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Take cases within Ayurvedic framework

Take cases within Ayurvedic framework

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAYV006
State Code
AVA56
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the broad scope of client needs, make a detailed investigation of symptoms and collect other data that informs client diagnosis within an Ayurvedic framework.This unit applies to Ayurvedic practitioners.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. Determine scope of client needs
  • 1.1 Explore and clarify client objectives and expectations
  • 1.2 Provide clear information about scope and limits of services to be provided
  • 1.3 Recognise needs that are beyond scope of own practice and make appropriate referrals to other health care professionals
  • 1.4 Identify and respond to any barriers to information gathering and assessment
2. Investigate client symptoms
  • 2.1 Use Ayurvedic counselling techniques to seek client information in a respectful and sensitive manner
  • 2.2 Tailor questioning to meet the needs of the individual client
  • 2.3 Make observations and elicit specific details about physical and psychological symptoms through trividha pariksha (three fold examination)
  • 2.4 Conduct physical examination of client using ashtvidha pariksha (eight fold examination and dasavidha pariksha (ten fold examinations)
3. Collect and integrate other data
  • 3.1 Review reports from other health professionals and distil information for consideration in the case
  • 3.2 Correctly interpret results of medical tests and integrate information into the case within scope of own practice
  • 3.3 Assess the reliability of data obtained and where possible, establish appropriate clinical correlation with the client’s complaints
4. Manage case information
  • 4.1 Collect and record accurate, relevant and well organised information according to Ayurvedic protocols
  • 4.2 Manage information and records in a confidential and secure way
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5811 HLTAYV615C Apply ayurvedic diagnostic framework Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWK2 HLT62615 Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda Qualification