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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 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 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 practitioners workplace scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units holisticintegrated 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 andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment	Resources essential for assessment include a fully stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment relevant texts or medical manuals relevant paperbasedvideo assessment instruments Appropriate assessment environment

Method of assessment may include	Observation in the work place Practical demonstration Written assignmentsprojects and research Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice Oral questioning and discussion Role play simulation Explanation for plan preparations Journals and portfolios Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting If successful a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision

Related units	This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related competency units HLTAROB Provide specific aromatherapy assessment and care HLTARO511B Provide specific aromatherapy assessment and care HLTAROB Monitor and evaluate aromatherapy treatments HLTARO510B Monitor and evaluate aromatherapy treatments

Range Statement



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.

Specialised aromatherapy treatment includes:	Using a high level of aromatherapy knowledge to enable extrapolation of case study information to new cases Using research including literature reviews and critical assessment of research, as a tool in providing treatment Knowledge and understanding of aromatherapy medicine treatment of conditions/disease states of particular groups in society with specific needs Knowledge and understanding of hazardous essential oils Applying recommending, dispensing or prescribing essential oils, extemporaneous preparations, poultices, ointments or other topical applications All treatment or care delivered meets the requirements of relevant legislation and regulations Collaborating with or referring to other health care professionals as required

Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:	Other medical treatment being undertaken Client physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness Cultural factors Contra-indications to treatment Post treatment activity

Responses to reactions may include:	Adjusting treatment accordingly Seeking appropriate expertise Discussing reaction with the client Adhering to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies Using of First Aid procedures according to St John, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training Accessing local emergency services

Consent for treatment refers to:	Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines

Documentation of assessment and recommendations may include:	Client contact details Nature of presenting symptoms - acute and chronic Health history Medications and supplements, both prescribed or otherwise Health reports and referrals Contra-indications Client feedback Adverse reactions Home care advice Treatment application and proposed program

Response to enquiries may include:	Providing (or directing to) information material Answering questions Following up with further information Providing of referrals

The treatment plan may include:	Use and dispensing of essential oils Methods of administration including: vaporisation floral mists massage baths compresses douches dermal applications

Assessment of the case may include:	Antenatal, birth and post natal period information, APGAR score, birth weight and feeding method and frequency Family history, maternal and paternal Growth and growth patterns Height, weight and head circumference measurements Changes in the pattern of growth over a series of measurements Recognise major milestones in development Relate the major milestones in personal and social skills fine motor skills, general motor skills and language development to a simplified standard milestone chart

Life stages refer to:	Neonate (birth to 28 days) Children Adolescence (puberty to adulthood) Adulthood Old Age Pregnancy and post natal period for women Peri-menopausal and post menopausal state for women

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Range Statement