The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
philosophies and principles of Ayurveda, what they mean and how they are applied in practice:
history of Ayurveda and its development from inception
dynamic interchange between the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental and landscape
shad darshanas (the six philosophies)
pancha mahabhutas (five great elements)
trigunnas (the three gunas)
prana (primordial life supporting energy)
indriyas (sense organs)
tridosha - vata, pitta and kapha, the ayurvedic concept of the three principal energies with intelligence found in the living body and throughout nature
agni (13 type)
ama
sapta dhatu
malas (bodily wastes)
prapaka and vipaka
deepana, pachana, anulomana
ojas
prakrti, vikrti
ahara, vihara and aushadh
maand, peya, yavagoo,yush, krishara
virudha ahara
abhyanga
shad upkarmas
snehna - self abhyanga, abhyanga, shiroabhyanga, shirodhara, katti basti, uro basti, ubtans
atyayik chikitsa
sat karma - cleanses neti, nasya, kunjala, baghi, basti
srtoas, srotarodha
rasayna and vajikarana
chikitsa
dosha vrudhi and kashaya
shath rasa
dinacharya, ratricharya, rtucharya
tribidha chikitsa
ashtvidh achikitsa
dashvidha pariksha
yoga chikitsa
simran (meditation, daily practices for the mind, body, emotions and the soul)
historic significance, basic purpose, use and structure of the following reference texts:
ashtanga hridaya samhita
charaka samhita
sushruta samhita
key features of other complementary therapies used in conjunction with Ayurveda
place of Ayurveda in the national health care system in Australia
professional networks and industry bodies
different models of Ayurvedic practice and their key features:
Ayurvedic practitioners at different levels
sole practitioners, joint practices, multi-disciplinary practices
employment, further study, research and industry opportunities
limitations of Ayurveda practices in Australia
components of sustainable practice:
economic opportunities and viability, planning, management and marketing
environmental
human – personal health, professional development
social responsibility
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice:
children in the workplace
codes of conduct
continuing professional education
discrimination
dignity of risk
duty of care
human rights
infection control
informed consent
insurance requirements
mandatory reporting
practitioner/client boundaries
privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
records management
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and its regulatory roles
work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations
Ayurvedic moral, civil, spiritual codes of conduct for all Ayurveda Practitioners including the need for mentorship and respect for the system during study and in clinical practice after graduation