This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

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

These include knowledge of

Common disease states and functional problems of each bodily system and the principles and practice of treating each systemcondition

Less common disease states and functional problems of particular groups in society with specific needs including but not limited to infants children adolescents elderly peri and post menopausal pregnant and lactating women

Less common disease states and functional problems of the reproductive system of women and men

Knowledge and understanding of an advanced number of aromatic oil as listed in the range of variables

Knowledge and understanding of the less common oils used for each systemcondition including their active principles

Knowledge and understanding of essential oils and aromatic extracts that exhibit potential toxicity at low dosages appropriate dosages and methods of applications specific contraindications for use and specific essential oils and aromatic extracts to be avoided for use

How to select best treatmentmedicine within best current practice

The principles of formulation including dosage and duration of treatment

Knowledge and understanding of methods of preparing treatment and management plans

The correct preparations required for specific treatment

How to correctly prepare and dispense oils

Supplementary measures in the management of the conditions eg dietary considerations and exercise

The possible responses to treatments

Contraindications of treatment

Essential oils and aromatic extractsdrug interactions

Medical reports and diagnostic procedure

Research priorities issues and uses

Relevant reference works and information sources

Statistical analysis

A range of alternative and complementary therapies

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

These include the ability to

Integrate knowledge of the historical theoretical and philosophical aspects of aromatic medicine into clinical practice

Analyse a complex clinical problem utilising aromatic medicine model of clinical reasoning and utilising literature review techniques to understand the nature of the problem and its management

Discuss and demonstrate identification and effective monitoring of high level of concern clients

Discuss and demonstrate ability to determine level of concern in relation to risk of complications severity of disease process lifestyle factors and their impact on treatment strategies timeframe of treatment and other factors

Extrapolate case study information to new cases

Access and interpret uptodate information

Critically evaluate research

Access and critically evaluate reference material on the effects of current conventional drug therapies and their withdrawal

Use interpersonal and questioning skills

Communicate information through written or verbal media

Write referrals appraisal letters for insurance companies and other documentation

Work or model work which demonstrates an ability to apply the underpinning values and philosophies of aromatic medicine within clinical practice

Provide treatment appropriate to age and specific needs of clients

Correctly identify client information needs

Provide client with required information

Appropriately record details of client enquiries according to clinic guidelines

Explain relevant services and case management program

Demonstrate age appropriate communication skills in a onetoone and group setting

Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace defined as a supervised clinic is essential for assessment of this unit

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over a range of workplace situations

Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations

Evidence is required of both knowledge and skills application

Where for reasons of safety access to equipment and resources and space assessment takes place away from the workplace simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Assessment must be undertaken by an assessor who has skills and knowledge to the standard required for recognition by an appropriate aromatherapy peak body

Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum age culture and gender

Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context including

interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioners workplace

scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units

holisticintegrated assessment including

working within the practice framework

performing a health assessment

assessing the client

planning treatment

providing treatment

Access and equity considerations

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resources essential for assessment include

An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment

Relevant texts or medical manuals

Relevant paperbasedvideo assessment instruments

Appropriate assessment environment

Skilled and qualified assessors

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place and practical demonstration

Written assignmentsprojects

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

Questioning

Role play simulation

Explanations of technique

Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting supervised student clinics If successful a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision

Related units

This unit should be assessed after or in conjunction with the following related units

HLTAROB Provide the aromatic medicine treatment

HLTARO604B Provide the aromatic medicine treatment

HLTAROB Prepare and dispense aromatic medicines

HLTARO606B Prepare and dispense aromatic medicines

Knowledge of aromatic oils which can be used for ingestive purposes must include but are not limited to:

Knowledge of aromatic oils which can be used for ingestive purposes must include but are not limited to:
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Knowledge of hazardous oils including:

Specialised aromatic medicine treatment includes:

Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:

Responses to reactions may include:

Consent for treatment refers to:

Response to enquiries may include:

The treatment plan may include:

Assessment of the case may include:

Life stages refers to: