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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Gather client information
   • Collect and document information about client general health according to legal requirements and Ayurvedic framework
   • Review information to inform massage approach
   • Manage information and records in a confidential and secure manner
3. Prepare client, self and environment
   • Prepare the client for treatment following infection control procedures and with appropriate draping and confirm comfort levels
   • Advise client of possible physical or emotional reactions both during and after treatment
   • Access and organise appropriate equipment and materials for treatment
   • Select and safely prepare Ayurvedic massage oils, pastes and powders according to assessment
   • Check room ambience and temperature following Ayurvedic principles
   • Maintain own health through use of self care pre treatment routines
4. Select and use Ayurvedic techniques and sequences
   • Determine appropriate techniques based on Ayurvedic health assessment
   • Follow therapeutic protocols according to Ayurvedic practice
   • Recognise reactions to treatment and provide appropriate response
5. Finalise treatment and advise client
   • End the treatment using appropriate protocols
   • Provide client with information on recommended follow up activities
   • Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language

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:

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 200 hours of Ayurvedic client consultation work

prepared for and managed at least 25 different Ayurvedic bodywork sessions. Clients must include males and females from different stages of life

provided Ayurvedic therapeutic treatment according to the Ayurvedic framework:

obtained required client information prior to treatment

evaluated and responded appropriately to any contraindications

selected and used herbalised oils appropriate to the client

selected and used techniques and sequences according to established Ayurvedice practice, including:

abyhanga

shirodhara

kati basti

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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:

principles of Ayurvedic framework and therapies

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for bodywork therapies:

codes of conduct

duty of care

infection control

informed consent

mandatory reporting

practitioner/client boundaries

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries

working within scope of practice

presenting symptoms that require referral to a medical practitioner

work health and safety

client information required prior to relaxation treatment

stress

allergies

current prescription medication/self medication/supplementation

vikruti (inherited and congenital)

general appetite and sleep patterns

aches and pains

recent emotional/physical trauma

influence of alcohol/drugs

self care routines and when to use them:

chanting mantras

prayer

meditation

music

yoga

pranayama

factors to consider in assessment and how to respond:

age - infants, children, young adult, adults, elders

demographic

gender specific issues

physical/mental strength, gunas, vikruti

agni

dosha

vikruti (including inherited and congenital)

features of Ayuredic abhyanga

definitions

history of massage

types of massage

time, frequency and duration

types of touch e.g. heavy, light, friction

massage and constitution

fomentation, swedana

use of oils

curing oils

types of abhyanga/snehana (the application of base or medicated oil, herbal paste, decoction, herbal chooranas, ubtans and lepas to the body)

protocols for conducting Ayurvedic therapeutic techniques in relation to:

environment

equipment

massage oils and powders

protocol

client privacy

responding to client instructions

precautions to be taken in Ayurvedic massage

basic structure and function of systems and regions of the body within Ayurvedic framework:

agni, ama, vikruti, srotarodha, saptadhatu, updhatus

mental gunas (emotional states in response to stress, trauma and pain)

possible reactions and contra-indications and when to refer to a medical practitioner:

physical, emotional, mental trauma or illness

intoxication

pain

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