Provide specific homeopathic assessment and care

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTHOM609C

State Code
D8296

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

22/07/2011

Field of Education

061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.

Original Release Date

22/07/2011

Nominal Hours

160

Description

DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide homœopathic assessment and care specific to common conditions in each stage of life

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Provide specific assessment and care for children and adolescents

1.1 Take the case with specific reference to the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
1.2 Obtain consent from a parent/guardian/care giver prior to a physical examination of a minor
1.3 Conduct a physical examination relevant to the presenting symptoms and the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
1.4 Assess the health of clients according to standard guidelines relating to age, and with regard to conditions common to their age, gender and/or particular state
1.5 Give specific consideration to any deviations from the normal percentiles or developmental norms for the age group
1.6 Develop a treatment plan according to findings
1.7 Implement the treatment plan
1.8 Document findings, treatment plan and therapeutic expectations according to clinic guidelines
1.9 Organise and document follow up visit/s according to clinic guidelines
1.10 Document responses according to clinic guidelines and adjust treatment accordingly

2. Provide specific assessment and care for adult females

2.1 Take the case with specific reference to the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
2.2 Obtain consent from the client or parent/ guardian/care giver prior to a physical examination
2.3 Conduct a physical examination relevant to the presenting symptoms and the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
2.4 Assess the health of the client according to standard guidelines relating to age, and with regard to conditions common to their age, gender and/or particular state
2.5 Give specific consideration to the reproductive system and function
2.6 Develop a treatment plan according to findings
2.7 Implement the treatment plan
2.8 Document findings, treatment plan and therapeutic expectations according to clinic guidelines
2.9 Organise and document follow up visit/s according to clinic guidelines
2.10 Document responses according to clinic guidelines and adjust treatment accordingly

3. Provide specific assessment and care for adult males

3.1 Take the case with specific reference to the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
3.2 Obtain consent from the client or parent/guardian/care giver prior to commencing a physical examination
3.3 Conduct a physical examination relevant to the presenting symptoms and the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
3.4 Assess the health of the client according to standard guidelines relating to age, and with regard to conditions common to their age, gender and/or particular state
3.5 Give specific consideration to the reproductive system and function
3.6 Develop a treatment plan according to findings
3.7 Implement the treatment plan
3.8 Document findings, treatment plan and therapeutic expectations according to clinic guidelines
3.9 Organise and document follow up visit/s according to clinic guidelines
3.10 Document responses according to clinic guidelines and adjust treatment accordingly

4. Provide specific assessment and care for the elderly

4.1 Take the case with specific reference to the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
4.2 Obtain consent from the client or guardian/care giver prior to commencing a physical examination
4.3 Conduct a physical examination relevant to the presenting symptoms and the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
4.4 Assess the health of clients according to standard guidelines relating to age, and with regard to conditions common to their age, gender and/or particular state
4.5 Give specific consideration to the client's memory, cognitive ability and care requirements
4.6 Develop a treatment plan according to findings
4.7 Implement the treatment plan
4.8 Document findings, treatment plan and therapeutic expectations according to clinic guidelines
4.9 Organise and document follow up visit/s according to clinic guidelines
4.10 Document responses according to clinic guidelines and adjust treatment accordingly

5. Provide specific assessment and palliative care

5.1 Take the case with specific reference to the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
5.2 Obtain consent from the client or parent/guardian/care giver prior to commencing a physical examination
5.3 Conduct a physical examination relevant to the presenting symptoms and the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
5.4 Assess the vitality of the clients according to standard guidelines relating to age, and with regard to their age, gender and/or particular state
5.5 Give specific consideration to the client's fears, expectations, any distressing or painful symptoms, immediate and future care requirements
5.6 Obtain information on the medical diagnosis, prognosis, potential risks and relevant tests
5.7 Develop a treatment plan according to findings
5.8 Implement the treatment plan
5.9 Document findings, treatment plan and therapeutic expectations according to clinic guidelines
5.10 Organise and document follow up visit/s according to clinic guidelines
5.11 Document responses according to clinic guidelines and adjust treatment accordingly
5.12 Negotiate strategies for continued support and communication with the client and carers through the dying process
5.13 Provide referrals to other supportive treatments or services if appropriate

6. Provide specific assessment and prophylactic care

6.1 Take the case with reference to the age, particular state and/or specific situation of the client
6.2 Obtain consent from the client or, in the case of a minor, from a parent/guardian/care giver prior to commencing a physical examination
6.3 Conduct a physical examination relevant to the presenting symptoms and the age, gender and/or particular state of the client
6.4 Assess the health of clients with regard to conditions common to their age and/or specific situation
6.5 Give specific consideration is given to client's prophylaxis issues, options available for their specific situation, and access to health care services
6.6 Develop a treatment plan according to findings
6.7 Implement the treatment plan
6.8 Document findings, treatment plan and therapeutic expectations according to clinic guidelines
6.9 Explain instructions for taking prophylactic medicine
6.10 Provide additional information on infection control procedures and management strategies for acute infections, if appropriate
6.11 Organise and document follow up visit/s according to clinic guidelines
6.12 Document responses according to clinic guidelines and adjust treatment accordingly

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C9302	HLTHOM609B	Provide specific homeopathic assessment and care	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD171	HLTHOM609D	Provide specific homoeopathic assessment and care	Unit of competency