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Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice

Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAYV004
State Code
AVA58
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
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop Ayurvedic lifestyle recommendations based on the outcomes of an existing Ayurvedic health assessment, and provide relevant advice, support and follow up to clients.This unit applies to Ayurvedic practitioners working with clients in a lifestyle or preventative context.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. Develop Ayurvedic lifestyle recommendations
  • 1.1 Evaluate client assessment information and imbalances that may be addressed through lifestyle changes
  • 1.2 Determine Ayurvedic dinacharya, ratricharya and ritucharya and vegadharana suited to prakruti and vikruti
  • 1.3 Consider other lifestyle changes recommended within the Ayurvedic framework that may benefit the client
  • 1.4 Integrate diet and nutritional considerations when developing recommendations
  • 1.5 Identify presentations that fall outside scope of own practice and identify appropriate referrals
2. Provide advice to clients
  • 2.1 Provide clear information about recommendations, their rationale and underpinning Ayurvedic philosophy
  • 2.2 Use language and concepts the client understands
  • 2.3 Provide client with resources to support the recommendations
  • 2.4 Discuss and agree on evaluation strategies
  • 2.5 Accurately document recommendations made
3. Follow up advice
  • 3.1 Review progress with the client based on previous advice and client feedback
  • 3.2 Identify and accurately record effects of previous advice
  • 3.3 Evaluate the need for change in advice, ongoing and/or additional lifestyle adjustments
  • 3.4 Negotiate changes to the plan with the client to ensure optimal outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5799 HLTAYV412C Provide ayurvedic lifestyle consultation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWK2 HLT62615 Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda Qualification
AWJ6 HLT52615 Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation Qualification