Elements and Performance Criteria

Assessment may include:
Assessment of physical features including functional anatomical assessment
Palpation
Observation
Listening and smelling
Taking of blood pressure, temperature, radial pulse rate and quality
Percussion
Listening to heart and chest sounds using a stethoscope
TCM pattern differentiation
Discussion/questioning
Any other method in which the practitioner has been trained to a competent standard
Procedure which is conducted according to legislative and regulatory requirements

TCM Remedial Massage treatment for traumatology may include the following methods:
Acupressure
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Gua sha
Moxibustion
Cupping
Stretching
Mobilisations
Remedial exercises
Use of liniments
Poultices and ointments
A range of TCM Remedial Massage sequences and techniques

Relevant and practical techniques may include:
Postural education (for standing, walking, sitting, lying, lifting etc)
Remedial exercises and exercise
Relaxation
Use of heat and cold
Use of liniments and other ointments

Progress is evaluated includes:
Clinical anatomy assessment

Critical aspects of assessment:
Ability to work or model work which demonstrates an understanding of underpinning values and philosophies in the TCM Remedial Massage framework
Knowledge of the philosophies, principles and tools of TCM Remedial Massage practice
Demonstrated ability to correctly identify client/patient information needs
Demonstrated ability to provide client/patient with required information about their condition
Demonstrated ability to appropriately record details of client/patient enquiries according to clinic guidelines
Demonstrated ability to provide treatment appropriately to the traumatic condition presented by the client/patient

Underpinning knowledge and skills:
Knowledge of the theory of TCM traumatology
Topics would include:
The development of TCM traumatology
Functional and clinical anatomy
TCM pathology, aetiology, diagnosis and differentiation of traumatic disorders
Contraindications & precautions
Therapeutic principles and methods;
Stretches, mobilisations and remedial exercises in TCM traumatology
The use of liniments, poultices and ointments

Resource Implications
Resource requirements may include:
An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
Relevant texts or medical manuals
Client model
Relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
Appropriate assessment environment
Skilled assessors

Method of assessment
Assessment may include:
Practical demonstration and simulations
Short tests and essays
Oral questioning and discussion

Context of assessment:
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of work conditions. Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a of clinical situations.