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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess greyhound suitability for massage therapy or non-invasive treatments
   • Advise owner and/or trainer of scope of practice for a health assistant and the range of non-invasive treatments allowed in the greyhound racing industry
   • Obtain background information from owner and/or trainer on greyhound performance to assist in identifying common injuries
   • Prepare a safe and controlled area for conducting an examination and non-invasive treatments
   • Conduct a physical examination of individual greyhound to identify areas of soreness, muscle tension and joint mobility issues
   • Discuss outcomes of examination and discuss proposed treatment plan with owner and/or trainer
   • Refer owner to registered veterinarian for conditions outside scope of practice
   • Confirm owner and/or trainer consent for treatment
2. Provide greyhound massage therapy treatments
   • Massage the greyhound using appropriate techniques, sequence, and degree of pressure according to agreed treatment plan
   • Identify greyhound reactions to treatment and respond accordingly avoiding pain and distress
   • Adapt massage therapy to meet individual needs of the greyhound
3. Identify and select other non-invasive treatments to address greyhound needs
   • Identify appropriate non-invasive treatments to include in treatment plan
   • Select the most appropriate non-invasive treatment for individual greyhound
   • Check equipment to be used in treatment to ensure correct functioning and safe use
   • Apply treatment to the greyhound using correct techniques
4. Monitor and evaluate greyhound massage therapy and non-invasive treatments
   • Provide feedback to owner and/or trainer on greyhound response to treatments
   • Advise on recovery or stand down times for relevant injuries or rehabilitation
   • Arrange follow up treatments according to treatment plan
   • Maintain accurate records of treatments for individual greyhounds and provide a copy to owner and/or trainer