Course Title: Develop massage practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: EMPL7096C
Course Title: Develop massage practice
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5357 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
Course Contact: Joshua Davies
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4333
Course Contact Email: joshua.davies@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sonny Shoduri
9925 4212
This unit of competency is co-delivered with:
HLTMSG001
HLTMSG004
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This course will be co-delivered with the following courses:
- HLTMSG002/NURS5361 Assess client massage needs
- HLTMSG004/SPRT5103C Provide massage treatments
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of massage practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice |
Element: |
1. Establish foundations of massage practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify, access and interpret information on the central philosophies of massage practice
1.2 Evaluate the massage system of treatment and its application to current health issues 1.3 Compare and contrast massage, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice |
Element: |
2. Represent the massage framework |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
2.2 Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of massage 2.3 Communicate information about massage at level of depth appropriate to audience needs |
Element: |
3. Determine requirements for sustainable massage practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice 3.2 Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice
3.3 Establish a personal health strategy that supports massage practice 3.4 Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice |
Element: |
4. Develop approach to own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Reflect on professional goals and aspirations
4.2 Identify and assess professional opportunities in massage
4.3 Reflect on the opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances
4.4 Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research 4.5 Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Elements of Competency.
Details of Learning Activities
All class learning materials, notes and other key learning resources can be accessed via myRMIT at www.rmit.edu.au/learninghub.
A combination of activities will support student’s learning in this course, such as:
• Face-to-face &/or online lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
• Students will learn to apply their skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL) in the student & clinical practice environment, during simulations and classroom based learning
• Work experience &/or placements observation of performance in the workplace will be a valuable part of your learning experience
• Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
• Online discussions and activities to support and collaborate with other students in your course and debate and discuss ideas
• Utilise and develop critical research and cognitive skills to find credible sources of health information
• Self-directed study time (eg. readings or activities around theory) to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
• To further facilitate learning students are strongly encouraged to use a range of communication tools between themselves and their course instructor as well as between themselves and fellow students by using the online learning platform
• It is strongly recommended that students partner up with fellow students in order to practice assessment, treatment and palpation techniques
Teaching Schedule
Develop massage practice HLTMSG001/EMPL7096C Assess client massage needs HLTMGS002/NURS5361C Provide massage treatments HLTMSG004/SPRT5103C | |
Date |
Class & Activities |
5th Feb |
ORIENTATION DAY (No class) |
12th Feb |
House-keeping, assignments, Massage techniques on Anterior leg |
19th Feb |
Contraindications, Endangerment sites, Massage sequence: Posterior leg |
26th Feb |
Subjective assessment, Review of Leg massage |
5th Mar |
Objective assessment, Massage sequence: full back |
12th Mar |
LABOUR DAY – No Class |
19th Mar |
Range of Motion testing (AROM, PROM, RROM), Massage sequence: anterior shoulder |
26th Mar |
Review of Subjective, Objective, ROM testing and massage practice for Clinic Preparation |
2nd April |
Mid Semester Break |
9th Apr |
Sports Massage theory, massage: sports related techniques |
16th Apr |
Pre-event massage theory and practical treatment for legs |
23rd Apr |
Post-event massage theory and practical treatment for legs |
30th Apr |
Stretching: static, dynamic, PNF |
7th May |
Inflammation and stages of repair, Review of shoulder massage |
14th May |
Hot and cold application, massage: arms and face |
21st May |
Sport massage mock assessment |
28th May |
Final sports massage assessment |
4th June |
Sports massage re-sits |
11th June |
QUEENS B’DAY – No Class |
Group A Monday 1.30-3.30* & Friday 9.30-12.30 | |
Date |
Class Topics |
5th Feb |
No Class - Orientation |
9th Feb |
Navigating the body, Rectus Femoris |
12th Feb |
Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis *1.30-4.30pm |
16th Feb |
Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Biceps Femoris |
19th Feb |
Review *1.30-4.30pm |
23rd Feb |
Assessment 1: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
26th Feb |
Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus |
2nd March |
Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Piriformis |
5th March |
Quadratus Lumborum, Vertebrae |
9th March |
Review |
12th March |
No Class : Labour Day |
16th March |
Assessment 2: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
19th March |
Tibialis Anterior, Peroneals |
23rd March |
Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Psoas |
26th March |
Erector Spinae Group |
30th March |
No Class : Good Friday |
2nd – 6th April |
Mid Semester Break |
9th April |
Review |
13th April |
Assessment 3: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
16th April |
Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Rectus Abdominis |
20th April |
Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids |
23rd April |
Review |
27th April |
Assessment 4: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
30th April |
Levator Scapulae, Teres Major, Deltoid |
4th May |
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis |
7th May |
Review |
11th May |
Assessment 5: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
14th May |
Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii |
18th May |
Temporalis, Masseter, Frontalis, Sternocleidomastoid |
21st May |
Review |
25th May |
Assessment 6: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
28th May |
Brachioradialis, Extensor Carpi Radialis, Supinator |
1st June |
Flexor Carpi Radialus, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Palmaris Longus, Pronator Teres |
4th June |
Review |
8th June |
Assessment 7: Written task 1.30pm-1.45pm Practical task to follow |
11th June |
No Class : Queens Birthday |
15th June |
Assessment Resit Period |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Rumack, C., Wilson, S., Charboneau, J., Johnson J-A. (2005) Diagnostic Ultrasound. Volume One. Third Edition. Mosby. |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Glover J.D., Sarma M.S., Overbye T.J.,"Power System Analysis and Design", 5th Edition, Thomson Publication 2010 |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Rumack, C., Wilson, S., Charboneau, J., Johnson J-A. (2005) Diagnostic Ultrasound. Volume One. Third Edition. Mosby. |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Rumack, C., Wilson, S., Charboneau, J., Johnson J-A. (2005) Diagnostic Ultrasound. Volume One. Third Edition. Mosby. |
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Rumack, C., Wilson, S., Charboneau, J., Johnson J-A. (2005) Diagnostic Ultrasound. Volume One. Third Edition. Mosby. |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
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References
Further online learning materials are available and include: |
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Further online learning materials are available and include: |
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Callen, P.W. (2007) Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 4th Edition WB Saunders Company |
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Fitzgerald A.E., Kingsley C., Umans S.D., "Electric Machinery", Sixth Edition, McGraw-Hill |
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Further online learning materials are available and include: |
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Further online learning materials are available and include: |
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Callen, P.W. (2007) Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 4th Edition WB Saunders Company |
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Further online learning materials are available and include: |
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Further online learning materials are available and include: |
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Nyberg et al (2003) Diagnostic Imaging of Fetal Anomalies. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins |
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Nyberg et al (2003) Diagnostic Imaging of Fetal Anomalies. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins |
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Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Quiz 1 - History and Key features of the massage industry.
Quiz 2 – Contraindications and considerations for massage treatment & components of sustainable practice.
Personal reflection (1).
Personal reflection (2).
Policies and procedures document.
Assessment Tasks
Develop Massage Practice - HLTMSG001/EMPL7096C
All of the following assessments are related to the above units
Quiz 1 - History and Key features of the massage industry: Due by 4th March 2018 23:59 via Canvas
- The values and philosophies of massage therapy and their historical development
- Definitions of reflexology & aromatherapy
- The key features of the following health services and their relationship to remedial massage:
- Physiotherapy
- Osteopathy
- Chiropractic
- Exercise physiology
- Dietetics
- Naturopathy
- The role of remedial massage within modern Australian society
- Professional industry bodies that represent Remedial Massage and the role they play within the massage industry
Quiz 2 – Contraindications and considerations for massage treatment & components of sustainable practice: Due by 13th May 2018 via Canvas
- Contraindications
- Endangerment sites
- Potential reactions during treatment and how to respond
- Acute and chronic inflammation
- Stages of tissue repair & inflammatory response
- Sustainable practice:
- Economic – is there high demand for the massage services you have chosen to work with?
- Environmental – How will you create goals to work within the environmental challenges we face as a society?
- Human – How will you look after yourself when working within the industry and how will you professionally develop yourself?
- Social responsibility – What challenges will your specific 3 groups face and how can you help overcome these challenges?
Personal reflection (1): Due 15th April 2018 23:59 submitted via Canvas
- Identify three populations within Remedial Massage that you would be interested in working in once you are qualified (eg. athletes, oncology, general population).
- Choose one of these populations and outline the most common types of treatment you think most suitable.
- Develop goals and aspirations for treating this population.
- Give an example of how your goals and aspirations align with the values and philosophies of Remedial massage.
- Give one example for each of these three populations the possible employment opportunities you could undertake in these areas.
Understanding of what is required to be a remedial massage therapist is vital to be successful. During this assessment, you will be asked to reflect on current goals and aspirations you have for working in the Remedial Massage industry. For further information refer to the assessment tool on Canvas.
Personal reflection (2): Due by 3rd June 2018 23:59 submitted via Canvas
Understanding of what is required to be a remedial massage therapist is vital to be successful. During this assessment, you will be asked to reflect on previous goals and aspirations completed during Part A – Personal Reflection. You will be asked a series of questions that will allow you to reflect on your goals and aspirations within the allied health industry. For further information refer to the assessment tool on Canvas.
Policies and procedures document: Due 7th May 2018 via Canvas
This written task is designed to engage you in the process of creating a workplace policies and procedures document, by drawing upon you knowledge and understanding of an organisation’s legal and ethical compliance requirements and responsibilities. For further information please refer to the assessment tool in the Law & Ethics folder on blackboard.
Assessment Matrix
Course Overview: Access Course Overview