herbal therapist

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.

Scope note

Includes doctors of medicine and pharmacist or other healthcare professionals (e.g. midwives midwife.) who perform herbal therapy.

Alternative Labels

herbalist

herbal medicine practitioner

herbal medicine therapist

herbal practitioner

iridologist

medical herbalist

naturopathic physician

phytotherapist

practitioner of herbal medicine

practitioner of herbal therapy

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on mental health apply a holistic approach in care apply aromatherapy apply context specific clinical competences collect healthcare user's general data communicate in healthcare develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship develop therapeutic relationships empathise with the healthcare user ensure safety of healthcare users follow-up on healthcare users' treatment identify customer's needs interact with healthcare users listen actively maintain healthcare user data confidentiality maintain work area cleanliness observe healthcare users promote mental health provide health education study topics

Essential Knowledge

acupuncture methods characteristics of plants human anatomy human physiology phytotherapy types of aromatherapy treatments

Optional Skills and Competences

address side effects of menopause apply acupuncture apply organisational techniques carry out preventative internal medicine interventions conduct physical examinations develop long-term treatment course for disorders in the glandular system monitor stock level refer healthcare users use communication techniques use foreign languages for health-related research use foreign languages in patient care

Optional Knowledge

biology chemistry complementary and alternative medicine energy therapy etiopathy fasciatherapy general medicine homeopathy homeopathy remedies iridology marketing principles pedagogy reiki shiatsu tai chi

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/463558cd-6e02-43a8-a675-d4e65af70431

Status

released

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