HLTMSG018 — Adapt massage practice for athletes

1 Determine scope of massage services required.

• 1.1Obtain consent from athlete to obtain and disclose information regarding their assessment and treatment.
• 1.2Obtain information from athlete about their needs, goals and expectations.
• 1.3Collate and evaluate information from others involved in the health management of the athlete.
• 1.4Determine where and how massage fits within the overall athlete health management program.
• 1.5Liaise with athlete and other appropriate persons to confirm own role, responsibilities and scope of practice in accordance with legal and ethical considerations.

2 Adapt massage assessment and treatment strategies to athlete needs.

• 2.1Obtain informed consent for assessment and treatment.
• 2.2Incorporate pre, post and intra event massage based on demands and impacts of the sporting activity and individual profile.
• 2.3Clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed, based on assessment and agreed treatment approach.
• 2.4Evaluate work health and safety (WHS) and environmental conditions including availability of privacy and make necessary adjustments to assessment and treatment.
• 2.5Tailor sport massage to meet athlete-specific needs.
• 2.6Recommend sport injury-specific therapies that support massage treatment.
• 2.7Provide athlete education in relation to self-treatment techniques as required.
• 2.8Discuss options for support services or referral to other health professionals as required to aid recovery.
• 2.9Integrate sport-specific information into treatment plan and document management details.

3 Monitor and evaluate athlete treatment strategies.

• 3.1Review and evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan based on client response to treatment.
• 3.2Identify, access and interpret sources of additional information and advice when appropriate to continue management of the client.
• 3.3Collaborate with others involved in the health management of the athlete to ensure advice and treatment provides improved outcomes.
• 3.4Document recommendations and changes to treatment plans according to organisational policies and procedures based on evaluations and collaborative consultations.
• 3.5Reflect on therapist’s own performance including self-care to inform future practice.

What does an assessment tool for HLTMSG018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTMSG018 needs to address all 124 unit components: 3 elements with 19 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 94 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for HLTMSG018?

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