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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. |
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Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include: | Medical treatment being undertaken Client's physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness Cultural factors Contraindications to treatment Post reflexology activity |
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Mode of administration may include: | Use of oils, creams, lotion, talcum powder, corn starch Requirement for feedback and interaction Range of relaxation and reflexology techniques Variations in hold, leverage and pressure intensity according to tissue condition, age, health and sensitivity of client Requirements of specified positioning of client Requirements of finishing techniques |
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Reaction and responses during a session may include: | Discomfort Emotional reactions feedback - verbal, tactile, visual Muscular spasms Body temperature discomfort Deep relaxation Alleviation of presenting symptoms |
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Reaction and response following a session may include: | Feeling of wellbeing Relief of symptoms Increased urination Slight headache, nausea, malaise Increased bowel symptoms Temporary exacerbation of symptoms Increased energy Improved sleep |
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Practitioner responses to reactions may include: | Adjusting treatment accordingly Seeking appropriate expertise Discussing reactions with the client Adherence to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies Use of first aid procedures according to a St Johns, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate first aid training Maintaining a senior First Aid Certificate which is renewed every three years Accessing local emergency services |
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Consent to treatment refers to: | Understanding of what is involved in reflexology treatment according to the principles of a reflexology framework informed consent according to local and national regulations and legal guidelines |
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Relaxation techniques: | Must include: Stroking and effleurage techniques Friction light and deep Holding Breathing Knuckling Rotation and loosening Stretching Kneading Twisting and wringing Diaphragm relaxer Spinal twist Toe rotation And may include: Breathing Percussion Knuckling |
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Reflexology techniques: | Must include: Thumb and finger walking Microrotation with thumbs and fingers Sedating light or deep Hook in and back up Palpating And may include: Knuckling Sweeping Rocking Holding/balancing Sliding |
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Holding and supporting the foot may mean: | Holding hand may act as an adjunctive to working hand for support Holding hand to create taut or soft surface over which techniques are applied Holding hand to adjust angle of foot for support Holding hand to provide maximum client comfort and security |
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Leverage may mean: | Thumbs and fingers of working hand provide pressure in opposition to each other Heels of hands may provide leverage for working fingers |
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Pressure may mean: | Light pressure is utilised for the elderly, infants or debilitated Light pressure is utilised for poor tissue condition Light pressure is utilised over surface vein areas Light pressure is utilised over acutely sensitive areas Average to heavy pressure may be utilised according to client health and comfort Client comfort to be given highest priority when applying pressure |
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Specific techniques may mean | Techniques as appropriate to specific reflexology |
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Reflexology worked on both feet according to body systems or sequence may mean: | Both feet are completely worked for maximum effect Specific attention is given to particular reflexology areas in relation to client's state of well being Feet may be worked in relation to body systems Feet may be worked one at a time |
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Length of session time as appropriate to client may mean: | A general session of reflexology may be of one hour's duration or more Shorter sessions are appropriate for the elderly, infants and the very debilitated Shorter sessions may also be appropriate for acute situations, daily maintenance and for sessions delivered at the workplace Sessions longer than one hour may be appropriate according to the client's health and needs and/or the combination of techniques applied |
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Advise and resource the client refers to:: | Providing relevant literature or information materials Referring client to other information sources Providing and demonstrating plan of self reflexology treatment for client Suggestion of referrals to other health professions |
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