Application
This unit applies to work in homœopathy |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Demonstrate knowledge of homœopathic paradigm | 1.1 Communicate definition and historical development of homœopathy effectively 1.2 Identify and explain central philosophy of homœopathy 1.3 Use homœopathic philosophy to interpret health issues |
2. Identify and describe the principles and practices of homœopathy | 2.1 Identify and describe the major method of treatment used by homœopaths 2.2 Identify and describe other methods of treatment used by homœopaths 2.3 Identify and describe appropriate homœopathic diagnostic techniques and tools |
3. Demonstrate basic knowledge of other therapies | 3.1 Identify a range of other therapies 3.2 Provide basic information on other therapies 3.3 Identify the relationship between homoeopathy and other therapies |
4. Represent homœopathy to the community | 4.1 Explain practices and principles of homœopathy clearly in a one-to-one and group setting 4.2 Clarify enquiries and provide appropriate information 4.3 Request client to bring relevant data to the consultation 4.4 Discuss alternative sources of information/advice with the client |
5. Work within clinic and regulation guidelines | 5.1 Access and follow clinic guidelines 5.2 Access and follow legal and regulatory guidelines 5.3 Undertaken relevant documentation |
Required Skills
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: A range of therapies Basic knowledge of philosophical tradition of science / conventional / western medicine 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 history, central philosophies and principles of homoeopathy Basic knowledge of the practices of other therapies Ethical issues in medicine OHS requirements in the workplace Relationship between homœopathy and other therapies The philosophies, principles and tools of homœopathic practice |
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: Appropriately record details of client enquiries according to clinic guidelines Communicate essentials of homœopathic practice in one-to-one and group settings Correctly identify client information needs Demonstrate communication skills in a one-to-one and group setting Explain relevant services Provide client with required information Work or model work which demonstrates an understanding of underpinning values and philosophies in the homœopathic framework |
Evidence 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) 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 practitioner's workplace scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units holistic/integrated 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: | Relevant texts or medical manuals Relevant paper-based/video assessment instruments Appropriate assessment environment Skilled assessors |
Method of assessment | Observation in the work place Written assignments/projects 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 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 and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities |
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. | |
Definition of homœopathy: | Homœopathy is a system of therapeutics based on the principle of the law of similars. This requires the selection and prescription of a medicine (remedy) that, through prior testing on healthy people and from clinical experience and observation, is known to be capable of producing a set of symptoms most similar to the symptom picture of the client. The medicine is prescribed in the minimum dose required to bring about (stimulate) healing. This therapeutic methodology in no way limits the scope of homœopaths in the provision of ancillary or emergency care, where this accords with homœopathic principles and is required for the well-being of the client. |
The central philosophy of homœopathy is based: | The law of similars - the principle that an individual case of disease with a given set of symptoms can be cured by a medicine which is known to produce the most similar set of symptoms when trailed/proven on healthy individuals. |
Major method of treatment: | The prescription of a single homœopathic medicine |
Other methods of treatment refers to: | Nutritional guidance Personal hygiene advice Counselling Removing obstacles to cure Other medical therapies |
Appropriate homœopathic diagnostic techniques may include: | Homœopathic case taking Repertorisation Observation Physical examination Specimen collection and testing |
Homoeopathic diagnostic tools may include: | Homoeopathic materia medica and/or repertory Related medical texts Glucometer/test strips/lancets Peak flow meter Stethoscope Opthalmoscope Percussion hammer Transluminator Thermometer Sphygmomanometer Scales Height measure Length measure Urine test stix Spirometers Torches Otoscope Any other instrument as appropriate |
Other therapies may include: | Naturopathy or other alternative/complementary therapies Osteopathy Chiropractic Physiotherapy Medical Counselling |
Basic information on other therapies may include: | Recommended sources Basic tools and techniques |
Relationship between homoeopathy and other therapies may include: | Contra-indications to treatment Effects of one treatment over or with another Treatment according to stage of condition Interactions between different therapies When other therapies may be useful |
Enquiries may require: | Duration of treatment Expected treatment outcomes Possible approaches to treatment Estimated cost of treatment Availability of health fund rebates Work cover eligibility Professional status of practitioner Availability of home visits After hours/locum service Provision for hospital visits |
Appropriate information may include: | Confirmation of appointment date and time Clinic location and directions Cost of consultations and/or prescriptions Payment options |
Relevant data may include: | Source of referral Client questionnaire Medical reports Medication Biological specimens |
Clinic guidelines may include: | Procedures and guidelines Purpose or mission statement Code of ethics or practice Level of competency and degree of supervision Partnership/group decisions, agreed practice |
Legal and regulatory guidelines may include: | OHS guidelines Anti-discrimination legislation Privacy Act Infection control |
Relevant documentation may include: | Nature of enquiry Client contact details Incident reports Appointment details |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Licensing Information
Not Applicable