The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace (defined as a supervised clinic) is essential for assessment of this unit

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over a range of workplace situations

Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations

Evidence is required of both knowledge and skills application

Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender

Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:

interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace

scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units

holistic/integrated assessment including:

working within the practice framework

performing a health assessment

assessing the client

planning treatment

providing treatment

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Resources essential for assessment include:

an appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment

relevant texts or medical manuals

anatomical models

relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments

appropriate assessment environment

Method of assessment

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.

Explanations for plan preparations

Observation in the work place

Questioning

Role play simulation

Written assignments/projects

Related units:

This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:

HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients

HLTAYV615C Apply ayurvedic diagnostic framework

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of:

Awareness of critical information required for diagnosis and treatment according to ayurvedic framework

Ayurvedic symptomology

Ayurvedic physiology and anatomy

Ayurvedic symptomology and pathology

Community resources and support services

Ethical and legal implications of enquiry and treatment

Indications for massage

Positioning the client

Possible obstacles to treatment

Possible reactions and contra-indications for massage

Structure and function of anatomical systems

Tailas (herbalised oils)

Technical and practical knowledge of treatment

The principles of human movement and biomechanics

Tri-dosha theory

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to:

Demonstrate communication and negotiation skills

Demonstrate communication skills to gain and convey required information

Identify prominent bones/structures and major muscle groups through palpation

Identify treatment options and establish treatment regimes

Manage time throughout consultation and treatment

Prepare treatment plans

Read medical reports

Read medical reports and other data relevant to the case

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.

Therapeutic principles refers to:

Principles and practices of the ayurvedic framework

Contra-indications to treatment and possible complicating factors may include:

Bleeding and bruising

Changes in habits such as appetite elimination or sleep

Fatigue

Infection or infectious diseases

Inflammation

Lumps and tissue changes

Mood alterations, eg. depression, anxiety

Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea

Oedema

Pain local sharp, dull, achy, deep, surface

Rashes and changes in the skin

Temperature - hot/cold

Stress management massage techniques may include:

Ayurvedic stoking techniques

Compressive techniques including marma point pressure

Effleurage including cross over stroke, longitudinal stroking, gliding techniques

Friction techniques

Kneading

Mobilising techniques

Passive joint movement techniques

Passive soft tissue movement

Percussion techniques

Shirobasti

Shirodhara

Shiropicchu

Snehana

Use of ayurvedic medicated / herbalised oils / tailla

Use of essential oils

Remedial techniques include:

ayurvedic cupping

ayurvedic marma point techniques

Deep ayurvedic massage techniques

Kati basti

Passive joint movements

Pinda

Postural correction techniques

Pre-event, post-event and maintenance massage to an athlete

Stretching techniques

Temperature therapy including fomentation (svedana)

Client constitution refers to:

Age, fragili

Dosha

Fitness

Level of ama

Mental attitude

Muscle tone

Season

Time of day

Tolerance of pain

Vikruti

Client compliance refers to:

Ability to follow instructions or suggestions

Willingness/motivation to follow instructions or suggestions

Discrepancies may include:

Client is unaware of the immediate danger of their condition

Client is over anxious about their condition

Client is unaware of maintaining causes acting on their condition

Practitioner is unaware of some implications of the client's condition

Practitioner and client have a different idea of what the main problem is

Discussion may include:

Electronic communication

Face to face discussion

Telephone discussion

Perceived risks may include:

Direct counselling using a variety of techniques

Practitioner responsibilities may include:

Commitment to the treatment plan

Discussing relevant contra-indications or potential complications to treatment

Isolating the sick person

Providing advice on public health matters

Referring notifiable/communicable disease to a registered doctor

Reviewing of treatment plan

Client responsibilities may include:

Advising practitioner of any relevant contra-indications or potential complications to treatment

Advising practitioner of compliance issues

Commitment to the treatment plan

Following instruction/advice during and post treatment

Treatment evaluation strategies may include:

Discussion and review of response to treatment

Monitoring timeframe for achieving treatment goals

Reviewing achievement of treatment goals