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.


History of the client may include:
Date of presentation
Identifying personal details
Source of referral (if applicable)
Main presenting complaint or reason for consultation
Presenting symptom picture
General state of health:
physical
emotional
allergies
dietary picture
sleep pattern
exercise
leisure activities
Childhood and adulthood illness
Accidents, injuries, operations
Hospitalisations
Occupational history and environment
Other current medical treatment
Medication, supplements and natural remedies - current and previous
Social lifestyle including social drug usage
Family history


Health assessment may include:
Trividha Pariksha (threefold examination method):
Darshana (observation)
Prashna (questioning)
Sparshana (touch), including basic Nadi Vignan (pulse assessment)


Managemeans that:
Factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment are explained
Mode of administration and management of the treatment are explained to the client
Consent for treatment is ensured
Reactions (adverse or otherwise) to treatment are recognised and promptly responded to if necessary
Time, location and content of future sessions are clearly explained to the client
Recommendations are fully documented


Advice may include:
Advice on lifestyle
Advice on living environment (Vasta Shastra)
Recommendation of basic meditation practices
Recommendation of basic yoga practices such as : asanas, pranayama, relaxation, dhyana
Dietary advice
Cooking advice
Advice on awareness of the three Gunas in daily life
Counselling within an ayurvedic framework
Advice on self administration of oils (Abhyanga)


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/services required or suggested for treatment


Review advice:
Progress is reviewed with the client
Effects of previous advice are identified and recorded
Need for ongoing and/or additional advice is evaluated
Changes to the advice are negotiated with the client to ensure optimal outcomes

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.
Oral questioning and discussion
Role play simulation
Practical demonstration
Explanations of technique


Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related competency units:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health professionals when appropriate