Science-based training for a natural advantage. Enrol now.

You'll complete your studies over a manageable two-year, full-time period, and graduate job-ready, after 580 hours of practical clinical training.

In this nutritional and herbal medicine course, you'll learn:

• the science of healthy eating, including the metabolic pathways involved in the breakdown of ingested nutrients
• how disease may be prevented through diet and vitamin, mineral and amino acid supplements
• nutritional management in renal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine and immune disorders, as well as in palliative care, pregnancy and paediatrics
• diagnostic laboratory techniques, iridology, additional symptomatology and counselling
• the history of herbal medicine
• the principles of plant identification, as well as herb manufacturing, preparation and prescription
• the individual chemical properties of each plant, their biochemical and physiological effects, and their absorption, mechanism of action and distribution within the body
• toxicology and drug interaction; investigating any adverse effects that may be found in herbal drug administration and their interaction with synthetic drugs

In addition there is an emphasis on many science subjects ensuring the scientific foundation of clinical practice. These subjects include chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pathology and symptomatology.

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Course Modules Anatomy & Physiology I Anatomy & Physiology II Anatomy & Physiology IIIa Anatomy & Physiology IIIc Australian Bush Flower Remedies Bach Flower Remedies Bach Flower Remedies - Advanced Biochemistry Botany Chemistry - Basic and Organic Clinic - Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine Clinic - Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine Clinical Skills for Contemporary Therapists Complementary Assessment Techniques Counselling Ia - Communication Skills Counselling IIa - Mental Health Counselling IIb - Human Development First Aid Basic Herbal Medicine Foundations Ia Herbal Medicine Foundations Ib Herbal Medicine IIa Herbal Medicine IIb Herbal Medicine IIIa Herbal Medicine IIIb Herbal Pharmacy Herbal Treatments Advanced I - Immune Disorders Herbal Treatments Advanced II - Life Stages Iridology I - Foundations Iridology II - Advanced Laboratory Tests and Medical Reports - Introduction Manage a Practice Naturopathic Philosophy Nutrition Ia Nutrition Ib Nutrition Ic Nutrition IIa Nutrition IIb Nutrition IIIa Nutrition IIIb Nutrition Therapy - Nutritional Counselling Nutritional and Herbal Products - Comparison and Critical Assessment Nutritional Pharmacy Nutritional Therapy - Advanced I Nutritional Therapy - Advanced II Occupational Health & Safety Pathology Pharmacology and Toxicology Philosophical Principles Introduction Physical Examination I - Basic Techniques Physical Examination II - Advanced Techniques Phytochemistry I Phytochemistry II Principles of Aged Care Work Professional Development Schuessler Tissue Salts and Celloids Symptomatology & Diagnosis A Symptomatology & Diagnosis B TCM - Introduction TCM Philosophy & Diagnosis I - Foundations

Hands-on Training to Complete Your Qualification

This nutritional and herbal medicine course requires first aid training as part of the course curriculum. If you've previously completed a first aid course which meets the national competencies for the National Training Package HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid (including St. John Ambulance Senior First Aid Certificate), you'll receive credit for this part of the course.

You will also be required to complete 580 hours of practical clinical training which you can undertake at ACNT's campus in Sydney. If you are studying by distance education and live outside of Sydney, you can undertake your training at an approved local clinic or practice.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about these requirements.

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• Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
• Advanced Diploma of Homeopathy

Study Options

Study this course in any of the following ways:

• In class full-time or part-time - attend classes at the ACNT campus in Sydney
• Distance education - study from home and at local approved clinics
• Combination - study some modules in class and others by distance education

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for in-class enrolment dates or for more information about these study options.

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Flexible Payment Options

There are several payment options available for your convenience, including:

• Annual payment
• Semester payment

This course is Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance approved. In addition, SEEK Learning also provides a finance option from Hanover Consumer Finance in Australia. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.

About ACNT

With over 25 years' experience, the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) has built a reputation for providing quality, accredited courses in natural health and beauty therapy. One of the largest colleges of its kind in the world, ACNT trains thousands of students per year and delivers highly qualified, knowledgeable and job-ready graduates.

Learn more about ACNT.