Assessor Resource
WRHHS408A
Design and provide nutritional therapies
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit requires operators to demonstrate in their practice an understanding of nutrition and nutritional supplements, their uses, applications and contraindications as applied to promoting and assisting healthy hair and scalp condition. Knowledge of the medical history of patients, and individual patient medication regimes and possible contraindications; along with possible interaction with the patient's treating doctor are required to inform therapeutic approach. Knowledge of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures is also required.
In the context of an assessment-only and/or a training delivery and assessment pathway, units of competency that relate to this unit are identified in the evidence guide of this unit.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide advice on dietary modification and nutritional supplements in conjunction with trichological treatments. The unit of competency will apply to a range of trichological treatments and roles in the workplace.
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