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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body with more developed knowledge in the areas of

body organisation

lymphatic system

musculoskeletal system

Ethical and legal implications of service delivery

Health terminology

Kinesiologys philosophical approach to health

Possible reactions and contraindications for kinesiology

The acupuncture meridian system

The effects of kinesiology on the person

The history and development of kinesiology

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

Apply kinesiology assessment framework

Apply technical and practical knowledge of kinesiology healing techniques

Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and work through an interpreter if required

Demonstrate communication and negotiation skills to gain and convey required information

Handle complaints effectively

Identify balance options

Identify contraindications to the kinesiology session

Manage time throughout consultation and session

Transcribe assessment findings and balances in a client history using accepted health terminology

Evidence Required



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 Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace 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 must be undertaken by an assessor who is formally recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body 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 practitioners workplace scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units holisticintegrated 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	Resources essential for assessment include qualified assessor who is also recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body relevant texts or medical manuals relevant paperbasedvideo assessment instruments appropriate assessment environment

Method of assessment	Observation in the work place Written assignmentsprojects 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 If successful a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision Questioning Role playsimulation Short tests and essays

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 andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Range Statement



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.

Kinesiology principles refer to:	Principles and practices of the kinesiology therapy framework including relevant code of ethics or code of conduct documents/policies, regulations and guidelines including those developed by a recognised Australian kinesiology peak body. relevant national, state/territory or local government regulations and guidelines accepted preventative practices adopted by self or peers to minimise safety hazards and risks in the same or similar situations current and past good practice demonstrated by self or peers in the same or similar situation

Contraindications to kinesiology balances and possible complicating factors may include:	Kinesiology is contraindicated in all infectious diseases suggested by fever, nausea and lethargy until a diagnosis is received and recommended by a medical practitioners Kinesiologists are not expected to diagnose any conditions but must be able to recognise the indications and contraindications of conditions Always refer for diagnosis when symptoms do not have a logical explanation. Indications for referral may include: pain infection or infectious disease fatigue inflammation lumps and tissue changes oedema mood alterations e.g. depression, anxiety changes in habits such as appetite elimination or sleep bleeding and bruising nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea temperature - hot or cold sudden loss of weight

Basic kinesiology techniques may include:	Basic kinesiology techniques may include, but are not limited to the list below. At least four types of balancing techniques outlined below must be demonstrated to an industry standard. Muscle balancing techniques: posture analysis and balancing goal balancing merdian energy assessment acupressure points reflexes including spinal, neurolymphatic and neurovascular reactive muscle energy patterns proprioception: spindle cell mechanism and golgi tendon organ Emotional balancing techniques: emotional stress release emotional defusions affirmations balancing with scan lists age recession using muscle montoring reactive stress the amygdala fear/pain control circuit Structural balancing techniques: centring: hyoid, gait and cloacal reflexes cranial faults the temporomandibular joint pitch, roll, yaw and tilt structural deviations such as scoliosis, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel etc balancing regions of the body Vibrational balancing techniques: Chinese Law of 5 elements The 7 elements of Chinese acupuncture flower essences turning forks tibetan figure 8s chakra balancing auric balancing Nutritional balancing techniques: nutrient imbalances and bioavailability supplementation food sensitivities digestion excretion imbalances toxicity balancing nutritional issues such as candida, diabetes etc continued ...
Basic kinesiology techniques (contd):	Neurological balancing techniques: acupressure holding points technique breath balancing techniques central&governing meridian energy technique colour balancing technique cortical integrative pathways cross crawl integration emotional stress release hydration technique meridian energy flow technique muscular balancing techniques neuro lymphatic technique neuro vascular technique neurological accessing technique neurological switching technique neuronal integration psychological accessing techniques skeletal balancing techniques sound balancing technique spinal related techniques switching

Client compliance refers to:	Ability to follow instructions/suggestions Willingness/motivation to follow instructions/suggestions Willingness to make changes where appropriate

Practitioner responsibilities may include:	Appropriate hygienic behaviour Appropriate client relations Appropriate sexual behaviour Commitment to the strategy Providing the treatment and follow-up Discussing relevant contraindications or possible complicating factors to treatment Adjusting the session strategy Reviewing of session strategy Effective response to client feedback and complaints

Client responsibilities may include:	Following advice during and post session Advising practitioner of any relevant contraindications or possible complicating factors to treatment Advising practitioner of compliance issues Commitment to the session strategy