This course is designed for the graduate to enter clinical practice as a fully qualified Medical Herbalist.
Units
First Aid Level 2
Anatomy & Physiology Level 1
Western Herbal Medicine Certificate
Herbal Medicine Plant Priniciples
Manufacturing & Dispensing Herbal Medicine
Anatomy & Physiology Level 3
Diagnosing Disease
Essential Therapeutics
Aromatic Medicine
Nutritional Herbology and Eclectic Prescribing
Practical Application of Buiness
Herbal medicine supervised Clinical hours
Herbal Medicine Research Thesis
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:
HLTHER601B Apply western herbal medicine diagnostic framework
HLTHER602B Manage work within the western herbal medicine framework
HLTHER603B Operate a western herbal medicine dispensary
HLTHER604B Perform western herbal medicine health assessment
HLTHER605B Plan the western herbal medicine treatment strategy
HLTHER606B Prepare and dispenses western herbal medicine
HLTHER607B Provide dietary advise
HLTHER608B Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment
HLTHER609B Provide western herbal medicine treatment
Students will also develop their professional skills in communicating with clients and setting up a practice. This course is designed for students who are keen to graduate as a Medical Herbalist.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. Students who have completed Western Herbal Medicine Certificate may apply for the appropriate credit transfers, as all certificate units are included in this diploma.
Centrelink approved course
This course is approved as a part time course through Centerlink for clients that qualify for the Pensioner Education Supplement(PES).
Delivery Modes
This course is offered by distance education(correspondence). Distance education students 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, generally completed four year period (approximately 2628 hours).
Tutors
Sandi Rogers
Nicki Stewart
Maria Pilli
Assessment
You are assessed by written assignments and project work. You are also required to construct an herbarium and a materia medica. These projects are designed to enhance your learning and expand your knowledge. Clinical hours need to be commenced once you have successfully completed assignment work. This entails combining your theoretical and practical training in a clinic situation under the supervision of a qualified Herbalist.
Course Materials(inclusive of fees)
Your course investment includes 10 Manuals, 18 audio CDs and 13 academic texts.
You are also provided with a tutor who is available for support via facsimile, mail or email.
Accreditation
The Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine(national code: HLT60107) has national accreditation with the government and professional accreditation with the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (or ATMS).
Career Opportunities
This course is designed for the graduate to enter clinical practice as a fully qualified Medical Herbalist. 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.
Award
Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine(HLT60107)
Investment
$6,750 (upfront course investment)
$7,575 (Ezypay payment plan: $1250.00 deposit and 20 monthly instalments of $316.25)
(extra postage charges apply for overseas students)
An Ezypay payment plan is available. Contact the college to find out more.
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