Elements and Performance Criteria
- Manage advice
- Identify and explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of advice
- Explain use of dietary modification and management of treatment to the client
- Request client to monitor reactions and contact practitioner as required
- Ensure consent for treatment is obtained and contraindications to treatment are identified
- Recognise reactions to treatment (adverse or otherwise) and respond promptly if necessary
- Clearly explain time, location and purpose of future sessions to the client
- Document recommendations
- Provide treatment according to the treatment plan
- Provide advice
- Determine the appropriateness of dietary modification and/or ayurvedic nutritional supplementation
- Take care to evaluate any food allergies/food sensitivities
- Evaluate the influence of environmental and other factors on nutritional status
- Evaluate cultural barriers to dietary modification and/or supplement prescription
- Provide advice in accordance with regulations
- Refer to or collaborate with other health care professionals as required
- Provide dietary advice within an ayurvedic nutritional framework when appropriate
- Resource the client
- Educate the client in relevant and practical techniques for promotion and maintenance of optimum health, which include dietary/lifestyle modification
- Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language
- Use appropriate interpersonal skills when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client
- Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment wherever possible
- Review advice