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Evidence Guide: HLTARO004 - Provide therapeutic aromatherapy treatments

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HLTARO004 - Provide therapeutic aromatherapy treatments

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Elements define the essential outcomes

Completed
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Prepare client for treatment

  1. Interpret treatment plan and clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed
  2. Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
  3. Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session and the appropriate course of action to take
  4. Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment
  5. Confirm client consent for treatment
Interpret treatment plan and clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed

Completed
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Teacher:
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Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session and the appropriate course of action to take

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
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Confirm client consent for treatment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
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Prepare treatment oils and equipment

  1. Select oils and ingredients based on assessment indications and treatment plan
  2. Blend and prepare oils to suit the treatment and its mode of administration
  3. Select and safely set up equipment according to treatment requirements
Select oils and ingredients based on assessment indications and treatment plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
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Blend and prepare oils to suit the treatment and its mode of administration

Completed
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Teacher:
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Select and safely set up equipment according to treatment requirements

Completed
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Teacher:
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Administer aromatherapy treatments

  1. Follow established aromatherapy treatment sequences and techniques using prepared oils and products
  2. Use the condition and response of the client as a continual feedback to the initial assessment
  3. Position client to optimise their comfort while allowing for optimum application of techniques
  4. Maintain client dignity through use of draping where required
  5. Maintain postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight
  6. Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session
  7. Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary
Follow established aromatherapy treatment sequences and techniques using prepared oils and products

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the condition and response of the client as a continual feedback to the initial assessment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position client to optimise their comfort while allowing for optimum application of techniques

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain client dignity through use of draping where required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide advice and resources to the client

  1. Provide clear information on therapeutic techniques being used, their therapeutic benefits and the underpinning philosophy
  2. Educate client in relevant and practical techniques that support the treatment plan
  3. Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language
  4. Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client
  5. Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment when appropriate
  6. Accurately document treatment provided and recommendations made to client
Provide clear information on therapeutic techniques being used, their therapeutic benefits and the underpinning philosophy

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Educate client in relevant and practical techniques that support the treatment plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment when appropriate

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accurately document treatment provided and recommendations made to client

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare client for treatment

1.1 Interpret treatment plan and clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed

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

1.3 Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session and the appropriate course of action to take

1.4 Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment

1.5 Confirm client consent for treatment

2. Prepare treatment oils and equipment

2.1 Select oils and ingredients based on assessment indications and treatment plan

2.2 Blend and prepare oils to suit the treatment and its mode of administration

2.3 Select and safely set up equipment according to treatment requirements

3. Administer aromatherapy treatments

3.1 Follow established aromatherapy treatment sequences and techniques using prepared oils and products

3.2 Use the condition and response of the client as a continual feedback to the initial assessment

3.3 Position client to optimise their comfort while allowing for optimum application of techniques

3.4 Maintain client dignity through use of draping where required

3.5 Maintain postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight

3.6 Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session

3.7 Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary

4. Provide advice and resources to the client

4.1 Provide clear information on therapeutic techniques being used, their therapeutic benefits and the underpinning philosophy

4.2 Educate client in relevant and practical techniques that support the treatment plan

4.3 Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language

4.4 Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client

4.5 Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment when appropriate

4.6 Accurately document treatment provided and recommendations made to client

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare client for treatment

1.1 Interpret treatment plan and clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed

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

1.3 Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during and following a session and the appropriate course of action to take

1.4 Follow established protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment

1.5 Confirm client consent for treatment

2. Prepare treatment oils and equipment

2.1 Select oils and ingredients based on assessment indications and treatment plan

2.2 Blend and prepare oils to suit the treatment and its mode of administration

2.3 Select and safely set up equipment according to treatment requirements

3. Administer aromatherapy treatments

3.1 Follow established aromatherapy treatment sequences and techniques using prepared oils and products

3.2 Use the condition and response of the client as a continual feedback to the initial assessment

3.3 Position client to optimise their comfort while allowing for optimum application of techniques

3.4 Maintain client dignity through use of draping where required

3.5 Maintain postures that ensure a controlled distribution of body weight

3.6 Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session

3.7 Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary

4. Provide advice and resources to the client

4.1 Provide clear information on therapeutic techniques being used, their therapeutic benefits and the underpinning philosophy

4.2 Educate client in relevant and practical techniques that support the treatment plan

4.3 Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language

4.4 Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans, schedules and recommendations to the client

4.5 Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment when appropriate

4.6 Accurately document treatment provided and recommendations made to client

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 120 hours of aromatherapy client consultation work

prepared for and managed at least 60 aromatherapy treatment sessions. Clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations

provided each of the following therapeutic treatments during the client consultation sessions according to client needs and aromatherapy principles and procedures:

compresses

poultices

mists/spritzes

dermal applications

vapourisation/inhalation

frictions

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 treatment provision:

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

aromatherapy treatment techniques and how to apply them, including what each technique does, what effects it might have and what the cautions and contraindications are – for the following:

compresses

poultices

mists/spritzes

dermal applications

vapourisation/inhalation

hydrotherapy – foot/hand bath, sitz, bath/spa, shower to prepare for homecare

frictions

potential reactions during treatment and how to respond:

discomfort

emotional reactions

feedback - verbal, tactile, visual

muscular spasms

body temperature discomfort

deep relaxation

potential reactions following treatment and appropriate client advice to provide

types of advice and resources that can be provided to clients for their use outside the clinical environment

documentation requirements for recording treatment details