The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for working with specific groups:
children in the workplace
codes of conduct
discrimination:
age
disability
racial
sex
duty of care
informed consent
mandatory reporting
practitioner/client boundaries
privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
records management
work role boundaries:
working within scope of practice
presenting symptoms that require referral to a medical practitioner
work health and safety
treatment management factors that must be considered for clients of different genders and at different stages of life
case taking
variations in approach to physical examination
major developmental milestones for different stages of life
features of common health conditions that affect the following groups and how those conditions are assessed and treated in the TCM remedial massage framework:
children
adolescents
adult females at different stages of life
adult males at different stages of life
those with traumatic conditions
factors for consideration when providing any form of palliative care
professional responsibilities when presenting cases fall outside of practitioner’s current scope, including:
when referral is appropriate or required
information and advice sources
case research techniques
theory of gynaecology and obstetrics according to TCM, including:
birth options and settings
contraindications and precautions
cultural perspectives on birth and birthing
gestational disorders
gynaecological and obstetric TCM physiology, pathology, aetiology, diagnosis, differentiation of gynaecological conditions
pre and post-partum disorders
the development of TCM gynaecology and obstetrics
the TCM Remedial Massage therapist as part of the neonatal health practitioner team
the treatment of pain, anxiety and other conditions during labour
therapeutic principles and methods
theory of paediatric massage according to TCM, including:
contraindications and precautions
paediatric TCM physiology, pathology, aetiology, diagnosis, differentiation of paediatric conditions
the development of paediatric TCM
theory of TCM traumatology:
contraindications and precautions
functional and clinical anatomy
stretches, mobilisations and remedial exercises in TCM traumatology
TCM pathology, aetiology, diagnosis and differentiation of traumatic disorders
the development of TCM traumatology
the use of liniments, poultices and ointments
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated clinical environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
client information – case history, treatment plan
private consultation area
massage table
massage towels
massage oils
cups
gua sha facilities
modelling of industry operating conditions, including provision of services to the general public
clinic supervision by a person who meets the assessor requirements outlined below for at least 120 of the 200 hours of client consultation work
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors
In addition, assessors must:
have at least 3 years current clinical experience working as a TCM remedial massage therapist providing services to the general public
hold practising membership of an Australian professional body that represents TCM remedial massage therapists
fulfil the continuing professional development requirements of the professional body to which they belong