Course Title: Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: SPRT5102C
Course Title: Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
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
Bianca Alivizatos
Ph: 9925-4898
Nominal Hours: 240
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 is co-delivered with:
HLTMSG005/SPRT5104C Provide remedial massage treatments
SISFFIT018/SPRT5108C Promote functional movement capacity
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the needs of clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). It requires the ability to gather client information, conduct specific tests and bring information together to develop a remedial massage treatment plan. There is a strong focus on functional anatomy. This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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HLTMSG003 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
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1. Determine scope of client needs |
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2. Make a physical assessment |
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3. Develop treatment plan |
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4. Confirm assessment and treatment plan with client |
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Learning Outcomes
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
Date |
Treatment & Assessment Class Topics and Assessments |
7th Feb |
Introduction to Ax Rx: Subjective and Objective Examination |
14th Feb |
Modalities |
21st Feb |
Cervical Region |
28th Feb |
Cervical region |
7th March |
Skills Assessment 1 – Cervical region |
14th March |
Shoulder Region |
21st March |
Shoulder Region |
28th March |
Skills Assessment 2 – Shoulder region |
4th April |
Elbow & Wrist Regions |
11th April |
Elbow & Wrist Regions |
18th April |
Mid Semester Break |
25th April |
ANZAC Day |
2nd May |
Skills Assessment 3 - Elbow & Wrist Regions |
9th May |
Thoracic & Lumbar Regions |
16th May |
Hip Region |
23rd May |
Skills Assessment 4 – Tx, Lx & Hip Regions |
30th May |
Knee Region |
6th June |
Ankle Region |
13th June |
Skills Assessment 5 – Knee & Ankle Regions |
Date |
Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2 Class Topics and Assessments |
6th Feb |
Cervical Region |
13th Feb |
Cervical Region |
20th Feb |
Cervical Region |
27th Feb |
Knowledge Ax 1 – Cx Region and Ax Rx Modalities |
6th March |
Scapula and Glenohumeral Joint |
13th March |
Scapula and Glenohumeral Joint |
20th March |
Knowledge Ax 2 - Scapula and GHJ |
27th March |
Brachium, Forearm, Hand |
3rd April |
Brachium, Forearm, Hand |
10th April |
Knowledge Ax 3 - Brachium, Forearm, Hand |
17th April |
Mid Semester Break |
24th April |
Abdomen, Thoracic and Vertebral Column |
1st May |
Hip and Pelvis |
8th May |
Hip and Pelvis |
15th May |
Knowledge Ax 4 – Abdomen, Thoracic, Vertebral Column, Hip & Pelvis |
22nd May |
Thigh and Knee |
29th May |
Thigh and Knee |
5th June |
Lower Leg and Foot |
12th June |
Knowledge Ax 5 – Thigh, Knee, Lower Leg, Foot |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This unit is part of an integrated program.
You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
You may be assessed by:
• Oral or written questioning
• Oral presentations
• Assignments and projects
• Direct observation of actual work practice
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and/or audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Primary assessment involves on-going practical and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment such as a supervised student clinic or at a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activity.
Competency based training requires you to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
All Assessment tasks should be performed or submitted by their due dates.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.):
· you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Or:
· you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to submit the assessment task more than 7 days after the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/. All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.
Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies.
Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities
This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
Credit transfer and RPL
Credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses. Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience. Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy
Assessment Tasks
- Practical Exams consisting of case studies and role plays
- Theory exam
- Clinic Skills Checklist.
The tasks to be assessed within this unit replicate the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments within the industry.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment mapping demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency and with the performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions for each unit.
ASSESSMENT METHODS/TYPES OF EVIDENCE:
Interview/ Verbal Questioning |
Self-Reflections |
Assignment/ Project |
Case Study or Role Play |
Third Party Verification |
Workplace Performance |
Research or Report |
Portfolio of Evidence |
Written Tasks
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NATIONAL UNIT CODE : HLTMSG003NATIONAL UNIT NAME: Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
RMIT CODE: SPRT5102C |
Co-Delivery: HLTMSG005/SPRT5104C Provide remedial massage treatments & SISFFIT018C/SPRT5108C Promote functional movement capacity |
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Related Assessment Tasks |
Assessment Method/ Types of Evidence |
1. Determine scope of client needs |
1.1 Explore and clarify client expectations |
- Clinic Skills Checklist |
Workplace Performance |
1.2 Provide clear information about scope and limits of services to be provided |
- Clinic Skills Checklist |
Workplace Performance |
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1.3 Collect an accurate, relevant and organised health record, and document in a form which can be interpreted readily by other professionals |
Assessment Tasks
Knowledge and Skills Assessments:
There will be 5 assessments to assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge delivered in class and outlined in the course notes.
Knowledge Assessment
- Cervical and Modalities Knowledge Assessment 27th February
- Shoulder Knowledge Assessment 20th March
- Elbow and Wrist Knowledge Assessment 10th April
- Tx, Lx and Hip Knowledge Assessment 15th May
- Knee and Ankle Knowledge Assessment 12th June
Skills Assessment
- Cervical Skills Assessment 7th March
- Shoulder Skills Assessment 28th March
- Elbow and Wrist Skills Assessment 2nd May
- Tx, Lx and Hip Skills Assessment 23rd May
- Knee and Ankle Skills Assessment 13th June
CLINICAL PRACTICE:
There will be aspects of these co-delivered units that need to be demonstrated within your clinical practice in the student clinic. Please see your Clinic Observation Log.
Students must demonstrate competency in each listed assessment task in order to be deemed satisfactory for the unit.
Assessment Matrix
ASSESSMENT METHODS/TYPES OF EVIDENCE:
Interview/ Verbal Questioning |
Self-Reflections |
Assignment/ Project |
Case Study or Role Play |
Third Party Verification |
Workplace Performance |
Research or Report |
Portfolio of Evidence |
Written Tasks
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