SECTION 3 TRAINING STANDARDS This set of standards provides the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

providers with information and other important requirements to consider when designing training programs for MASSAGE THERAPY NCII. This includes information on curriculum design, training delivery, trainee entry requirements, tools and equipment, training facilities, trainer's qualification and institutional assessment. 3.1 CURRRICULUM DESIGN Course Title: MASSAGE THERAPY Nominal Training Duration: 560 Hours Course Description: This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of Massage Therapists in accordance with industry standards. It covers basic, common and core competencies in NC II. NC Level: NC II

BASIC COMPETENCIES
(18 Hours)
UNIT OF COMPETENCY 1. Participate in workplace communication ASSESSMENT APPROACH Demonstration Observation Interviews Questioning Demonstration Observation Interviews/ Questioning Demonstration Observation Interviews/ Questioning

LEARNING OUTCOMES 1.1 Obtain and convey workplace information 1.2 Complete relevant work related documents 1.3 Participate in workplace meeting and discussion 2.1 Describe and identify team role and responsibility in a team 2.2 Describe work as a team member 3.1 Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals 3.2 Set and meet work priorities 3.3 Maintain professional growth and development

METHODOLOGY

Group discussion Interaction

2. Work in a team environment

Discussion Interaction

3. Practice career professionalism

Group discussion Interaction

UNIT OF COMPETENCY 4. Practice occupational health and safety

LEARNING OUTCOMES 4.1 Evaluate hazard and risks 4.2 Control hazards and risks 4.3 Maintain occupational health and safety awareness

METHODOLOGY

Discussion Plant Tour Symposium

ASSESSMENT APPROACH Observation Interviews

COMMON COMPETENCIES
(18 Hours)
UNIT OF COMPETENCY 1. Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures ASSESSMENT APPROACH Observation and oral questioning Grid question Practical exercise

LEARNING OUTCOMES 1.1 provide information to the work group about the organizations infection control policies and procedures 1.2 Integrate the organizations infection control policy and procedure into work practices 1.3 Monitor infection control performance and implement improvements in practices 2.1 Plan and respond to emergencies 2.2 Report and review incidents 3.1 Assess the situation 3.2 Apply basic first aid techniques 3.3 Communicate details of the incident 4.1 Communicate appropriately with patients 4.2 Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationship with patients 4.3 Act in a respectful manner at all times 4.4 Evaluate own work to maintain a high standard of patient service

METHODOLOGY

Lecturette Brainstorming

2. Respond effectively to difficult/challenging behavior 3. Apply basic first aid

Lecturette Brainstorming Lecturette Brainstorming

Observation and oral questioning Grid question Practical exercise Observation and oral questioning Grid question Practical exercise Observation and oral questioning Grid question Practical exercise

4. Maintain high standard of patient services

Lecturette Brainstorming

CORE COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY 1. Work within a holistic therapeutic massage framework LEARNING OUTCOMES 1.1 Demonstrate commitment to central philosophies of therapeutic massage practice 1.2 Identify and describe the principles and practices of therapeutic massage 1.3 Develop knowledge of complementary therapies 1.4 Advocate therapeutic massage framework to the community 1.5 Work within clinic and regulation guidelines 2. Perform therapeutic massage assessment 2.1 Analyze and interpret information received 2.2 Perform therapeutic massage assessment 2.3 Inform the client/patient about the assessment 3.1 Identify the therapeutic massage treatment for the client/patient. 3.4 Apply the therapeutic massage treatment to the client/patient. 3.5 Advice and resource the client/patient. 3.6 Review treatment. 4.1 Identify massage treatment for client/patient. 4.2 Apply therapeutic massage techniques. 4.3 Review treatment. Lecture Demonstration Use of visual aids Return demonstration Paper and pen test Observation Practical examination
METHODOLOGY

Lecture Demonstration Case study

ASSESSMENT APPROACH Questioning Observation Return demonstration Practical examination

3. Plan the therapeutic massage treatment

Lecture Discussion Demonstration Library search Case study

Return demonstration Paper and pen test Practical examination

4. Implement the therapeutic massage treatment

Lecture Discussion Demonstration Library search Case study

Return demonstration Paper and pen test Practical examination

UNIT OF COMPETENCY 5. Perform remedial therapeutic massage assessment

LEARNING OUTCOMES 5.1 Determine the scope of the assessment of the client/patients needs 5.2 Obtain and record an accurate history of the client/patient 5.3 Manage the health assessment 5.4 Prepare the client for assessment 5.5 Make a comprehensive health assessment of the client/patient 5.6 Select the remedial therapeutic massage principles to determine strategy 5.7 Discuss the treatment strategy with the client/patient 5.8 Select the appropriate therapeutic massage principle to determine treatment strategy. 5.9 Discuss the treatment strategy with the client/patient. 5.10 Apply the selected remedial therapeutic 5.11 Massage technique/s. 6.1 Implement basic bookkeeping. 6.2 Maintain clinic furniture, equipment, supplies and materials. 6.3 Implement basic bookkeeping system.

METHODOLOGY

ASSESSMENT APPROACH

Lecturediscussion Demonstration Case study Use of audiovisual aids Health assessment checklist Lecture Demonstration Use of visual aids Library search

Paper and pen test: pretest, post test Return demonstration Observation Paper and pen test Observation Practical examination

6. Assist in the therapeutic massage clinic administration

Lecture Discussion Demonstration Library search Case study

Return demonstration Paper and pen test Practical examination

3.2 TRAINING DELIVERY The delivery of training should adhere to the design of the curriculum. Delivery should be guided by the basic 10 principles of competency-based TVET. The training is based on curriculum developed from competency standards; Learning is modular in its structure; Training delivery is individualized and self-paced; Training is based on work that must be performed; Training materials are directly related to the competency standards and the curriculum modules; Assessment is based on the collection of evidence of the performance of work to the industry required standard; Training is based both on the off-the-job components; Allows for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or current competencies; Training allows for multiple entry and exit; and Approved training programs are nationally accredited.

The competency-based TVET system recognizes various types of delivery modes, both on and off-the job as long as the learning is driven by the competency standards specified by the industry. The following training modalities may be adopted when designing training programs: The dualized mode of training delivery is preferred and recommended. Thus programs would contain both in-school and inindustry training or fieldwork components. Details can be referred to the Dual Training System (DTS) Implementing Rules and Regulations. Modular/self-paced learning is a competency-based training modality wherein the trainee is allowed to progress at his own pace. The trainer facilitates the training delivery Peer teaching/mentoring is a training modality wherein fast learners are given the opportunity to assist the slow learners Supervised industry training or on-the-job training is an approach in training designed to enhance the knowledge an skills of the trainee through actual experience in the workplace to acquire specific competencies prescribed in the training regulations.

3.3 TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course qualification should possess the following requirements: o 16 years old and above o Must pass the trainability/aptitude test o Can communicate effectively both orally and in written form o Physically, emotionally and mentally fit o Can perform basic mathematical computation This list does not include specific institutional requirements such as educational attainment, appropriate work experience, and others that may be required of the trainees by the school or training center delivering this TVET program. 3.4 TOOLS, MATERIALS and EQUIPMENT LIST OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS MASSAGE THERAPY NC II Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials for the training of a maximum of 25 trainees for the MASSAGE THERAPY NCII ARE AS FOLLOWS: TOOLS DESCRIPTION Ultraviolet lamp Vibrator Heat packs and immersion baths Thermometer Sphygmomanometer / stethoscope EQUIPMENT QTY DESCRIPTION 1 Overhead projector 1 White board 1 Microphone 5 Massage table: L = 1.8M W = 0.8M H = 0.7M MATERIALS QTY DESCRIPTION 10 Bath towels 30 Face towels / hand towels 10 Draw sheets 10 Pillow (donuts) 10 Pillow case 10 Bed sheets 5 Powder 5 Oil 5 Lotion 5 Alcohol 5 Basin 10 bathrobe

QTY 5 5 5

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3.5 TRAINING FACILITIES MASSAGE THERAPY NC II The Massage Therapist Learning Facility must be of concrete structure. Based on class size of 25 students/trainees, the space requirements for the teaching/learning and curriculum areas are as follows:
TEACHING / LEARNING AREAS Laboratory Area Tool Room Learning Resources Area Wash Area/Comfort Room (male & female) Admin and Staff Room Circulation Area Spa Room with change room Total Workshop Area SIZE IN METERS 4X5 3X5 5X7 2.5 X 4 5X5 5x5 AREA IN S. METERS 20 15 35 10 25 25 QTY. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TOTAL AREA IN SQ. METERS 20 15 35 10 25 30 25 205

3.6 TRAINER QUALIFICATION May be a registered doctor, nurse or certified emergency medical technician with background/orientation on health care/services Must have undergone training on Training Methodology II (TM II) Must be physically, emotionally and mentally fit Must possess good moral character With at least 2 years experience in the health service industry 3.7 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT Institutional assessment is undertaken by trainees to determine their achievement of units of competency. A certificate of achievement may be issued for each unit of competency