Elements and Performance Criteria

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.


Knowledge ofherbal medicines means at least 130 herbs which must include but are not limited to:
Achillea millefolium
Allium sativum
Althaea offficinalis
Angelica archangelica
Apium graveolens
Arnica montana
Avena sativa
Calendula officinalis
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Crataegus oxycantha/monogyna
Filipendula ulmaria
Foeniculum vulgare
Galium aparine
Hypericum perforatum
Inula helenium
Lavandula angustifolia
Matricaria recutita
Mentha x piperita
Plantago spp
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rubus idaeus
Rumex crispus
Salvia officinalis
Sambucus nigra
Silybum marianum
Stellaria media
Taraxacum officinale
Thymus vulgaris
Urtica dioica
Verbascum thapsus
Agropyron repens
Angelica sinensis
130 herbs which must include but are not limited to Cont:


130 herbs which must include but are not limited to Cont
Arctium lappa
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Astragalus membranaceus
Berberis vulgaris
Capsicum minimum
Caulophyllum thalictorides
Chamaelirium luteum
Cimicifuga racemosa
Dioscorea villosa
Echinacea spp
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Equisetum arvense
Euphrasia officinalis
Fucus vesiculosus
Gentiana lutea
Ginkgo biloba
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Hamamelis virginiana
Harpagophytum procumbens
Humulus lupulus
Hydrastis canadensis
Juniper communis
Leonurus cardiaca
Marrubium vulgare
Melissa officinalis
Paeonia lactiflora
Panax ginseng
Passiflora incarnata
Phytolacca decandra/americana
Rhamnus purshiana
Scutellaria lateriflora
Serenoa repens
Smilax spp
Solidago virgaurea
Symphytum officinale
Tanacetum parthenium
Thuja occidentalis
Tilia spp
130 herbs which must include but are not limited to Cont:


130 herbs which must include but are not limited to (continued):t
Trifolium pratense
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Ulmus fulva
Valeriana officinalis
Viburnum opulus
Vitex agnus castus
Withania somnifera
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
Zingiber officinale


Knowledge of herbal medicines must include a minimum of 3 herbs from each specific action category::
Alterative
Anodyne
Adaptogen
Alterative
Analgesic
Anodyne
Antiemetic
Anti-infective
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Antitussive
Antiviral
Aperient
Aphrodisiac
Astringent
Bitter
Cardioactive
Carminative
Cholagogue
Circulatory stimulant
Demulcent
Diaphoretic
Diuretic
Eliminative
Emetic
Emmenagogue
Expectorant
Knowledge of herbal medicines must include a minimum of 3 herbs from each specific action category Cont:


Knowledge of herbal medicines must include a minimum of 3 herbs from each specific action category Cont:
Febrifuge
Galactogogue
Hepatic
Laxative
Nervine
Relaxant
Rubefacient
Sedative
Stimulant
Stomachic
Tonic
Vasodilator
Vermifuge
Vulnerary


Specialised herbal medicine treatment includes:
Using a high level of herbal medicine knowledge to enable extrapolation of case study information to new cases
Using research including literature reviews and critical assessment of research, as a tool in providing treatment
Knowledge and understanding of the herbal medicine treatment of conditions/disease states of particular groups in society with specific needs
Knowledge and understanding of the scheduling of herbal medicines in the standard for the uniform scheduling of drugs and poisons
Applying recommending, dispensing or prescribing herbal medicines, extemporaneous preparations, herbal plasters, poultices, ointments or other topical herbal applications
All treatment or care delivered meets the requirements of relevant legislation and regulations
Collaborating with or referring to other health care professionals as required


Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:
Other medical treatment being undertaken
Client physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness
Cultural factors
Contra-indications to treatment
Post treatment activity


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 of First Aid procedures according to St Johns, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training
Accessing local emergency services


Consent for treatment refers to:
Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines


Response to enquiries may include:
Providing (or directing to) information material
Answering questions
Following up with further information
Providing of referrals


The treatment plan may include:
Prescription of herbal medicines
Dispensing of extemporaneous preparations


Assessment of the case may include:
Antenatal, birth and post natal period information, apgar score, birth weight and feeding method and frequency
Family history, maternal and paternal
Growth and growth patterns
Height, weight and head circumference measurements
Changes in the pattern of growth over a series of measurements
Recognise major milestones in development
Relate the major milestones in personal and social skills fine motor skills, general motor skills and language development to a simplified standard milestone chart


Life stages refers to:
Neonate (birth to 28 days)
Children
Adolescence (puberty to adulthood)
Adulthood
Old Age
Pregnancy and post natal period for women
Peri-menopausal and post menopausal state for women

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
Evidence is required of both knowledge and skills application
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:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far 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/video assessment instruments
appropriate assessment environment
skilled assessors


Method of assessment:
Observation in the work place and practical demonstration
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning
Role play simulation
Explanations of technique


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 competency units:
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTHER606C Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine
HLTHER609C Provide western herbal medicine treatment