Elements and Performance Criteria

Therapeutic principles refers to:
Principles and practices of the Ayurvedic framework

Contra-indications to treatment and possible complicating factors may include:
Infection or infectious diseases
Pain local sharp, dull, achy, deep, surface
Fatigue
Inflammation
Lumps and tissue changes
Rashes and changes in the skin
Oedema
Mood alterations, eg. depression, anxiety
Changes in habits such as appetite elimination or sleep
Bleeding and bruising
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
Temperature - hot/cold

Stress management massage techniques may include:
Snehana
Ayurvedic stoking techniques
Effleurage including cross over stroke, longitudinal stroking, gliding techniques
Passive joint movement techniques
Passive soft tissue movement
Kneading
Friction techniques
Compressive techniques including marma point pressure
Percussion techniques
Mobilising techniques
Use of essential oils
Shirodhara
Shirobasti
Shiropicchu
Use of Ayurvedic medicated / herbalised oils / tailla

Remedial techniques include:
Temperature therapy including fomentation (svedana)
Ayurvedic marma point techniques
Deep Ayurvedic massage techniques
Pre-event, post-event and maintenance massage to an athlete
Postural correction techniques
Stretching techniques
Passive joint movements
Ayurvedic cupping
Kati basti
Pinda

Client/patient constitution refers to:
Dosha
Level of Ama
Vikruti
Season
Time of day
Tolerance of pain
Muscle tone
Fitness
Mental attitude
Age, fragility

Client/patient compliance refers to:
Ability to follow instructions or suggestions
Willingness/motivation to follow instructions or suggestions

Discrepancies may include:
Client/patient is unaware of the immediate danger of their condition
Client/patient is over anxious about their condition
Client/patient is unaware of maintaining causes acting on their condition
Practitioner is unaware of some implications of the client/patient's condition
Practitioner and client/patient have a different idea of what the main problem is

Discussion may include:
Face to face discussion
Electronic communication
Telephone discussion

Perceived risks may include:
Direct counselling using a variety of techniques

Practitioner responsibilities may include:
Isolating the sick person
Providing advice on public health matters
Referring notifiable/communicable disease to a registered doctor
Commitment to the treatment plan
Discussing relevant contra-indications or potential complications to treatment
Reviewing of treatment plan

Client/patient responsibilities may include:
Following instruction/advice during and post treatment
Advising practitioner of any relevant contra-indications or potential complications to treatment
Advising practitioner of compliance issues
Commitment to the treatment plan

Treatment evaluation strategies may include:
Discussion and review of response to treatment
Reviewing achievement of treatment goals
Monitoring timeframe for achieving treatment goals

Critical aspects of assessment:
Demonstrated ability to identify treatment options and establish treatment regimes
Demonstrated ability to prepare treatment plans
Demonstrated ability to read medical reports and other data relevant to the case
Knowledge of Ayurvedic symptomology
Knowledge of possible obstacles to treatment
Knowledge of community resources and support services
Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units:
Communicate effectively with clients
Apply assessment framework

Underpinning knowledge and skills:
Awareness of critical information required for diagnosis and treatment according to Ayurvedic framework
Knowledge of Ayurvedic physiology and anatomy
Knowledge of Ayurvedic symptomology and pathology
Knowledge of Tri-Dosha theory
Knowledge of structure and function of anatomical systems
Knowledge of the principles of human movement and biomechanics
Technical and practical knowledge of treatment
Knowledge of indications for massage
Knowledge of tailas (herbalised oils)
Knowledge of possible reactions and contra-indications for massage
Ability to identify prominent bones/structures and major muscle groups through palpation
Ability to manage time throughout consultation and treatment
Demonstrated communication skills to gain and convey required information
Knowledge of ethical and legal implications of enquiry and treatment
Demonstrated ability to read medical reports
Knowledge of positioning the client

Resource implications:
Resource requirements may include:
An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
Relevant texts or medical manuals
Anatomical models
Relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments
Appropriate assessment environment

Method of assessment:
Assessment may include:
Practical demonstration
Simulations
Explanations for plan preparations
Oral questioning and discussion
Case studies and scenarios

Context of assessment:
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of work conditions. Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations.