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Provide therapeutic Ayurvedic nutritional advice

Provide therapeutic Ayurvedic nutritional advice

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAYV009
State Code
AVA52
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
140
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine an Ayurvedic nutritional treatment strategy based on an existing diagnosis, provide relevant advice to the client and complete treatment documentation.This unit applies to Ayurvedic practitioners working with clients to address specific therapeutic needs.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish dietary and nutritional plans
  • 1.1 Identify potential dietary modifications or nutritional supplements based on identified vrikruti and virudha ahara (lifestyle) from within the Ayurvedic framework
  • 1.2 Assess inherited, congenital, acquired and seasonal factors that may be affecting nutritional status
  • 1.3 Consider treatment and advice provided by other health care professionals
  • 1.4 Determine any contraindications to dietary changes and supplement provisions and adjust plan accordingly
  • 1.5 Take into consideration cultural factors and other possible client compliance issues
  • 1.6 Establish timeframe, therapeutic expectations and evaluation mechanisms
  • 1.7 Clearly document plan and its component parts using language to assist client interpretation
2. Provide advice and resources to the client
  • 2.1 Clearly explain proposed dietary plan to client with rationale and expectations
  • 2.2 Provide clear instructions, and negotiate if required
  • 2.3 Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
  • 2.4 Negotiate the management of dietary modifications in relation to other current medicines
  • 2.5 Request client to monitor responses to the supplementsand to contact practitioner as required
  • 2.6 Clarify and agree responsibilities of practitioner and client within the treatment plan
  • 2.7 Explain and agree evaluation strategies
3. Complete treatment documentation
  • 3.1 Accurately record details of dietary plans and recommendations in client file
  • 3.2 Record arrangements for treatment review according to clinic guidelines
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWK2 HLT62615 Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda Qualification