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Develop aromatherapy practice

Develop aromatherapy practice

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTARO001
State Code
AVA76
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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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
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of aromatherapy practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice.This unit applies to aromatherapists.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. Establish foundations of aromatherapy practice
  • 1.1 Identify, access and interpret information on central philosophies of aromatherapy practice
  • 1.2 Evaluate the aromatherapy system of treatment and its application to current health issues
  • 1.3 Compare and contrast aromatherapy, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice
2. Represent the aromatherapy framework
  • 2.1 Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
  • 2.2 Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of aromatherapy
  • 2.3 Communicate information about aromatherapy at level of depth appropriate to audience needs
3. Determine requirements for sustainable aromatherapy practice
  • 3.1 Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice
  • 3.2 Take account of economic, environmental, human and social considerations and their impact on professional practice
  • 3.3 Establish a personal health strategy that supports aromatherapy practice
  • 3.4 Access, interpret and collate information that supports professional practice
4. Develop approach to own practice
  • 4.1 Reflect on professional goals and aspirations
  • 4.2 Identify and assess professional opportunities in aromatherapy
  • 4.3 Reflect on the opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances
  • 4.4 Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research
  • 4.5 Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD060 HLTARO401C Work within an aromatherapy framework Unit of competency