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

Professional Associations

This course is currently accredited with:

Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)

This Course Quick Look

Course Qualification	2011 Intake Dates	VET FEE-HELP available for eligible Australian students
HLT60507 Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy	February, May, September
Course Duration	CRICOS Course Codes	Study Options
156 weeks full-time (incl 30 week breaks) or 6 years part-time 2900 hours classroom study	NSW 064192B QLD 068474D	Australian Students: Full-time on-campus in Sydney and Brisbane. Part-time by distance education. Overseas Students: Full-time on-campus in Sydney only.

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Course details

Unit Code	Unit Name	Unit Hours
Period 1
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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