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On completion of the module the student will demonstrate:-
Knowledge, understanding and practical application of therapeutic massage for a range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Knowledge of contra-indications and assessment techniques for application of therapeutic massage in pathological conditions.
Understanding of the ethics concerned with practice of therapeutic massage
Assessment:
Following patient consent be able to demonstrate competencies on the comprehensive and safe assessment of the patients soft tissue.
Be able to record assessment and treatment outcomes accurately
Be able to interpret findings with what is expected for the condition, including or excluding alternative diagnoses
Treatment:
Be able to prioritise the patients needs in terms of soft tissue massage
Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics concerned with practice of therapeutic massage.
Have the ability to select and apply therapeutic massage techniques safely and competently.
Be able to plan for possible contingencies that may affect the treatment plan, and be able to manage adverse events
Be able to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the therapeutic massage intervention, and modify and progress treatment as appropriate
Demonstrate professional practice and behaviour in relation to massage within the scope of the module including communicating and appropriately interpreting communications with the patient, and at all times recognising cultural and linguistic diversity
Be able to demonstrate awareness of what members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team do, be able to communicate and work effectively in a professional manner with them when appropriate with regards to the patient assessment and treatment, adhering to relevant practice standards and ethical conduct.
Demonstrate the ability to search, retrieve and appraise the literature and evidence base for therapeutic massage techniques. Be able to integrate current literature into physiotherapy practice.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 10 |
| Small Group | 20 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 78 |
| Total | 108 |
PHTY20090 Introduction to Massage
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment: Practical Test | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
| Group Project: Group Presentations on a clinical case scenario mapping to module learning outcomes | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
| Attendance: Contributions to in-class case based discussions, problem solving group work, participation in application of practical assessment and treatment techniques | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Group presentations - students are given written feedback from the two examiners who grade the presentations. The module co-ordinator can meet with groups / individual students to review feedback as necessary Students also give written feedback to each others group (not-graded) Practical skills assessments - students can review tutors written feedback from practical exam
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Assoc Professor Tara Cusack | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Colm Daly | Tutor |