Advanced Diploma of Western
Herbal Medicine

now available at the new Brisbane campus

WHAT IS HERBAL MEDICINE?
Herbalists are trained in the use of herbal medicines using empirical knowledge of their peers and evidence based scientific methods to help promote health and restore balance in disease. Herbalists believe that using complex herbs rather than isolated constituents ensures a much more effective and holistic treatment.

Herbs and their application in healing the sick have been, and still are today, very much a part of a number of cultures throughout the world. Many systems of herbal medicine have developed such as Ayurveda in India, Australian Aboriginal, the Traditional Chinese Medicine system and more recently the physio-medical system in Europe.

This course complies with the standards of the National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA).

ACNT bases its teachings on western herbal medicine tradition which stems back to Greek and Roman times and beyond Ancient Egypt. It covers the history and principles of herbal medicine and compares the traditions of the major practices of other cultures. Students will learn the principles of plant identification, actions, indications and prescriptions of hundreds of herbs, as well as how to manufacture a range of herbal preparations.

The course investigates individual chemical properties of each plant studied and not only involves the biochemical and physiological effects but also their absorption, mechanism of action and distribution within the body.

Students will also cover toxicology and drug interaction; investigating any adverse effects that may be found in herbal drug administration and their interaction with synthetic drugs. In addition there is a large emphasis on many science subjects ensuring the scientific foundation of clinical practice. These subjects include chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pathology and symptomatology.

DEGREE PATHWAYS
On completion of this course graduates may apply to Charles Sturt University for entrance into the Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) degree using this qualification to gain advanced standing.

UPGRADE PATHWAYS
Graduates of this course may upgrade to other qualifications at ACNT and to a degree through ACNT's arrangements with Charles Sturt University. Graduates may upgrade to the following qualifications at ACNT, with advanced standing for modules already studied:

Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy course
Advanced Diploma of Homeopathy course
Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine

Please consult our Student Recruitment team for all your upgrade options or further information on (02)9218 8888.

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