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Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting

Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTREM512B
State Code
D8486
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/08/2011
Field of Education
061711 - Massage Therapy
Original Release Date
02/08/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer remedial massage treatments within a corporate environment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify common musculoskeletal injuries and associated treatment procedures
  • 1.1 Identify and describe common work related musculoskeletal injuries and their causes
  • 1.2 Explain and describe industry standard massage therapy principles regarding procedures and/or approaches for treating common musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace
  • 1.3 Identify massage therapy procedures useful and/or appropriate for application in the workplace
2. Provide massage programs within a corporate environment
  • 2.1 Build and maintain a relationship of trust with the corporate client, with active promotion of and strict adherence to confidentiality.
  • 2.2 Develop a program to suit corporate client
  • 2.3 Ensure consent for treatment from individual clients
  • 2.4 Undertake monitoring of individual client health in line with agreement with corporate client
3. Treat common musculoskeletal injuries
  • 3.1 Develop a treatment package incorporating massage techniques and/or massage therapy techniques to treat common musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace
  • 3.2 Implement a treatment package through the integration of various techniques
  • 3.3 Recommend changes to the workplace and work practices which cause musculoskeletal stress
  • 3.4 Establish, explain, clarify and instigate self-management programs with the client
  • 3.5 Establish, explain, clarify and instigate rehabilitation programs with the client
  • 3.6 Refer client to other health professionals in relation to areas/aspects in which the therapist is not currently competent
4. Provide support packages for individual clients
  • 4.1 Establish, explain, clarify and instigate self-management programs with the client
  • 4.2 Advise client and teach relevant self massage techniques to assist in self management programs
  • 4.3 Explain and discuss contraindications for massage with client
  • 4.4 Advise client on rehabilitation programs
5. Market/promote corporate massage
  • 5.1 Identify potential appropriate promotional activities
  • 5.2 Plan promotional activities to the needs of the organisation
  • 5.3 Ensure timelines and costs for promotion of activities are realistic and consistent with budget resources
  • 5.4 Establish relationships with targeted groups in a manner which enhances the positive image of the service
  • 5.5 Use networks to assist in the promotion of service
6. Evaluate services/treatment
  • 6.1 Question individual clients to ascertain their level of comfort and compliance with the treatment
  • 6.2 Ascertain degree of improvement or changes in condition of clients and compare with expectations of the corporate client
  • 6.3 Provide clients with clear information about their level of improvement
  • 6.4 Assess and review treatment as required
  • 6.5 Document progress according to requirements
  • 6.6 In conjunction with corporate client evaluate impact of ongoing treatment in relation to the physical, mental and emotional condition and behaviour in the workplace
  • 6.7 Encourage individual clients to maintain their health by active involvement in their treatment and ongoing health care
  • 6.8 Consult with other treatment practitioners as necessary and appropriate
  • 6.9 Refer to other health professionals if condition deteriorates
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD275 HLTREM512C Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D087 HLT50307 Diploma of Remedial Massage Qualification