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Plan a specialised aromatherapy treatment
Plan a specialised aromatherapy treatment
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTARO509B
HLTARO509B
State Code
D5772
D5772
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 plan specialised aromatherapy treatments for less common conditions/disease states in accordance with the age, gender and mental health needs of the clientThis includes negotiating a treatment management plan over the course of treatment required
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage the specialised aromatherapy treatment
- 1.1 Use knowledge of aromatherapy oils to select the most appropriate treatment strategy
- 1.2 Take into account factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
- 1.3 Take into account possible treatment reactions
- 1.4 Take into account contra-indications
- 1.5 Ensure consent for treatment
- 1.6 Recognise and promptly respond to reactions to treatment (adverse or otherwise)
- 1.7 Document assessments and recommendations
- 1.8 Provide treatment according to the specialised aromatherapy treatment plan
- 1.9 Explain fully, treatment to the client and respond to all enquiries
- 1.10 Use counselling skills as appropriate
- 1.11 Review the treatment plan and negotiate continuing care with the client
2. Plan specialised aromatherapy treatment for children and adolescents
- 2.1 Obtain consent for treatment from the parent/caregiver/guardian
- 2.2 Assess client health according to standard guidelines relating to age
- 2.3 Develop a specialised aromatherapy treatment plan according to findings
- 2.4 Implement the treatment plan
3. Provide specialised aromatherapy treatment for women
- 3.1 Assess client health and welfare with special consideration given to conditions common to women
- 3.2 Conduct an examination with special regard to common conditions of women in various life stages and according to local and national regulations
- 3.3 Develop a specialised aromatherapy treatment plan according to findings
- 3.4 Implement the treatment plan
4. Provide specialised aromatherapy treatment for men
- 4.1 Assess client health and welfare with special consideration to conditions common to men
- 4.2 Conduct an examination with special regard to common conditions of men relating to age and according to local and national regulations
- 4.3 Develop a specialised aromatherapy treatment plan according to findings
- 4.4 Implement the treatment plan
5. Provide specialised aromatherapy geriatric care
- 5.1 Take client history with special consideration to client memory, cognitive ability and care requirements
- 5.2 Conduct a physical examination with special regard to common conditions of ageing and according to local and national regulations
- 5.3 Develop a specialised aromatherapy treatment plan according to findings
- 5.4 Implement the treatment plan
6. Provide specialised aromatherapy mental health care
- 6.1 Take client history with special consideration to client mental health and care requirements
- 6.2 Develop a specialised aromatherapy treatment plan according to findings
- 6.3 Implement the treatment plan
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.
Specialised aromatherapy treatment includes:
Using a high level of aromatherapy knowledge to enable extrapolation of case study information to new cases
Using research including literature reviews and critical assessment of research, as a tool in providing treatment
Knowledge and understanding of aromatherapy medicine treatment of conditions/disease states of particular groups in society with specific needs
Knowledge and understanding of hazardous essential oils
Applying recommending, dispensing or prescribing essential oils, extemporaneous preparations, poultices, ointments or other topical applications
All treatment or care delivered meets the requirements of relevant legislation and regulations
Collaborating with or referring to other health care professionals as required
Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:
Other medical treatment being undertaken
Client physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness
Cultural factors
Contra-indications to treatment
Post treatment activity
Responses to reactions may include:
Adjusting treatment accordingly
Seeking appropriate expertise
Discussing reaction with the client
Adhering to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies
Using of First Aid procedures according to St John, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training
Accessing local emergency services
Consent for treatment refers to:
Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines
Documentation of assessment and recommendations may include:
Client contact details
Nature of presenting symptoms - acute and chronic
Health history
Medications and supplements, both prescribed or otherwise
Health reports and referrals
Contra-indications
Client feedback
Adverse reactions
Home care advice
Treatment application and proposed program
Response to enquiries may include:
Providing (or directing to) information material
Answering questions
Following up with further information
Providing of referrals
The treatment plan may include:
Use and dispensing of essential oils
Methods of administration including:
vaporisation
floral mists
massage
baths
compresses
douches
dermal applications
Assessment of the case may include:
Antenatal, birth and post natal period information, APGAR score, birth weight and feeding method and frequency
Family history, maternal and paternal
Growth and growth patterns
Height, weight and head circumference measurements
Changes in the pattern of growth over a series of measurements
Recognise major milestones in development
Relate the major milestones in personal and social skills fine motor skills, general motor skills and language development to a simplified standard milestone chart
Life stages refer to:
Neonate (birth to 28 days)
Children
Adolescence (puberty to adulthood)
Adulthood
Old Age
Pregnancy and post natal period for women
Peri-menopausal and post menopausal state for women
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.
Specialised aromatherapy treatment includes:
Using a high level of aromatherapy knowledge to enable extrapolation of case study information to new cases
Using research including literature reviews and critical assessment of research, as a tool in providing treatment
Knowledge and understanding of aromatherapy medicine treatment of conditions/disease states of particular groups in society with specific needs
Knowledge and understanding of hazardous essential oils
Applying recommending, dispensing or prescribing essential oils, extemporaneous preparations, poultices, ointments or other topical applications
All treatment or care delivered meets the requirements of relevant legislation and regulations
Collaborating with or referring to other health care professionals as required
Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:
Other medical treatment being undertaken
Client physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness
Cultural factors
Contra-indications to treatment
Post treatment activity
Responses to reactions may include:
Adjusting treatment accordingly
Seeking appropriate expertise
Discussing reaction with the client
Adhering to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies
Using of First Aid procedures according to St John, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training
Accessing local emergency services
Consent for treatment refers to:
Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines
Documentation of assessment and recommendations may include:
Client contact details
Nature of presenting symptoms - acute and chronic
Health history
Medications and supplements, both prescribed or otherwise
Health reports and referrals
Contra-indications
Client feedback
Adverse reactions
Home care advice
Treatment application and proposed program
Response to enquiries may include:
Providing (or directing to) information material
Answering questions
Following up with further information
Providing of referrals
The treatment plan may include:
Use and dispensing of essential oils
Methods of administration including:
vaporisation
floral mists
massage
baths
compresses
douches
dermal applications
Assessment of the case may include:
Antenatal, birth and post natal period information, APGAR score, birth weight and feeding method and frequency
Family history, maternal and paternal
Growth and growth patterns
Height, weight and head circumference measurements
Changes in the pattern of growth over a series of measurements
Recognise major milestones in development
Relate the major milestones in personal and social skills fine motor skills, general motor skills and language development to a simplified standard milestone chart
Life stages refer to:
Neonate (birth to 28 days)
Children
Adolescence (puberty to adulthood)
Adulthood
Old Age
Pregnancy and post natal period for women
Peri-menopausal and post menopausal state for women
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 may include:
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
HLTARO510B Monitor and evaluate aromatherapy treatments
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 may include:
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
HLTARO510B Monitor and evaluate aromatherapy treatments
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9080 | HLTARO509A | Plan a specialised aromatherapy treatment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA71 | HLTARO006 | Adapt aromatherapy treatments to specific needs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D094 | HLT51407 | Diploma of Aromatherapy | Qualification |