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: Appropriate dietary treatment of common illnesses and diseases Assessing the outcomes of panchakarma Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases such as chronic fatigue syndrome, postnatal depression, cancer, aids, alzheimer's, psoriasis, eczema, gout, rhematism etc Basic knowledge of ingestive medicine- ayurvedic/western herbal/mineral remedies; nutritional therapy; T.G.A. and poisons regulations Drug interactions Five forms of kapha (water) - tarpaka, avalambaka, kledaka, bodhaka, sleshaka Five forms of pitta (fire) -sadhaka, bhrajaka, pachaka, alochaka, ranjaka Five forms of vata (air) -prana, udana, samana,Vyana, apana Gastro-intestinal disorders spleen/pancreatic disorders, congestive disorders (eg. Colds, flu, fluid retention etc.), endocrinological disorders, blood circulatory conditions, lymphatic conditions, dermatological conditions, ENT Disorders, urinary system, male reproductive system, female gynaecological system, knowledge of category c disorders, locomotor disorders, cardio-vascular disorders, gerontological disorders, neurological disorders (inc. Brain), psychological disorders, skeletal disorders, muscular disorders. Gross channels (srotas) - 3 nutrient channels (breath, food, water), 7 tissue channels (plasma, blood, muscle, fat, bone, marrow, reproductive), 3 excretory channels ( sweat, faeces, urine), 2 female channels (menstrual flow, lactation), 1 mind channel How to correctly prepare and dispense remedies/treatments How to select best remedies/treatments within best current practice Jatharagni, bhutaagni, dhatuagni, Immune essence (ojas), twenty attributes (gunas) Knowledge and understanding of components of food and food/dietary supplements Knowledge and understanding of methods of preparing treatment and management plans Medical reports and diagnostic procedures Panchakarma programmes, ayurvedic nutrition, ayurvedic massage, ayurvedic counselling, ayurvedic psychology and spirituality Pathogenesis of the remedies/treatments administered Supplementary measures in the management of the conditions (dietary considerations, exercise) continued... |
Essential knowledge (contd): The active principles of the main treatments used for each system/condition The correct preparations required for specific treatment The principles of formulation (including dosage and duration of treatment) The principles of meditation and the means of accessing a teacher The process of digestion, absorption and metabolism The role of nutrition in health and ability to determine the nutritional and dietary needs of a client The therapeutic use of yoga postures, breathing techniques and relaxation therapies Tridoshas Types of diets (ominvore, vegetarian, lacto-vegetarian, vegan, fruitarian, zen macrobiotic) |
Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability 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 the ability to: Access and interpret up-to-date information Access reference material on the effects of current conventional drug therapies and their withdrawal Apply methods of treating and managing disease processes of each system using treatments Appropriately prepare the client for treatment Complete documentation of all recommendations and client responses Demonstrate application of commonly used treatment practices Incorporate the philosophies and beliefs of the practice of ayurveda Prepare as a practitioner including physical hygiene and mental state Prepare client including appropriate physical positioning of client's body, suitable draping techniques, procedural explanation and preparation of equipment Provide the safest, most efficacious and cost effective treatment method Provide treatment in accordance with the individual, condition and presence of complicating factors. Provide treatment in accordance with the treatment plan Review treatment plans Treat a range of conditions/disease states Use counselling within ayurvedic consultation as an aid to treatment Use interpersonal and questioning skills Write referrals, appraisal letters for insurance companies and other documentation |