Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of: Anatomy and physiology of the body systems Basic nutritional principles Basic understanding of the interaction of reflexology with other complementary therapies Common disease states and functional problems of each body system Common medical terminology First aid and CPR Knowledge and understanding of methods of preparing treatment and management plans Legal and ethical considerations relevant to practice within a reflexology framework Legislative and regulatory requirements Organisation policies and procedures relating to client confidentiality Possible precautions/contraindications to treatment Realistic expectations of client condition Referral processes Referral processes and procedures Relevant assessment options and procedures Relevant criteria for evaluation of effectiveness of plan of care Signs and symptoms of disease and disorder/dysfunction The clinical indications of treatment relevant to specific circumstances, first aid and injuries The contribution of the different schools of thought and historical theories of clinical practice The interaction of other treatments with reflexology The possible responses and contra-indications to treatment |