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HLT60107 Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine

Are you caring at heart and inspired to improving the health of others? Study the Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine and let the life-changing journey begin.

Discover how herbs can be used to promote health and restore balance in disease through an effective and holistic treatment. Learn the principles of plant identification, actions, indications and prescriptions of hundreds of herbs, then manufacture and distribute herbal preparations via the ACNT dispensary. Get clinical experience – the best experience of all – and learn to engage with clients in a safe and professional way.

A Day in the Life

Your job as a Herbalist is to heal and detoxify the body by way of herbal remedies. Healing begins with an assessment to determine the clients' health status and treat their problems effectively. This involves a detailed history of the client, together with iridology and a physical assessment. Next stage is recovery, by offering a suitable herbal treatment. This could be supplements, fluid extracts, tablets, capsules, creams or gels, aimed to boost wellness in a holistic way.

Career Prospects

This qualification opens up a world of work opportunities:

  • Botanical Medicine Practitioner
  • Herbalist
  • Herbal Medicine Practitioner
  • Phytotherapist
  • Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner



Course Quick Look

Course Qualification 2010 Intake Dates VET FEE-HELP available for eligible Australian students

HLT60107 Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine

August, September, October

Course Duration CRICOS Course Codes Study Options

78 weeks full-time or
156 weeks part-time

N/A

Australian Students:
Full-time on-campus in Sydney and Brisbane, Full-time and part-time by distance education.

Overseas Students:
Not available.

Entry Requirements
> Industry Recognition

Course details

Unit Code Unit Name Unit Hours

Period 1

HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

20

HLTHIR501A

Maintain an effective health work environment

20

HLTCOM404B

Communicate effectively with clients

30

HLTOHS300A

Contribute to OHS processes

30

BSBFLM303C

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

40

HLTAP501A

Analyse health information

40

HLTCOM406B

Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate

40

HLTCOM502B

Develop professional expertise

40

HLTCOM503B

Manage a practice

50

HLTIN504B

Manage the control of infection

50

HLTAP401A

Confirm physical health status

80

HLTHER601B

Apply western herbal medicine diagnostic framework

40

HLTHER602B

Manage work within the western herbal medicine framework

40

HLTHER605B

Plan the western herbal medicine treatment strategy

40

HLTHER607B

Provide dietary advice

40

HLTHER603B

Operate a western herbal medicine dispensary

120

HLTHER609B

Provide western herbal medicine treatment

80

HLTHER606B

Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine

80

HLTHER604B

Perform western herbal medicine health assessment

240

HLTHER608B

Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment

60

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