Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine
Course Outline PDF
• Australia’s most experienced trainer of Nutritionists and Natural Therapists established in 1973. Courses in Nutrition are offered from introductory courses or Advanced Courses in Nutrition • Study Nutrition distance learning certificate course or– part-time or full-time weekend workshops. There is no extra cost to study part time. • Our graduates are immediately eligible for professional associations, with no further study required. This enables graduates to gain insurance and health fund membership. • We recognise prior learning and offer the most inexpensive way to have your previous studies assessed. • Our qualifications are specifically structured so that learning is maximised. • Bachelor Pathway – Complementary Medicine (Health Sciences)
Course Code: HLT61007 CRICOS Code: 062002G
Flexible Study Options:
- Flexible Full-time and Part-time Programs
- Follow a recommended study plan or a course advisor can create a study plan to suit you
- Units of study are timetabled to offer you the widest range of delivery choices such as day and evening, weekend intensives, distance learning and Summer School options. You can choose the delivery option that suits you best for each module.
- Your choice of timetable: part time or full time, distance learning and weekend workshops. The key is flexibility, this includes being able to study part time, face to face, in the classroom. There are no additional fees to study in this capacity.
Payment Options:
- VET FEE-HELP
- Pay term by term as you go
- Payment Plans
- Austudy/Abstudy (full-time)
For tuition fee details refer to the Course Fees section below;
Course Duration: 3 years full time; 5 years part time
Course Start Dates: Term 1 February & Distance Learning - start any time
Course Fees:
The exact tuition fees for each term will depend on the number of subjects in which you enrol into. The cost for each subject is listed in the Timetable.
2010 indicative Course Costs:
Flexible Full-time 3 year program (including clinic training)
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
| Year 1 |
$2,280 |
$1970 |
$1970 |
| Year 2 |
$2,885 |
$3,135 |
$2,985 |
| Year 3 |
$3,490 |
$3,705 |
$3,520 |
Flexible Part-time 5 year program (including clinic training)
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
| Year 1 |
$1,970 |
$1,970 |
$1,970 |
| Year 2 |
$1,790 |
$1,665 |
$1,665 |
| Year 3 |
$1,470 |
$1,470 |
$1,470 |
| Year 4 |
$2,295 |
$1,655 |
$1,995 |
| Year 5 |
$1345 |
$1345 |
$1,865 |
225 hours of ClinicTraining are included in course fees
Apply First Aid is excluded from the course costs listed above.
International Students: To calculate your course tuition fees add 10% to the total course cost. An annual administrative fee of $450 applies.
College tuition fees are reviewed annually
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- Anatomy & Physiology 1A
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This is one module you can't do without! A fundamental component of all major modalities, this subject will teach you about the structure, general function and organisation of the human body.
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- Anatomy & Physiology 1B
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This module introduces you to the structure and function of the following body systems: nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, & genito-urinary. Appreciate the miracle of human existence!
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- Anatomy & Physiology 1C
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This module integrates your knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology 1A & 1B, increasing your understanding of a wide range of body functions. Subjects studied include the anatomy and physiology of stress, sleep, consciousness, memory, emotions and behaviour.
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- Anatomy & Physiology 2A
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This module offers a deeper study of the physiological systems of the human body by exploring the clinical application and relevance of the material studied in Anatomy and Physiology 1A, 1B and 1C.
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- Anatomy & Physiology 2B
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This module offers a deeper study of the physiological systems of the human body by exploring the clinical application and relevance of the material studied in Anatomy and Physiology 1A, 1B and 1C.
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- Anatomy & Physiology 2C
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This module offers a deeper study of the physiological systems of the human body by exploring the clinical application and relevance of the material studied in Anatomy and Physiology 1A, 1B and 1C.
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- Apply First Aid
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This unit presented by Training Aid Australia deals with recognising and responding to an emergency in the workplace. Apply Basic First Aid (HLTFA1A) & Apply first aid (HLTFA301B) are compulsory in all our professional training programs. The course includes both a home study theory component and practical assessment. All participants are required to complete the theory component prior to attending this course. The theory component can be completed in one of two ways:
- Option 1: Online Training - Once enrolled a login and password will be sent via email for the online component to be completed prior to the training date.
- Option 2: Workbook and Manual - Once enrolled the participant receives their workbook and training manual to be completed prior to the training date.
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- Biochemistry 1A
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Time to explore the microcosm in detail! With an emphasis on organic chemistry, this module describes the structure and interactions of substances as they relate to biochemical processes within the human body.
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- Biochemistry 1B
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Time to explore the microcosm in detail! With an emphasis on organic chemistry, this module describes the structure and interactions of substances as they relate to biochemical processes within the human body.
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- Biochemistry 1C
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Time to explore the microcosm in detail! With an emphasis on organic chemistry, this module describes the structure and interactions of substances as they relate to biochemical processes within the human body.
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- Business Skills
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This module will prepare you for working in a clinical health setting by providing you with the knowledge and skills to administer a practice. You will also learn how to make referrals to other health care professionals and community services when appropriate, develop your networking skills and maintain ethical work practices.
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- Chemistry 1A
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This one-year module is essential in helping you understand the human condition at a cellular level. The course will explore the fundamentals of chemistry and enable you to identify the many substances in common use.
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- Chemistry 1B
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This one-year module is essential in helping you understand the human condition at a cellular level. The course will explore the fundamentals of chemistry and enable you to identify the many substances in common use.
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- Chemistry 1C
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This one-year module is essential in helping you understand the human condition at a cellular level. The course will explore the fundamentals of chemistry and enable you to identify the many substances in common use.
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- Clinical Studies (Nutrition)
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These lectures will enable you to consolidate your knowledge of medical sciences and nutrition, aiming to assist you in solving problems, emulating the methods used by nutritionists in their own clinics. The module will then focus on those health complaints commonly encountered in early practice. This subject involves a considerable amount of home study.
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- Clinical Supervision - Ingestive
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This module supports students in the facilitation of effective communication in relation to clinical practice and the health sector.
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- Communicate In Health
- Communicate With Clients
- Develop Professional Expertise
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This module will enhance your likelihood of succeeding as a health care practitioner by guiding you through the process of creating a realistic business plan and managing a practice. You will also learn how to continue your professional development once your formal study is completed, keep up to date with the latest industry news and make a positive contribution to the knowledge base of the profession and/or your specific health care practice.
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- Evidence Based Practice
- Food Fundamentals
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Food fundamentals establishes the connection between our food choices, nutrition and great health. This module reveals the potential healing power of foods for specific health conditions and enables the individual to recognize the power of foods in the development of an optimal healthy diet and lifestyle.
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- Nutrition 1A
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In this stimulating module you will gain a solid understanding of the concepts of naturopathic nutrition. You will be introduced to the digestive system and energy balance measures. An overview of the macronutrients follows with a focus on carbohydrates their digestion, the glycaemic response and important food sources.
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- Nutrition 1B
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This module extends your knowledge of the macronutrients by concentrating on lipids/ fats and proteins and their importance in the diet with lessons on chemistry, digestion, metabolism and food sources of these essential dietary components.
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- Nutrition 1C
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This topical and interesting module discusses many important issues for nutrition and health including water, gastrointestinal ecology and fermented foods, food labeling and food additives, super-foods, sweeteners and salt, alcohol, tobacco and caffeine, vegetarian and popular diets. The module enables the student to evaluate dietary intakes and develop nutrition care plans.
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- Nutrition 2A
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The second year modules of Nutrition focus on the structure, function and clinical applications of micronutrients and associated nutrients. This module concentrates on the applications of water soluble vitamins including Vitamin B group, Vitamin C, bioflavonoids, Co-enzyme Q 10 and others. Accessory nutrients, glucosamine, probiotics and others, are also discussed.
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- Nutrition 2B
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This second year module continues the focus on micronutrients including the applications of fat soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. The topical issues of ‘environmental hazards to health’ and heavy metals are addressed. The therapeutic applications of amino acids are also covered in detail.
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- Nutrition 2C
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The focus for this second year module is mineral application in health and disease states. Lessons cover chemistry, clinical application, dietary sources and dosage range of minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium, trace minerals and many others.
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- Nutrition 3A
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Third year nutrition modules cover a systems approach to clinical treatment of illness, disease and maintenance of health and wellbeing. This module concentrates on developing clinical nutritional protocols for treating the conditions of the digestive system, integumentary system and respiratory system.
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- Nutrition 3B
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This third year module looks at the conditions associated with the endocrine system, female and male reproductive/ urinary systems, musculo-skeletal system, and metabolic system disorders. Conditions in focus include diabetes, menstrual disorders, autoimmune disease, osteoporosis and obesity amongst many others.
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- Nutrition 3C
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The focus for this third year module includes conditions of the cardiovascular system, neurological conditions, infectious disease and chronic disease management. Clinical nutritional and dietary protocols are developed for many conditions including cardiovascular disease, anaemia, affective disorders, migraine and cancer management.
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- Nutrition Across the Lifespan 1A
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This third year module expands on the systems approach to Nutritional medicine covered in Nutrition 3 modules and enables the student to develop an in-depth understanding of the changing nutritional requirements associated with specific age and life-stage health needs and conditions. Starting with preconception care this module takes a comprehensive look at nutrition during pregnancy and lactation. Nutritional management of common problems and conditions of pregnancy, the breastfed baby and nursing mother are addressed.
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- Nutrition Across the Lifespan 1B
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This third year module continues to look at nutritional requirements associated with age and life-stage development through infancy, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children and adolescents. Common nutritional problems in these age groups are discussed.
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- Nutrition Across the Lifespan 1C
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This third year module covers the physical changes of adulthood and the implications for adult nutrition including risk factors, prevention, conditions and intervention with a dietary focus on cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer management. Further issues covered extend from the biological aspects of ageing and nutritionally related problems seen in older people to nutritional management of geriatric patients.
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- Pharmacology
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Pharmacology familiarises the student with pharmacological terminology, introduces the classification of commonly used drugs according to their pharmacological actions and investigates drug side effects and interactions.
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- Physical Examination & Integrated Pathology
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This module is designed to expose students to a wide range of tests that are currently being used in Wholistic Practice - techniques which from an integral part of the modern Naturopathic Clinic. Current pathology skills are also discussed. Students will learn physical examination techniques for the digestive and respiratory systems, cardiovascular and nervous systems.
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- Safe Practices
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This workshop incorporates two topics: Infection Control in Alternative Health Clinics and Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS). This unit incorporates the skills and knowledge required to comply with infection control policies and procedures and contribute to OHS processes. Equipment and course manual provided.
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- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 1A
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A one year module which introduces students to basic pathological processes, methodology of history taking, physical examination and incorporating studies of diseases in each body system.
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- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 1B
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A one year module which introduces students to basic pathological processes, methodology of history taking, physical examination and incorporating studies of diseases in each body system.
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- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 1C
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A one year module which introduces students to basic pathological processes, methodology of history taking, physical examination and incorporating studies of diseases in each body system.
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- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2A
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A one year module which builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Symptomatology, Diagnosis and Pathology 1 to further develop understanding of pathological processes, physical examination and diseases in each body system.
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- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2B
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A one year module which builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Symptomatology, Diagnosis and Pathology 1 to further develop understanding of pathological processes, physical examination and diseases in each body system.
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- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2C
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A one year module which builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Symptomatology, Diagnosis and Pathology 1 to further develop understanding of pathological processes, physical examination and diseases in each body system.
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- Wet Lab 1
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Wet Labs provide a practical course component for 2nd year students of Anatomy and Physiology. Students observe actual specimens of the human body, in a laboratory enviroment, to further enhance their theorectical knowledge. Students need to attend both Wet Labs 1 and 2 held at the University of Sydney, Cumberland Campus. Each Wet Lab will examine different body systems. Wet Lab one examines bones, joints, the muscular system, the nervous system and the endocrine system. (Wet Lab 2 is available in Term 3).
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- Wet Lab 2
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Wet Labs provide a practical course component for 2nd year students of Anatomy and Physiology. Students observe actual specimens of the human body, in a laboratory enviroment, to further enhance their theorectical knowledge. Students need to attend both Wet Labs 1 and 2 held at the University of Sydney, Cumberland Campus. Each Wet Lab will examine different body systems. Wet Lab two examines the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system and genitourinary system. (Wet Lab 1 is available in Term 2).
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