SHBBSPA008 — Provide Indian head massages for relaxation

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What an assessment for SHBBSPA008 must cover

57 assessable components: 6 elements (29 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 19 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 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 Establish client objectives.

1.1Access and review client treatment plan if available.
1.2Discuss with client Indian head massage requirements and lifestyle factors to identify treatment priorities.
1.3Identify contraindications to Indian head massage, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
1.4Identify client scalp condition, scalp disorders and possible adverse reactions and discuss with client.
1.5Identify client medical history, medications and obtain medical approval prior to treatment as required.
1.6Assess the capacity of Indian head massage to meet client needs.

2 Design and recommend Indian head massage.

2.1Design proposed treatment for a single or series of treatments.
2.2Discuss with client benefits and potential adverse effects of selected Indian head treatment sequence.
2.3Explain recommendations for duration, frequency and cost of treatments.
2.4Develop or modify treatment plan, record updates and obtain client consent.

3 Prepare for Indian head massage treatment.

3.1Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment required.
3.2Prepare and present self, according to organisational policy.
3.3Prepare client and select massage products according to treatment plan, as required.
3.4Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
3.5Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
3.6Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.

4 Provide Indian head massage treatment.

4.1Ensure client modesty throughout treatment.
4.2Instruct and monitor client on breathing technique.
4.3Apply massage medium as required avoiding product waste.
4.4Perform Indian head massage techniques according to treatment plan.
4.5Monitor client comfort throughout the treatment and adjust massage techniques and routine as required.
4.6Identify adverse effects and respond as required.

5 Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.

5.1Evaluate Indian head massage treatment with client.
5.2Manage client expectations of potential outcomes.
5.3Recommend home care, lifestyle changes, products and future treatments to improve health.
5.4Update client treatment plan and rebook client as required.

6 Clean treatment area.

6.1Remove used linen and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
6.2Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
6.3Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.

Performance evidence

provide five safe and appropriate Indian head massages for different clients
provide Indian head massage to treat each of the following areas at least once, as appropriate to the above clients: arms, face, neck, primary chakra areas, scalp, shoulders
design, record and update treatment plans and records for each client using correct anatomical terminology and specifying details of: client feedback, contraindications and conditions, massage routines, outcomes of previous and current treatment, post treatment lifestyle and product advice, products used, recommended future treatments, relevant medical history and medication, treatment duration, areas treated and areas not treated, treatment objectives
for the above treatments design and provide treatment routines that demonstrate appropriate selection, application and modification of each of the following massage movements: effleurage, petrissage, Marma point, tapotement, vibration

Knowledge evidence

state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to providing massage treatments
organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing massage treatments: client record management, equipment use and maintenance, incident reporting, linen use and laundry procedures, personal hygiene and presentation, presentation of treatment area, waste disposal, water use minimisation, work health and safety
legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding treatments
scope of practice: when to refer clients to other practitioners, importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication, limitations to Indian head massage, role of complementary therapist and medical practitioner
factors likely to affect suitability of treatments for client needs: budgetary and time constraints, outcomes of previous treatments, physical attributes
history, origins, and traditions of Indian head massage
features, benefits and effects of Indian head massage
principles of body, mind and spiritual wellness
basic aspects of Ayurveda and Ayurvedic bodywork
Marma points application
major chakra areas as they relate to Indian head massage
benefits of continuous treatments
effects and benefits of Indian head massage on body systems: circulatory, digestive, integumentary, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, respiratory, skeletal and articular
common disorders of body systems and their relationship to Indian head massage
contraindications that prevent or restrict treatment or require clearance from a medical professional to proceed and relationship to Indian head treatments: allergies to products, areas exhibiting loss of sensation, bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections, cancer, clients under the influence of alcohol or drugs, clients with symptoms of infectious disease: fever, nausea, extreme fatigue, extremes of body temperature, dysfunctions of the nervous system, epilepsy, heart condition, injury or surgery in treatment area, recent scar tissue, severe circulatory disorder, severe migraine or headaches, skin trauma, spondylitis, thrombosis or embolism, type one and two diabetes mellitus, undiagnosed lumps, bumps or swellings, very high or low blood pressure
adverse effects to Indian Head massage and appropriate remedial action: dizziness, headache, nausea, skin irritation
lifestyle factors and benefits of lifestyle changes
sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power
aftercare advice, products and future treatments to maintain client objectives.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for dilution, handling, storage and disposal of cleaning treatment products and equipment.
Writing skills: record treatment using basic anatomy and physiology terminology to describe body areas and anatomical positions.
Oral communication skills: select and use appropriate terminology in consultations with clients protect confidentiality of client information by ensuring that other clients and colleagues do not overhear discussions use and interpret verbal and non-verbal communication to develop rapport with client to convey service and product advice.
Numeracy skills: calculate treatment time and cost.
Technology skills: use client software to update client notes, rebook future treatments, record stock data and product purchases.

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What does an assessment tool for SHBBSPA008 need to cover?

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