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Naturopathy
HLT60507 Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
Want to become a qualified naturopathic 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.
Naturopathy encompasses; nutrition, homoeopathy, herbal medicine and iridology while providing a solid grounding in chemistry, biochemistry, pathology, symptomatology, naturopathic diagnosis and pharmacology. Be job ready by completing your training at ACNT’s establishedStudent Clinic since 1982. Training specializes in holistic health 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 tailoring the right prescription of natural herbal fluid extracts to improve your clients' health. Taking detailed client history enables you to put together a comprehensive health care plan by using iridology,physical assessment and naturopathic diagnostic tecniques. Once you have considered your clients' needs and lifestyle, treatment 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
Professional Associations
This course is currently accredited with:
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Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
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National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)
This Course Quick Look
| Course Qualification | 2012 Intake Dates | VET FEE-HELP available for eligible Australian students |
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HLT60507 Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy |
February, May, September |
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| Course Duration | CRICOS Course Codes | Study Options |
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156 weeks full-time (incl 30 week breaks) or |
NSW 00246M |
Australian Students:
* This course is not available in Trimester 2, 2012 in Brisbane. |
Course details
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours |
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Period 1 |
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C4MAAP11 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
84 This subject covers a detailed level of knowledge of systemic anatomy and physiology, from basic cells and tissues to all the major systems of the body. Awareness and understanding of the chemistry and biology of the human body will ensure students have enough information to perform a basic physical health assessment, as required in massage therapy practice. |
ADVCOMCB11 |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
84 Units of Competency, HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status |
C4MAFA11 |
First Aid |
10 This subject covers the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, and life support; including management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical practitioner or other assistance. |
ADVCOMOHS11 |
Occupational Health & Safety |
28 Units of Competency, HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes |
ADVCOMEWP11 |
Effective Workplace Practices |
98 Units of Competency BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships, HLTHIR501A Maintain an effective health work environment, CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
ADVNPNF11 |
Naturopathic Framework |
42 Units of Competency: HLTNAT609B Workin with a naturopathic framework |
ADVCOMDM11 |
Disease Manifestations |
196 Unit of competency, HLTAP501A Analyse Health Information |
ADVCOMCS11 |
Counselling Skills |
84 Units of Competency, HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients |
ADVNPANP11 |
Applied Naturopathic Principles |
56 Unit of Competency: HLTNAT607B Manage work within a naturopathic framework. |
ADVNPHF11 |
Herbal Fundamentals |
189 Unit of Competency: HLTNAT602B Provide western herbal medicine treatment. |
ADVCOMBMI11 |
Basic Microbiology & Infection Control |
42 Units of Competency, HLTIN504B Manage the control of infection |
ADVNPNPA11 |
Naturopathic Patient Assessment |
84 Unit of Competency: HLTNAT606B Perform naturopathic health assessment. |
ADVNPNUF11 |
Nutritional Fundamentals |
189 Unit of Competency: HLTNAT603B Provide naturopathic nutritional treatment. |
ADVHMPHP11 |
Pharmacognosy & Herbal Pharmacy |
133 Unit of Competency, HLTHER603B Operate a western herbal medicine dispensary |
ADVNMANM11 |
Advanced Nutritional Medicine |
266 Unit of Competency, HLTNUT602B Provide specialised nutritional care |
ADVCOMHBS11 |
Health Business Skills |
42 Unit of Competency, HLTCOM503B Manage a practice |
ADVNMCR11 |
Critiquing Research |
28 Unit of Competency, HLTNUT601B Apply literature research findings to clinical practice |
ADVHMAHM11 |
Advanced Herbal Medicine |
266 Unit of Competency, HLTHER608B Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment |
ADVCOMPD11 |
Professional Development |
42 Unit of Competency, HLTCOM502B Develop professional expertise |
ADVCOMRHC11 |
Referrals in Healthcare |
28 Units of Competency, HLTCOM406B Make referrals to other heath care professionals when appropriate |
ADVNPNCM111 |
Naturopathic Case Management 1 |
220 Unit of Competency: HLTNAT608B Apply naturopathic diagnostic framework. |
ADVNPHE11 |
Homeopathic Essentials |
84 Unit of Competency: HLTHOM612B Work within a homeopathic framework. |
ADVNPNCM211 |
Naturopathic Case Management 2 |
225 Unit of Competency: HLTNAT605B Plan the naturopathic treatment strategy. |
ADVNPAHT11 |
Acute Homeopathic Treatment |
84 Unit of Competency: HLTNAT604B Provide acute homeopathic treatment. |
ADVNPIT11 |
Integrated Therapeutics |
300 Unit of Competency: HLTNAT601B Provide naturopathis treatment. |
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