HLTARO005 — Provide aromatherapy massage treatments

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35 assessable components: 4 elements (22 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare client for treatment

1.1Interpret treatment plan and clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed
1.2Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
1.3Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session and the appropriate course of action to take
1.4Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment
1.5Confirm client consent for treatment

2 Formulate aromatherapy massage blends

2.1Select aromatic plant oils as indicated for their therapeutic action on areas to be massaged
2.2Integrate findings of health assessment into oil selection
2.3Check client aroma preferences
2.4Blend oils using proportions appropriate to areas to be massaged, presenting condition and client characteristics

3 Follow aromatherapy massage techniques and sequences

3.1Determine treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure according to assessment indications
3.2Use the condition and response of the client as a continual feedback to the initial assessment
3.3Position client to optimise their comfort and support while allowing for optimum application of techniques
3.4Maintain client dignity through use of draping
3.5Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight
3.6Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session
3.7Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary

4 Provide advice and resources to the client

4.1Educate client in relevant and practical techniques that support the treatment plan
4.2Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language
4.3Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client
4.4Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment when appropriate
4.5Discuss and agree on evaluation strategies
4.6Accurately document treatment provided and details of client communications

Performance evidence

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 120 hours of aromatherapy client consultation work
prepared for and managed at least 60 aromatherapy massage sessions. Clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations
provided aromatherapy massage treatments: full body massage using Micheline Arcier technique
partial body massages
selected and used blends suited to both client and condition
followed correct sequences and used all of the following techniques appropriately: effleurage, energy techniques, lymphatic drainage, cross over stroke, longitudinal stroking, passive soft tissue movement, gliding techniques, kneading, friction techniques, compressive techniques, percussion techniques

Knowledge evidence

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for massage treatments: codes of conduct, duty of care, informed consent, mandatory reporting, practitioner/client boundaries, privacy, confidentiality and disclosure, records management, work role boundaries, working within scope of practice, presenting symptoms that require referral to a medical practitioner, work health and safety
aromatherapy and other massage techniques and how to apply them, including what each technique does, what effects in might have and what the cautions and contraindications are, for the following: effleurage, energy techniques, lymphatic drainage, cross over stroke, longitudinal stroking, passive soft tissue movement, gliding techniques, kneading, friction techniques, compressive techniques, percussion techniques
endangerment sites - where they are and how to use palpatory skills in these areas according to scope of practice
potential reactions during treatment and how to respond: discomfort, emotional reactions, feedback - verbal, tactile, visual, muscular spasms, body temperature discomfort, deep relaxation
potential reactions following treatment and appropriate client advice to provide
types of advice and resources that can be provided to clients for their use outside the clinical environment
documentation requirements for recording treatment details

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What does an assessment tool for HLTARO005 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTARO005 needs to address all 35 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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