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 reference material on the effects of current conventional drug therapies and their withdrawal Administer homœopathic medicines Apply differential assessment Communicate effectively with clients Explain any perceived risks and possible medicine responses Identify and analyse medicine response to previous treatments Implement treatment plans to achieve optimal health, rehabilitation, or to improve quality of life. These involve: a case requiring referral to a homoeopath, or other health care professional complete documentation of all recommendations and client responses demonstration of the application of commonly used treatment practices incorporation of the philosophies of homeopathy into naturopathic practice preparation of the client for treatment according to naturopathic practice provision of acute homœopathic treatment review of treatment plan treatment according to the individual, the 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 acute conditions use of counselling as a treatment method, where competence exists use of homœopathic questioning Manage medical emergencies Manage time throughout consultation and treatment Negotiate strategies to overcome any obstacles to cure Negotiate the management of treatment with the client's current therapies Recognise the need for constitutional homœopathic prescribing Use equipment and resources competently and safely Utilise a range of repertories Utilise at least two of the most commonly used Homœopathic materia medica Write referrals, appraisal letters for insurance companies and other documentation |