PHTY20110

Learning Outcomes:

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.

Indicative Module Content:

Range of therapeutic massage techniques
Knowledge of contra-indications for therapeutic massage techniques
Comprehensive and safe assessment of the patients soft tissue
Integration of appropriately selected therapeutic massage techniques into a patients treatment plan
Communication and professional skills in dealing with patients
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic massage techniques
Awareness of the role of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

A combination of weekly lectures and practical sessions. Both contain case studies. Students receive ongoing feedback from practical sessions from class tutor
Students will have the opportunity to work with students from UCD Sports Team who volunteer to attend for massage sessions

AI/Academic Integrity:
Staff may utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the programme to support teaching and learning and it will be clearly indicated if and when AI is used. Students are prohibited from representing work as their own that they did not write, code or create. Submission of AI-generated content to this module by a student without explicit permission and attribution is not allowed and it may reflect unacceptable professional behaviour. This may result in the initiation of a student disciplinary procedure in accordance with the “University Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Pre-requisite:
PHTY10160 - Health Care Practice 1

Co-requisite:
PHTY20070 - Musculoskeletal 1 Upper Limb


 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students can receive individual feedback following written exam Class receives general feedback following the written exam Practical skills assessments - students can review tutors written feedback from practical exam

Key references are identified within individual lecture notes (reviewed and updated annually where appropriate)

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.