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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Common herbsmeans at least 45 essential oils/aromatic extracts which must include but are not limited to: | Basil (Ocimum basilicum)Bergamot (Citrus aurantium var bergamia)Cardamon (Elletaria cardomomum)Carrot Seed (Daucus carota)Atlas Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita CT bisabolol - steam distilled CO2 extract optional)Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum cassia or zeylanicum)Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)Clove Bud (Sygyzium aromaticum)Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)Eucalyptus Australiana (Eucalyptus radiata ssp. radiata) OREucalyptus Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) OREucalyptus Blue Mallee (Eucalyptus polybractea)Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var dulce)Frankincense (Boswellia carterii Steam distilled (CO2 extract optional)Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)Ginger (Zingiber officinale Steam distilled CO2 extract optional)Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis ssp communis)Lavender species, including: Lavandins (Lavandula intermedia various clones) Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia)True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)Lemon (Citrus limon)Lemongrass (Cympobogon flexuosus or citrates)Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana)Continued |
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Common herbsmeans at least 45 essential oils/aromatic extracts which must include but are not limited to: | Melissa (Melissa officinalis)Myrrh (Commiphora molmol)Neroli (Citrus aurantium ssp amara)True Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia CTI cineole) ORCajeput (Melaleuca cajeputi)Nutme.g. (Myristica fragrans)Bitter Orange (Citrus auranthium ssp auranthium) ORSweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)Oregano (Oreganum compactum or vulgare)Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini var motia)Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris)Damask Rose (Rosa damascene)Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) ORSweet Thyme (Thymus vulgaris CT linalool) ORHo Leaf (Cinnamomum camphora HO-SHO) ORCoriander (Coriandrum sativum)Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis CT 1 camphor,CT 2 cineole&CT 3 verbenone)Wild Sage (Salvia officinalis)Sandalwood (Santalum album) ORAustralian Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum)Spearmint (Mentha spicata)Spruce (Picea mariana) ORFir (Abies balsamica or siberica)Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)Thyme Red (Thymus vulgaris CT thymol)Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides)Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata forma genuina) |
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Pharmaceutical ingredients and equipment may include but are not limited to: | Various essential oils and aromatic extracts Dispersing agents for essential oils and aromatic extracts:Vegetable oilEmpty capsulesSolid fats (such as cocoa butter or pharmaceutical products for making suppositories and pessaries)Absorbent tabletsSuppository and pessary mouldsClean containersMeasuring instruments: weighing scales, pipettes, beakersBlenderLabelsProtective clothing |
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Guidelines and methodology refers to: | Published methodology in peer reviewed literature and/or official pharmacopœia where appropriateMethodology as described in writing by the prescribing practitionerLegal restrictionsTherapeutic Goods Act and regulationsHealth and safety labelling requirementsMethodology specific to preparing aromatic medicines e.g. scheduled herbs, testing of aromatic medicinesPrinciples of manufacturing medicines |
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Dispensing ingredients and equipmentmay include but is not limited to: | Various essential oils and aromatic extracts Measuring instrumentsContainersScoopsLabelsProtective clothing |
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The form of the medicine may include but is not limited to: | CreamsCapsulesEmulsionsOintmentsSuppositoriesPessariesGelsDispersing agents (for emulsifying essential oils and aromatic extracts in water)GarglesEye, ear and nasal preparationsMedicated lozenges and honey for throat application |
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Care is taken to prevent contamination means: | One medicine is dispensed at one timeMedicines are made and prepared over an impervious surface Objects that come in contact with the medicine are cleaned or discardedMedicines which come in contact with contaminants are discardedThe work space is well ventilatedDirect contact between the practitioner and ingredients is avoided |
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Clinic guidelines may include: | OHS guidelinesQuality system guidelinesDispensing procedureHygiene and waste guidelinesStock and storage procedures |
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Instructions for taking the medicine refer to: | Mode of administration, e.g. external or internalFrequency of administrationFactors which may interfere with the medicine, e.g. consumption of food, alcohol or tobacco concurrent use of allopathic medicationsNeed to report incidences to the prescribing practitioner |
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Acceptable sources includes: | Aromatic medicine/aromatherapy manufacturers licensed with the Therapeutic Goods Administration Overseas manufacturers |
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Labelled correctly means: | According to legislative guidelinesAccording to clinic requirements |
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Factors which may have an effect on the storage may include: | Heat above 50(cProlonged exposure to heat over 30(CProlonged exposure to sunlightProlonged exposure to air |
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Workplace information may include: | Details of preparation and dispensing undertakenStock documentationDetails of person(s) conducting preparation and dispensingDispensing information for prescriptions |
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