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 up-to-date information Access reference material on the effects of current conventional drug therapies and their withdrawal Apply methods of treating and managing disease process of each system using ayurvedic herbal medicine Complete documentation of all recommendations and client responses Demonstrate application of commonly used treatment practices Develop treatment plans are implemented to achieve optimal health, rehabilitation, or to improve quality of life which involve: Incorporate the philosophies and beliefs of the practice of herbal medicine Provide the safest, most efficacious and cost effective treatment method Provide treatment in accordance with the individual condition and presence of complicating factors. Provide treatment in accordance with the treatment plan Provide treatment in accordance with traditional use Review treatment plan Undertake treatment of a range of conditions/disease states Use appropriate preparation of the client for treatment Use counselling within herbal medicine consultation as an aid to treatment Use interpersonal and questioning skills Write referrals, appraisal letters for insurance companies and other documentation |