HLTAYV011 Prepare and dispense Ayurvedic medicines - dravyaguna

Release: 1

HLTAYV011 Prepare and dispense Ayurvedic medicines - dravyaguna

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence. Minimum clinic hours added. Additional assessor requirements.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and store materials, prepare Ayurvedic medicines as per the Ayurvedic formulary of India and the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia of India, and dispense those medicines according to a pre-prepared script or order.

This unit applies to any practitioner who provides Ayurvedic medicines to clients.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements define the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Obtain and store materials	1.1 Determine authorised and reputable sources of products certified to be free of insecticides, pesticides, chemicals, preservatives, heavy metals and contaminants 1.2 Source natural raw, semi-processed, processed and manufactured materials as required for scope of practice 1.3 Determine storage requirements for different types of herbs and materials 1.4 Maintain integrity of materials through correct handling and storage 1.5 Maintain stock levels according to clinic requirements
2. Prepare Ayurvedic medicines according to Ayurvedic Formulary of India and Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India	2.1 Check and prepare equipment for operational readiness 2.2 Select and assemble ingredients according to order 2.3 Make accurate calculations for quantities and ratios 2.4 Follow Ayurvedic rituals, mantra recitation and meditations and clear non-sattvic influences 2.5 prepare medicine according to Ayurvedic medicine methodology 2.6 Label and store medicines according to legal requirements and Ayurvedic guidelines
3. Dispense Ayurvedic medicines	3.1 Establish form and quantity of required medicines from prescription or order 3.2 Follow procedures to prevent contamination of or by the medicine 3.3 Check and prepare dispensing equipment for operational readiness 3.4 Select and assemble prescribed medicine and dravya 3.5 Package and label correct quantities into suitable containers with clear and accurate labelling 3.6 Provide accurate instructions for administration and care of Ayurvedic medicines 3.7 Complete accurate dispensing documentation according to clinic guidelines and legal requirements

Foundation Skills

The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705