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Advanced Diploma of Nutritional and Herbal Medicine |
Heal With the Science of Nutrition & HerbsAs medical science uncovers the complex relationships between food, herbs and health, more Australians are turning to nutritional and herbal treatments to prevent illness and prolong well-being. This science-based herbal medicine course qualifies you to practise both disciplines. You'll graduate a highly trained professional, with two nationally recognised qualifications and a mastery of two very effective treatment modalities. |
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| Qualification | Advanced Diploma of Nutritional and Herbal Medicine | Enrolment dates |
Distance education option: Enrol anytime - start now! In-class option: Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for upcoming start dates |
| Study time |
2 years full-time 4 years part-time or by distance education |
Pre-requisites | HSC or mature age |
| Delivery method | Flexible: Distance education and/or in-class full-time or part-time | Assessment | Exams + 580 hours of clinical training |
| Delivered by | ACNT | Finance options | Flexible payment options available |
Graduate With Two QualificationsThe holistic combination of nutritional medicine and herbal medicine makes for a powerfully effective medical discipline. Especially when backed by the objective empiricism of science. The Advanced Diploma of Nutritional & Herbal Medicine is actually a combination of two courses, and you'll graduate with two nationally recognised qualifications: an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine and an Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine. |
You'll complete your studies over a manageable two-year, full-time period, and graduate job-ready, after 580 hours of practical clinical training.
In this nutritional and herbal medicine course, you'll learn:
- the science of healthy eating, including the metabolic pathways involved in the breakdown of ingested nutrients
- how disease may be prevented through diet and vitamin, mineral and amino acid supplements
- nutritional management in renal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine and immune disorders, as well as in palliative care, pregnancy and paediatrics
- diagnostic laboratory techniques, iridology, additional symptomatology and counselling
- the history of herbal medicine
- the principles of plant identification, as well as herb manufacturing, preparation and prescription
- the individual chemical properties of each plant, their biochemical and physiological effects, and their absorption, mechanism of action and distribution within the body
- 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 an emphasis on many science subjects ensuring the scientific foundation of clinical practice. These subjects include chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pathology and symptomatology.
Course Modules
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Hands-on Training to Complete Your Qualification
This nutritional and herbal medicine course requires first aid training as part of the course curriculum. If you've previously completed a first aid course which meets the national competencies for the National Training Package HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid (including St. John Ambulance Senior First Aid Certificate), you'll receive credit for this part of the course.
You will also be required to complete 580 hours of practical clinical training which you can undertake at ACNT's campus in Sydney. If you are studying by distance education and live outside of Sydney, you can undertake your training at an approved local clinic or practice.
Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about these requirements.
ArticulationThrough ACNT's articulation arrangement with Charles Sturt University, you may apply for entrance into the University's Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) degree program, using your qualification to gain advanced standing. You may also upgrade to the following ACNT qualifications, with advanced standing for completed modules: |
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Study Options
Study this course in any of the following ways:
- In class full-time or part-time - attend classes at the ACNT campus in Sydney
- Distance education - study from home and at local approved clinics
- Combination - study some modules in class and others by distance education
Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for in-class enrolment dates or for more information about these study options.
Flexible Payment Options
There are several payment options available for your convenience, including:
- Annual payment
- Semester payment
This course is Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance approved. In addition, SEEK Learning also provides a finance option from Hanover Consumer Finance in Australia. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.
About ACNT
With over 25 years' experience, the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) has built a reputation for providing quality, accredited courses in natural health and beauty therapy. One of the largest colleges of its kind in the world, ACNT trains thousands of students per year and delivers highly qualified, knowledgeable and job-ready graduates.
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