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Prepare and dispense ayurvedic herbal medicine - dravyaguna

Prepare and dispense ayurvedic herbal medicine - dravyaguna

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAYV603C
State Code
D5803
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
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and dispense ayurvedic herbal medicines according to a script prepared by an ayurvedic practitioner
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Recognise basic ayurvedic herbs
  • 1.1 Identify basic ayurvedic herbs are in their natural habitat
  • 1.2 Identify basic herbs in their dried form
2. Prepare the medicine
  • 2.1 Identify and prepare pharmaceutical ingredients and equipment
  • 2.2 Prepare herbal medicine according to ayurvedic guidelines and methodology
  • 2.3 Prepare herbal medicine according to clinic guidelines
  • 2.4 Take care to prevent contamination of or by the herbal medicine
  • 2.5 Label and store herbal medicine correctly
3. Dispense the medicine
  • 3.1 Identify and prepare dispensing ingredients and equipment
  • 3.2 Dispense required herbal medicine in the form and quantity stipulated by the prescription/order
  • 3.3 Take care to prevent contamination of or by the herbal medicine
  • 3.4 Label herbal medicine correctly
  • 3.5 Provide the client with instructions for taking the herbal medicine
  • 3.6 Dispense the herbal medicine according to clinic guidelines
4. Control stock
  • 4.1 Obtain required materials from acceptable sources
  • 4.2 Keep pharmacy well stocked according to clinic guidelines
  • 4.3 Identify factors which have an effect on storage
  • 4.4 Store materials according to clinic guidelines
  • 4.5 Maintain an alcohol register according to State regulations
5. Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Record workplace information in the appropriate format
  • 5.2 Label materials correctly
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9111 HLTAYV603B Prepare and dispense ayurvedic herbal medicine - Dravyaguna Unit of competency
C4943 HLTAYV3A Prepare and dispense Ayurvedic herbal medicine - Dravyaguna Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD076 HLTAYV603D Prepare and dispense ayurvedic herbal medicine - dravyaguna Unit of competency
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