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: Advanced knowledge of medical terminology Allopathic drugs, their classifications, usage and side effects Common disease states and functional problems of each bodily system Community resources and support services Drug abuse - signs, consequences, treatment, community resources available Drug interactions Drugs used in pregnancy and breast feeding Drugs used to treat disorders of each system of the body Groups of remedies and how to distinguish between them Knowledge and understanding of methods of preparing treatment and management plans Legal and ethical considerations in treating clients with remedies/treatments Lifestyle factors relevant to treatment of specific conditions and diseases Major remedies with respect to their use for general symptoms, psychological and physiological indications Medical reports and diagnostic procedures Minor remedies in respect to their most important indications Pathogenesis of the remedies/treatments administered Pharmacodynamics and the theory of drug action, factors modifying drug effect and dosage, drug toxicity and toxicology Pharmacokinetics - drug administration, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion Pharmacology Possible obstacles to cure Remedies/treatments and dosages used to treat particular conditions Supplementary measures in the management of the condition/system (dietary considerations, exercise) The active principles of the remedies/treatments used for each condition/system The clinical indications of remedies relevant to specific circumstances - infectious diseases, first aid and injuries The derivation of the materia medica from provings, clinical and toxicological sources The interaction of remedies/treatments with foods, herbs, nutritional supplements and drugs continued ... |