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Unit of Study Outline
Unit of Study Name Homeopathic Diagnostic Framework
Unit of Study Code HDF620
Qualification: HLT60612 Advanced Diploma of Homœopathy
This Unit of Study contributes to the following Units of Competency
HLTHOM601C Apply homœopathic diagnostic framework
HLTAID003 Provide first aid (Core Unit, completed externally)
Units of Study Prerequisites
APP410, MHF610
Delivery Methods and Contextualization
The competency units will be delivered in an appropriate manner. Examples may include – demonstration, practical exercises, project work, class participation, group exercises, and delivery of declarative knowledge. Video and DVD presentation may also be utilised.
Delivery strategies will be contextualised to focus on the needs and specific requirements of students in the homeopathy industry
Delivery/Learning & Assessment Hours
On campus delivery – Full-time and Part-time students
12 hours face to face delivery per week for 12 weeks
6 hours self-study per week
Endeavour may deliver units of study in intensive format for smaller cohorts whilst still ensuring that all requirements as recommended by the Health Training Package are met.
Department Homeopathy
Unit of Study Coordinator
Greg Cope
Unit of Study Overview
This unit of study provides students with the homeopathic diagnostic skills necessary for analysis and treatment of a broad variety of clinical scenarios. Students will focus on attaining a familiarity with the important features of commonly used homeopathic medicines, in order to appropriately elicit, recognise, record, classify and prioritise characteristic symptoms and disease indications during the case analysis process. Students will gain the skills to manage obstacles to cure, direct and assess ongoing treatment, support clients by the application of suitable lifestyle interventions, and work collaboratively with other healthcare practitioners. Students will apply a range of homeopathic tools and techniques and demonstrate an understanding of their clinical relevance and utility.
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HLTHOM601C Apply homeopathic diagnostic framework
1. Analyse and interpret information received
1.1 Physical examination findings are correlated with the case history\
1.2 Information is gathered, assessed for priority and acted upon within the practitioner's capability
1.3 Information is organised and recorded in a way that can be interpreted readily by other professionals and according to clinic guidelines
1.4 Clinical disease is assessed according to signs and symptoms of condition, and results of investigations
1.5 Condition is classified according to stage of disease and homœopathic nosology
1.6 Professional judgment is used to draw sound conclusions and prognosis from the data collected
1.7 All signs and symptoms are elicited in a thorough and objective manner to avoid prejudiced or premature conclusions
2. Make a homœopathic diagnosis
2.1 Appropriate analysis techniques are applied
2.2 What is to be treated in the client is identified
2.3 Expected natural course of disease is established
2.4 A meaningful totality of symptoms is established
2.5 Information is organised and recorded in a way that can be interpreted readily by other professionals and according to clinic guidelines
3. Critically evaluate the homoeopathic diagnosis
3.1 A critical evaluation of homoeopathic diagnosis is applied in an ongoing manner
3.2 The client's progress is systematically monitored and the initial homoeopathic diagnosis or clinical impression reassessed
3.3 History and clinical data is effectively combined to obtain a differential diagnosis of possible medicines, to select the most homoeopathic medicine, and to establish prognosis and therapeutic expectations
2. Schroyens, F 2007 Essential Synthesis, Homeopathic Book Publishers, London
3. Vermeulen, F 2011 Concordant Reference, BJain-Archibel, New Delhi
4. Heudens-Mast, H. 2005 Foundations of the Chronic Miasms in the Practice of Homeopathy, Lutea Press
Supplementary Learning Resources:
1. Hahnemann, S 1996 Organon of the Medical Art, trans Brewster O’Reilly, 6th edn, Birdcage Books, Redmond, Wash.
2. Pasma, A 2013 Practice Makes Perfect, Lutra, The Netherlands.
3. Gray, A 2011 Method: exploring the breadth, context and application of different clinical approaches in the practice of homeopathy, B. Jain Archibel, Assesse
4. Vithoulkas, G 1990 Essence of Materia Medica, B. Jain Publishers, New Delhi
5. Sankaran, R 1997 The Soul of Remedies, Homoeopathic Medical Publishers, Mumbai, India.
6. Rehman, A. 2005 Encyclopedia of Remedy Relationships in Homeopathy, Thieme, New York
7. DeSchepper, L. 1999 Hahnemann Revisited, Full of Life Publications, Santa Fe
8. Martin & Pleasance 2008 Schuessler Tissue Salts Handbook, Martin & Pleasance, Port Melbourne, Australia.
9. Scheffer, M, 1998 Bach Flower Therapy, Theory and Practice, Healing Arts Press, Vermont
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10. White, I, 1991 Australian Bush flower Essences, Bantam Books, Sydney
11. Kirschmann, J.D. 2007 Nutritional Almanac, McGraw-Hill, New York
Assessment:
Assessment for this unit of study is both formative and summative.
Formative means that a student will receive feedback in a timely manner and apply this feedback in order to improve their learning throughout the duration of the teaching period.
Summative means that the assessment item contributes to the overall assessment of required knowledge or/and skills or/and application of these in practice in order to demonstrate competency.
For this unit of study, please note the specific requirements for each assessment item and the required level of achievement expected in order to show satisfactory progress towards competency.
Vocational Education & Training (VET) students are required to pass all pieces of summative assessment. The Assessment Schedule (due dates) is to be followed and students are to adhere to these dates unless they have legitimate grounds for extension or deferral (see Assessment Policy).
Students who fail a piece of assessment will be offered one reassessment opportunity and must complete this reassessment within the time frame given for that reassessment item.
Presentation of current Senior/ Level 2 First Aid Certificate or Statement of Attainment for HLTAID003 Provide first aid
(Core Unit, completed externally)
Week 10 Competent / Not-Yet-Competent
NOTE: On the satisfactory completion of all tasks listed above the learner will be deemed competent in each Unit of Competency. All assessments are underpinned by Endeavour quality client service philosophy which embraces client safety and safe work practices. Endeavour uses the following underpinning criteria for all assessments:
Attendance Students must have 100% attendance for all clinics.
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Participation Students must demonstrate a high level of participation in all clinic activities including reception/admin duties and assessing & treating clients
Professionalism Students are required to wear the mandated College uniform, prepare for classes and act in a professional manner
Adherence to Code of Conduct
Students are expected to adhere to the Endeavour Student Code of Conduct
