Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RGRPSG410 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide massage and non-invasive health treatments for greyhounds

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRPSG410 - Provide massage and non-invasive health treatments for greyhounds
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform massage therapy and non-invasive health treatments on greyhounds after conducting a physical examination to detect minor injury or dysfunction. The unit applies to individuals who work with greyhound owners, trainers and veterinarians to assist with optimising the health of racing greyhounds.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory animal welfare and health and safety regulations, legislation, state-based licensing arrangements and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 
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 
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 
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 

Forms

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