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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Establish foundations of Ayurvedic practice
   • Identify, access and interpret information about the central philosophies, principles and practices of Ayurveda
   • Evaluate principles and practices of Ayurveda in relation to other health care systems
   • Draw on Ayurvedic philosophy to interpret health issues and apply to own practice
3. Represent the Ayurvedic framework
   • Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
   • Explain the principles and practices of Ayurveda in a way that can be easily understood by those not familiar with the Ayurvedic system
   • Communicate information about Ayurveda at a level of depth appropriate to audience needs
4. Determine requirements for sustainable practice
   • Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice
   • Take account of economic, environmental, human and social considerations
   • Research and collate information to support professional practice
5. Develop and maintain own capacity to practise
   • Establish and monitor a personal health strategy that reflects the philosophies and principles of Ayurveda
   • Model philosophies and principles of Ayurveda in personal and professional interactions
6. Develop approach to own practice
   • Reflect on professional goals and aspirations
   • Identify and assess professional opportunities in Ayurvedic medicine
   • Consider 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 Ayurveda

evaluate and articulate requirements for sustainable Ayurvedic practice

communicated about the Ayurveda framework to meet the information needs of at least 3 different individuals or groups

established a personal health strategy that reflects the values and philosophies of Ayurveda

developed goals for own practice that reflect the values, philosophies and principles of Ayurveda

developed a set of actions to support professional practice goals

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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 Ayurveda, what they mean and how they are applied in practice:

history of Ayurveda and its development from inception

dynamic interchange between the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental and landscape

shad darshanas (the six philosophies)

pancha mahabhutas (five great elements)

trigunnas (the three gunas)

prana (primordial life supporting energy)

indriyas (sense organs)

tridosha - vata, pitta and kapha, the ayurvedic concept of the three principal energies with intelligence found in the living body and throughout nature

agni (13 type)

ama

sapta dhatu

malas (bodily wastes)

prapaka and vipaka

deepana, pachana, anulomana

ojas

prakrti, vikrti

ahara, vihara and aushadh

maand, peya, yavagoo,yush, krishara

virudha ahara

abhyanga

shad upkarmas

snehna - self abhyanga, abhyanga, shiroabhyanga, shirodhara, katti basti, uro basti, ubtans

atyayik chikitsa

sat karma - cleanses neti, nasya, kunjala, baghi, basti

srtoas, srotarodha

rasayna and vajikarana

chikitsa

dosha vrudhi and kashaya

shath rasa

dinacharya, ratricharya, rtucharya

tribidha chikitsa

ashtvidh achikitsa

dashvidha pariksha

yoga chikitsa

simran (meditation, daily practices for the mind, body, emotions and the soul)

historic significance, basic purpose, use and structure of the following reference texts:

ashtanga hridaya samhita

charaka samhita

sushruta samhita

key features of other complementary therapies used in conjunction with Ayurveda

place of Ayurveda in the national health care system in Australia

professional networks and industry bodies

different models of Ayurvedic practice and their key features:

Ayurvedic practitioners at different levels

sole practitioners, joint practices, multi-disciplinary practices

employment, further study, research and industry opportunities

limitations of Ayurveda practices in Australia

components of sustainable practice:

economic opportunities and viability, planning, management and marketing

environmental

human – personal health, professional development

social responsibility

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

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and its regulatory roles

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

Ayurvedic moral, civil, spiritual codes of conduct for all Ayurveda Practitioners including the need for mentorship and respect for the system during study and in clinical practice after graduation

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