Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTARO009 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select and advise on aromatic therapies

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTARO009 - Select and advise on aromatic therapies
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine an aromatic treatment strategy based on an existing health assessment, provide relevant advice to the client and complete treatment documentation. This unit refers to the use of essential oils for internal preparations. Note that the clinical aromatherapist provides the preparation and relevant accompanying advice but does not administer these aromatic preparations. This unit applies to experienced clinical aromatherapists using specialised aromatic formulations and therapies.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated clinical environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

client information – case history, treatment plan

private consultation area

aromatic medicines

modelling of industry operating conditions, including provision of services to the general public

clinic supervision by a person who meets the assessor requirements outlined below

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

In addition, assessors must:

have at least 5 years current experience working as a clinical aromatherapist providing services to the general public

hold practising membership of an Australian professional body that represents clinical aromatherapists and aromatic medicine

fulfil the continuing professional development requirements of the professional body to which they belong

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Determine treatment strategy
  • Determine the treatment strategy, prognosis and therapeutic expectations according to the health condition, client needs and stage of life
  • Evaluate the impact of disease phase or stage on treatment selection
  • Consider treatment and advice provided by other health care professionals
  • Identify and respond to the need for further research in developing the treatment strategy
  • Select aromatic preparations and administration method based on individual case presentation
  • Take into account factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment for each essential oil and aromatic extract
  • Take into account possible treatment reactions for each essential oil and aromatic extracts and prescription
  • Take into account contra-indications for essential oils, aromatic extracts and prescription
       
Element: Provide advice and resources to the client
  • Clearly explain treatment rationale and expectations
  • Provide clear instructions for taking aromatic preparations, and negotiate according to client needs
  • Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
  • Negotiate the management of selected aromatic preparations in relation to any other current medicines
  • Obtain client consent for treatment
  • Request client to monitor responses to the aromatic preparationsand to contact practitioner as required
  • Clarify and agree responsibilities of practitioner and client within the treatment plan
  • Explain and agree treatment evaluation strategies
       
Element: Complete treatment documentation
  • Document accurate details of aromatic preparations to be provided
  • Record details of treatment recommendations in client file
  • Record arrangements for treatment review according to clinic guidelines
       
Element: Monitor and evaluate treatment
  • Evaluate client progress against agreed evaluation strategies
  • Adjust treatment based on evaluation of client progress in consultation with client
  • Identify areas for further research to support client outcomes
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine treatment strategy

1.1 Determine the treatment strategy, prognosis and therapeutic expectations according to the health condition, client needs and stage of life

1.2 Evaluate the impact of disease phase or stage on treatment selection

1.3 Consider treatment and advice provided by other health care professionals

1.4 Identify and respond to the need for further research in developing the treatment strategy

1.5 Select aromatic preparations and administration method based on individual case presentation

1.6 Take into account factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment for each essential oil and aromatic extract

1.7 Take into account possible treatment reactions for each essential oil and aromatic extracts and prescription

1.8 Take into account contra-indications for essential oils, aromatic extracts and prescription

2. Provide advice and resources to the client

2.1 Clearly explain treatment rationale and expectations

2.2 Provide clear instructions for taking aromatic preparations, and negotiate according to client needs

2.3 Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment

2.4 Negotiate the management of selected aromatic preparations in relation to any other current medicines

2.5 Obtain client consent for treatment

2.6 Request client to monitor responses to the aromatic preparationsand to contact practitioner as required

2.7 Clarify and agree responsibilities of practitioner and client within the treatment plan

2.8 Explain and agree treatment evaluation strategies

3. Complete treatment documentation

3.1 Document accurate details of aromatic preparations to be provided

3.2 Record details of treatment recommendations in client file

3.3 Record arrangements for treatment review according to clinic guidelines

4. Monitor and evaluate treatment

4.1 Evaluate client progress against agreed evaluation strategies

4.2 Adjust treatment based on evaluation of client progress in consultation with client

4.3 Identify areas for further research to support client outcomes

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:

undertaken a structured process of critical analysis, research and reflection to determine, document and evaluate aromatic therapy treatment strategies that include preparations for internal administration for at least 15 different clients, all of whom must have been seen at least 3 times. Clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations

interacted effectively with clients through the provision of clear information on the treatment strategy

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:

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for working with aromatic therapies that include formulations for internal use:

children in the workplace

codes of conduct

duty of care

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

groups of aromatic preparations, how to distinguish between them, according to actions, active constituents, body systems and plant families

interrelationships and incompatibilities (chemical and physical) between aromatic formulation groups

types and features of internal preparations:

water-based preparations using dispersing agents

capsules

absorbent tablets

sub-lingual preparations

eye, ear, nose and throat preparations

inhalations

mixture with herbal tinctures

suppositories

pessaries

at least 30 aromatic oils that can be used for internal applications, preparations or purposes including:

origin

characteristics

therapeutic applications

modes of administration

interactions with other drugs

contraindications to use

essential oils and aromatic extracts:

that exhibit potential toxicity at low dosages

appropriate dosages and methods of applications

specific contraindications for use

specific essential oils and aromatic extracts to be avoided for use

pharmacodynamics of aromatic preparations and pharmaceutical drugs:

drug administration

absorption

distribution

metabolism

excretion

pharmacodynamics of aromatic preparations and pharmaceutical drugs:

theory of drug action

factors modifying drug effect and dosage

drug toxicity and toxicology

pharmacology of aromatic preparations and pharmaceutical drugs, their classifications, usage and side effects

pharmacology of aromatic preparations and their interactions with over the counter (OTC) vitamin, mineral and herbal preparations – usage and side effects


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine treatment strategy

1.1 Determine the treatment strategy, prognosis and therapeutic expectations according to the health condition, client needs and stage of life

1.2 Evaluate the impact of disease phase or stage on treatment selection

1.3 Consider treatment and advice provided by other health care professionals

1.4 Identify and respond to the need for further research in developing the treatment strategy

1.5 Select aromatic preparations and administration method based on individual case presentation

1.6 Take into account factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment for each essential oil and aromatic extract

1.7 Take into account possible treatment reactions for each essential oil and aromatic extracts and prescription

1.8 Take into account contra-indications for essential oils, aromatic extracts and prescription

2. Provide advice and resources to the client

2.1 Clearly explain treatment rationale and expectations

2.2 Provide clear instructions for taking aromatic preparations, and negotiate according to client needs

2.3 Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment

2.4 Negotiate the management of selected aromatic preparations in relation to any other current medicines

2.5 Obtain client consent for treatment

2.6 Request client to monitor responses to the aromatic preparationsand to contact practitioner as required

2.7 Clarify and agree responsibilities of practitioner and client within the treatment plan

2.8 Explain and agree treatment evaluation strategies

3. Complete treatment documentation

3.1 Document accurate details of aromatic preparations to be provided

3.2 Record details of treatment recommendations in client file

3.3 Record arrangements for treatment review according to clinic guidelines

4. Monitor and evaluate treatment

4.1 Evaluate client progress against agreed evaluation strategies

4.2 Adjust treatment based on evaluation of client progress in consultation with client

4.3 Identify areas for further research to support client outcomes

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Determine the treatment strategy, prognosis and therapeutic expectations according to the health condition, client needs and stage of life 
Evaluate the impact of disease phase or stage on treatment selection 
Consider treatment and advice provided by other health care professionals 
Identify and respond to the need for further research in developing the treatment strategy 
Select aromatic preparations and administration method based on individual case presentation 
Take into account factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment for each essential oil and aromatic extract 
Take into account possible treatment reactions for each essential oil and aromatic extracts and prescription 
Take into account contra-indications for essential oils, aromatic extracts and prescription 
Clearly explain treatment rationale and expectations 
Provide clear instructions for taking aromatic preparations, and negotiate according to client needs 
Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment 
Negotiate the management of selected aromatic preparations in relation to any other current medicines 
Obtain client consent for treatment 
Request client to monitor responses to the aromatic preparationsand to contact practitioner as required 
Clarify and agree responsibilities of practitioner and client within the treatment plan 
Explain and agree treatment evaluation strategies 
Document accurate details of aromatic preparations to be provided 
Record details of treatment recommendations in client file 
Record arrangements for treatment review according to clinic guidelines 
Evaluate client progress against agreed evaluation strategies 
Adjust treatment based on evaluation of client progress in consultation with client 
Identify areas for further research to support client outcomes 

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