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Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine

Course Summary

Course Levels Other Supplier Australian Institute of Applied Sciences
Delivery Mode Distance Learning Price Enquiry
Duration 3 Years, Approx. 12 Hrs/Week Financial Assistance VET Fee Help
Did you know? This qualification is accredited with Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
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Course overview

Western Herbal Medicine is a great way to help people live happier, healthier lives using medicinal herbs. With the potential to earn a great living you also have the oppotunity to inspire others to gain optimum wellness and vitality.

Graduates generally enter clinical practice either alone or as a partner in a health care clinic. Other exciting career opportunities are available in education, community health care services settings, social welfare, sales, manufacturing, and health retreats.

Career opportunities

  • Botanical Medicine Practitioner/ Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner
  • Herbalist/Herbal Medicine Practitioner
  • Phytotherapist
  • Pre-requisites

    Completed NSW Higher School Certificate, or equivalent and be of mature age

    Course structure

    This course requires the completion of all subjects listed below, plus two electives. In addition, students must complete or hold a current Senior First Aid certificate at the time of graduation or course completion.

    Subjects

    [Herbal Sciences]

    Communication
    Counselling Psychology
    Flower Essences
    Herbal Medicine 1
    Herbal Medicine 2
    Herbal Medicine 3
    Herbal Medicine 4
    Iridology
    Naturopathic Philosophy
    Nutrition 1

    [Medical Sciences]

    Anatomy & Physiology 1
    Anatomy & Physiology 2
    Anatomy & Physiology 3
    Musculoskeletal Anatomy
    Biochemistry
    Chemistry
    Clinical Medicine 1
    Clinical Medicine 2
    Clinical Medicine 3
    Clinical Medicine 4

    [Clinic Management]

    Practice Management, Law & Ethics
    Clinic 1A - HM + CCSN
    Clinic 1B - HM
    Clinic 2A - HM + CCSN
    Clinic 2B - HM

    [Electives]

    Aromatherapy 1
    Homoeopathy 1
    Reflexology 1
    Massage Therapy 1
    Massage Therapy 2
    Nutrition 2
    Mineral Therapy

    Work experience

    You will need to complete 400 hours of clinical practice


    Sub courses
    Homoeopathy 1
    Mineral Therapy
    Nutrition 2
    Massage Therapy 1
    Aromatherapy 1
    Reflexology 1
    Nutrition 1
    Musculoskeletal Anatomy
    Anatomy and Physiology
    Anatomy and Physiology 2
    Anatomy and Physiology 3
    mineral therapy
    Naturopathic Philosophy
    Herbal Medicine 4
    Herbal Medicine 3
    Flower Essences
    Communication
    Herbal Medicine 2
    Herbal Medicine 1
    Counselling Psychology
    Practice Management, Law Ethics
    Clinical Medicine 1
    Clinical Medicine 2
    Clinical Medicine 3
    Clinical Medicine 4
    Chemistry
    Biochemistry
    Massage Therapy 2

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