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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 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 may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations 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

Context of and specific resources for assessment	An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment Relevant texts or medical manuals Relevant paperbasedvideo assessment tools Appropriate assessment environment Skilled assessors

Method of assessment	Observation in the work place Written assignmentsprojects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice 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 Explanations of technique Oral questioning and discussion

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

Related units	This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units HLTCOMC Communicate effectively with clients HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients HLTNATC Provide naturopathic treatment HLTNAT601C Provide naturopathic treatment

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.

Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:	Age Cultural factors Other medical treatment being undertaken Client's physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness Contra-indications to treatment Post treatment activity Malabsorption

Dietary modification may include:	Exclusion of some foods or food groupings Inclusion of some foods or food groupings Increased consumption of some foods or food groupings Decreased consumption of some foods or food groupings Inclusion of nutritional supplements

Consent for treatment refers to:	Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines

Contra-indications to treatment may include:	Pregnancy and breastfeeding Drug-nutrient and nutrient-nutrient interactions Known allergies Specific illnesses and conditions Other medical treatment being undertaken

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 First Aid procedures according to St John, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training Accessing local emergency services

Nutritional supplementation may include:	Vitamins Minerals Amino acids Omega oils Celloids Tissue salts Other nutritional extracts or substances

Environmental factors may include:	Food additives intentional non-intentional Food contamination (microbiological) Pollution

Other factors may include:	Pharmaceutical drugs Self-prescribed medication Cultural Dental problems Food cravings Food aversions Food preparation techniques Age Special dietary needs eg acquired and genetic conditions

Cultural barriers may include:	Religious restrictions Dietary choices eg vegetarian, vegan

Regulations may include:	Hygiene and infection control regulations OHS regulations Clinic or professional practice guidelines Complying with state or national legislation in the practice of naturopathy

Advise and resource the client refers to:	Providing relevant literature or information materials Referring client to other information sources Providing advice regarding self-care Advising client of suggested resources Providing details which help to fully inform client of relevant information Providing referrals to other health professionals Availability of products required or suggested for treatment

Relevant and practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:	Exercise suggestions Stress management techniques

Lifestyle modification may involve:	Use of alcohol consumption Use of tobacco consumption Use of social/recreational drugs use Living arrangements Working conditions

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