Herbal Medicine

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
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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

Unit Code	Unit Name	Unit Hours

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