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: Accurately record information Accurately record information in a systematic manner in accordance with clinic guidelines Address time management requirements during consultation Communicate effectively to gain required information Correctly dispose of waste and sharps in accordance with workplace policy Correctly monitor, clean and maintain equipment Demonstrate communication skills Discuss and observe treatment protocols Identify and record signs and symptoms of disease Identify clinical signs of nutritional imbalance Interpret and understand the significance of findings Interpret medical test data such as urine, blood test data, faecal and biopsy reports Obtain problem focused information by performing inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion and appropriate manoeuvres Read and interpret medical reports Read and interpret medical test results or documents Recognise when specimen collection is required Relate results of the test to homœopathic symptomatology Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues Use homœopathic tools and resources Use medical reference texts including homœopathic and western medicine texts Use terminology correct to discipline Use, monitor and maintain appropriate medical equipment |