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Provide nutritional medicine treatment

Provide nutritional medicine treatment

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTNUT607B
State Code
D8375
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
069901 - Nutrition And Dietetics
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer client treatment according to a nutritional medicine framework
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage treatment
  • 1.1 Explain the factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
  • 1.2 Explain to the client the mode of administration and management of the treatment
  • 1.3 Request the client to monitor reactions and contact practitioner as required
  • 1.4 Ensure appropriate consent for treatment
  • 1.5 Recognise and promptly respond if necessary to reactions to treatment (adverse or otherwise)
  • 1.6 Clearly explain time, location and content of future sessions
  • 1.7 Document recommendations
  • 1.8 Provide treatment according to the treatment plan
2. Apply therapeutic techniques
  • 2.1 Apply, recommend, dispense or prescribe supplements or vitamins
  • 2.2 Provide dietary modification recommendations and food therapy advice
  • 2.3 Deliver nutritional treatment according to regulations
  • 2.4 Refer to or collaborate with other health care professionals as required
3. Advise and resource the client
  • 3.1 Educate the client in relevant and practical dietary and nutritional information for promotion and maintenance of optimum health
  • 3.2 Answer client queries with clarity and using appropriate language
  • 3.3 Use appropriate interpersonal skills when explaining nutritional medicine treatment plans and recommendations to the client
  • 3.4 Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment wherever possible
  • 3.5 Provide counselling within a nutritional medicine framework when appropriate
4. Review treatment
  • 4.1 Review progress with the client
  • 4.2 Identify and record effects of previous treatment
  • 4.3 Review previous nutritional medicine treatment plan
  • 4.4 Evaluate the need for ongoing and/or additional treatment
  • 4.5 Negotiate changes to the plan with the client to ensure optimal outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9380 HLTNUT607A Provide nutritional medicine treatment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD225 HLTNUT607C Provide nutritional medicine treatment Unit of competency
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