Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of: Ayurvedic disease process Ayurvedic lifestyle Basic knowledge about the philosophy, principles and practices of other alternative and complementary therapies such as homeopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition and bodywork Basic knowledge of other recently discovered scientific theories Basic knowledge of the Ashtanga Hridaya Samhitta Basic knowledge of the Charaka Samhita Basic knowledge of the Sushruta Samhita Ethical issues in natural medicine OHS requirements in the workplace Philosophical tradition of ayurvedic health care Prakruti - individual constitution Sociology of health and the health care system The dynamic interchange between the physical, mental, social, environmental and spiritual landscape The Five Elements (Pancha Mahabhutas) The history of ayurvedic health care and its development from ancient times The Primordial Energy: (Prana) The Tanmatras Tridosha, the ayurvedic concept of the three controlling principles found throughout nature (Vata Pitta and Kapha) Triguna, the three prime qualities of nature |