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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

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

Anatomy and physiology of the body systems

Disease process

Knowledge and understanding of types of further investigation available

Relevant testing and assessment options and procedures

Signs and symptoms of disease and disorderdysfunction

The contribution of the different schools of thought and historical theories of clinical practice

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 uptodate information

Apply differential assessment

Apply knowledge of referral process

Demonstrate differential diagnostic skills

Establish urgency for treatment required

Interpret investigative findings

Prioritise presenting conditions

Write referrals appraisal letters for insurance companies and other documentation

Evidence Required



The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit	The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace defined as a supervised clinic is essential for assessment of this unit Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over a range of workplace situations Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible Where for reasons of safety access to equipment and resources and space assessment takes place away from the workplace simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible Resources essential for assessment include An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment Relevant texts or medical manuals Relevant paperbased assessment instruments Appropriate assessment environment

Method of assessment	Observation in the work place if possible Written assignmentsprojects with practical demonstration Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of diagnostic technique and strategies to contribute to best practice Questioning Role play simulation Diagnosis from assessment notes or simulated assessments Short answer tests

Access and equity considerations	All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units	This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units HLTHERC Perform a western herbal medicine health assessment HLTHER604C Perform a western herbal medicine health assessment HLTCOMC Communicate effectively with clients HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients HLTHERB CManage work within the western herbal medicine framework HLTHER602B CManage work within the western herbal medicine framework

Range Statement



The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Signs and symptoms of condition may include:	Physical evidence Behavioural evidence States of disorder Test or examination results Sensations Onset Duration Location Causation Ameliorating and aggravating factors Symptom qualities (intensity, severity, nature of complaint) Non-verbal signs and symptoms Functional and pathological disturbances

Patterns may refer to:	Temperaments - humoural theory - eg choleric/sanguine Constitutional states eg neuresthenic Syndromes eg adrenal exhaustion Functional disorders eg functional hypoglycemea Disease/conditions