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.


Common herbsmeans at least 45 essential oils/aromatic extracts which 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)
Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)
Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
Continued


Common herbsmeans at least 45 essential oils/aromatic extracts which must include but are not limited to:
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 (Abies balsamica or siberica)
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Thyme Red (Thymus vulgaris CT thymol)
Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides)
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata forma genuina)


Pharmaceutical ingredients and equipment may include but are not limited to:
Various essential oils and aromatic extracts
Dispersing agents for essential oils and aromatic extracts:
Vegetable oil
Empty capsules
Solid fats (such as cocoa butter or pharmaceutical products for making suppositories and pessaries)
Absorbent tablets
Suppository and pessary moulds
Clean containers
Measuring instruments: weighing scales, pipettes, beakers
Blender
Labels
Protective clothing


Guidelines and methodology refers to:
Published methodology in peer reviewed literature and/or official pharmacopœia where appropriate
Methodology as described in writing by the prescribing practitioner
Legal restrictions
Therapeutic Goods Act and regulations
Health and safety labelling requirements
Methodology specific to preparing aromatic medicines e.g. scheduled herbs, testing of aromatic medicines
Principles of manufacturing medicines


Dispensing ingredients and equipmentmay include but is not limited to:
Various essential oils and aromatic extracts
Measuring instruments
Containers
Scoops
Labels
Protective clothing


The form of the medicine may include but is not limited to:
Creams
Capsules
Emulsions
Ointments
Suppositories
Pessaries
Gels
Dispersing agents (for emulsifying essential oils and aromatic extracts in water)
Gargles
Eye, ear and nasal preparations
Medicated lozenges and honey for throat application


Care is taken to prevent contamination means:
One medicine is dispensed at one time
Medicines are made and prepared over an impervious surface
Objects that come in contact with the medicine are cleaned or discarded
Medicines which come in contact with contaminants are discarded
The work space is well ventilated
Direct contact between the practitioner and ingredients is avoided


Clinic guidelines may include:
WHS guidelines
Quality system guidelines
Dispensing procedure
Hygiene and waste guidelines
Stock and storage procedures


Instructions for taking the medicine refer to:
Mode of administration, e.g. external or internal
Frequency of administration
Factors which may interfere with the medicine, e.g. consumption of food, alcohol or tobacco concurrent use of allopathic medications
Need to report incidences to the prescribing practitioner


Acceptable sources includes:
Aromatic medicine/aromatherapy manufacturers licensed with the Therapeutic Goods Administration
Overseas manufacturers


Labelled correctly means:
According to legislative guidelines
According to clinic requirements


Factors which may have an effect on the storage may include:
Heat above 50(c
Prolonged exposure to heat over 30(C
Prolonged exposure to sunlight
Prolonged exposure to air


Workplace information may include:
Details of preparation and dispensing undertaken
Stock documentation
Details of person(s) conducting preparation and dispensing
Dispensing information for prescriptions

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, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should 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:
An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
Dispensing resources
Relevant texts or medical manuals
Relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
Appropriate assessment environment
Skilled assessors


Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
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.
Explanations of technique


Related units:
This unit should be assessed after or in conjunction with the following related unit:
HLTIN504D Manage the control of infection
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related unit:
HLTARO607C Operate an aromatic medicine dispensary