Course Title: Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5426 Diploma of Remedial Massage
Course Title: Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 210
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.Course Contact: Toby Glennon
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0320
Course Contact Email: toby.glennon@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess clients presenting with symptoms, musculoskeletal conditions or restriction in range of motion. 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 or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no pre-requisites for this unit
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
Elements: |
1. Determine scope of client needs. 2. Conduct client assessment. 3. Develop treatment plan. 4. Confirm assessment and treatment plan with client. |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Elements of Competency above
Overview of Assessment
Assessments may include any of the below :
- Case studies
- Quizzes
- Knowledge assessment
- Portfolio assessment
- Role play
- Clinical logbook
- Practical assessments