Unit of competency Outline
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Apply western herbal medicine diagnostic framework
Apply western herbal medicine diagnostic framework
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTHER601C
HLTHER601C
State Code
D8271
D8271
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/08/2014
Field of Education
061901 - Naturopathy
Original Release Date
06/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret information gathered in the health assessment and make and review an accurate diagnosis over the course of treatment, according to the herbal medicine framework
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse and interpret information received
- 1.1 Correlate results of the health assessment with case history
- 1.2 Recognise signs and symptoms of condition in the client and identify as pre-requisites for treatment/care
- 1.3 Assess information gathered and assign priorities in consultation with the client using the knowledge and experience and theoretical principles
- 1.4 Gather, record and organise information in a way which can be interpreted readily by other professionals
- 1.5 Analyse patterns and differentiate by assessing signs and symptoms
- 1.6 Identify condition according to stage and related implications (eg acute/chronic) by applying principles of diagnosis
- 1.7 Use professional judgement to draw sound conclusions and prognosis from the data collected
- 1.8 Elicit all diagnostic signs and symptoms in a thorough and objective manner to avoid premature conclusions
- 1.9 Systematically monitor client progress in order to confirm the initial diagnosis or clinical impression
2. Critically evaluate the diagnosis
- 2.1 Apply an ongoing critical evaluation of diagnosis
- 2.2 Select appropriate diagnostic tools/methods
- 2.3 Carry out a re-evaluation of the case whenever considered necessary
- 2.4 Effectively combine history and clinical data to obtain a differential diagnosis, diagnosis and prognosis
3. Inform the client
- 3.1 Discuss rationale of the diagnosis/prognosis with the client
- 3.2 Respond to client enquiries using language the client understands
- 3.3 Discuss referral and collaborative with the client if necessary
- 3.4 Respond appropriately to client feedback and complaints
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.
Signs and symptoms of condition may include:
Physical evidence
Behavioural evidence
States of disorder
Test or examination results
Sensations
Onset
Duration
Location
Causation
Ameliorating and aggravating factors
Symptom qualities (intensity, severity, nature of complaint)
Non-verbal signs and symptoms
Functional and pathological disturbances
Patterns may refer to:
Temperaments - humoural theory - eg choleric/sanguine
Constitutional states eg neuresthenic
Syndromes eg adrenal exhaustion
Functional disorders eg functional hypoglycemea
Disease/conditions
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.
Signs and symptoms of condition may include:
Physical evidence
Behavioural evidence
States of disorder
Test or examination results
Sensations
Onset
Duration
Location
Causation
Ameliorating and aggravating factors
Symptom qualities (intensity, severity, nature of complaint)
Non-verbal signs and symptoms
Functional and pathological disturbances
Patterns may refer to:
Temperaments - humoural theory - eg choleric/sanguine
Constitutional states eg neuresthenic
Syndromes eg adrenal exhaustion
Functional disorders eg functional hypoglycemea
Disease/conditions
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 a range of workplace situations
Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Resources essential for assessment include:
An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
Relevant texts or medical manuals
Relevant paper-based assessment instruments
Appropriate assessment environment
Method of assessment:
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects with practical demonstration
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of diagnostic technique and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning
Role play simulation
Diagnosis from assessment notes or simulated assessments
Short answer tests
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
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTHER604C Perform a western herbal medicine health assessment
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTHER602BCManage work within the western herbal medicine framework
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 a range of workplace situations
Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Resources essential for assessment include:
An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
Relevant texts or medical manuals
Relevant paper-based assessment instruments
Appropriate assessment environment
Method of assessment:
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects with practical demonstration
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of diagnostic technique and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning
Role play simulation
Diagnosis from assessment notes or simulated assessments
Short answer tests
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
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTHER604C Perform a western herbal medicine health assessment
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTHER602BCManage work within the western herbal medicine framework
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9277 | HLTHER601B | Apply western herbal medicine diagnostic framework | Unit of competency |
| C5030 | HLTHER1A | Apply Western Herbal Medicine diagnostic framework | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J112 | HLT60112 | Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine | Qualification |