Provide specific aromatherapy assessment and care

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTARO511B

State Code
D5774

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
25/03/2011

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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

200

Description

DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required provide aromatherapy assessment and care specific to common conditions in each stage of life

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Provide specific assessment and care for children and adolescents

1.1 Take the case with specific reference to the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
1.2 Obtain consent from a parent/guardian/care giver prior to commencing assessment
1.3 Conduct an assessment relevant to the presenting symptoms and the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
1.4 Assess the health of the client according to standard guidelines relating to age, and with regard to conditions common to their age, gender and/or particular state
1.5 Give specific consideration to any deviations from the normal percentiles or developmental norms for the age group
1.6 Develop a treatment plan according to findings
1.7 Implement the treatment plan
1.8 Document findings, treatment plan and therapeutic expectations according to clinic guidelines
1.9 Organise and document follow up visit/s according to clinic guidelines
1.10 Document responses according to clinic guidelines and adjust treatment accordingly

2. Provide specific assessment and care for adult females

2.1 Take the case with specific reference to the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
2.2 Obtain consent from the client or guardian/care giver prior to commencing assessment
2.3 Conduct assessment relevant to the presenting symptoms and the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
2.4 Assess health of the client according to standard guidelines relating to conditions common to age, gender and/or particular state
2.5 Give specific consideration to the reproductive system and function
2.6 Develop treatment plan according to findings
2.7 Implement treatment plan
2.8 Document findings, treatment plan and therapeutic expectations according to clinic guidelines
2.9 Organise and document follow up visit/s are according to clinic guidelines
2.10 Document responses according to clinic guidelines and treatment adjusted accordingly

3. Provide specific assessment and care for adult males

3.1 Take the case with specific reference to the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
3.2 Obtain consent from the client or guardian/care giver prior to commencing assessment
3.3 Conduct an assessment relevant to the presenting symptoms and the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
3.4 Assess the health of the client according to standard guidelines relating to conditions common to their age, gender and/or particular state
3.5 Develop treatment plan according to findings
3.6 Implement the treatment plan
3.7 Document findings, treatment plan and therapeutic expectations according to clinic guidelines
3.8 Organise and document follow up visit/s according to clinic guidelines
3.9 Document responses according to clinic guidelines and adjust treatment a accordingly

4. Provide specific assessment and care for the elderly

4.1 Take the case with specific reference to the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
4.2 Obtain consent from the client or guardian/care giver prior to commencing assessment
4.3 Conduct an assessment relevant to the presenting symptoms and the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
4.4 Assess the health of clients according to standard guidelines relating to conditions common to their age, gender and/or particular state
4.5 Give specific consideration is given to the client's memory, cognitive ability and care requirements
4.6 Develop a treatment plan according to findings
4.7 Implement the treatment plan
4.8 Document findings, treatment plan and therapeutic expectations according to clinic guidelines
4.9 Organise and document follow up visit/s according to clinic guidelines
4.10 Document responses according to clinic guidelines and adjust treatment accordingly

5. Provide specific assessment and palliative care

5.1 Take the case with specific reference to the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
5.2 Obtain consent from the client or parent/guardian/care giver prior to commencing an assessment
5.3 Conduct assessment relevant to the presenting symptoms and the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
5.4 Assess the vitality of the client according to standard guidelines relating age, gender and/or particular state
5.5 Give consideration to the client's fears, expectations, any distressing or painful symptoms, immediate and future care requirements
5.6 Obtain information on the medical diagnosis, prognosis, potential risks and relevant tests
5.7 Develop a treatment plan
5.8 Implement the treatment plan
5.9 Document findings, treatment plan and therapeutic expectations according to clinic guidelines
5.10 Organise and document follow up visit/s according to clinic guidelines
5.11 Responses are documented according to clinic guidelines and treatment adjusted accordingly
5.12 Negotiate strategies for continued support and communication with the client and carers through the dying process
5.13 Refer to other supportive treatments or services if appropriate

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C9082	HLTARO511A	Provide specific aromatherapy assessment and care	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD061	HLTARO511C	Provide specific aromatherapy assessment and care	Unit of competency