HLTREF004 — Provide therapeutic reflexology treatments
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What an assessment for HLTREF004 must cover
94 assessable components: 3 elements (20 performance criteria), 21 performance evidence and 53 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 and advise client about possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session
- 1.4Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment
- 1.5Confirm client consent for treatment
2 Apply therapeutic reflexology and relaxation techniques
- 2.1Select and use relaxation techniques that best prepare the client for treatment
- 2.2Use reflexology techniques targeted to required body systems and the relevant reflex areas
- 2.3Use and adjust leverage and pressure based on assessment indications and client tolerance
- 2.4Use and adjust holding and supporting techniques during treatment to achieve optimum effect
- 2.5Follow and complete sequences that target areas of therapeutic need
- 2.6Consider general health of the client, tissue condition, age, health and sensitivity
- 2.7Maintain client-focussed attention during treatment
- 2.8Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly as required
3 Provide advice and resources to the client
- 3.1Educate client in relevant and practical techniques that support the treatment plan
- 3.2Answer client queries with clarity and using language that the client understands
- 3.3Provide clear information on techniques being used, their therapeutic benefits and the underpinning philosophy
- 3.4Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to client
- 3.5Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment and encourage reflexology self treatment when appropriate
- 3.6Discuss and agree on evaluation strategies
- 3.7Accurately 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 reflexology client consultation work
- prepared for and managed at least 60 therapeutic reflexology treatments - clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations
- used each of the following relaxation techniques on multiple occasions:
- stroking and effleurage
- friction - light and deep
- holding
- breathing
- knuckling
- rotation and loosening
- stretching
- kneading
- twisting and wringing
- diaphragm relaxer
- spinal twist
- toe rotation
- used each of the following therapeutic techniques on multiple occasions:
- thumb and finger walking
- microrotation with thumbs and fingers
- sedating - light or deep
- hook in and back up
- palpating
Knowledge evidence
- legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for client assessment:
- codes of conduct
- duty of care
- informed consent
- mandatory reporting
- practitioner/client boundaries
- privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
- records management
- working role boundaries:
- working within scope of practice
- presenting symptoms that require referral to a medical practitioner
- work health and safety
- different reflexology frameworks, systems and techniques:
- philosophy of system
- key techniques used
- variations in maps of the feet and hands
- interrelationships between frameworks
- reflexology relaxation techniques and how to apply them
- reflexology techniques and how to apply them:
- thumb and finger walking
- microrotation with thumbs and fingers
- sedating - light or deep
- hook in and back up
- palpating
- holding/balancing
- specific reflexology systems and how they are used, including:
- Ingham
- Asian/Chinese
- Universal
- Dougans
- hands
- ears
- face
- meridians/acupressure points
- Brazilian toe hold
- maternity
- biomechanics/mobilisation
- 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:
- increased urination
- slight headache, nausea, malaise
- increased bowel symptoms
- temporary exacerbation of symptoms
- documentation requirements for recording treatment details
- detailed structure and physiological function of all anatomical systems and regions of the body
- common disease states and functional problems of each body system
- relationship of reflexes and energy centres on the feet and hands and the functioning of each body system
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What does an assessment tool for HLTREF004 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTREF004 needs to address all 94 unit components: 3 elements with 20 performance criteria, 21 performance evidence requirements, 53 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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