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Provide Ayurvedic remedial therapies

Provide Ayurvedic remedial therapies

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAYV008
State Code
AVA54
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, provide and monitor therapeutic Ayurvedic remedial therapies. Treatments are based on the outcomes of an existing health assessment.This unit applies to Ayurvedic practitioners. 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. Prepare client for treatment
  • 1.1 Make preparations according to indicators and information from assessment
  • 1.2 Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
  • 1.3 Explain clearly how the treatment will be provided and managed
  • 1.4 Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session and the appropriate course of action to take
  • 1.5 Follow established protocols and infection control procedures to physically prepare the client for treatment
  • 1.6 Confirm client consent for treatment
2. Use Ayurvedic techniques and sequences
  • 2.1 Determine treatment sequence and location according to Ayurvedic health assessment indications
  • 2.2 Use the condition and response of the client as a continual feedback to the initial assessment
  • 2.3 Position client to optimise their comfort and support while allowing for optimum application of techniques
  • 2.4 Maintain therapist postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight
  • 2.5 Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session
  • 2.6 Recognise reactions to treatment and make prompt appropriate response
3. Provide advice and resources to client
  • 3.1 Educate client in relevant and practical techniques for promotion and maintenance of optimum health
  • 3.2 Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language
  • 3.3 Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client
  • 3.4 Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment when appropriate
4. Monitor treatment
  • 4.1 Evaluate progress with the client against objectives of the treatment plan
  • 4.2 Identify and record effects of previous treatment from client and practitioner perspectives
  • 4.3 Evaluate treatment plan and the need for ongoing or additional treatment based on client feedback and ongoing assessment
  • 4.4 Negotiate and document changes to the plan with the client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5809 HLTAYV611C Provide ayurvedic remedial massage treatment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWK2 HLT62615 Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda Qualification