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Select and advise on aromatic therapies

Select and advise on aromatic therapies

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTARO009
State Code
AVA68
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
200
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine an aromatic treatment strategy based on an existing health assessment, provide relevant advice to the client and complete treatment documentation. This unit refers to the use of essential oils for internal preparations. Note that the clinical aromatherapist provides the preparation and relevant accompanying advice but does not administer these aromatic preparations. This unit applies to experienced clinical aromatherapists using specialised aromatic formulations and therapies.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 treatment strategy
  • 1.1 Determine the treatment strategy, prognosis and therapeutic expectations according to the health condition, client needs and stage of life
  • 1.2 Evaluate the impact of disease phase or stage on treatment selection
  • 1.3 Consider treatment and advice provided by other health care professionals
  • 1.4 Identify and respond to the need for further research in developing the treatment strategy
  • 1.5 Select aromatic preparations and administration method based on individual case presentation
  • 1.6 Take into account factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment for each essential oil and aromatic extract
  • 1.7 Take into account possible treatment reactions for each essential oil and aromatic extracts and prescription
  • 1.8 Take into account contra-indications for essential oils, aromatic extracts and prescription
2. Provide advice and resources to the client
  • 2.1 Clearly explain treatment rationale and expectations
  • 2.2 Provide clear instructions for taking aromatic preparations, and negotiate according to client needs
  • 2.3 Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
  • 2.4 Negotiate the management of selected aromatic preparations in relation to any other current medicines
  • 2.5 Obtain client consent for treatment
  • 2.6 Request client to monitor responses to the aromatic preparationsand to contact practitioner as required
  • 2.7 Clarify and agree responsibilities of practitioner and client within the treatment plan
  • 2.8 Explain and agree treatment evaluation strategies
3. Complete treatment documentation
  • 3.1 Document accurate details of aromatic preparations to be provided
  • 3.2 Record details of treatment recommendations in client file
  • 3.3 Record arrangements for treatment review according to clinic guidelines
4. Monitor and evaluate treatment
  • 4.1 Evaluate client progress against agreed evaluation strategies
  • 4.2 Adjust treatment based on evaluation of client progress in consultation with client
  • 4.3 Identify areas for further research to support client outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5778 HLTARO604B Plan the aromatic medicine treatment strategy Unit of competency
D5779 HLTARO605B Provide specialised aromatic medicine treatment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD180 HLTSS00046 Aromatic Therapies Skill Set Skill set