Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the broad scope of client needs, make a detailed investigation of symptoms and collect other data that informs client diagnosis within an Ayurvedic framework.
This unit applies to Ayurvedic practitioners.
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
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine scope of client needs | 1.1 Explore and clarify client objectives and expectations 1.2 Provide clear information about scope and limits of services to be provided 1.3 Recognise needs that are beyond scope of own practice and make appropriate referrals to other health care professionals 1.4 Identify and respond to any barriers to information gathering and assessment |
2. Investigate client symptoms | 2.1 Use Ayurvedic counselling techniques to seek client information in a respectful and sensitive manner 2.2 Tailor questioning to meet the needs of the individual client 2.3 Make observations and elicit specific details about physical and psychological symptoms through trividha pariksha (three fold examination) 2.4 Conduct physical examination of client using ashtvidha pariksha (eight fold examination and dasavidha pariksha (ten fold examinations) |
3. Collect and integrate other data | 3.1 Review reports from other health professionals and distil information for consideration in the case 3.2 Correctly interpret results of medical tests and integrate information into the case within scope of own practice 3.3 Assess the reliability of data obtained and where possible, establish appropriate clinical correlation with the client’s complaints |
4. Manage case information | 4.1 Collect and record accurate, relevant and well organised information according to Ayurvedic protocols 4.2 Manage information and records in a confidential and secure way |
Evidence of Performance
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 400 hours of Ayurvedic client consultation work
prepared for and managed at least 40 different case taking sessions. Clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations
taken all cases using trividha pariksha (three fold examination), ashtvidha pariksha (eight fold examination and dasavidha pariksha (ten fold examination), including:
used comprehensive questioning to elicit all required information
made physical examination and assessment
identified situations where there is need for further screening or testing
correctly interpreted medical information and related information appropriately to the Ayurvedic approach within scope of own practice, including:
Ayurvedic health assessment
medical reports
interacted effectively with clients:
used effective listening and questioning
shown sensitivity to individual client needs
clearly articulated information about services, treatment options and rationale
engaged clients in decision making
Evidence of Knowledge
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 case taking:
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
trividha pariksha (three fold examination techniques):
darshana (visual observation)
sparsha (tactile perception/inference)
prashna (questioning/dialogue)
ashtvidha pariksha (eight fold examination techniques
dasavidha pariksha (ten fold examination techniques)
charaka samhita: sutra sthana
charaka samhita: sharira sthana
Ayurvedic psychology and counselling techniques, including:
dhi
dhriti
smriti
satva, rajas & tamas
prakruti
vrikruti
physical and mental state assessment
use of mantra recitation, prayer, meditation, sat karma cleanses, yoga therapies and a variety of specific Ayurvedic therapies to suit vikruti
client information required for assessment and the scope and depth of information needed around:
client objectives and expectations
client history and its components
client current state of health
signs and symptoms – physical, mental and emotional
onset
duration
location
quality and severity
non-verbal
indicators for when referral to other health practitioners may be needed
methods of documenting case information, including approaches that support analysis and easy future reference
factors and barriers that may impact on assessment
physical
psychological
cultural
factors that affect individual health status:
constitution
lifestyle
diet
personal and medical history
values and attitudes
balance of rest and activity
physical environment
social environment
work environment
relationships, interpersonal and personal
seasons
inherited, congenital and acquired vikruti
alcohol, drug/other addictions
rajasic and/tamasic diet and lifestyle
factors for consideration for different genders and ages in case taking:
women
men
children and adolescents
older people
referral options for practitioners:
professional health services including complementary health modalities and other healthcare practitioners
community resources and support services
types and availability of further medical testing
charaka samhita, with particular reference to:
sutra sthana
sarira sthana
vimana sthana
indriya sthana
Assessment Conditions
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:
references
private consultation area
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 clinical experience working as an Ayurvedic practitioner providing services to the general public
hold practising membership of an Australian professional body that represents Ayurvedic practitioners
fulfil the continuing professional development requirements of the professional body to which they belong
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency