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: Basic knowledge of philosophical tradition of science/allopathic medicine Basic knowledge of philosophical tradition of science/allopathic medicine Basic knowledge of sociology of health and the health care system Basic knowledge of sociology of health and the health care system Basic knowledge of the current political context of health care Basic knowledge of the practices of other therapies Basic nutritional requirements for the various ages and stages of life Basic nutritional requirements for the various ages and stages of life Disease processes and affecting factors for a range of common diseases Ethical issues in management Ethical issues in medicine How homœopathy works with the other therapeutic models Industry standards Knowledge and understanding of the Law of similars Management issues and responsibilities OHS requirements in the workplace Team development issues The homœopathic integration of these approaches to health The qualitative, quantitative, cultural and traditional lines of evidence used in homœopathy The rationalistic, analytical approach to an understanding of disease The vitalistic, empirical approach to healthThe philosophies, principles and tools of homœopathy continued ... |