RGRPSG410 — Provide massage and non-invasive health treatments for greyhounds
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What an assessment for RGRPSG410 must cover
32 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. 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 Assess greyhound suitability for massage therapy or non-invasive treatments
- 1.1Advise owner and/or trainer of scope of practice for a health assistant and the range of non-invasive treatments allowed in the greyhound racing industry
- 1.2Obtain background information from owner and/or trainer on greyhound performance to assist in identifying common injuries
- 1.3Prepare a safe and controlled area for conducting an examination and non-invasive treatments
- 1.4Conduct a physical examination of individual greyhound to identify areas of soreness, muscle tension and joint mobility issues
- 1.5Discuss outcomes of examination and discuss proposed treatment plan with owner and/or trainer
- 1.6Refer owner to registered veterinarian for conditions outside scope of practice
- 1.7Confirm owner and/or trainer consent for treatment
2 Provide greyhound massage therapy treatments
- 2.1Massage the greyhound using appropriate techniques, sequence, and degree of pressure according to agreed treatment plan
- 2.2Identify greyhound reactions to treatment and respond accordingly avoiding pain and distress
- 2.3Adapt massage therapy to meet individual needs of the greyhound
3 Identify and select other non-invasive treatments to address greyhound needs
- 3.1Identify appropriate non-invasive treatments to include in treatment plan
- 3.2Select the most appropriate non-invasive treatment for individual greyhound
- 3.3Check equipment to be used in treatment to ensure correct functioning and safe use
- 3.4Apply treatment to the greyhound using correct techniques
4 Monitor and evaluate greyhound massage therapy and non-invasive treatments
- 4.1Provide feedback to owner and/or trainer on greyhound response to treatments
- 4.2Advise on recovery or stand down times for relevant injuries or rehabilitation
- 4.3Arrange follow up treatments according to treatment plan
- 4.4Maintain accurate records of treatments for individual greyhounds and provide a copy to owner and/or trainer
Performance evidence
- prepared for and carried out massage therapy for at least three greyhounds
- prepared for and carried out other non-invasive treatments for at least two greyhounds
- completed records for each greyhound treatment performed for assessment.
Knowledge evidence
- greyhound health and welfare principles
- physical examination, including: gait, stance, symmetry; conformation and posture; muscle tension; behaviour; eyes – clarity and focus
- common greyhound injuries, including: tears and strains of the major muscles of fore and hind limbs; sprains and dislocations of lower limb and toe joints; swelling, bruising, abrasions and lacerations
- massage techniques, including: long flowing strokes; kneading; circular massage; compression
- health assistant scope of practice and types of non-invasive treatments, including: examinations for musculoskeletal function and injury; manual/massage therapy; physiotherapy machines for treatments - laser therapy, therapeutic ultra-sound, magnetic field therapy; ice therapy; heat pack therapy; application of liniments; underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy
- invasive treatments that are illegal and/or outside the scope of practice for a greyhound health assistant, including: pin firing; blistering; sclerosing; injections, placing needles in greyhounds, acupuncture; chiropractic adjustments; any procedure which causes a greyhound to experience pain; diagnosis in relation to veterinary surgeon/science regulations
- signs of greyhound behaviour indicating pain or distress, including: vocalisation, yelping; pulling away, stiffness, restricted movement
- formats for treatment plans and record keeping.
Foundation skills
- Writing: Record information clearly and accurately in treatment plans for internal and external purposes
- Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for following regulatory and racing industry requirements relating to health assistant role and scope of practice
- Get the work done: Plan, sequence and prioritise activities to achieve work outcome Use common workplace technology to record and convey information
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Questions about assessing RGRPSG410
What does an assessment tool for RGRPSG410 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RGRPSG410 needs to address all 32 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 8 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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