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Apply aromatherapy assessment framework
Apply aromatherapy assessment framework
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTARO405B
HLTARO405B
State Code
d5768
d5768
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/08/2012
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
27/08/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret information gathered in the health assessment and make and review an accurate assessment over the course of aromatherapy treatment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse and interpret information received
- 1.1 Correlate results of the health assessment with client's case history
- 1.2 Recognise signs and symptomsof condition in the client and identify pre-requisites or contraindications for treatment/care
- 1.3 Assess information gathered and assign priorities for treatment in consultation with the client using the knowledge and experience and theoretical principles applied by the practitioner
- 1.4 Gather, record and organise information in a way which can be interpreted readily by other professionals
- 1.5 Use professional judgement to draw sound conclusions and prognosis from the data collected
- 1.6 Elicit assessment signs and symptoms in a thorough and objective manner to avoid premature conclusions on the treatment plan
- 1.7 Monitor client's progress systematically in order to confirm the clinical impression
- 1.8 Combine history and clinical data effectively to obtain a differential assessment and prognosis
2. Inform the client
- 2.1 Discuss rationale of the treatment assessment plan/prognosis with the client
- 2.2 Respond to client enquiries using language the client understands
- 2.3 Discuss referral and collaborative options with the client if necessary
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.
Signs and symptoms of condition may include:
Biological phenomena
Emotional phenomena
Psychological phenomena
Social phenomena
Spiritual phenomena
Test or examination results
Sensations
Onset
Duration
Location
Causation
Direction of chief complaint
Ameliorating and aggravating factors
Symptom qualities (intensity, severity, nature of complaint)
Non-verbal signs and symptoms
Functional and pathological disturbances
Assessment may include:
Taking a history
observation
Palpation
Special tests including
patch tests
ROM
VAT
Questioning
Health reports/referrals
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.
Signs and symptoms of condition may include:
Biological phenomena
Emotional phenomena
Psychological phenomena
Social phenomena
Spiritual phenomena
Test or examination results
Sensations
Onset
Duration
Location
Causation
Direction of chief complaint
Ameliorating and aggravating factors
Symptom qualities (intensity, severity, nature of complaint)
Non-verbal signs and symptoms
Functional and pathological disturbances
Assessment may include:
Taking a history
observation
Palpation
Special tests including
patch tests
ROM
VAT
Questioning
Health reports/referrals
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 the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should 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
Method of assessment:
Observation in the workplace
Demonstration
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of diagnostic technique and strategies to contribute to best practice
Oral questioning
Role play/simulation
Written assignment with practical demonstration
Diagnosis from assessment notes or simulated assessments
Short answer tests
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 unit:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
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 the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should 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
Method of assessment:
Observation in the workplace
Demonstration
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of diagnostic technique and strategies to contribute to best practice
Oral questioning
Role play/simulation
Written assignment with practical demonstration
Diagnosis from assessment notes or simulated assessments
Short answer tests
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 unit:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9076 | HLTARO405A | Apply aromatherapy assessment framework | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA75 | HLTARO003 | Perform aromatherapy health assessments | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D072 | HLT42707 | Certificate IV in Aromatherapy | Qualification |
| J090 | HLT42712 | Certificate IV in Aromatherapy | Qualification |