Mind Map Business School

Advanced Diploma In Western Herbal Medicine

Course Code HLT60102
Fee Code FD
Duration (approx) 2855 hours

Course Structure:

Part A: Undertaken with ACS Distance Education (1st year)

  1. Anatomy & Physiology I
  2. Nutrition I
  3. Nutrition II
  4. Nutrition III
  5. Biochemistry I
  6. Biochemistry II
  7. Biochemistry III
  8. Biology (Cell Biology)
  9. Introduction to Psychology
  10. Counselling Skills I


Course Fees displayed are for the Foundation Diploma only. Please contact the school for remaining course fee structure.

Part B: Undertaken with Health Schools Australia

    1. Herbal Medicine
    2. Disorder Profiles
    3. Clinical Practice 2-4
    4. Advanced Herbal Medicine
    5. Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
    6. HIstory & Philosophy of Natural Medicine
    7. Pathophysiology & Symptomatology
    8. Ethics & Jurisprudence
    9. Practice Management
    10. Chemistry
    11. Occupational Health & Safety 2
    12. Senior First Aide Certificate
    13. 300 Seminar Hours
    14. 100 Clinical Hours

    What you should be able to do on completion of the course

    • Contribute to effective workplace relationships.
    • Develop professional expertise.
    • Manage a practice.
    • Communicate effectively with clients/patients.
    • Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate.
    • Apply advanced first aid (O/S).
    • Following the organisations OH&S policies and procedures.
    • Implement and monitor the OH&S policies, procedures and programs.
    • Apply basic first aid.
    • Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry.
    • Apply Western Herbal Medicine diagnostic framework.
    • Operate a Western Herbal Medicine dispensary.
    • Perform Western Herbal Medicine health assessment.
    • Plan the Western Herbal Medicine treatment strategy.
    • Prepare and dispense Western Herbal Medicine.
    • Provide dietary advice.
    • Provide specialised Western Herbal Medicine treatment.
    • Provide Western Herbal Medicine treatment.
    • Manage work within a Western Herbal Medicine framework.

    LEAD YOUR PATIENTS IN THE PATH TO HEALTH WITH HERBAL MEDICINE 
    Herbal Medicine is currently enjoying greater scientific validation than any other branch or Natural Medicine today. Learn with us to treat your patients with Nature's gifts, with gentle efficient therapies that will strenghten and heal body, mind and spirit.
       
    The Advanced Diploma in Western Herbal Medicine is offered in conjunction with Health Schools Australia. ACS offers up the Foundation Diploma which is equivalent to the first year of study. The final 2 years of the Advanced Diploma is conducted with Health Schools Australia and will be awarded by Health Schools Australia on completion. 

    Health Schools Australia is the leading training provider of complementary medicine courses. Health Schools Australia is accredited by the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (A.T.M.S.), National Herbalist Association of Australia (N.H.A.A.), IARC and the Queensland Association of Massage Therapists.

    The recent explosion in Natural Medicine popularity is set to continue as people seek safer, more natural ways to heal themselves. Natural Therapists are on the cutting edge of this ‘Wellness Wave’. And the career options are limitless! Work for yourself, while you help to transform the lives of people, as well as your own. Other possible careers also include teaching, research or even life coaching! Follow your spirit to a career in Natural Medicine today.

    This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C