DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

DESCRIPTION In this unit of study you will learn how complementary therapies is part of the overall
health system and how to continue your professional development and keep up to date
with the latest industry news.
The unit will also get you to define your purpose for being in practice, set goals and
objectives and look at some components of a business plan.

LEARNING 24 hours
HOURS
Self Directed Learning
Components of this unit require self directed study where students will perform research
and or set tasks followed by reviews promoting learning, engagement, debate and
group discussion.

LEARNING At the end of this unit students will be able to:

OUTCOMES 1. Seek out and apply traditional, alternative and scientific information
2. Critically evaluate specific research on complementary therapies
3. Contribute to the development of professional practices
4. Implement reflective learning practices
5. Prepare a business plan
6. Implement financial management procedures, practice management and personnel
management strategies.
7. Ensure ongoing development of self and team
This unit of study is assessed via:
ASSESSMENT Assessment tasks and on line review questions due last week of study
Refer to Assessment Procedures and Assessment Tasks documents for full details

ATTENDANCE On campus - 75% minimum

By Distance – No attendance requirement

PRE- Nil
REQUISITES
CO-REQUISITES Nil

RESOURCES NCC is a Wi Fi friendly site students are encouraged to use laptops/notepads etc.
Computer with internet access for log in into e-Learning for resources
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TEXTBOOKS Recommended Reading / References:
• Weir M. Law and Ethics in Complementary medicine. Fourth edition. Allen & Unwin,
2011
• Brown G, Esdaile S, Ryan S. Becoming an advanced healthcare practitioner.
Edinburgh: Butterworth Heinemann; 2004
• Medhurst R. The business of healing. Greenock, S.A: Author published; 2008.

Nature Care College Pty Ltd ABN 77 105 282 264

46 Nicholson Street, St Leonards NSW 2065
Tel: +61 (0)2 8243 8333 Fax: +61 (0)2 9436 0503
email: info@naturecare.com.au website: www.naturecare.com.au
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COMPETENCIES Successful completion of assessment tasks for this unit satisfy the following Health
Training Package HLT07 Units of Competency

HLTCOM502C Develop professional expertise

HLTCOM503D Manage a Practice
HLTNUT604C Manage work within a clinical nutritional framework (element 5)
HLTNAT607C Manage work within a naturopathic framework (element 5)
HLTHOM603D Manage work within an homoeopathic (element 5)
HLTHER602D Manage work within a western herbal medicine (element 5)

CONTENT
• Academic Study Skills including referencing
• Variety of methods to collect and evaluate data in a clinical setting will be discussed.
• Access and evaluate literature on the theory and practice of traditional, alternative and
scientific medicine

• Evaluate, contrast and compare new treatments, protocols and other new ideas
• Use knowledge of the historical, theoretical and philosophical aspects of the field of
practice to improve existing practices
• Professional development activities
• Critically evaluation of specific research on complementary medicine including, research
strategies, research requirements and reporting research

• Business planning for healthcare practitioner

• Financial, operational, marketing and personal management strategies for a healthcare
practitioner

• Continuing development of knowledge and skills.

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