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: Atheroma formation and oedema and their effects within the human body Ayurvedic physiology and anatomy Ayurvedic symptomatology and pathology Best practice ayurvedic therapy principles Digestive, integumentary, nervous, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems Disease causation acute and chronic inflammatory processes, wound healing and haemorrhage processes Environmental physiology and the effects of drugs on the individual Fundamental structure and function of anatomical systems History, philosophy and principles of the ayurvedic therapy framework Infectious and immunity process Main paths of the human respiratory and cardiovascular systems and their physiology Marmas Massage oils and powders Neoplasms and pathological skin conditions Normotensive and hypertensive characteristics Physiology and anatomy according to ayurvedic therapy Possible reactions and contra-indications to treatment Structure and function of anatomical systems Structure and function of cells, tissues, blood and organs Structure and function of skeletal, muscular cardiovascular and lymphatic systems Tailas (herbalised oils) Technical and practical knowledge of treatment The 14 major nadis The effects of hormones on the body The pathological process of thrombosis and embolism Tri-dosha theory |