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 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:

Resources essential for assessment include:

qualified assessor who is also recognised by an Australian kinesiology peak body

relevant texts or medical manuals

relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments

appropriate assessment environment

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place

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. If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision

Questioning

Role play simulation

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 and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units:

This unit should be undertaken after or in conjunction with the following unit:

HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status

HLTKIN401B Work within a kinesiology framework

HLTKIN404B Apply a kinesiology assessment framework

This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related competency units:

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 detailed knowledge in the areas of:

Best practice kinesiology principles

Common medical terminology

Ethical and legal implications of kinesiology enquiry and balancing

Kinesiology's philosophical approach to health

Legislative and regulatory requirements

Lymphatic system

Musculoskeletal system

Nervous system

Organisation of the body

Possible reactions and contraindications for kinesiology

Technical and practical knowledge of kinesiology balances

The acupuncture meridian system of the body

The effect 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 basic kinesiology principles and practices

Apply commonly used kinesiology techniques listed under the range of variables

Apply kinesiology techniques according to the individual, the condition and the presence of complicating factors

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

Demonstrate communication skills to gain and convey required information

Handle complaints effectively

Manage time throughout consultation

Prepare for the session according to kinesiology principles

Suggest alternative health care professionals when case is outside practitioners competence

Undertake basic counselling

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.

Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of balancing may include:

Other treatments being undertaken

Client's physical and psychological readiness and /or wellness

Cultural and/or religious factors

Contraindications to the balancing such as:

pain

infection or infectious diseases

fatigue

inflammation

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

Post session activities

Age, fragility

Physical/emotional flexibility

Mode of administration may include:

Muscle monitoring

Gently holding/pulsing/rubbing various points on the body

Using a surrogate

Using other techniques such as vibrational therapies

Variations in application intensity

Requirement of specified positioning of client

Creative imagery

Requirements for feedback and interaction

Reactions may include:

Pain and/or discomfort

Feedback - verbal, tactile, visual

Muscular spasms

Sensitivity to balancing

Temperature discomfort

Emotional release

Ongoing mental/emotional/physical/energetic changes

Responses to reactions may include:

Adjusting sessions accordingly

Seeking appropriate expertise or referral

Discussing responses with client

Adhering to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies

Using first aid procedures

Maintaining a senior first aid certificate which is renewed at least every three years

Accessing local, emergency service

Responding effectively to client feedback and complaints

Consent for balancing refers to:

Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines

In the case of a minor or ward of the state that an appropriate adult be present during any examination

Kinesiology techniques:

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

meridian 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

structural deviations such as scoliosis, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel etc

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Kinesiology techniques Cont:

Vibrational balancing techniques:

Chinese Law of 5 elements

The 7 elements of Chinese acupuncture

Tibetan figure 8s

Nutritional balancing techniques:

nutrient imbalances and bioavailability

supplementation

food sensitivities

digestion

excretion imbalances

toxicity balancing

nutritional issues

Neurological balancing techniques:

psychological accessing techniques

neuro vascular technique

neuro lymphatic technique

cross crawl integration

acupressure holding points technique

emotional stress release

hydration technique

central and governing meridian energy technique

neurological switching technique

spinal related techniques

skeletal balancing techniques

muscular balancing techniques

breath balancing techniques

colour balancing technique

sound balancing technique

neurological accessing technique

meridian energy flow technique

Assessment indications may include:

Indicator muscle monitoring

Circuit locating

Finger/hand modes

Indicator points

Meridian indications

Level of pain via muscle monitoring feedback

Advise and resource the client refers to:

Providing relevant literature or information material

Referring clients to other information sources

Providing advice regarding self care

Advising client of suggested resources

Providing details which help to fully inform client of relevant information

Providing referrals to other health professionals

Availability of products required or suggested

Postural Correction advice

Evaluating progress includes:

Presenting symptoms

Duration of symptoms

Location of symptoms

Sensations

Effects of previous session may include:

Client is better

Client is worse

No change

New state is emerging

Practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:

Postural improvement strategies

Discussion/questioning

Simple follow-up activities and/or strategies to work on between sessions

Activities and/or tasks to avoid

Home reinforcement activities and protocols