Provide Indian head massage - VTCT
Provide Indian head massage - VTCT
Provide Indian head massage - VTCT
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Outcome 5<br />
Understand how to work safely and effectively when providing<br />
<strong>Indian</strong> <strong>head</strong> <strong>massage</strong><br />
You can:<br />
a. Explain how to set up the work area for <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>head</strong> <strong>massage</strong><br />
b. Explain the necessary environmental conditions for <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>head</strong><br />
<strong>massage</strong> (including lighting, heating, ventilation, sound and<br />
general comfort) and why these are important<br />
c. Explain the importance of, and reasons for, disinfecting hands and<br />
how to do this effectively<br />
d. Explain how to position yourself and the client for <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>head</strong><br />
<strong>massage</strong> taking into account individual physical characteristics<br />
e. Explain what repetitive strain injury (RSI) is, how it is caused and<br />
how to avoid developing it when delivering <strong>massage</strong> treatments<br />
f. Explain the importance of adopting the correct posture throughout<br />
the treatment and the impact this may have on yourself and the<br />
outcome of the treatment<br />
g. Explain the reasons for maintaining client modesty, privacy and<br />
comfort during the treatment<br />
h. Explain why it is important to maintain standards of hygiene and<br />
the principles of avoiding cross-infection<br />
i. Explain how to minimise and dispose of waste treatments<br />
* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned.<br />
Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external written paper.<br />
Portfolio reference /<br />
Assessor initials*<br />
UB30B23 13
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