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Work within a framework of traditional oriental medicine

Work within a framework of traditional oriental medicine

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSHU001
State Code
AUZ82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of traditional oriental medicine and then to integrate its philosophies and principles into practice. This unit applies to any complementary health practitioner whose practice is based on the oriental medicine framework.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish foundations of traditional oriental medicine
  • 1.1 Identify, access and interpret information on the central philosophies of traditional oriental medicine
  • 1.2 Evaluate the traditional oriental medicine system of treatment and its application to current health issues
  • 1.3 Assess and determine how traditional oriental medicine is used within different complementary health modalities and within broader health practice
2. Integrate philosophy of traditional oriental medicine into practice
  • 2.1 Evaluate the ways in which the traditional oriental medicine framework can enhance own practice
  • 2.2 Investigate detailed aspects of client assessment and treatment approach in traditional oriental medicine
  • 2.3 Develop and adjust own practice approaches to reflect traditional oriental medicine framework
3. Extend and expand own skills and knowledge in traditional oriental medicine
  • 3.1 Pro-actively identify and respond to opportunities to expand own knowledge of traditional oriental medicine
  • 3.2 Pro-actively engage and collaborate with peers
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