Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required 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 knowledge of: A minimum of 130 major medicinal herbs as listed in the range statement A range of alternative and complementary therapies Common disease states and functional problems of each bodily system, and the principles and practice of treating each system/condition Contra-indications of treatment Herb-drug interactions How to correctly prepare and dispense herbal medicines How to select best treatment/medicine within best current practice Knowledge and understanding of methods of preparing treatment and management plans Knowledge and understanding of the less common herbal medicines used for each system/condition, including their active principles Knowledge and understanding of the scheduled herbs, including reasons for scheduling Less common disease states and functional problems of particular groups in society with specific needs including, but not limited to infants, children, adolescents, elderly, peri- and post- menopausal, pregnant and lactating women Less common disease states and functional problems of the reproductive system of women and men Medical reports and diagnostic procedure Pathogenesis of herbal medicines administered Relevant reference works and information sources Research issues and their uses Research priorities Statistical analysis Supplementary measures in the management of the conditions eg dietary considerations and exercise The correct preparations required for specific treatment The possible responses to treatments The principles of formulation (including dosage and duration of treatment) |