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: Administer homœopathic medicines Apply differential assessment skills Assess the need for other treatment Communicate effectively with client Dispense homœopathic medicines in accordance with the order/prescription Explain any perceived risks and possible responses to the homœopathic medicine Identify and analyse responses to previous homœopathic medicines Identify potential life threatening and emergency conditions Implement treatment plans to achieve the best possible therapeutic outcome for the client, which may involve: complete documentation of all recommendations and client responses demonstration of the application of established homœopathic clinical practices provision of treatment referral to another health care professional review of treatment plan treatment according to the individual, the 11 condition and the presence of complicating factors. it must be the safest, most efficacious method that is also cost effective to the client treatment of a range of conditions/disease states use of counselling as a treatment method, where competence exists Maintain sterile stock and equipment according to legislation and guidelines Manage medical emergencies Manage time throughout consultation and treatment Negotiate strategies to overcome any obstacles to cure Negotiate the management of homœopathic treatment with the client's current therapies. Prepare homœopathic medicines in a range of potency scales (mother tincture, decimal, centesimal, fifty millesimal) Prepare homœopathic medicines in accordance with official pharmacopœia, clinic guidelines and relevant legislation Provide appropriate antidotes Research allopathic drugs, including iatrogenic potential, interactions and requirements for withdrawal Use equipment and resources competently, safely and correctly Write referrals |