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

Administration and storage procedures associated with homopathic medicines

Anatomy and physiology of the body systems

Basic knowledge of materia medica to include polycrests and other acute medicines

Basic knowledge of the various approaches to prescribing including consideration of

aetiology

central theme of a medicine

constitutional basis

isopathy

keynote characteristic symptoms

ladderlike prescribing

miasmatic indications

prophylactic use

tautopathy

totality of characteristic symptoms

use of organopathics

Case analysis and management according to naturopathic principles

Legal and regulatory implications of treatment

Medical reports and diagnostic procedures

Obstacles to cure

Pathophysiology and disease processes

Perceived risks and medicine responses

Potency choices

Signs and symptoms of disease and disorderdysfunction

The capabilities and limitations of homopathic treatment within a naturopathic framework

The central philosophies and beliefs of homopathic practice to include the law of similars the minimum dose individualisation of the prescription single medicine prescribing and removal of obstacles to cure

The disease process and the natural history of disease

The pathogenesis of the medicines administered

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

The effects of iatrogenic disease

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The possible responses to the homopathic medicines and contraindications to treatment

The role of homoeopaths other complementary health professionals and support services

The similarities and differences between naturopathic and homopathic treatment

Treatment options other than homopathic

Types of further investigation available knowledge and understanding

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

Access reference material on the effects of current conventional drug therapies and their withdrawal

Administer homopathic medicines

Apply differential assessment

Communicate effectively with clients

Explain any perceived risks and possible medicine responses

Identify and analyse medicine response to previous treatments

Implement treatment plans to achieve optimal health rehabilitation or to improve quality of life These involve

a case requiring referral to a homoeopath or other health care professional

complete documentation of all recommendations and client responses

demonstration of the application of commonly used treatment practices

incorporation of the philosophies of homeopathy into naturopathic practice

preparation of the client for treatment according to naturopathic practice

provision of acute homopathic treatment

review of treatment plan

treatment according to the individual the condition and the presence of complicating factors it must be the safest most efficacious method that is also cost effective to the client

treatment of a range of acute conditions

use of counselling as a treatment method where competence exists

use of homopathic questioning

Manage medical emergencies

Manage time throughout consultation and treatment

Negotiate strategies to overcome any obstacles to cure

Negotiate the management of treatment with the clients current therapies

Recognise the need for constitutional homopathic prescribing

Use equipment and resources competently and safely

Utilise a range of repertories

Utilise at least two of the most commonly used Homopathic materia medica

Write referrals appraisal letters for insurance companies and other documentation

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 instruments

Appropriate assessment environment

Demonstration modelclient

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

Explanations of technique

Oral questioning and discussion

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

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

HLTHOMC Work within a homopathic framework

HLTHOM612C Work within a homœopathic framework

HLTNATC Provide naturopathic treatment

HLTNAT601C Provide naturopathic treatment

Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:

Mode of administration may include:

Consent for treatment refers to:

Homœopathic medicines refer to:

Providing homœopathic medicines within a naturopathic framework refers to:

Homœopathic diagnostic techniques refer to:

Responses may include:

Attendance to responses may include:

Advise and resource the client refers to:

Relevant and practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:

Homœopathic questioning includes:

Effects of previous treatment may include:

On-going and/or additional treatment may include:

A chronic condition may include: