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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 the required range of situations relevant to the workplace Where for reasons of safety space or access to equipment and resources assessment takes place away from the workplace the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum age culture and gender Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context including interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioners workplace scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units holisticintegrated assessment including working within the practice framework performing a health assessment assessing the client planning treatment providing treatment

Context of and specific resources for assessment	Relevant texts or medical manuals Relevant paper basedvideo assessment instruments Appropriate assessment environment Skilled assessors

Method of assessment	Observation in the work place practical demonstrations and simulations Written assignmentsprojects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting laboratory If successful a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision Short tests and essays Oral questioning and discussion

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

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.

Definition and central philosophies of homœopathy:	Homœopathy is a system of therapeutics based on the principle of the law of similars. This requires the selection and prescription of a medicine that, through prior testing on healthy people and from clinical experience and observation, is known to be capable of producing a set of symptoms most similar to the symptom picture of the client The homoeopathic medicine is prescribed in the minimum dose required to bring about (stimulate) healing This therapeutic methodology in no way limits the scope of homœopaths in the provision of ancillary or emergency care, where this accords with homœopathic principles and is required for the well-being of the client

Treatment practices used by Homoeopaths may include:	The prescription of a homœopathic medicine Nutritional guidance Personal hygiene advice Counselling

The forms of diagnosis may include	Homoeopathic diagnosis Clinical diagnosis

Diagnostic practices may include:	Homœopathic case taking Repertorisation Observation Obtaining vital signs Clinical screening examination and assessment Collecting and testing specimens Any other method in which the practitioner has been trained to a competent standard and which is conducted according to legislative and regulatory requirements

Diagnostic tools may include:	Homoeopathic materia medica and/or repertory Medical texts Stethoscope Sphygmomanometer Thermometer Peak flow meter Otoscope Spirometers Percussion hammer Opthalmoscope Urine test stix Glucometer/test strips/lancets Any other instrument as appropriate

Measures are implemented could refer to:	Supervision of practice Financial documentation Documentation of medicine prescription and supply Case notes Practitioner qualification Performance reviews Current certification for special services offered - where appropriate Clinic standards and procedures

Effective communication and interpersonal skills may include:	Active listening skills Ability to establish rapport and trust Eye contact Verbal communication skills Written communication skills Empathy and respect Ability to clarify needs Conflict resolution skills Negotiation skills Presentation Honesty and integrity

Opportunities for formal and informal development of skills and knowledge may include:	Articles, public presentations, interviews and other communications Attendance at lectures or other education activities Participation in research projects Attendance at association meetings Subscription to professional journals Clinic supervision Provision of or participant in training Study, distance-based learning

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Range Statement