Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Diploma in Acute Prescribing with Homeopathy (Level 5)
Version
1
Qualification type
Diploma
Level
5
Credits
120
NZSCED
061901 Health > Complementary Therapies > Naturopathy and
Homeopathy
Qualification developer
Bay of Plenty College of Homeopathy
Next review
December 2020
Approval date
March 2016
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide communities in
New Zealand with people who are able to apply theoretical and
technical knowledge to acute prescribing with homeopathy.
Graduates will be able to work as a member of an integrative
health team in a variety of homeopathic settings and will have
some responsibility for the management of learning and
performance of others.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
The graduate of this qualification will be able to:
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Treat clients with acute conditions using homeopathic
principles.
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Prescribe homeopathic remedies for acute conditions.
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Work ethically and professionally to ensure legal
responsibilities are met in the homeopathic setting.
-
Differentiate indispositions and acute and chronic states for
client safety using knowledge of aetiology and
symptomology.
-
Apply knowledge of homeopathic principles of disease
processes to clients and, where necessary, make referral to
appropriate health professionals in a healthcare setting.
-
Communicate effectively and safely about a range of health
issues and homeopathy with clients and other healthcare
providers.
Education pathway
This qualification can lead on to the Diploma in Homeopathy
(Level 7) [111920].
Employment pathway
Graduates will be able to find employment opportunities in the
following areas:
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Natural health industry
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Pharmacy retail industry
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Homeopathic industry.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification may be awarded by any education organisation
accredited under section 250 of the Education Act 1989 to deliver
a programme leading to the award of this qualification.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification will
display the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) logo
and may also include the name or logo of the awarding body.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
All Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) either arranging
training or delivering programmes that lead to the award of the
qualification are required to participate in a consistency review
scheduled by NZQA.
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Graduate surveys or evaluations of the programme.
Graduates’ assessment evidence (e.g. completed
assessment activities and Moderation reports.
Any other relevant evidence as appropriate.
Further information can be found on the NZQA website.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achieved.
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS).
New Zealand Council of Homeopaths Rules of Practice and
Code of Ethics.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
Homeopathic remedies for acute conditions must comply with the
Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS).
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
Treat clients with acute
conditions using homeopathic
principles.
Credits 30
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2
Prescribe homeopathic
remedies for acute conditions.
Credits 30
3
Work ethically and
professionally to ensure legal
responsibilities are met in the
homeopathic setting.
Credits 15
4
Differentiate indispositions and
acute and chronic states for
client safety using knowledge
of aetiology and
symptomology.
Credits 15
5
Apply knowledge of
homeopathic principles of
disease processes to clients
and, where necessary, make
referral to appropriate health
professionals in a healthcare
setting.
Credits 15
6
Communicate effectively and
safely about a range of health
issues and homeopathy with
clients and other healthcare
providers.
Credits 15
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