Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTNAT601C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide naturopathic treatment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTNAT601C - Provide naturopathic treatment
Description This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer client treatment according to a naturopathic framework
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to work undertaken within a naturopathic framework
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Manage treatment
  • Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
  • Explain mode of administration and management of the treatment to the client
  • Request client to monitor reactions and contact practitioner as required
  • Ensure consent for treatment
  • Recognise reactions to treatment (adverse or otherwise) and respond promptly if necessary
  • Explain clearly time, location and content of future sessions to the client
  • Document recommendations
  • Provide treatment according to the treatment plan
       
Element: Apply therapeutic techniques
  • Apply, recommend, dispense or prescribe treatment/remedies
  • Deliver treatment according to regulations
  • Refer to or collaborate with other health care professionals as required
       
Element: Advise and resource the client
  • Educate the client in relevant and practical techniques for promotion and maintenance of optimum health
  • Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language
  • Use appropriate interpersonal skills when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client
  • Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment wherever possible
  • Provide counselling within a naturopathic framework when appropriate
       
Element: Review treatment
  • Review progress with the client
  • Identify and record effects of previous treatment
  • Review previous treatment plan
  • Evaluate need for ongoing and/or additional treatment
  • Negotiate changes to the plan with the client to ensure optimal outcomes
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 practitioner's workplace

scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units

holistic/integrated 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 paper-based/video assessment instruments

Appropriate assessment environment

Skilled assessors

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place

Written assignments/projects 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 and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units:

This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:

HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients

HLTHER606C Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine

HLTNAT604C Provide acute homoeopathic treatment in a naturopathic framework

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 system/condition

Contra-indications of treatment

Drug interactions

How to correctly prepare and dispense naturopathic remedies/treatments

How to select best remedies/treatments 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 remedies/treatments used for each system/condition

The appropriate dietary treatment of common illnesses and diseases

The components of food and food/dietary supplements (knowledge and understanding)

The correct preparations required for specific treatment

The pathogenesis of the remedies/treatments 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, lacto-vegetarian, 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 up-to-date 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 remedies/treatments

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 conditions/disease 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

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment 
Explain mode of administration and management of the treatment to the client 
Request client to monitor reactions and contact practitioner as required 
Ensure consent for treatment 
Recognise reactions to treatment (adverse or otherwise) and respond promptly if necessary 
Explain clearly time, location and content of future sessions to the client 
Document recommendations 
Provide treatment according to the treatment plan 
Apply, recommend, dispense or prescribe treatment/remedies 
Deliver treatment according to regulations 
Refer to or collaborate with other health care professionals as required 
Educate the client in relevant and practical techniques for promotion and maintenance of optimum health 
Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language 
Use appropriate interpersonal skills when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client 
Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment wherever possible 
Provide counselling within a naturopathic framework when appropriate 
Review progress with the client 
Identify and record effects of previous treatment 
Review previous treatment plan 
Evaluate need for ongoing and/or additional treatment 
Negotiate changes to the plan with the client to ensure optimal outcomes 

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