Naturopathy

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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