Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine

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

Become a Respected Nutrition Professional

Australians are increasingly turning to nutritionists and other natural health practitioners for preventive care advice - fuelling tremendous industry growth.

With the right skills, you can help reduce preventable illnesses - and give patients a renewed sense of wellbeing.

Become a qualified, respected practitioner through this nationally recognised nutrition course from ACNT, one of the world's most respected colleges of natural medicine.

Career-focused Education

Flexible study options
Comprehensive clinical training
Industry-accredited course

Quick Course Guide
Qualification	Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine	Enrolment dates	Distance education option: Enrol anytime - start now! In-class option: Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for upcoming start dates
Study time	2 years full-time 4 years part-time or by distance education	Pre-requisites	HSC or mature age
Delivery method	Flexible: Distance education and/or in-class full-time or part-time	Assessment	Exams + 330 hours of clinical training
Delivered by	ACNT	Finance options	Flexible payment options available

Learn the Science Behind Nutrition

The Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine is science-based, with plenty of practical elements and clinical training to prepare you for a career in nutritional medicine.

You'll learn that nutrition is not just about eating healthily; it's understanding the metabolic pathways involved in the breakdown of ingested nutrients, and how disease may be prevented through diet and vitamin, mineral and amino acid supplements.


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This comprehensive nutrition course provides advanced training in:

Nutrition and diet-related fields
Health sciences
Diagnostics
Treatment modalities

Areas covered include nutritional management in renal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine and immune disorders, palliative care, pregnancy and paediatrics, diagnostic laboratory techniques, iridology, additional symptomatology and diagnosis modules as well as counselling. The additional treatment modalities include Bach Flowers, Australian Bushflowers and Schuessler Tissue Salts.

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
Chemistry - Basic and Organic
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
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
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 nutrition 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 330 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.

Articulation

Through ACNT's articulation arrangement with Charles Sturt University, you may apply for entrance into the University's Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) degree program, using your qualification to gain advanced standing.

You may also upgrade to the following ACNT qualifications, with advanced standing for completed modules:

Industry Accreditation

This course is recognised by:

ANTA - Australian Natural Therapists Association
ATMS - Australian Traditional Medicine Society

Study Options

Study this naturopathy 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.

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.