Unit of competency Outline
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Monitor and evaluate aromatherapy treatments
Monitor and evaluate aromatherapy treatments
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTARO510B
HLTARO510B
State Code
D5773
D5773
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and evaluate a range of aromatherapy treatments provided as a part of a treatment plan for each client
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor the progress of each client
- 1.1 Undertake monitoring of client health in line with treatment plan
- 1.2 Assess and review of treatment as required.
- 1.3 Document progress according to clinic requirements
2. Monitor treatment
- 2.1 Be aware of expected treatment outcomes
- 2.2 Ask client for feedback
- 2.3 Monitor the client to assess the appropriate and timely application of additional aromatherapy treatments
- 2.4 Refer client to other health professionals if appropriate
- 2.5 Review client progress after each session
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment/s
- 3.1 Build and maintain a relationship of trust with the client, with active promotion of and strict adherence to confidentiality
- 3.2 Question client to ascertain their level of comfort and compliance with the treatment
- 3.3 Ascertain degree of improvement or changes in the client's condition and compare with expectations in the plan of care
- 3.4 Provide client with clear information about their level of improvement in relation to their plan of care
- 3.5 Evaluate impact of ongoing treatment in relation to client's physical, mental and emotional condition and behaviour
- 3.6 Use information in the review of treatment plan
- 3.7 Encourage clients to maintain their health by active involvement in their treatment and plan of care
- 3.8 Consult with other treatment practitioners as necessary and appropriate
4. Determine continuation and/or revision of treatment
- 4.1 Implement and document changes
- 4.2 Communicate changes to client
- 4.3 Communicate revision of treatment to other team members where appropriate
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Information about the progress of a treatment may be gathered by
Observation
Questioning
Interpreting client observations
Other medical reports
Feedback/reports (written or verbal) from other health practitioners
Review client progress may include:
physical
mental/emotional
behavioural
As appropriate means:
Where the client has provided written permission
Treatment plan may include:
Aromatherapy treatments
Other complementary health treatments
Other mainstream health treatments
Referrals to other health professionals
Monitoring regime
Evaluation of care
Health care monitoring may include:
Scheduling using paper-based or computer-based systems
Client follow-up visits
Client re-assessments and review of treatment
Criteria for evaluation of treatment plan may include:
Degree of improvement or change in client condition either:
observed;
client reported; or
medically assessed
Client's level of comfort
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Information about the progress of a treatment may be gathered by
Observation
Questioning
Interpreting client observations
Other medical reports
Feedback/reports (written or verbal) from other health practitioners
Review client progress may include:
physical
mental/emotional
behavioural
As appropriate means:
Where the client has provided written permission
Treatment plan may include:
Aromatherapy treatments
Other complementary health treatments
Other mainstream health treatments
Referrals to other health professionals
Monitoring regime
Evaluation of care
Health care monitoring may include:
Scheduling using paper-based or computer-based systems
Client follow-up visits
Client re-assessments and review of treatment
Criteria for evaluation of treatment plan may include:
Degree of improvement or change in client condition either:
observed;
client reported; or
medically assessed
Client's level of comfort
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace (defined as a supervised clinic) is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over a range of workplace situations
Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations
Evidence is required of both knowledge and skills application
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender
Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:
interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace
scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units
holistic/integrated assessment including:
working within the practice framework
performing a health assessment
assessing the client
planning treatment
providing treatment
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Resources essential for assessment include:
a fully stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
relevant texts or medical manuals
relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
Appropriate assessment environment
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Practical demonstration
Written assignments/projects and research
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Oral questioning and discussion
Role play simulation
Explanation for plan preparations
Journals and portfolios
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting. If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related competency units:
HLTARO511B Provide specific aromatherapy assessment and care
HLTARO509B Plan a specialised aromatherapy treatment
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace (defined as a supervised clinic) is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over a range of workplace situations
Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations
Evidence is required of both knowledge and skills application
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender
Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:
interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace
scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units
holistic/integrated assessment including:
working within the practice framework
performing a health assessment
assessing the client
planning treatment
providing treatment
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Resources essential for assessment include:
a fully stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
relevant texts or medical manuals
relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
Appropriate assessment environment
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Practical demonstration
Written assignments/projects and research
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Oral questioning and discussion
Role play simulation
Explanation for plan preparations
Journals and portfolios
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting. If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related competency units:
HLTARO511B Provide specific aromatherapy assessment and care
HLTARO509B Plan a specialised aromatherapy treatment
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9081 | HLTARO510A | Monitor and evaluate aromatherapy treatments | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA70 | HLTARO007 | Monitor and evaluate aromatherapy treatments | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D094 | HLT51407 | Diploma of Aromatherapy | Qualification |