HLTARO009 — Select and advise on aromatic therapies

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34 assessable components: 4 elements (22 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine treatment strategy

1.1Determine the treatment strategy, prognosis and therapeutic expectations according to the health condition, client needs and stage of life
1.2Evaluate the impact of disease phase or stage on treatment selection
1.3Consider treatment and advice provided by other health care professionals
1.4Identify and respond to the need for further research in developing the treatment strategy
1.5Select aromatic preparations and administration method based on individual case presentation
1.6Take into account factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment for each essential oil and aromatic extract
1.7Take into account possible treatment reactions for each essential oil and aromatic extracts and prescription
1.8Take into account contra-indications for essential oils, aromatic extracts and prescription

2 Provide advice and resources to the client

2.1Clearly explain treatment rationale and expectations
2.2Provide clear instructions for taking aromatic preparations, and negotiate according to client needs
2.3Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
2.4Negotiate the management of selected aromatic preparations in relation to any other current medicines
2.5Obtain client consent for treatment
2.6Request client to monitor responses to the aromatic preparations and to contact practitioner as required
2.7Clarify and agree responsibilities of practitioner and client within the treatment plan
2.8Explain and agree treatment evaluation strategies

3 Complete treatment documentation

3.1Document accurate details of aromatic preparations to be provided
3.2Record details of treatment recommendations in client file
3.3Record arrangements for treatment review according to clinic guidelines

4 Monitor and evaluate treatment

4.1Evaluate client progress against agreed evaluation strategies
4.2Adjust treatment based on evaluation of client progress in consultation with client
4.3Identify areas for further research to support client outcomes

Performance evidence

undertaken a structured process of critical analysis, research and reflection to determine, document and evaluate aromatic therapy treatment strategies that include preparations for internal administration for at least 15 different clients, all of whom must have been seen at least 3 times. Clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations
interacted effectively with clients through the provision of clear information on the treatment strategy

Knowledge evidence

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for working with aromatic therapies that include formulations for internal use: children in the workplace, 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
groups of aromatic preparations, how to distinguish between them, according to actions, active constituents, body systems and plant families
interrelationships and incompatibilities (chemical and physical) between aromatic formulation groups
types and features of internal preparations: water-based preparations using dispersing agents, capsules, absorbent tablets, sub-lingual preparations, eye, ear, nose and throat preparations, inhalations, mixture with herbal tinctures, suppositories, pessaries
at least 30 aromatic oils that can be used for internal applications, preparations or purposes including: origin, characteristics, therapeutic applications, modes of administration, interactions with other drugs, contraindications to use
essential oils and aromatic extracts: that exhibit potential toxicity at low dosages, appropriate dosages and methods of applications, specific contraindications for use, specific essential oils and aromatic extracts to be avoided for use
pharmacodynamics of aromatic preparations and pharmaceutical drugs: drug administration, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
pharmacodynamics of aromatic preparations and pharmaceutical drugs: theory of drug action, factors modifying drug effect and dosage, drug toxicity and toxicology
pharmacology of aromatic preparations and pharmaceutical drugs, their classifications, usage and side effects
pharmacology of aromatic preparations and their interactions with over the counter (OTC) vitamin, mineral and herbal preparations – usage and side effects

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