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Work within a naturopathic framework

Work within a naturopathic framework

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTNAT609C
State Code
D8361
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
061901 - Naturopathy
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
90
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within a naturopathic framework
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of naturopathic practice
  • 1.1 Definenaturopathy and the naturopathic system of medicine
  • 1.2 Provide an over of the historical development of naturopathy
  • 1.3 Identify and explain the central philosophies of naturopathy
  • 1.4 Apply naturopathic philosophy to his/her own health practices
  • 1.5 Draw on naturopathic philosophy to interpret health issues
2. Identify and describe the principles and practices of naturopathy
  • 2.1 Identify and describe major methods of treatment used by naturopaths
  • 2.2 Identify and describe other complementary therapies used by naturopaths
  • 2.3 Identify and describe traditionally used methods of healing
  • 2.4 Identify and describe naturopathic assessment techniques
3. Develop knowledge of complementary therapies
  • 3.1 Identify and describe principles and practices of other healing systems
  • 3.2 Provide information on other complementary therapies
  • 3.3 Identify relationship between therapies
4. Represent naturopathic framework to the community
  • 4.1 Explain practices and principles of naturopathy in an easily understood way in a one-to-one and group setting
  • 4.2 Clarify enquiries and provide appropriate information
  • 4.3 Make requests for client to bring relevant data to the consultation
  • 4.4 Discuss alternative sources of information/ 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 Undertake relevant documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C5087 HLTNAT9A Work within a Naturopathic framework Unit of competency
C9366 HLTNAT609B Work within a naturopathic framework Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD216 HLTNAT609D Work within a naturopathic framework Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D105 HLT60507 Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy Qualification