The National College of Traditional Medicine understand, the need of the adult learner and have written this course especially to suit the needs of people interested in the field of nutrition. Nutrition is the study of the treatment of disorders and diseases with specific substances, such as supplements, to correct or prevent an imbalance in the body. Further, it is the study of correction of one’s daily diet to enable biomechanical balance to be achieved and maintained.
Units of Study:
Anatomy & Physiology Level 1
Human Nutrition
Blackmores Celliods Mineral therapy course
Diagnosing Disease
Anatomy & Physiology Level 3 (Pathophysiology)
Practical Application of Business
100 Nutrition clinical hours(supervised)
Naturopathic Nutrition
First Aid (level 2)
National units of competency:
Compulsory units:
BSBFLM303B Contribute to effective workplace relationships
HLTCOM502B Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM503B Manage a practice
HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM406B Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
HLTHIR501 Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTIN504B Manage the control of infection
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status
HLTAP501A Analyse health information
CHCORG28A Reflect and improve upon professional practice
Specialisation units:
HLTNUT601B Apply literature research findings to clinical practice
HLTNUT603A Apply a nutritional medicine diagnostic framework
HLTNUT604A Manage work within a clinical nutritional framework
HLTNUT605A Perform nutritional medicine health assessment
HLTNUT606A Plan the nutritional treatment strategy
HLTNUT607A Provide nutritional medicine treatment
HLTNUT608A Provide specialised nutritional medicine treatment
HLTNUT609A Prepare and dispense nutritional and dietary supplements
HLTNUT610A Provide basic dietary advice
Elective units:
HLTNUT602B Provide specialised nutritional care
HLTER607B Provide dietary advise
Centrelink approved course
This course is approved as a full time/part time course through Centerlink for clients that qualify for the Pensioner Education Supplement(PES).
Delivery Modes
This course is offered via distance education(correspondence). You are provided with a tutor who is available for support via facsimile, email or mail.
Next intake dates:
There are no intake dates for distance learning courses, you can commence at anytime during the year.
Course Duration
This is a Distance Learning course usually completed over 3 years part-time (1903 total hours). In addition, 100 hours of clinical practice are required.
Tutor
Sandi Rogers
Career Opportunities
This diploma is designed for the graduate to enter clinical practice as a fully qualified nutritionist. Other exciting avenues are: working within the community health care centres, social welfare, sales, manufacturing, day spas, health retreats, health clubs, health food stores, pharmacies or in the education field.
Assessment
Assessment is via written assignments, examinations and successful completion of 100 clinical hours. Clinical hours need to be commenced once you have completed assignment work. This entails combining your theoretical and practical training in a clinic situation under the supervision of a qualified nutritionist.
Course Materials: (inclusive of fees)
You will receive 6 comprehensive course manuels, 8 audio CDs and 6 academic texts.
You are also provided with a tutor who is available for support via facsimile, mail or email.
Accreditation
The Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine(HLT61007) has national accreditation with the government as well as professional accreditation with the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (or ATMS).
Award
The Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine(HLT61007)
Investment
$ 6,500.00 (upfront course investment)
$ 7,280.00 (Ezypay payment plan: $1300.00 deposit and 20 monthly instalments of
$299.00)
Course Investment $6500.00
Less Deposit $1300.00
Sub-Total $5200.00
EzyPay Admin Fee $780.00
Total Balance $5980.00
(extra postage charges apply for overseas students)
Contact the college for more information
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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