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 on health practices and medicines Access reference material on the effects of current conventional drug therapies and their withdrawal Apply methods of treating and managing the disease process of each system using herbal medicine Demonstrate interpersonal and questioning skills Demonstrate interpersonal skills Develop and implement treatment plans to achieve optimal health, rehabilitation, or to improve quality of life these involve: appropriate preparation of the client for treatment complete documentation of all recommendations and client responses demonstration of the application of commonly used treatment practices incorporation of the philosophies of the practice of herbal medicine provision of the safest, most efficient and cost effective treatment method provision of treatment in accordance with the individual, the condition and the presence of complicating factors. provision of treatment in accordance with the treatment plan the use of counselling within herbal medicine consultation as an aid to treatment treatment of a range of conditions/disease states understanding of the function and contraindications of each herb disponded review of treatment plan Write referrals, appraisal letters for insurance companies and other documentation |