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.


Knowledge of aromatic oils which can be used for ingestive purposes must include but are not limited to:
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Bergamot (Citrus aurantium var bergamia)
Cardamon (Elletaria cardomomum)
Carrot Seed (Daucus carota)
Atlas Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)
German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita CT bisabolol)
Steam distilled (CO2 extract optional)
Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)
Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum cassia or zeylanicum)
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
Clove Bud (Sygyzium aromaticum)
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
Eucalyptus Australiana (Eucalyptus radiata ssp. radiata) OR
Eucalyptus Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) or
Eucalyptus Blue Mallee (Eucalyptus polybractea)
Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var dulce)
Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
Steam distilled (CO2 extract optional)
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Steam distilled (CO2 extract optional)
Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis ssp communis)
Lavender species, including:
Lavandins (Lavandula intermedia various clones)
Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia)
True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lemon (Citrus limon)
Lemongrass (Cympobogon flexuosus or citrates)
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Knowledge of aromatic oils which can be used for ingestive purposes must include but are not limited to:(continued)
Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)
Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
Melissa (Melissa officinalis)
Myrrh (Commiphora molmol)
Neroli (Citrus aurantium ssp amara)
True Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia CTI cineole) OR
Cajeput (Melaleuca cajeputi)
Nutme.g. (Myristica fragrans)
Bitter Orange (Citrus auranthium ssp auranthium) OR
Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)
Oregano (Oreganum compactum or vulgare)
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini var motia)
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Damask Rose (Rosa damascene)
Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) OR
Sweet Thyme (Thymus vulgaris CT linalool) OR
Ho Leaf (Cinnamomum camphora HO-SHO) OR
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis CT 1 camphor CT 2 cineole&CT 3 verbenone)
Wild Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Sandalwood (Santalum album) OR
Australian Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum)
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Spruce (Picea mariana) OR
Fir (balsamica or siberica)
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Thyme Red (Thymus vulgaris CT thymol)
Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides)
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata forma genuine)


Knowledge of hazardous oils including:
Boldo Peumus boldo (1)
Buchu Agothosma betulina (1)
Calamus Acorus calamus (2)
Camphor Cinnamomum camphora (1)
Cinnamon leaf Cinnamomum zeylanicum (4)
Clove Bud Sygyzium aromaticum (4)
Costus Saussurea costus (3)
Elecampane Inula helenium (3)
Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris (1)
Mustard Brassica nigra (1)
Oregano Oreganum vulgare (4)
Parsley seed Petroselinum sativum
Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium
Red Thyme Thymus vulgaris or zygis (4)
Rue Ruta graveolens (1)
Savin Juniperus sabina (1)
Tansy Tanacetum vulgare (1)
Thuja Thuja occidentalis (1)
Wild Thyme Thymus serpyllum (4)
Wintergreen Gaultheria procumbens (1)
Wormseed Chenopodium ambrosioides (1)
Wormwood Artemisia absinthium (1)


Specialised aromatic medicine treatment includes:
Using a high level of aromatic medicine knowledge to enable extrapolation of case study information to new cases
Using research including literature reviews and critical assessment of research, as a tool in providing treatment
Knowledge and understanding of the aromatic medicine treatment of conditions/disease states of particular groups in society with specific needs
Knowledge and understanding of the scheduling of essential oils and aromatic extracts in the standard for the uniform scheduling of drugs and poisons and how this relates to the use of such essential oils and aromatic extracts in practice (see #1)
Applying ingestive recommending, dispensing or prescribing essential oils and aromatic extracts , extemporaneous preparations, poultices, ointments or other topical applications
All treatment or care delivered meets the requirements of relevant legislation and regulations
Collaborating with or referring to other health care professionals as required
Knowledge of essential oils and aromatic extracts that can be toxic at low dosages (< 1 gram per kilogram of body weight), including knowledge of specific toxicity. (see list on previous page with #1 written next to them)
Knowledge of essential oils and aromatic extracts that have been demonstrated to have significant carcinogenic effects in laboratory animal studies (see list #2)
Knowledge of essential oils and aromatic extracts that have been demonstrated to have significant allergenic effects when applied to the skin (see #3)
Knowledge of essential oils and aromatic extracts that have been demonstrated to have significant irritant effects when applied to the skin and/or mucous membranes at specific concentrations (see #4)


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


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


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


Response to enquiries may include:
Providing (or directing to) information material
Answering questions
Following up with further information
Providing of referrals


The treatment plan may include:
Prescription of essential oils and aromatic extracts
Dispensing of extemporaneous preparations


Assessment of the case may include:
Antenatal, birth and post natal period information, APGAR score, birth weight and feeding method and frequency
Family history, maternal and paternal
Growth and growth patterns
Height, weight and head circumference measurements
Changes in the pattern of growth over a series of measurements
Recognise major milestones in development
Relate the major milestones in personal and social skills fine motor skills, general motor skills and language development to a simplified standard milestone chart


Life stages refers to:
Neonate (birth to 28 days)
Children
Adolescence (puberty to adulthood)
Adulthood
Old Age
Pregnancy and post natal period for women
Peri-menopausal and post menopausal state for women

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
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
Assessment must be undertaken by an assessor who has skills and knowledge to the standard required for recognition by an appropriate aromatherapy peak body
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:
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 and qualified assessors


Method of assessment:
Observation in the work place and practical demonstration
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
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (supervised student clinics). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision


Related units:
This unit should be assessed after or in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTARO604B Provide the aromatic medicine treatment
HLTARO606B Prepare and dispense aromatic medicines