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- Aromatherapy Diploma with Bachelor Pathway available
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- Looking for a short course in massage? Start with Swedish Massage!
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- A Pain In The Neck - Working the Scalenes, Upper Trapezius & Sternocleidomastoid
- Advanced Sports Massage - Lower Extremity
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- Aromatherapy - Essential Oils & Their Uses
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- Avoiding Anti-biotics - A Naturopathic Approach
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- Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage
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- Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine
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- Kinesiology Fundamentals - Touch for Health 1
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- Our Courses Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
Nature Care College enjoys a great reputation in the field of Ayurvedic Medicine and has been teaching Ayurveda for over ten years.
Testimonial: Ayurvedic Massage
"Natalie has a beautiful presence and energy, it has beena pleasure to study under her."
Jodie Souz - July, 2012
The 'Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine' is a short course offered each term, and it's also a compulsory part of the Ayurvedic qualification. Spend two hours a week with one of Australia's best known Ayurvedic Lecturers, Dr Shaun Matthews to learn the art of body-type diagnosis and eating according to your own individual type.
Click on the unit of study outline, to the right of this page, as this will give you the subject outline. For the full qualification course outline, please click on the 'Course Outline' pdf at the top of this page.
The qualification will be offered again commencing in Term 1 2013. If you have a general interest and wish to pick up some units in this year consider doing Introduction to Ayurvedica Medicine and Anatomy and Physiology 1A.
For more information please do contact a Course Advisor on (02) 8423 8333 or info@naturecare.com.au
What is Ayurveda? (Pronounced phonetically 'eye-u-vay-da')
Ayurveda is the traditional system of healing that has been practised over the past 5,000 years in India. It is a holistic approach that sees the human being as a body-mind-spirit complex and recognises the need for working with the physical, emotional, attitudinal and spiritual aspects of our lives in order to promote better health and wellbeing.
The course is designed to give participants a foundation in the principles and practice of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is inherently a science of self-healing and as such the course requires that students undertake it in that spirit. The teaching of the course involves both theoretical and experiential learning in order to help students delve into the essence of this ancient healing tradition.
Course Code: Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
Qualifications:
Graduates of this program will be awarded the following qualification
- Certificate IV In Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation HLT41212
Flexible Study Options:
- Part time: 2 Years
- Starts February - To enrol call Student and Learning Services on 02 8423 8333 or contact info@naturecare.com.au
- Or short course Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine -1 term starting in Feb, May & September
Payment Options:
- Early Bird Discounts
- Pay term by term as you go
- Payment Plans
For tuition fee details please down load a current Term Timetable;
Who Recognises My Qualifications?
Australasian Association of Ayurveda (AAA)
Course Duration: Part time 2 years
Course Start Dates: Term 1, February
Course Fees:
2013 indicative Course Costs:
Set Part-time 2 year study program
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
| Year 1 | $2600 | $2935 | $2340 |
| Year 2 | $1640 | $935 | $625 |
Clinic Tuition Fees: 80 hours Cost: $1440
Enrolment Fee $95.00
Apply First Aid $185 is excluded from the course costs listed above.
College tuition fees are reviewed annually
Course Outline PDF
Course time-table PDF
What is Ayurveda?
Click on a module to read more
- Anatomy & Physiology 1A
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This is one unit of study 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 unit of study 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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- 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.
Visit www.trainingaidaustralia.com.au for further details.
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- Ayurvedic Kitchen Herbs
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The use of medicinal fruits, vegetables and kitchen herbs to bring about balance to the bodymind is explored. This module, from the Cert IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation, includes the study of 22 commonly available Ayurvedic kitchen herbs and their application in a clinical setting.
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- Ayurvedic Massage
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This unit of study is designed to enable students to give an Ayurvedic oil massage that can be used to revitalise and strengthen the bodymind. The massage practices taught will balance all three doshas and nourish the seven tissues of the body. The module also aims to give students an understanding of how to adjust massage practices for different body types, how to prepare medicated oils and how to work with the mama points when massaging.
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- Ayurvedic Nutrition
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This module from the Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation focuses on the energetics of different types of food and how food can be used as medicine in creating balance in an individual. It will also introduce students to the Ayurvedic views on fasting and how to work with common problems such as obesity and the inability to gain weight. Special diets for infants, pregnant women and the elderly are also studied.
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- Ayurvedic Physiology, Symptomatology & Diagnosis
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This course provides a more indepth grounding in how Ayurveda conceives the bodymind in health and disease. The subdoshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha, the seven body tissues (dhatus) and the principle waste products (malas) of the body are explored. Students will then be taken through the process of how to assess a client's body type and their current health imbalance from an Ayurvedic perspective.
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- Ayurvedic Psychology
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This course is designed to give you an understanding of Ayurvedic and Yogic approaches to working with the mind. You will be taught how to assess the mental temperament of clients coming for treatment and will then be guided through various practices used to promote emotional, mental and spiritual harmony in day-to-day living. Students will also be introduced to allied Vedic sciences such as Vedic Astrology, Vedanata and Tantra.
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- Ayurvedic Therapeutics
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This module gives students an overview of the various therapeutic approaches to be found within Ayurveda. Students will get exposure to Ayurvedic aromatherapy and Ayurvedic approaches to counselling and lifestyle management. Students will be given simple practical tools for use in their practices as well as skills in how to develop a good working relationship with clients.
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- Business Skills
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This unit of study will prepare you for working in a clinical health setting by providing you with the knowledge and skills required to administer a practice and to establish policies and procedures for a successful complementary health care practice including effective marketing skills You will also learn how to make referrals to other health care professionals and community services when appropriate, develop effective workplace relationships and promote a positive approach to health.
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- Clinical Practice A (Ayurveda)
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- Clinical Practice B (Ayurveda)
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- Communicate With Clients
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This unit of study covers the skills required by practitioners to establish and maintain effective communication with clients throughout all interactions and provide basic counselling as required and as appropriate to facilitate the treatment or health service being provided.
The skills apply to work in a range of health settings where health services are provided with direct client contact involved.
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- Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine
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This module introduces students to the philosophy and principles of this fascinating energetic system of healing, first recognised by the rishi (seers) of ancient India. Students will learn about their unique Ayurvedic bodytype and how to balance the bodymind using practical tools such as food, kitchen herbs, daily routines and yogic practises.
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- Introduction to Nutrition
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This module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of basic concepts of nutrition and a grasp of current nutritional trends.
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- Safe Practices
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This unit incorporates the skills and knowledge required to comply with infection control policies and procedures and contribute to WHS processes.
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- Swedish Massage
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Swedish massage is an introduction to general massage that employs the fundamental manipulations (techniques) applied to the soft tissues of the body. Swedish massage forms the underpinning practical and theoretical knowledge for Remedial Massage 1& 2. In this unit of study you will learn the basic techniques, ethical behaviour and boundaries, draping, contraindications, history and definition of massage etc. Participants on finishing this unit of study should be competent in all areas of general massage.
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- Yoga and Meditation
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This unit explores the many different aspects of yoga (including postures, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques and meditation) from both an experiential and philosophical point of view.
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