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HLT60507 Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy

Want to become a qualified naturopathy practitioner who may be sought after by the industry's leading companies? Study the Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy and tune in to the possibilities of a rich and rewarding career.

It introduces you to the branches of naturopathy; nutrition, homoeopathy, herbal medicine and iridology while providing a solid grounding in chemistry, biochemistry, pathology, symptomatology, diagnosis and pharmacology. Modalities are applied in the ACNT Student Clinic by offering a holistic treatment to paying clients, helping you to be equipped with the experience and confidence for a rich and rewarding career.

A Day in the Life

Enjoy being a Naturopath by selecting just the right combination of fluid extracts to improve your clients' health. A detailed client history is a starting point, together with iridology and a physical assessment. Now that you understand your clients' current health status, a remedy follows. Dependant on your clients' needs and lifestyle, this could include supplements, herbal fluid extracts, tablets, capsules or homoeopathic remedies.

Career Prospects

A world of opportunities await you, surrounded by like-minded people who are equally committed to promoting good health.

  • Naturopath
  • Naturopathic Practitioner
  • Natural Medicine Practitioner or
  • Natural Therapist

Course Quick Look

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

HLT60507 Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy

September, February and July

Course Duration CRICOS Course Codes Study Options

104 weeks full-time including breaks or
208 weeks part-time

1780 hours classroom study

NSW 070164M,
QLD 068474D

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

Overseas Students:
Full-time on-campus in Sydney and Brisbane only.

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Course details

Unit Code Unit Name Unit Hours

Period 1

C4COMAAP

Anatomy & Physiology

80

Units of Competency HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status

C4COMFA

First aid

20

Unit of Competency HLTFA301B Apply first aid

C4COMOHS

Occupational Health & Safety

30

Units of Competency, HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes

ADCOMMIC

Managing Infection Control

50

Units of Competency, HLTIN504B Manage the control of infection

ADNPNF

Naturopathic Framework

20

Units of Competency, HLTNAT609B Workin with a naturopathic framework

ADCOMEWP

Effective Workplace Practices

100

Units of Competency BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships, HLTHIR501A Maintain an effective health work environment, CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice

C4COMRH

Referrals in Healthcare

40

Units of Competency, HLTCOM406B Make referrals to other heath care professionals when appropriate

ADCOMCB

Chemistry & Biochemistry

80

Units of Competency, HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status

Period 2

DIPCOMAAP

Applied Anatomy and Physiology

30

Units of Competency, HLTAP501A Analyse health information

ADNMRM

Research Methodology

30

Units of Competency, HLTNUT601B Apply literature research findings to clinical practice

ADCOMBCS

Basic Counselling Skills

15

Units of Competency, HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients

ADNPHPA

Homoeopathy Principles and Acute Prescribing

50

Units of Competency, HLTHOM612B Work within a homeopathic framework

ADNPHP

Herbal Principles

50

Units of Competency, HLTNAT602B Provide western herbal medicine treatment

ADNPNPP

Naturopathic Nutrition

205

Units of Competency, HLTNAT601B Provide naturopathic treatment, HLTNAT603B Provide naturopathic nutritional treatment, HLTNUT602B Provide specialised nutritional care

ADNPCLI1

Naturopathic Clinic 1

110

Units of Competency, HLTAP501A Analyse health information, HLTNUT601B Apply literature research findings to clinical practice, HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients, HLTHOM612B Work within a homoeopathic framework, HLTNAT602B Provide western herbal treatment, HLTNAT603B Provide naturopathic nutritional treatment, HLTNUT602B Provide specialised nutritional care HLTNAT601B Provide naturopathic treatment

Period 3

ADNPHOP

Homoeopathic Practice

110

Units of Competency, HLTNAT604B Provide acute homeopathic treatment

ADNPANP

Applied Naturopathic Principles

235

Units of Competency, HLTNAT605B Plan naturopathic treatment strategy, HLTNAT606B Perform naturopathic health assessment, HLTNAT608B Apply naturopathic diagnostic framework

ADNPCLI2

Naturopathic Clinic 2

55

Units of Competency, HLTNAT605B Plan naturopathic treatment strategy, HLTNAT606B Perform naturopathic health assessment, HLTNAT608B Apply naturopathic diagnostic framework, HLTNAT604B Provide acute homoeopathic treatment

Period 4

DPCOMPM

Practice Management

70

Units of Competency HLTCOM502B Develop professional expertise, HLTCOM503B Manage a practice

ADNPAHP

Applied Homoeopathic Principles

30

Units of Competency, HLTNAT607B Manage work within a naturopathic framework

ADHMAHP

Applied Herbal Principles

270

Units of Competency, HLTHER603B Operate a western herbal medicine dispensary, HLTHER608B Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment

ADNPCLI3

Naturopathic Clinic 3

100

Units of Competency, HLTCOM502B Develop professional expertise, HLTCOM503B Manage a practice, HLTNAT607B Manage work within a naturopathic framework, HLTHER603B Operate a western herbal dispensary, HLTHER608B Provide specialised herbal treatment

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