Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers the skills needed to work at practitioner level in western herbal medicine. A substantial range of herbal medicine is included (a minimum of 130 herbs) as well as the skills required to operate a herbal dispensary.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 21 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
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Core units
Common units
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
HLTAP501B Analyse health information (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B)
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM502C Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM503C Manage a practice
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTHIR501B Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTIN504C Manage the control of infection (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
Specialisation units
HLTHER601C Apply western herbal medicine diagnostic framework
HLTHER602C Manage work within the western herbal medicine framework
HLTHER603C Operate a western herbal medicine dispensary
HLTHER604C Perform western herbal medicine health assessment
HLTHER605C Plan the western herbal medicine treatment strategy
HLTHER606C Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine
HLTHER607C Provide dietary advice
HLTHER608C Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment
HLTHER609C Provide western herbal medicine treatment
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
