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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Establish foundations of aromatherapy practice
   • Identify, access and interpret information on central philosophies of aromatherapy practice
   • Evaluate the aromatherapy system of treatment and its application to current health issues
   • Compare and contrast aromatherapy, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice
3. Represent the aromatherapy framework
   • Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
   • Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of aromatherapy
   • Communicate information about aromatherapy at level of depth appropriate to audience needs
4. Determine requirements for sustainable aromatherapy practice
   • Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice
   • Take account of economic, environmental, human and social considerations and their impact on professional practice
   • Establish a personal health strategy that supports aromatherapy practice
   • Access, interpret and collate information that supports professional practice
5. Develop approach to own practice
   • Reflect on professional goals and aspirations
   • Identify and assess professional opportunities in aromatherapy
   • Reflect on the opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances
   • Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research
   • Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

used critical thinking skills to:

review and reflect on information from a range of sources about aromatherapy practice

evaluate and articulate requirements for sustainable aromatherapy practice

communicated key messages about aromatherapy therapy to meet the information needs of at least 3 different individuals or groups

developed goals for own practice that reflect the values and philosophies of aromatherapy

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Knowledge Evidence

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 aromatherapy therapy:

historical development of aromatherapy

central philosophies

key individuals contributing to development

aromatherapy system of treatment

different types of aromatherapy treatments and their key benefits, features and purpose

psycho-aromatherapy – how this terms is used, what it is and the role of mind-body connection in aromatherapy practice

key features of complementary therapies used in conjunction with aromatherapy, including:

massage

reflexology

key features of allied health services and their relationship to aromatherapy, including:

reflexology

naturopathy

counselling

place of aromatherapy practice in the broader health care system

features and differences of allopathic and naturopathic approaches to health and health treatments

professional aromatherapy networks and industry bodies

features of aromatherapy product retailing

different models of professional aromatherapy practice and their key features:

sole practitioners

employment opportunities in retail and multi-modality clinics

issues for consideration in personal health strategy:

health and diet

rest

exercise

stress management

personal contraindications to particular aromatic plant oils

components of sustainable practice:

economic – opportunities and viability

environmental

human – personal health, professional development

social responsibility

aromatherapy self-care

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

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

work health and safety

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