HLTSHU506C - Provide specific shiatsu therapy assessment and care
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HLTSHU506C Provide specific shiatsu therapy assessment and care
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to work in a range of health settings
Application of this unit should be contextualised to reflect any professional requirements, issues and practices specific to each workplace
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide specific shiatsu therapy care relating to age specific, gender specific and common conditions in each phase and epoch of life
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Prerequisites
Pre-requisite unit
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite:
HLTSHU507C Provide shiatsu therapy treatment
Employability Skills
This unit contains Employability Skills
Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace (defined as a supervised clinic) is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender
Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:
interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace
scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units
holistic/integrated assessment including:
working within the practice framework
performing a health assessment
assessing the client
planning treatment
providing treatment
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Relevant texts or medical manuals
Relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
Appropriate assessment environment
Skilled assessors
Measuring tape, measuring blocks and scales
Basic physical examination equipment
Age specific toys
Infection control equipment
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Short tests and essays
Oral questioning and discussion
Actual or simulated clinical encounters
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
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:
A range of alternative and complementary therapies
Anatomy and physiology from neonatal development, childhood and the changes relating to ageing
Basic counselling and grief counselling with special reference to death and dying
Clinical anatomy and physiology related to the disease process and and treatments of the terminally ill
Ethical issues in natural medicine
OHS requirements in the workplace
The health issues commonly affecting males and females in various epochs
The principles and tools of shiatsu practice
Essential skills:
It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability 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 the ability to:
Appropriately record details of client treatment according to clinic guidelines
Communicate in one-to-one and group settings in an age appropriate manner
Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Conduct an age specific external physical examination with minimal internal examination: eyes, ears, mouth and throat
Conduct basic external physical examination and internal inspection of ears, eyes and throat
Correctly identify client information needs
Demonstrate age - appropriate communication skills in a one-to-one and group setting
Explain relevant services
Give palliative treatment honestly and with compassion and respect for the individual and carers
Give specific care according to the age and gender and specific care needs of the client
Provide client with required information
Provide the treatment in an age specific manner
Work or model work which demonstrates an understanding of underpinning values and philosophies in the shiatsu framework
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.
The case is taken may include:
Antenatal, birth and post natal period information, Apgar score, birth weight, feeding method and frequency
Family history, maternal and paternal
Growth patterns and changes in the pattern of growth over a series of measurements
Height, weight and head circumference measurements
Major milestones in development
Major milestones in personal and social, fine motor skills, general motor skills and language development to a simplified standard milestone chart
Age specific considerations (emotional and social) of the adolescent of both genders and the aged
Memory and intellectual ability of the aging
Age of the individual may include:
Neonate (birth to 28 days)
Children
Adolescence (puberty to adulthood)
Adulthood
Sescences
Normal percentiles, mental and emotional development norms and physiological features may refer to:
Apgar score, birth weight
Growth patterns and changes in the pattern of growth
Height, weight and head circumference measurements
Major milestones in development
Personal and social skills, fine motor skills, general motor skills and language development
Standard milestone chart
Ages specific considerations (emotional and social) of the adolescent of both genders and the aged
Tongue colour and coating
Pulse type
Muscle and skin tone
Constitutional type
Index finger venule
Complexion
Shan gan
Shen
Facial zones - eyes, nose, ears, mouth, cheeks,
Fingernails
Hara
Urine and stool
Diet
Thirst
Behaviour
Common conditions may include:
Injuries
Over exertion
Over- or improper consumption of foods or fluids
Pain - local sharp, dull, achy, deep, surface
Migraines, headaches
Rashes
Oedema
Urinary and defecation disorders
Sleep
Bleeding and bruising
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
Temperature - hot/cold
Varicose veins
Sprains, bruises or whiplash injuries
Influence of prescribed/non prescribed drugs
A treatment plan may include:
Providing guidance on breast and/or alternative feeding methods and the weaning of children
Describing the importance of breast feeding and the suitability of alternative commonly available feeding formula/s and the weaning process
Toilet training, bladder reprogramming exercises in the postpartum period and in older aged client
Using therapeutic interview
Removing or alleviating of environmental factors likely to impede progress
Researching of allopathic medication for iatrogenic influences
Particular state may include:
Pre pubescent female
Non pregnant female
Pregnant female
Climactic female
Post menopausal female
Follow up visit may include:
Regular phone or face to face contact/consultations eg hourly, daily or weekly depending on client's condition
Monthly phone/long distance or face to face consultations
SOS, face to face or phone/long distance consultations
Effective response to client feedback and/or complaints
Actual responses may include:
Amelioration sustained
Amelioration short lived
Mild aggravation
Prolonged aggravation
No response
Other supportive treatment or services may include:
TCM - herbs, acupuncture etc
Body work - massage, reiki, kinesiology etc
Remedial therapy
Aromatherapy
Acupuncture
Cancer or AIDS support foundations
Local palliative care associations
Counsellors
Nursing community care services
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
Yes
No
Comments/feedback
Take thecase with special reference to the age of the individual
Assess the individual according to standard guidelines relating to age
Assess the individual in an age - specific manner after obtaining appropriate consent from the parent/caregiver/guardian if appropriate
Record any deviations from the normal percentiles, mental and emotional development norms and physiological features for the age group
Develop a treatment plan according to findings and potential sensitivities
Take steps to ensure the client's dignity is maintained at all times
Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment in consultation with the client and implement strategies to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible
Implement the treatment plan
Take the case with special reference to the gender of the individual
Examine the individual is examined in a gender specific manner after obtaining consent from the parent/caregiver/guardian if appropriate
Conduct a physical examination with special regard to common conditions of the female/male and findings documented according to clinic guidelines
Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client, adapt approach accordingly and take steps to ensure the client's dignity is maintained at all times
Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment in consultation with the client and strategies are implemented to minimize the effects of these factors wherever possible
Develop a treatment plan
Implement the treatment plan
Take thecase with special reference to the age of the individual and with special consideration to the client's health, memory, cognitive ability and care requirements
Assess the health of the client with special consideration to conditions relating to aging
Conduct a physical examination with special regard to common conditions of aging and document findings according to clinic guidelines
Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client, adapt approach accordingly and take steps to ensure the client's sense of dignity is maintained at all times
Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment and implement strategies are to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible
Develop a treatment plan
Implement the treatment plan
Take thecase with special reference to the age of the individual with special consideration to fears, needs, expectations and care requirements
Obtain information on the disease, prognosis, potential risks and relevant tests
Assess the vitality of the client with special consideration to current needs and any distressing or painful symptoms
Develop a treatment plan
Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client adapt approach accordingly to take these into account and take steps to ensure the client's sense of dignity is maintained at all times
Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment and implement strategies to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible
Implement the treatment plan
Provide continued support and communication for the client and carers through the dying process
Refer to other supportive treatment or services if appropriate
Discuss prophylaxis issues with the client
Advise the client of available lifestyle or dietary options for their situation
Discuss responsibilities of practitioner and client within the treatment plan
Negotiate management of selected treatment in relation to any other current therapies
Assess the health of the individual with special regard to common conditions of their age/gender
Document therapeutic expectations in accordance with clinic guidelines
Record findings, recommendations and treatment in accordance with clinic guidelines
Organise and document follow up visit/s in accordance with clinic guidelines
Document actual responses in accordance with clinic guidelines and adjust treatment accordingly
Advise clients on possible adverse effects and personal management techniques
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