Work within a naturopathic framework

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTNAT609C, 'Work within a naturopathic framework'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Work within a naturopathic framework' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of naturopathic practice

1.1 Definenaturopathy and the naturopathic system of medicine

1.2 Provide an over of the historical development of naturopathy

1.3 Identify and explain the central philosophies of naturopathy

1.4 Apply naturopathic philosophy to his/her own health practices

1.5 Draw on naturopathic philosophy to interpret health issues

2. Identify and describe the principles and practices of naturopathy

2.1 Identify and describe major methods of treatment used by naturopaths

2.2 Identify and describe other complementary therapies used by naturopaths

2.3 Identify and describe traditionally used methods of healing

2.4 Identify and describe naturopathic assessment techniques

3. Develop knowledge of complementary therapies

3.1 Identify and describe principles and practices of other healing systems

3.2 Provide information on other complementary therapies

3.3 Identify relationship between therapies

4. Represent naturopathic framework to the community

4.1 Explain practices and principles of naturopathy in an easily understood way in a one-to-one and group setting

4.2 Clarify enquiries and provide appropriate information

4.3 Make requests for client to bring relevant data to the consultation

4.4 Discuss alternative sources of information/ with the client

5. Work within clinic and regulation guidelines

5.1 Access and follow clinic guidelines

5.2 Access and follow legal and regulatory guidelines

5.3 Undertake relevant documentation


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTNAT609C appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT60507 - Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy