinary surgeon/science regulations

signs of greyhound behaviour indicating pain or distress, including:

vocalisation, yelping

pulling away, stiffness, restricted movement

formats for treatment plans and record keeping.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

various greyhounds for massage and non-invasive treatments

equipment required for non-invasive treatments

specifications

recording forms.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0