Elements and Performance Criteria

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.


Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of advice may include:
Cultural factors
Other medical treatment being undertaken
Client's physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness
Contra-indications to treatment
Post treatment activity


Dietary modification may include:
Exclusion of some foods or food groupings according to ayurvedic principles
Inclusion of some foods or food groupings according to ayurvedic principles
Increased consumption of some foods or food groupings according to ayurvedic principles
Decreased consumption of some foods or food groupings according to ayurvedic principles
Inclusion of nutritional supplements according to ayurvedic principles


Consent for treatment refers to:
Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines


Contra-indications to treatment may include:
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Drug-nutrient and nutrient-nutrient interactions
Known allergies
Specific illnesses and conditions
Other medical treatment being undertaken


Responses to reactions may include:
Adjusting treatment accordingly
Seeking appropriate expertise
Discussing reaction with the client
Adherence to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies
Use of first aid procedures according to St Johns, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training
Accessing local emergency services


ayurvedic nutritional supplementation may include:
Culinary herbs or spices
ayurvedic herbal teas
Churnas
Herbal ghees
Arkas (herbalised waters)


Environmental factors may include:
Food additives
intentional
non-intentional
Food contamination (microbiological)
Pollution


Other factors may include:
Pharmaceutical drugs
Self-prescribed medication
Cultural
Dental problems
Food cravings
Food aversions
Food preparation techniques
Dosha imbalance
Guna balance


Dietary advice may include:
Advice on ayurvedic cooking techniques
Teaching of ayurvedic cooking
Advice on appropriate foods according to ayurvedic principles
Advice on appropriate drinks and beverages according to ayurvedic principles
Advice on use of ayurvedic nutritional supplements


Regulations may include:
Hygiene and infection control regulations
WHS regulations
Clinic or professional practice guidelines


Resource the client refers to:
Providing relevant literature or information materials
Referring client to other information sources
Providing advice regarding self-care
Advising client of suggested resources
Providing details which help to fully inform client of relevant information
Providing referrals to other health professionals
Availability of products required or suggested for treatment


Relevant and practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:
Exercise suggestions
Ayurvedic stress management techniques
Yoga
Meditation


Lifestyle modification may include:
Alcohol consumption
Tobacco consumption
Social/recreational drugs use
Living arrangements
Working conditions
Daily practices such as yoga and meditation
Seasonal and daily ayurvedic routines
Ayurvedic dietary improvements

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
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:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
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
Resources essential for assessment include:
an appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
relevant texts or medical manuals
relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
appropriate assessment environment
skilled assessors


Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Questioning
Role play simulation
Explanations of technique


Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTAYV412C Provide ayurvedic lifestyle consultation