HLTMSG010 - Assess client massage needs

Unit code: HLTMSG010 | Study level: TAFE
100
City Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Werribee
N/A
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Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather client information, make a client assessment and determine massage treatment options.This unit applies to massage therapists providing therapeutic and relaxation massage treatments. It does not include remedial massage assessment techniques.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • conduct a complete client assessment on three different people that involves:
  • completing each assessment within an acceptable commercial timeframe
  • using palpation and observation assessment methods
  • incorporating upper and lower body assessment
  • communicating clear information about services, treatment options and rationale to each client
  • engaging each client in decision making.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

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