Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and store materials, prepare Ayurvedic medicines as per the Ayurvedic formulary of India and the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia of India, and dispense those medicines according to a pre-prepared script or order.
This unit applies to any practitioner who provides Ayurvedic medicines to clients.
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. Obtain and store materials | 1.1 Determine authorised and reputable sources of products certified to be free of insecticides, pesticides, chemicals, preservatives, heavy metals and contaminants 1.2 Source natural raw, semi-processed, processed and manufactured materials as required for scope of practice 1.3 Determine storage requirements for different types of herbs and materials 1.4 Maintain integrity of materials through correct handling and storage 1.5 Maintain stock levels according to clinic requirements |
2. Prepare Ayurvedic medicines according to Ayurvedic Formulary of India and Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India | 2.1 Check and prepare equipment for operational readiness 2.2 Select and assemble ingredients according to order 2.3 Make accurate calculations for quantities and ratios 2.4 Follow Ayurvedic rituals, mantra recitation and meditations and clear non-sattvic influences 2.5 prepare medicine according to Ayurvedic medicine methodology 2.6 Label and store medicines |
3. Dispense Ayurvedic medicines | 3.1 Establish form and quantity of required medicines from prescription or order 3.2 Follow procedures to prevent contamination of or by the medicine 3.3 Check and prepare dispensing equipment for operational readiness 3.4 Select and assemble prescribed medicine and dravya 3.5 Package and label correct quantities into suitable containers with clear and accurate labelling 3.6 Provide accurate instructions for administration and care of Ayurvedic medicines 3.7 Complete accurate dispensing documentation according to clinic guidelines and legal requirements |
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:
prepared at least 20 Ayurvedic medicines, including all of the following at least twice:
avaleha/pravahi
kashaya
kwatha choorana
guggulu
ghrita
choorana
taila
vati- gautika
lepa/ ubtan
swarsa
kalka
kwatha
hima
phanta
kshirapaka
ubtan
lepa
dispensed each of the following at least once:
arishta
arka
asava
avaleha
choorana
dravaka
ghrita
guggulua preparations
kashaya
lauh
lepa/ ubtan
talia
vati
followed dispensing processes that meet the Ayurvedic formulary of India and the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia of India guidelines and legal requirements:
correctly interpreted prescription or order
checked materials and equipment
made accurate calculations and measurements
packed and accurately label dispensed materials
completed accurate documentation
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) requirements for the preparation and supply of Ayurvedic medicines:
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) guidelines
labelling
principles of manufacturing
quality control procedures
work health and safety
format and requirements of the Ayurvedic formulary of India and the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia of India guidelines
sources of Ayurvedic medicines and their raw, semi processed, processed and manufactured ingredients and methods to determine quality
key features of dravya used for Ayurvedic medicines:
plants used
botanical keys
plant anatomy
plant classifications and nomenclature
types of Ayurvedic medicines, what they are, how they are prepared
preparation techniques for anupanas
non-medicinal ingredients used in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicines
chemical and physical incompatibilities
techniques to prepare medicines from source materials as per Ayurvedic guidelines
Ayurvedic medicine and allopathic drug interactions, both complementary and contra indicatory
Ayurvedic medicine dispensing principles and methods
significance and methods of monitoring control points within the dispensing process
equipment and instrumentation components, purpose and operation
work health and safety hazards and controls for Ayurvedic medicines
waste handling requirements and procedures
recording requirements and procedures
environmental conditions required to maintain integrity of medicines before, during and after preparation
types of instructions that must accompany Ayurvedic medicines
procedures to prevent contamination of Ayurvedic medicines
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated dispensary environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
kitchen, bench and shelving space
cast iron woks, ceramic and steel cookware, stirrers and decanters
secure storage areas
measuring equipment
sterile containers
labels
natural and manufactured medicinal substances for preparation
distilled water
medicating alcohol
Ayurvedic formulary of India
Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia of India
other Ayurvedic reference texts
online TGA references regarding labelling
information on scheduled herbs
safety protection equipment, including fire blankets, fire extinguishers, first aid equipment
modelling of industry operating conditions, including provision of medicines to the general public
preparation 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 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
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