Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation HLT52615
Total number of units = 18
Core units
HLTAYV001 Develop Ayurvedic practice
HLTAYV002 Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV003 Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies
HLTAYV004 Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice
HLTAYV005 Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTAID003 Provide first aid – (External. Not included in tuition fees)
HLTINF004 Manage the control of infection
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning
Health Institute Australasia delivers the 5 core Ayurvedic units of competency, which are:
HLTAYV001, HLTAYV002, HLTAYV003, HLTAYV004, HLTAYV005, in 12 Courses, outlined below.
COURSE 1 HIAAYU1 – Foundations of Ayurvedic Medicine
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV003. Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies.
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.
COURSE 2 HIAAYU2 – Historical and Philosophical background of Ayurveda.
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
COURSE 3 HIAAYU3 – Defining the Ayurvedic Body.
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.
COURSE 4 HIAAYU4 – Determining Body Type. (Prakruti)
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments.
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.
COURSE 5 – HIAAYU5 – Ayurvedic Pharmacology. Herbs. (Aushadi)
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV003. Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies.
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.
COURSE 6 – HIAAYU6 – Ayurvedic Nutrition. (Aahar)
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.
COURSE 7 – HIAAYU7 – Concept of Health and Disease in Ayurveda. (Swastha Siddhanta)
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
COURSE 8 – HIAAYU8 – Longevity, Rejuvenation, Virility. (Rasayana and Vajikarana)
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.
COURSE 9 – HIAAYU9 – Ayurvedic Massage therapy. (Abyhanga) PRACTICUM
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments.
HLTAYV003. Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies.
COURSE 10 – HIAAYU10 – Allied Ayurvedic Bodywork therapies. (Shirodhara & Kati basti)
PRACTICUMHLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments.
HLTAYV003. Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies.
COURSE 11 – HIAAYU11 – Stress Management and Self Care. PRACTICUM
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.
COURSE 12 – HIAAYU12 – Provide Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation. PRACTICUM
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments.
HLTAYV003. Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies.
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.
Each of the 12 Courses has Lessons with associated Topics that the student will need to complete before the next Course can be commenced.
On completion of each course you are required to complete assessment requirements, which you upload and complete.
You will need to be graded as competent before you can continue to the next level.
COURSE 9: HIAAYU9 – Ayurvedic Massage Therapy (Abyhanga)
Table of Contents
LESSON 9.1 Ayurvedic Relaxation Massage
Topic 9.1.1 Definition
Topic 9.1.2 History of massage
Topic 9.1.3 Massage and the life stages
LESSON 9.2 Snehana
Topic 9.2.1 Definition
Topic 9.2.2 Massage included in snehana therapy
Topic 9.2.3 Various types of massage
LESSON 9.3 Massage and constitution
Topic 9.3.1 Importance of prakruti
Topic 9.3.2 Massage according to the doshas
LESSON 9.4 Strokes used in massage
Topic 9.4.1 Basic strokes of massage
LESSON 9.5 Oil Massage, Abhyanaga.
Topic 9.5.1 Abhyanaga.
Topic 9.5.2 Types of abhyanga.
Topic 9.5.3 Benefits of abhyanga.
LESSON 9.6 Massage oils.
Topic 9.6.1 Cooking the oils.
Topic 9.6.2 When to use oil.
LESSON 9.7 Skin care.
Topic 9.7.1 Skin.
Topic 9.7.2 Skin tonics.
Topic 9.7.3 Household remedies for skin.
Topic 9.7.4 Hair care.
LESSON 9.8 Marma vidyana.
Topic 9.8.1 Definition.
Topic 9.8.2 Classifications of marma.
Topic 9.8.3 Classifications of marma according to results after injury.
Topic 9.8.4 Marmas in various parts of the body.
Topic 9.8.5 Diagrams of marma points on the body.
LESSON 9.9 Practise Ayurvedic Massage Therapy
Topic 9.9.1 Occupational Health and Safety.
Topic 9.9.2 Personal Hygiene – Preventative Measures
Topic 9.9.3 Equipment and Materials
Topic 9.9.4 Contra-indication
Topic 9.9.5 Towel technique
Topic 9.9.6 Massage techniques
Topic 9.9.7 Massage for senses
Topic 9.9.8 Anatomical positions
Topic 9.9.9 Getting started – preparation
Topic 9.9.10 Record Keeping
LESSON 9.10 Assessment
