Herbal Therapist Health Associate Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Herbal Therapist Do?
Herbal therapists use herbal medicine to relief pain and treat illnesses such as allergies, chronic physical conditions or stress-related conditions. They study the properties and benefits of plants and create a personalised treatment plan for the patients.
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Acupuncture Methods
Techniques and methods used to normalise the flow of Qi energy in the body for relieving pain and related symptoms by applying various specific types of needles into different acupuncture points.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Herbal Therapist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialAcupuncture Methods knowledge
Techniques and methods used to normalise the flow of Qi energy in the body for relieving pain and related symptoms by applying various specific types of needles into different acupuncture …
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EssentialHuman Physiology knowledge
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
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EssentialPhytotherapy knowledge
The characteristics, the effects and the use of herbal medicines.
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EssentialTypes Of Aromatherapy Treatments knowledge
Field of information which distinguishes a variety of ways to apply aromatherapy treatment, such as massages, inhalers, baths, vaporizers, compresses, diffusers, meditiation or deodorizers.
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EssentialHuman Anatomy knowledge
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …
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EssentialCharacteristics Of Plants knowledge
The varieties, characteristics and structural and functional features of plants, depending on their habitat.
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EssentialAdvise On Mental Health skill
Advise persons of all ages and groups in terms of the health-promoting aspects of individual behaviour and institutions with regard to the personal, social and structural factors on physical and …
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EssentialApply Context Specific Clinical Competences skill
Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope …
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EssentialCollect Healthcare User's General Data skill
Collect qualitative and quantitative data related to the healthcare user's anagraphic data and provide support on filling out the present and past history questionnaire and record the measures/tests performed by …
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EssentialCommunicate Effectively In Healthcare skill
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
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EssentialDevelop A Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship skill
Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.
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EssentialDevelop Therapeutic Relationships skill
Maintain the individual therapeutic relationship to engage the individual's innate healing capacities, to achieve active collaboration in the health education and healing process and to maximise the potential of healthy …
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EssentialEmpathise With The Healthcare User skill
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EssentialEnsure Safety Of Healthcare Users skill
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
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EssentialIdentify Customer's Needs skill
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
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EssentialInteract With Healthcare Users skill
Communicate with clients and their carer's, with the patient's permission, to keep them informed about the clients' and patients' progress and safeguarding confidentiality.
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EssentialListen Actively skill
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …
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EssentialMaintain Healthcare User Data Confidentiality skill
Comply with and maintain the confidentiality of healthcare users` illness and treatment information.
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EssentialMaintain Work Area Cleanliness skill
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
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EssentialPromote Mental Health skill
Promote factors that enhance emotional well-being such as self-acceptance, personal growth, purpose in life, control of one`s environment, spirituality, self-direction and positive relationships.
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EssentialProvide Health Education skill
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
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EssentialStudy Topics skill
Carry out effective research on relevant topics to be able to produce summary information appropriate to different audiences. The research may involve looking at books, journals, the internet, and/or verbal …
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EssentialApply A Holistic Approach In Care skill
Use bio-psycho-social models for care and take into account cultural and existential dimensions of the healthcare user, transforming a holistic understanding into practical measures.
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EssentialApply Aromatherapy skill
Use the therapeutic benefits of essential oils to produce massage blends, cream or lotions and help improve the physical and emotional health and well-being.
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EssentialFollow-up On Healthcare Users' Treatment skill
Review and evaluate the progress of the prescribed treatment, taking further decisions with the healthcare users and their carers.
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EssentialObserve Healthcare Users skill
Observe healthcare users and record significant conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents, notifying a supervisor or physician when required.
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Optional Skills (5 of 23 displayed)
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OptionalReiki knowledge
The alternative medicine technique based on the belief that universal energy is transmitted to the patient through the palms of the practitioner.
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OptionalHomeopathy knowledge
The alternative medicine whereby pills or liquid mixtures containing only a little of an active ingredient (usually a plant or mineral) can treat a disease.
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OptionalTai Chi knowledge
The traditional medicine practice, originally conceived as a martial art, which is based on Chinese philosophical principles and is known for its defense training and health benefits.
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OptionalEnergy Therapy knowledge
Alternative medicine therapy which assumes that healers use the channel healing energy to get positive effects on the patients` well-being.
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OptionalFasciatherapy knowledge
A manual therapy applied on the fascia (the connective tissue woven through the entire body) which is used for the treatment of physical or psychological disorders such as pain and …
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OptionalShiatsu knowledge
The complementary medicine massage therapy which is based on the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine and it is performed by finger massages on clients to reduce their stress and …
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OptionalHomeopathy Remedies knowledge
The characteristics, components and effects of homeopathic medication.
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OptionalComplementary And Alternative Medicine knowledge
Medical practices which are not part of the standard care in healthcare.
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OptionalGeneral Medicine knowledge
General medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalEtiopathy knowledge
Alternative medicine therapy which has as its basis the idea that the practitioner uses only his hands to treat the patients' symptoms on longer term by diagnosing the deeper cause …
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OptionalBiology knowledge
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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OptionalChemistry knowledge
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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OptionalMarketing Principles knowledge
The principles of managing the relationship between consumers and products or services for the purpose of increasing sales and improving advertising techniques.
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OptionalPedagogy knowledge
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
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OptionalIridology knowledge
Alternative medicine therapy which has as its basis the idea that the patterns and other characteristics of the iris represent the entire body, thus the physical, mental or emotional health …
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OptionalApply Acupuncture skill
Use procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques, such as penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles manipulated by the hands or …
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OptionalApply Organisational Techniques skill
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
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OptionalEmploy Foreign Languages For Health-related Research skill
Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.
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OptionalEmploy Foreign Languages In Care skill
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.
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OptionalMonitor Stock Level skill
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
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OptionalRefer Healthcare Users skill
Make referrals to other professionals, based on the healthcare user's requirements and needs, especially when recognising that additional healthcare diagnostics or interventions are required.
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OptionalUse Communication Techniques skill
Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.
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OptionalConduct Physical Examinations skill
Conduct physical examination of healthcare users, looking for signs of dysfunction and sub-optimal function and analysing the patient`s systems, posture, spine and reflexes.
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