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: Allopathic drugs, their classifications, usage and side effects Basic knowledge of pharmacology of pharmaceutical and herbal medicines Common disease states and functional problems of each bodily system / dosha Community resources and support services Contra-indications of treatment Drug abuse - signs, consequences, treatment, community resources available Drug interactions with herbal medicines Groups of herbs and how to distinguish between them Legal and ethical considerations in treating clients with herbal remedies Lifestyle factors relevant to treatment of specific conditions and diseases Major ayurvedic herbs with respect to their use for general symptoms, energetic, psychological and physiological indications Medical reports and diagnostic procedures Medical terminology Methods of preparing treatment and management plans Minor ayurvedic herbs in respect to their most important indications Pathogenesis of the remedies/treatments administered Pharmaceutical and herbal medicines used in pregnancy and breast feeding Pharmaceutical and herbal medicines used to treat disorders of each system of the body Pharmacodynamics of pharmaceutical and herbal medicines and the theory of drug action, factors modifying drug effect and dosage, drug toxicity and toxicology Pharmacokinetics of ayurvedic herbal medicines - drug administration, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion Possible obstacles to cure Possible responses to treatments Remedies/treatments and dosages used to treat particular conditions Supplementary measures in the management of the condition/system (dietary considerations, exercise) continued ... |