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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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Definition of Ayurveda: | Ayurveda is translated as the 'Science of Life', and is a comprehensive approach to physical, mental and spiritual well-being, that regards the individual as paramount and is concerned with self understanding and self responsibility |
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Central philosophies of Ayurveda are: | Concepts of natural harmony and constitutional balanceThe 5 elements-space, air, fire, water, earth (pancha mahabhutani) , constitutional types (Tri-Dosha theory) - Vata, Pitta&Kapha The 3 prime qualities or Gunas: Sattva - wholeness, integration, full consciousness, lightness, 'being'; Rajas - activity, energy, passion, partial consciousness, 'doing'; and Tamas - inertia, heaviness, dullness inconscience, 'sleep' The 'digestive fire' (Agni); the health and integrity of the digestive system; the integrity of the tissues (Dhatus); and the flow of 'life forces' through subtle energy channels (Nadis)The recognition of ourselves as spiritual beings (Atma), with an innate connection to, and oneness with, universal intelligence/spirit/consciousness (Purusha/Brahman) |
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Appropriate assessment techniques may include: | Trividha Pariksha (Threefold examination method)Darshana (observation)Prashna (questioning)Sparshana (touch)Any other method in which the lifestyle consultant has been trained to a competent standardProcedure which is conducted according to legislative and regulatory requirements |
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Major areas of advice include: | Advice on lifestyle Recommendation of basic meditation practicesRecommendation of basic yoga practicesAdvice on self application of oil (abhyanga)Dietary adviceAdvice on ayurvedic cookingCounselling within and ayurvedic framework |
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Other complementary therapies may include: | Therapies in which the practitioner is trained |
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Other healing systems my include: | Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)NaturopathyShiatsuYoga therapy |
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Information on other complementary therapies may include: | Historical developmentCurrent availabilityTools and techniquesInteractions between different therapiesWhen therapies may be usedUnderpinning philosophy |
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Relationship between therapies may include: | Contra-indications to treatmentEffects of one treatment over or with anotherTreatment according to stage of condition |
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Enquiries may require explanation of: | Duration of treatmentExpected treatment outcomesPossible approaches to treatmentEstimated cost of treatmentAvailability of health fund rebatesWork cover eligibilityProfessional status of practitionerAvailability of home visitsAfter hours serviceProvision for hospital visits |
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Appropriate information may include: | Confirmation of appointment date and timeClinic location and directionsCost of initial consultationPayment options |
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Clinic guidelines may include: | Procedures and guidelinesPurpose or mission statementCode of ethics or practiceLevel of competency and degree of supervisionPartnership/group decisions, agreed practice |
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Legal and regulatory guidelines may include: | OHS guidelinesAnti-discrimination legislationPrivacy ActInfection control |
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Relevant documentation may include: | Nature of enquiryClient contact detailsRecording of incidentsAppointment details |
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