Questions in this section Status Action
1
Performance Criteria: Clearly outline
how the treatment will be provided and managed based on assessment and
agreed treatment approach.
Activity 1.1.1
Discuss how you have or would approach a massage treatment for a new client?
2
Performance Criteria: Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
Activity 1.2.1
What factors may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment?
3
Performance Criteria: Inform the client
of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a
session, and the appropriate course of action to take.
Activity 1.3.1
During a massage how would you respond to each of the reactions listed in the template provided in the Answer Assist below?
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4
Performance Criteria: Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment.
Activity 1.4.1
What strategies and protocols do you use to prepare the client for treatment?
5
Performance Criteria: Confirm client consent for treatment.
Activity 1.5.1
Why is client consent for the treatment or its components so important?
6
Performance Criteria: Determine
treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to
assessment indications and scope of practice.
Activity 2.1.1
Look at the types of massage listed
here, and provide details of which ones you would use and in what order
for a particular client.
You need to provide details of the
client and their condition, why you chose the particular forms of
massage treatment, and explain why you undertook them in the order you
have indicated?
- Effleurage
- Feathering
- Rocking
- Plucking
- Needing
- Squeezing
- Thumb rolling
- Wringing
- Circling
- Palm pressure
- Rotating
- Percussion
- Rubbing
- Stretching with a forearms
7
Performance Criteria: Position client to optimise comfort and support while allowing for effective application of techniques.
Activity 2.2.1
List three potential reactions during treatment which relate to the comfort or lack of comfort and support of the client?
8
Performance Criteria: Maintain client dignity through use of draping.
Activity 2.3.1
What steps would you take to ensure client comfort and security?
9
Performance Criteria: Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight.
Activity 2.4.1
Why is it important from massage
therapists to maintain good posture and a controlled distribution of
weight during massage therapy sessions?
10
Performance Criteria: Maintain client-focused attention throughout session.
Activity 2.5.1
Client focused attention can be best maintained using micro-skills. Provide and list the micro-skills?
11
Performance Criteria: Adjust treatment techniques and pressure based on client feedback.
Activity 2.6.1
During a massage therapy session it may
be necessary for the therapist to adjust the type of technique used as
well is a pressure if a client is sensitive to touch, has an injury,
lacks flexibility, has a stigma or intolerance, and many others.
How do you determine that this is necessary during a massage session?
12
Performance Criteria: Use the condition and response of the client during treatment as feedback to the initial assessment.
Activity 3.1.1
How do you monitor the client during treatment?
13
Performance Criteria: Use established massage assessment frameworks.
Activity 3.2.1
Framework is something that determines
how conduct and engagement should be undertaken. It can govern processes
and undertakings from initial enquiry right through to when a client
exits to service, and can also include guidelines, code of conduct, et
cetera.
Provide a basic outline of the framework you operate under?
14
Performance Criteria: Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary.
Activity 3.3.1
How would you respond to the following reactions to treatment?
- Discomfort
- Emotional reactions
- Verbal, visual, or tactile feedback
- Muscle spasms
- Body temperature discomfort
15
Performance Criteria: Seek feedback
during and after treatment, and evaluate need for ongoing or additional
treatment, including referral to other health services.
Activity 3.4.1
What strategies would you use to cede
feedback during and after massage treatments, and also to confirm
whether or referral to other services is necessary?
16
Performance Criteria: Provide client education in relation to self-care.
Activity 4.1.1
How when might you provide the client education in relation to self-care?
17
Performance Criteria: Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language.
Activity 4.2.1
What is meant by communicating at a level or depth appropriate to client need?
18
Performance Criteria: Provide accurate details of treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client.
Activity 4.3.1
How and when do you provide details of treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to clients?
19
Performance Criteria: Clearly document treatment details and recommendations made.
Activity 4.4.1
Why is it important to accurately and clearly document all details and recommendations made from massage treatment?
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