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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

Common disease states and functional problems of each bodily system and the principles and practice of treating each systemcondition

Contraindications of treatment

Drug interactions

How to correctly prepare and dispense naturopathic remediestreatments

How to select best remediestreatments within best current practice

Medical reports and diagnostic procedures

Methods of preparing treatment and management plans knowledge and understanding

Supplementary measures in the management of conditions dietary considerations exercise

The active principles of the main naturopathic remediestreatments used for each systemcondition

The appropriate dietary treatment of common illnesses and diseases

The components of food and fooddietary supplements knowledge and understanding

The correct preparations required for specific treatment

The pathogenesis of the remediestreatments administered

The possible responses to treatments

The principles of formulation including dosage and duration of treatment

The process of digestion absorption and metabolism

The role of nutrition in health and ability to determine the nutritional and dietary needs of a client

Types of diets omnivore vegetarian lactovegetarian vegan fruitarian zen macrobiotic

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

Access reference material on the effects of current conventional drug therapies and their withdrawal

Apply methods of treating and managing the disease process of each system using naturopathic remediestreatments

Complete documentation of all recommendations and client responses

Demonstrate interpersonal and questioning skills

Demonstrate interpersonal skills

Demonstrate the application of commonly used treatment practices

Incorporate the philosophies and beliefs of the practice of naturopathy

Provide the safest most efficacious and cost effective treatment method

Provide treatment in accordance with the individual the condition and the presence of complicating factors

Provide treatment in accordance with the treatment plan

Review treatment plan

Treat a range of conditionsdisease states

Undertake appropriate preparation of the client for treatment

Use counselling within naturopathic consultation as an aid to treatment

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 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 may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations 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	An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment Relevant texts or medical manuals Relevant paperbasedvideo assessment instruments Appropriate assessment environment Skilled assessors

Method of assessment	Observation in the work place 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 Explanations of technique Oral questioning and discussion Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting If successful a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision

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 HLTCOMC Communicate effectively with clients HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients HLTHERC Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine HLTHER606C Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine HLTNATC Provide acute homoeopathic treatment in a naturopathic framework HLTNAT604C Provide acute homoeopathic treatment in a naturopathic 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.

Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:	Other medical treatment being undertaken Client's physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness Cultural factors Contra-indications to treatment Post treatment activity

Mode of administration may be:	Oral Topical Inhaled

Responses to reactions may include:	Adjusting treatment accordingly Seeking appropriate expertise Discussing reaction with the client Adherence to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies Using First Aid procedures according to St John, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training Accessing local emergency services

Consent for treatment refers to:	Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines

Regulations may include:	Hygiene and infection control regulations OHS regulations Clinic or professional practice guidelines Complying with state or national legislation in the practice of naturopathy

Advise and resource the client refers to:	Providing relevant literature or information materials Referring client to other information sources Providing advice regarding self-care Advising client of suggested resources Providing of details which help to fully inform client of relevant information Providing of referrals to other health professionals Availability of products required or suggested for treatment

Practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:	Nutritional advice Advice on lifestyle modification Exercise suggestions Stress management techniques