This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

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

Adverse effects associated with ayurvedic nutritional supplementation

Ama its causes signs and symptoms

Amino acids essential and nonessential

Appropriate dosage levels of nutritional

Ayurvedic cooking and food preparation

Ayurvedic food classifications categories and composition including grains legumes pulses meat fish eggs and protein alternatives dairy foods fruit and vegetables nuts and seeds

Ayurvedic nutrition principles and nutritional status assessment

Ayurvedic philosophy

Basic biochemistry as it relates to diet and nutrition

Basic knowledge of foods containing carbohydrates fats proteins vitamins minerals and phytonutrients

Basic knowledge of foods containing macronutrients and micronutrients vitamins and minerals carbohydrates fats and proteins

Contraindications of treatment

Culinary herbs and spices in an ayurvedic framework

Cultural restrictions on diet and nutritional supplementation eg gelatin in capsules

Drugnutrient and nutrientnutrient interactions

Eating patterns foods affecting the mind and moods food labelling food additives preservatives and colouring

Familiarity with supplementary measures in the management of the conditions lifestyle considerations other modalities of treatment

Fibrous and plant proteins

Guidelines for the ayurvedic diet

How to correctly prepare and dispense nutritional supplements

Medical reports and diagnostic procedures

Nutrient types

Rasa virya and vipaka

The agnis and their role in transformation of nutritients

The components of common diets

The function of fibre in the body

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The main ayurvedic nutritional supplements used for each systemcondition

The possible responses to treatments

The potential impact of supplementation on the condition or disease state including preventative action

The principles of formulation including dosage dosage form and duration of treatment

The process of digestion according to ayurvedic principles

The six tastes raas

Tridosha theory

Triguna theory and its relationship to food

Types of diets omnivore vegetarian lactovegetarian vegan fruitarian zen macrobiotic milk categories and processed foods

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability 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 the ability to

Access and interpret uptodate information

Access reference material on the effects of current conventional drug therapies and their withdrawal

Advise on ayurvedic nutritional supplements and determine the most appropriate supplementation dosage and administration

Assess the components of food found in common diets from an ayurvedic perspective

Implement treatment plans to achieve optimal health rehabilitation or to improve quality of life which involve

demonstration of ability to assess nutritional needs according to ayurvedic principles

appropriate preparation of the client for treatment

treatment of a range of conditions

incorporation of the philosophies and principles of the practice of Ayurveda

demonstration of the application of commonly used treatment practices

provision of treatment in accordance with the individual condition and presence of complicating factors

provision of the safest most efficacious and cost effective treatment method

use of counselling within the nutritional consultation as an aid to treatment

provision of treatment in accordance with the treatment plan

complete documentation of all recommendations and client responses

review of treatment plan

Demonstrate basic ability to identify foods containing various nutrients

Demonstrate interpersonal and questioning skills

Demonstrate interpersonal skills

Design and implement dietary modifications in a manner acceptable to the client

Determine the ayurvedic dietary requirements of clients for a range of human conditions including dosha imbalances ama deficiency of excess in the dhatus tissues pregnancy and lactation infancy childhood adolescence adulthood malefemale old age health and fitness

Identify foods deficient in nutrients

Write referrals appraisal letters for insurance companies and other documentation

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

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

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

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

Resources essential for assessment include

an appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment

relevant texts or medical manuals

relevant paperbasedvideo assessment instruments

appropriate assessment environment

skilled assessors

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place if possible

Written assignmentsprojects

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

Questioning

Role play simulation

Explanations of technique

Related units

This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units

HLTCOMC Communicate effectively with clients

HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients

HLTHIRB Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTAYVC Provide ayurvedic lifestyle consultation

HLTAYV412C Provide ayurvedic lifestyle consultation

Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of advice may include:

Dietary modification may include:

Consent for treatment refers to:

Contra-indications to treatment may include:

Responses to reactions may include:

ayurvedic nutritional supplementation may include:

Environmental factors may include:

Other factors may include:

Dietary advice may include:

Regulations may include:

Resource the client refers to:

Relevant and practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:

Lifestyle modification may include: