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

The principles of aromatherapy

Anatomy and physiology of the body systems

Relevant testing and assessment options and procedures

Signs and symptoms of condition

Disease process

Knowledge and understanding of types of further investigation available

The contribution of the different schools of thought and historical theories of clinical practice

Data analysis techniques

Referral process

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

Apply differential assessment

Write referrals appraisal letters for insurance companies and other documentation

Interpret investigative findings

Demonstrate differential diagnostic skills

Prioritise presenting conditions

Establish urgency for treatment required

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 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 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 practitioners workplace

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

holisticintegrated assessment including working within the practice framework performing a health assessment assessing the client planning treatment providing treatment

holistic/integrated assessment including:
. working within the practice framework
. performing a health assessment
. assessing the client
. planning treatment
. providing treatment

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 andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Method of assessment

Observation in the workplace

Demonstration

Written assignmentsprojects

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

Oral questioning

Role playsimulation

Written assignment with practical demonstration

Diagnosis from assessment notes or simulated assessments

Short answer tests

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

Related units

This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related competency unit

HLTCOMC Communicate effectively with clients

HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients

Signs and symptoms of condition may include:

Assessment may include: