Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies - HLT50212

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Description

This qualification provides the skills required for competence in shiatsu therapy and links these skills to the wider oriental therapies framework. It also covers the provision of shiatsu treatment to clients with specific needs such as women and children.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

Shiatsu therapist

Shiatsu practitioner

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Jobs

Graduates of the Health field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

74.3%

Community and Personal Service Workers

8.7%

Professionals

5.1%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Health field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

76.6%

Health Care and Social Assistance

3.3%

Public Administration and Safety

3%

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Units & Packaging

PACKAGING RULES

22 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:

22 core units, comprising 13 common units and 9 specialisation units

Core units

Common units

CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice

HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status

HLTAP501C Analyse health information (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B)

HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients

HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate

HLTCOM408D Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively

HLTCOM502C Develop professional expertise

HLTCOM503D Manage a practice

HLTFA311A Apply first aid

HLTHIR501C Maintain an effective health work environment

HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

Specialisation units

HLTSHU501C Apply oriental therapies assessment framework

HLTSHU504C Plan the shiatsu therapy treatment

HLTSHU505C Provide oriental therapies treatment

HLTSHU506D Provide specific shiatsu therapy assessment and care

(Note pre-requ: HLTSHU507C)

HLTSHU507C Provide shiatsu therapy treatment

HLTSHU508D Work within a shiatsu framework

HLTSHU509C Maintain personal health and awareness as a professional responsibility

HLTSHU510C Perform shiatsu therapy health assessment

HLTSHU511C Apply shiatsu therapy assessment framework

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.

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