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Evidence Guide: HLTHER608C - Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment

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HLTHER608C - Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Manage the specialised herbal medicine treatment

  1. Use a knowledge of herbal medicines to select the most appropriate treatment strategy
  2. Take into account factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment for each herb and prescription
  3. Take into account possible treatment reactions for each herb and prescription
  4. Take into account contra-indications for each herb and prescription
  5. Ensure consent for treatment
  6. Recognise and promptly respond to reactions to treatment (adverse or otherwise) if necessary
  7. Fully document assessments and recommendations
  8. Provide treatment according to the specialised herbal medicine treatment plan
  9. Fully explain treatment to the client and respond to all enquiries, feedback and complaints
  10. Use counselling skills as appropriate
  11. Review the treatment plan and negotiate continuing care with the client
Use a knowledge of herbal medicines to select the most appropriate treatment strategy

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Take into account factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment for each herb and prescription

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Take into account possible treatment reactions for each herb and prescription

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Take into account contra-indications for each herb and prescription

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Ensure consent for treatment

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Recognise and promptly respond to reactions to treatment (adverse or otherwise) if necessary

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Fully document assessments and recommendations

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Provide treatment according to the specialised herbal medicine treatment plan

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Fully explain treatment to the client and respond to all enquiries, feedback and complaints

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Use counselling skills as appropriate

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Review the treatment plan and negotiate continuing care with the client

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Provide specialised herbal medicine treatment for children and adolescents

  1. Obtain consent for treatment from the parent/caregiver/guardian
  2. Assess client health according to standard guidelines relating to age
  3. Develop a specialised herbal medicine treatment plan according to findings
  4. Implement the treatment plan
Obtain consent for treatment from the parent/caregiver/guardian

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Assess client health according to standard guidelines relating to age

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Develop a specialised herbal medicine treatment plan according to findings

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Implement the treatment plan

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Provide specialised herbal medicine treatment for women

  1. Assess client health and welfare with special consideration given to conditions common to women
  2. Conduct a physical examination with special regard to common conditions of women in various life stages and according to local and national regulations
  3. Develop a specialised herbal medicine treatment plan according to findings
  4. Implement the treatment plan
Assess client health and welfare with special consideration given to conditions common to women

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Conduct a physical examination with special regard to common conditions of women in various life stages and according to local and national regulations

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Develop a specialised herbal medicine treatment plan according to findings

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Implement the treatment plan

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Provide specialised herbal medicine treatment for men

  1. Assess client health and welfare with special consideration to conditions common to men
  2. Conduct physical examination with special regard to common conditions of men relating to age and according to local and national regulations
  3. Develop a specialised herbal medicine treatment plan according to findings
  4. Implement the treatment plan
Assess client health and welfare with special consideration to conditions common to men

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Conduct physical examination with special regard to common conditions of men relating to age and according to local and national regulations

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Develop a specialised herbal medicine treatment plan according to findings

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Implement the treatment plan

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Provide specialised herbal medicine geriatric care

  1. Take a client history with special consideration to client memory, cognitive ability and care requirements
  2. Conduct a physical examination with special regard to common conditions of ageing and according to local and national regulations
  3. Develop a specialised herbal medicine treatment plan according to findings
  4. Implement the treatment plan
Take a client history with special consideration to client memory, cognitive ability and care requirements

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Conduct a physical examination with special regard to common conditions of ageing and according to local and national regulations

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Develop a specialised herbal medicine treatment plan according to findings

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Implement the treatment plan

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Provide specialised herbal medicine mental health care

  1. Take a client history with special consideration to client mental health and care requirements
  2. Develop a specialised herbal medicine treatment plan according to findings
  3. Implement the treatment plan
Take a client history with special consideration to client mental health and care requirements

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Develop a specialised herbal medicine treatment plan according to findings

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Implement the treatment plan

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Evidence is required of both knowledge and skills application

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:

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far 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 paper-based/video assessment instruments

appropriate assessment environment

skilled assessors

Method of assessment:

Observation in the work place and practical demonstration

Written assignments/projects

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

Questioning

Role play simulation

Explanations of technique

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 competency units:

HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients

HLTHER606C Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine

HLTHER609C Provide western herbal medicine treatment

Required Skills and Knowledge

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:

A minimum of 130 major medicinal herbs as listed in the range statement

A range of alternative and complementary therapies

Common disease states and functional problems of each bodily system, and the principles and practice of treating each system/condition

Contra-indications of treatment

Herb-drug interactions

How to correctly prepare and dispense herbal medicines

How to select best treatment/medicine within best current practice

Knowledge and understanding of methods of preparing treatment and management plans

Knowledge and understanding of the less common herbal medicines used for each system/condition, including their active principles

Knowledge and understanding of the scheduled herbs, including reasons for scheduling

Less common disease states and functional problems of particular groups in society with specific needs including, but not limited to infants, children, adolescents, elderly, peri- and post- menopausal, pregnant and lactating women

Less common disease states and functional problems of the reproductive system of women and men

Medical reports and diagnostic procedure

Pathogenesis of herbal medicines administered

Relevant reference works and information sources

Research issues and their uses

Research priorities

Statistical analysis

Supplementary measures in the management of the conditions eg dietary considerations and exercise

The correct preparations required for specific treatment

The possible responses to treatments

The principles of formulation (including dosage and duration of treatment)

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

Access and interpret up-to-date information

Analyse a complex clinical problem utilising western herbal medicine model of clinical reasoning, and utilising literature review techniques to understand the nature of the problem and its management

Appropriately record details of client enquiries according to clinic guidelines

Communicate information through written or verbal media

Correctly identify client information needs

Critically evaluate research

Demonstrate age appropriate communication skills in a one-to-one and group setting

Discuss and demonstrate ability to determine 'level of concern' in relation to risk of complications, severity of disease process, lifestyle factors and their impact on treatment strategies, timeframe of treatment, and other factors

Discuss and demonstrate ability to identify and effectively monitor 'high level of concern' clients

Explain relevant services and case management program

Extrapolate case study information to new cases

Integrate knowledge of the historical, theoretical and philosophical aspects of herbal medicine into clinical practice

Provide client with required information

Provide treatment appropriate to age and specific needs of clients

Use interpersonal and questioning skills

Work or model work which demonstrates an ability to apply the underpinning values and philosophies of herbal medicine within clinical practice

Write referrals, appraisal letters for insurance companies and other documentation

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.

Knowledge ofherbal medicines means at least 130 herbs which must include but are not limited to:

Achillea millefolium

Allium sativum

Althaea offficinalis

Angelica archangelica

Apium graveolens

Arnica montana

Avena sativa

Calendula officinalis

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Crataegus oxycantha/monogyna

Filipendula ulmaria

Foeniculum vulgare

Galium aparine

Hypericum perforatum

Inula helenium

Lavandula angustifolia

Matricaria recutita

Mentha x piperita

Plantago spp

Rosmarinus officinalis

Rubus idaeus

Rumex crispus

Salvia officinalis

Sambucus nigra

Silybum marianum

Stellaria media

Taraxacum officinale

Thymus vulgaris

Urtica dioica

Verbascum thapsus

Agropyron repens

Angelica sinensis

130 herbs which must include but are not limited to Cont:

130 herbs which must include but are not limited to Cont

Arctium lappa

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Astragalus membranaceus

Berberis vulgaris

Capsicum minimum

Caulophyllum thalictorides

Chamaelirium luteum

Cimicifuga racemosa

Dioscorea villosa

Echinacea spp

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Equisetum arvense

Euphrasia officinalis

Fucus vesiculosus

Gentiana lutea

Ginkgo biloba

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Hamamelis virginiana

Harpagophytum procumbens

Humulus lupulus

Hydrastis canadensis

Juniper communis

Leonurus cardiaca

Marrubium vulgare

Melissa officinalis

Paeonia lactiflora

Panax ginseng

Passiflora incarnata

Phytolacca decandra/americana

Rhamnus purshiana

Scutellaria lateriflora

Serenoa repens

Smilax spp

Solidago virgaurea

Symphytum officinale

Tanacetum parthenium

Thuja occidentalis

Tilia spp

130 herbs which must include but are not limited to Cont:

130 herbs which must include but are not limited to (continued):t

Trifolium pratense

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Ulmus fulva

Valeriana officinalis

Viburnum opulus

Vitex agnus castus

Withania somnifera

Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

Zingiber officinale

Knowledge of herbal medicines must include a minimum of 3 herbs from each specific action category::

Alterative

Anodyne

Adaptogen

Alterative

Analgesic

Anodyne

Antiemetic

Anti-infective

Anti-inflammatory

Antiseptic

Antispasmodic

Antitussive

Antiviral

Aperient

Aphrodisiac

Astringent

Bitter

Cardioactive

Carminative

Cholagogue

Circulatory stimulant

Demulcent

Diaphoretic

Diuretic

Eliminative

Emetic

Emmenagogue

Expectorant

Knowledge of herbal medicines must include a minimum of 3 herbs from each specific action category Cont:

Knowledge of herbal medicines must include a minimum of 3 herbs from each specific action category Cont:

Febrifuge

Galactogogue

Hepatic

Laxative

Nervine

Relaxant

Rubefacient

Sedative

Stimulant

Stomachic

Tonic

Vasodilator

Vermifuge

Vulnerary

Specialised herbal medicine treatment includes:

Using a high level of herbal medicine knowledge to enable extrapolation of case study information to new cases

Using research including literature reviews and critical assessment of research, as a tool in providing treatment

Knowledge and understanding of the herbal medicine treatment of conditions/disease states of particular groups in society with specific needs

Knowledge and understanding of the scheduling of herbal medicines in the standard for the uniform scheduling of drugs and poisons

Applying recommending, dispensing or prescribing herbal medicines, extemporaneous preparations, herbal plasters, poultices, ointments or other topical herbal applications

All treatment or care delivered meets the requirements of relevant legislation and regulations

Collaborating with or referring to other health care professionals as required

Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:

Other medical treatment being undertaken

Client physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness

Cultural factors

Contra-indications to treatment

Post treatment activity

Responses to reactions may include:

Adjusting treatment accordingly

Seeking appropriate expertise

Discussing reaction with the client

Adhering to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies

Using of First Aid procedures according to St Johns, 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

Response to enquiries may include:

Providing (or directing to) information material

Answering questions

Following up with further information

Providing of referrals

The treatment plan may include:

Prescription of herbal medicines

Dispensing of extemporaneous preparations

Assessment of the case may include:

Antenatal, birth and post natal period information, apgar score, birth weight and feeding method and frequency

Family history, maternal and paternal

Growth and growth patterns

Height, weight and head circumference measurements

Changes in the pattern of growth over a series of measurements

Recognise major milestones in development

Relate the major milestones in personal and social skills fine motor skills, general motor skills and language development to a simplified standard milestone chart

Life stages refers to:

Neonate (birth to 28 days)

Children

Adolescence (puberty to adulthood)

Adulthood

Old Age

Pregnancy and post natal period for women

Peri-menopausal and post menopausal state for women