Unit of competency Outline
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Apply an advanced kinesiology assessment framework
Apply an advanced kinesiology assessment framework
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTKIN508B
HLTKIN508B
State Code
D8318
D8318
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis 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
Notes
Elements and 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
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.
Signs and symptoms of condition may include:
Physical evidence
Behavioural evidence
States of disorder
Sensations
Onset
Duration
Location
Causation
Direction of chief complaint
Ameliorating and aggravating factors
Symptom qualities (intensity, severity, nature of complaint)
Non verbal signs and symptoms
Functional and pathological disturbances
Body patterns may refer to:
Posture
Range of movement
Muscle strength
Contra-lateral comparisons
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.
Signs and symptoms of condition may include:
Physical evidence
Behavioural evidence
States of disorder
Sensations
Onset
Duration
Location
Causation
Direction of chief complaint
Ameliorating and aggravating factors
Symptom qualities (intensity, severity, nature of complaint)
Non verbal signs and symptoms
Functional and pathological disturbances
Body patterns may refer to:
Posture
Range of movement
Muscle strength
Contra-lateral comparisons
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace (defined as a supervised clinic)
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Assessment must be undertaken by an assessor who is formally recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body
Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender
Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:
interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace
scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units
holistic/integrated assessment including:
working within the practice framework
performing a health assessment
assessing the client
planning treatment
providing treatment
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Resources essential for assessment include:
qualified assessor who is also recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body
relevant texts or medical manuals
relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
appropriate assessment environment
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting. If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Questioning
Role play simulation
Short tests and essays
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTKIN506B Perform an advanced kinesiology health assessment
HLTKIN507B Plan an advanced kinesiology session
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace (defined as a supervised clinic)
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Assessment must be undertaken by an assessor who is formally recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body
Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender
Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:
interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace
scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units
holistic/integrated assessment including:
working within the practice framework
performing a health assessment
assessing the client
planning treatment
providing treatment
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Resources essential for assessment include:
qualified assessor who is also recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body
relevant texts or medical manuals
relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
appropriate assessment environment
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting. If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Questioning
Role play simulation
Short tests and essays
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTKIN506B Perform an advanced kinesiology health assessment
HLTKIN507B Plan an advanced kinesiology session
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9324 | HLTKIN508A | Apply an advanced kinesiology assessment framework | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA25 | HLTKIN003 | Perform kinesiology assessments | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D095 | HLT51507 | Diploma of Kinesiology | Qualification |