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Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine
• Australia’s most experienced trainer of natural therapists, established in 1973 • Flexibility – part-time or full-time, distance learning and 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)
Start your new career with Sydney's most respected college of Natural Therapies - established in 1973 Enjoy personal service, quality education, flexible study plans with the experts! A course advisor can assist you with creating the perfect study program that suits your lifestyle. No additional tuition fees are applicable for a fully flexible study program. The college consists of 3 campus buildings, a Cafe, Library, Emporium Store and a busy Natural Therapies Training Clinic next to the main campus. Phone Student & Learning Services on 9438-3333 The Nature Care Clinic for an appointment on 9906-1566
What is Western Herbal Medicine?
The Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine program at Nature Care College is one of the most highly regarded comprehensive study programs in Herbal Medicine in the world. Students will develop competence in the identification, preparation and prescribing of medicinal herbs, and also study medical science to an advanced level, communication and counselling techniques.
Course Code: Course Code: HLT60107
Qualifications:
Graduates of this program will be awarded the following qualification:
- Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine
Post Graduate Pathways:
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine can upgrade their qualification to a Bachelor of Herbal Medicine at Nature Care College. Graduates are also eligible to apply for articulation into the Bachelor of Natural Therapies at Southern Cross University, and the Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) at Charles Sturt University.
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 your needs
• The majority of modules are timetabled to offer you the widest range of delivery choices such as, Day and Evening, Weekend Intensives, Distance Learning and Summer School options
Payment Options:
- Early Bird Discounts
- Pay term by term as you go
- Payment Plans
- Austudy/Abstudy (full-time)
- Student Deferred Repayment Loan,Tertiary Student Bank Loan
For tuition fee details refer to the Course Fees section below;
Who Recognises My Qualifications?
- ANTA Australian Natural Therapists Association
- ATMS Australian Traditional Medicine Society
- CMA Complementary Medicine Association
- NHAA National Herbalists Association of Australia
- VETAB NSW Vocational Education & Training Accreditation Board
Course Duration: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time
Course Start Dates: Term 1, February
Course Fees:
2010 indicative Course Costs:
Flexible Full-time 3 year study program (including clinic training fees)
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
| Year 1 | $2,950 | $2,955 | $3,260 |
| Year 2 | $3,440 | $4,115 | $3,625 |
| Year 3 | $4,930 | $4,505 | $4,660 |
225 hours of clinic training are included in courses fees
Flexible Part-time 5 year study program (including clinic training fees)
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
| Year 1 | $2,460 | $2,285 | $1,970 |
| Year 2 | $1,970 | $2,645 | $2,155 |
| Year 3 | $1,895 | $1,960 | $1,810 |
| Year 4 | $1,960 | $1,960 | $1,470 |
| Year 5 | $3,035 | $3,525 | $3,340 |
Apply First Aid is excluded from the course costs
International Students: New 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
- Anatomy & Physiology 1B
- Anatomy & Physiology 1C
- Anatomy & Physiology 2A
- Anatomy & Physiology 2B
- Anatomy & Physiology 2C
- Apply First Aid
- Biochemistry 1A
- Biochemistry 1B
- Biochemistry 1C
- Business Skills
- Chemistry 1A
- Chemistry 1B
- Chemistry 1C
- Clinical Studies (Naturopathic) 1A
- Clinical Studies (Naturopathic) 1B
- Clinical Studies (Naturopathic) 1C
- Communicate In Health
- Communicate With Clients
- Develop Professional Expertise
- Evidence Based Practice
- Herbal Medicine 1A1 (Introduction)
- Herbal Medicine 1A2 (Introduction)
- Herbal Medicine 1A3 (Introduction)
- Herbal Medicine 1B (Botany)
- Herbal Medicine 1C (Manufacturing)
- Herbal Medicine 1D (Local Medicinal Plants & Weeds)
- Herbal Medicine 2A1 (Therapeutics)
- Herbal Medicine 2A2 (Therapeutics)
- Herbal Medicine 2A3 (Therapeutics)
- Herbal Medicine 2B1 (Pharmacognosy)
- Herbal Medicine 2B2 (Pharmacognosy)
- Herbal Medicine 2C1 (Female Reproductive System)
- Herbal Medicine 2C2 (Female Reproductive System)
- Herbal Medicine 3A (Therapeutics)
- Herbal Medicine 3B (Therapeutics)
- Herbal Medicine 3C (Therapeutics)
- Herbal Medicine 4A
- Herbal Medicine 4B
- Herbal Medicine 4C
- Herbal Medicine 5A
- Herbal Medicine 5B
- Herbal Medicine 5C
- Modern Phytotherapy
- Naturopathic Diagnosis
- Nutrition 1A
- Nutrition 1B
- Nutrition 1C
- Pharmacology
- Physical Examination & Integrated Pathology
- Safe Practices
- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 1A
- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 1B
- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 1C
- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2A
- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2B
- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2C
- Traditions in Herbal Medicine
- Wet Lab 1
- Wet Lab 2
