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Provide naturopathic nutritional treatment
Provide naturopathic nutritional treatment
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTNAT603D
HLTNAT603D
State Code
WD214
WD214
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/08/2012
Field of Education
061901 - Naturopathy
Original Release Date
28/08/2012
Nominal Hours
80
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide naturopathic advice on dietary modification and nutritional supplements according to a naturopathic framework
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage treatment
- 1.1 Identify and explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
- 1.2 Explain the use of dietary modification and management of the treatment to the client
- 1.3 Request client to monitor reactions and contact practitioner as required
- 1.4 Ensure consent for treatment and identify contra-indications for treatment
- 1.5 Recognise reactions to treatment (adverse or otherwise) and promptly responded to if necessary
- 1.6 Explain time, location and purpose of future sessions clearly to the client
- 1.7 Document recommendations
- 1.8 Provide treatment according to the treatment plan
2. Apply therapeutic techniques
- 2.1 Determine the appropriateness of dietary modification and/or nutritional supplementation
- 2.2 Identify and manage the treatment of food allergies/food sensitivities
- 2.3 Evaluate the influence of environmental and other factors on nutritional status
- 2.4 Take care to evaluate cultural barriers to dietary modification and/or supplement prescription
- 2.5 Deliver treatment according to regulations
- 2.6 Refer to or collaborate with other health care professionals as required
3. Advise and resource the client
- 3.1 Educate client in relevant and practical techniques for promotion and maintenance of optimum health, which include dietary/lifestyle modification
- 3.2 Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language
- 3.3 Use appropriate interpersonal skills when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client
- 3.4 Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment wherever possible
- 3.5 Provide dietary advice within a nutritional framework is appropriate
4. Review treatment
- 4.1 Review progress with the client
- 4.2 Identify and record effects of previous treatment
- 4.3 Review previous treatment plan
- 4.4 Evaluate need for ongoing and/or additional treatment
- 4.5 Negotiate changes to the plan with the client to ensure optimal outcomes
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.
Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:
Age
Cultural factors
Other medical treatment being undertaken
Client's physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness
Contra-indications to treatment
Post treatment activity
Malabsorption
Dietary modification may include:
Exclusion of some foods or food groupings
Inclusion of some foods or food groupings
Increased consumption of some foods or food groupings
Decreased consumption of some foods or food groupings
Inclusion of nutritional supplements
Consent for treatment refers to:
Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines
Contra-indications to treatment may include:
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Drug-nutrient and nutrient-nutrient interactions
Known allergies
Specific illnesses and conditions
Other medical treatment being undertaken
Responses to reactions may include:
Adjusting treatment accordingly
Seeking appropriate expertise
Discussing reaction with the client
Adhering to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies
Using First Aid procedures according to St John, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training
Accessing local emergency services
Nutritional supplementation may include:
Vitamins
Minerals
Amino acids
Omega oils
Celloids
Tissue salts
Other nutritional extracts or substances
Environmental factors may include:
Food additives
intentional
non-intentional
Food contamination (microbiological)
Pollution
Other factors may include:
Pharmaceutical drugs
Self-prescribed medication
Cultural
Dental problems
Food cravings
Food aversions
Food preparation techniques
Age
Special dietary needs eg acquired and genetic conditions
Cultural barriers may include:
Religious restrictions
Dietary choices eg vegetarian, vegan
Regulations may include:
Hygiene and infection control regulations
Work health and safety (WHS) regulations
Clinic or professional practice guidelines
Complying with state or national legislation in the practice of naturopathy
Advise and resource the client refers to:
Providing relevant literature or information materials
Referring client to other information sources
Providing advice regarding self-care
Advising client of suggested resources
Providing details which help to fully inform client of relevant information
Providing referrals to other health professionals
Availability of products required or suggested for treatment
Relevant and practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:
Exercise suggestions
Stress management techniques
Lifestyle modification may involve:
Use of alcohol consumption
Use of tobacco consumption
Use of social/recreational drugs use
Living arrangements
Working conditions
Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:
Age
Cultural factors
Other medical treatment being undertaken
Client's physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness
Contra-indications to treatment
Post treatment activity
Malabsorption
Dietary modification may include:
Exclusion of some foods or food groupings
Inclusion of some foods or food groupings
Increased consumption of some foods or food groupings
Decreased consumption of some foods or food groupings
Inclusion of nutritional supplements
Consent for treatment refers to:
Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines
Contra-indications to treatment may include:
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Drug-nutrient and nutrient-nutrient interactions
Known allergies
Specific illnesses and conditions
Other medical treatment being undertaken
Responses to reactions may include:
Adjusting treatment accordingly
Seeking appropriate expertise
Discussing reaction with the client
Adhering to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies
Using First Aid procedures according to St John, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training
Accessing local emergency services
Nutritional supplementation may include:
Vitamins
Minerals
Amino acids
Omega oils
Celloids
Tissue salts
Other nutritional extracts or substances
Environmental factors may include:
Food additives
intentional
non-intentional
Food contamination (microbiological)
Pollution
Other factors may include:
Pharmaceutical drugs
Self-prescribed medication
Cultural
Dental problems
Food cravings
Food aversions
Food preparation techniques
Age
Special dietary needs eg acquired and genetic conditions
Cultural barriers may include:
Religious restrictions
Dietary choices eg vegetarian, vegan
Regulations may include:
Hygiene and infection control regulations
Work health and safety (WHS) regulations
Clinic or professional practice guidelines
Complying with state or national legislation in the practice of naturopathy
Advise and resource the client refers to:
Providing relevant literature or information materials
Referring client to other information sources
Providing advice regarding self-care
Advising client of suggested resources
Providing details which help to fully inform client of relevant information
Providing referrals to other health professionals
Availability of products required or suggested for treatment
Relevant and practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:
Exercise suggestions
Stress management techniques
Lifestyle modification may involve:
Use of alcohol consumption
Use of tobacco consumption
Use of social/recreational drugs use
Living arrangements
Working conditions
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:
An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
Relevant texts or medical manuals
Relevant paper-based/video assessment tools
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.
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.
Explanations of technique
Oral questioning and discussion
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:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTNAT601D Provide naturopathic treatment
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:
An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment
Relevant texts or medical manuals
Relevant paper-based/video assessment tools
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.
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.
Explanations of technique
Oral questioning and discussion
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:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTNAT601D Provide naturopathic treatment
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8355 | HLTNAT603C | Provide naturopathic nutritional treatment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J114 | HLT60512 | Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy | Qualification |