Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTREM513B

State Code
D8487

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

100

Description

DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer remedial massage treatments for athletesThis unit is based upon SRSMAS009A Integrate massage techniques to support athletes

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify common musculoskeletal injuries and associated treatment procedures

1.1 Identify and describe common musculoskeletal injuries in sport and their causes
1.2 Explain and describe Industry standard massage therapy principles regarding procedures and/or approaches for treating common musculoskeletal injuries in sport

2. Treat common musculoskeletal injuries

2.1 Develop a treatment package incorporating packaging of advanced massage techniques and/or massage therapy techniques to treat common musculoskeletal injuries in sport for the client in a massage therapy setting
2.2 Implement a treatment package through the integration of various techniques
2.3 Recommend relevant thermotherapy, cryotherapy and corrective exercise for rehabilitation of sporting injuries to the client
2.4 Establish, explain, clarify and instigate self-management programs with the client
2.5 Refer client to other health professionals in relation to areas/aspects in which the therapist is not currently competent

3. Provide support packages for a client

3.1 Incorporate relevant elements of pre-event massage, post-event massage and maintenance massage in the client's massage therapy treatment plan
3.2 Establish, explain, clarify and instigate self-management programs with the client
3.3 Advise client and teach relevant self massage techniques to assist in self management programs
3.4 Explain and discuss contraindications for massage with client
3.5 Explain advantages and/or disadvantages of taping and/or splinting

4. Evaluate services/treatment

4.1 Build and maintain a relationship of trust with the client, with active promotion of and strict adherence to confidentiality
4.2 Undertake monitoring of client health in line with plan of care
4.3 Question client/carer to ascertain their level of comfort and compliance with the treatment
4.4 Ascertain degree of improvement or changes in the client's condition and compare with expectations in the plan of care
4.5 Provide client with clear information about their level of improvement in relation to their plan of care
4.6 Assess and review of treatment as required
4.7 Document progress according to requirements
4.8 Evaluate impact of ongoing treatment in relation to client's physical, mental and emotional condition and behaviour
4.9 Encourage clients to maintain their health by active involvement in their treatment and plan of care
4.10 Consult with other treatment practitioners as necessary and appropriate

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C9491	HLTREM513A	Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD276	HLTREM513C	Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D087	HLT50307	Diploma of Remedial Massage	Qualification