EXERCISE 1: ACTIVITY: PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
In pairs with the assigned standards from your instructor, create examples of standards not being followed and what would happen in that situation. For example, an REMT gives a horse a needle with medication. The REMT would take on the liability of any negative consequences for administering a needle with medication, as well as the possibility of losing their REMT licence. If there were negative health consequences for the horse, locally, REMTs would look unprofessional. DISCUSS: Give your examples to the class, discuss the standards, the necessity for following them, and the ramifications of not following the standards for the industry and REMTs.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT PLANNING
Policy
A needs assessment must be conducted, and a treatment plan proposed prior to treatment of a client. Where an assessment determines that the client's condition is beyond the equine massage therapist's scope of practice, the therapist is expected to refer the client to the appropriate health care practitioner. The therapist is expected to ensure that the reason(s) for the referral and relevant clinical information are conveyed to that practitioner.
Practices:
Needs Assessment
The needs assessment includes: • Client's stated needs • Biographical information •
Health history relating to the present condition • Physical evaluation, (examination/assessment) • Review of referral or authorized reports from the client's additional health care/service providers, when available
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