Elements and Performance Criteria
- Elements define the essential outcomes
- Obtain and store materials
- Determine authorised and reputable sources of products certified to be free of insecticides, pesticides, chemicals, preservatives, heavy metals and contaminants
- Source natural raw, semi-processed, processed and manufactured materials as required for scope of practice
- Determine storage requirements for different types of herbs and materials
- Maintain integrity of materials through correct handling and storage
- Maintain stock levels according to clinic requirements
- Prepare Ayurvedic medicines according to Ayurvedic Formulary of India and Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
- Check and prepare equipment for operational readiness
- Select and assemble ingredients according to order
- Make accurate calculations for quantities and ratios
- Follow Ayurvedic rituals, mantra recitation and meditations and clear non-sattvic influences
- prepare medicine according to Ayurvedic medicine methodology
- Label and store medicinesaccording to legal requirements and Ayurvedic guidelines
- Dispense Ayurvedic medicines
- Establish form and quantity of required medicines from prescription or order
- Follow procedures to prevent contamination of or by the medicine
- Check and prepare dispensing equipment for operational readiness
- Select and assemble prescribed medicine and dravya
- Package and label correct quantities into suitable containers with clear and accurate labelling
- Provide accurate instructions for administration and care of Ayurvedic medicines
- Complete accurate dispensing documentation according to clinic guidelines and legal requirements