Our Courses
- Natural Medicine
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- Massage / Bodywork
- Aromatherapy Diploma with Bachelor Pathway available
- Massage Therapy Practice - Certificate IV
- Certificate IV in Aromatherapy
- Certificate IV in Kinesiology
- Looking for a short course in massage? Start with Swedish Massage!
- Reflexology Diploma with Bachelor pathway available
- Remedial Massage Diploma with Bachelor pathway available
- Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies
- Counselling and Coaching
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- A Pain In The Neck - Working the Scalenes, Upper Trapezius & Sternocleidomastoid
- Advanced Sports Massage - Lower Extremity
- Advanced Sports Massage - Upper Extremity
- Aromatherapy - Essential Oils & Their Uses
- Aromatherapy For Home Use
- Avoiding Anti-biotics - A Naturopathic Approach
- Bach Flower Remedies
- Cell Salts
- Continuing Professional Education
- Craniosacral Therapy-An Introduction
- Facials For Massage Therapists
- Hand Reflexology For Health & Wellbeing
- Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage
- Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage
- Hot Stone Massage
- Kinesiology Fundamentals - Touch for Health 1
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
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- Massage for Chronic Conditions
- Massage for Special Needs
- Massage in the Workplace
- Nutrition For Athletes
- Oncology Massage - Level 1
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- Reflexology Techniques - An Introduction
- Remedial Stone Fusion Massage
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Short Courses
- Acupressure, Meridians & Healing
- Anatomy & Physiology 1A
- Anatomy & Physiology 1C
- Apply First Aid
- Aromatherapy - Essential Oils & Their Uses
- Aromatherapy For Home Use
- Aromatherapy for Pets
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- Astrology 2
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- Hand Reflexology For Health & Wellbeing
- Hawaiian Massage - An Introduction
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- Hot Stone Massage
- Infant Massage
- Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine
- Introduction To Energetic & Spiritual Healing
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- Introduction To Transpersonal Psychology
- Is it Time You Learned to Meditate?
- Kinesiology Fundamentals - Touch for Health 1
- Kinesiology Fundamentals - Touch For Health 2
- Kinesiology Fundamentals - Touch For Health 3
- Kinesiology Fundamentals - Touch For Health 4
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- Reflexology Techniques - An Introduction
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- Our Courses Certificate IV in Kinesiology
Certificate IV in Kinesiology
The next intake for this qualification is Term 1, 2014 however Touch for Health Level 1-4 is offered each Term throughout 2013. Go to 'SHORT COURSES' & select Touch For Health Levels 1-4 offered on weekends
Course Code: Course Code: HLT42812
Post Graduate Pathways:
Students may receive further qualifications in related fields of study at Nature Care College as credits are received for each module completed. Suggestions include the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice, Diploma of Energetic Healing.
Flexible Study Options:
• Part-time 1 year starts Term 1 February
Payment Options:
- Early Bird Discounts
- Pay term by term as you go
- Payment Plans
For tuition fee details refer to the Course Fees section below;
Who Recognises My Qualifications?
The Certificate IV in Kinesiology is government accredited with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national regulator for Australia's vocational education and training.
The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy is accredited with the following Professional Association:
- ATMS Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Note: Professional Training Association recognition is determined by the Professional Association and may be subject to change. Whilst the information printed on this outline is current at the time of printing, Nature Care College cannot take responsibility for changes that occur in relation to Professional Association requirements.
Course Duration: 1 year part-time
Course Start Dates: Term 1 February 2013
Course Fees:
2013 indicative Course Costs:
Part-time 1 year study program
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
| Year 1 | $2755 | $3635 | $2480 |
Tuition Fees are inclusive of clinic hours
Professional Training Enrolment Fee $95.00
College tuition fees are reviewed annually.
Course Outline PDF
Course time-table PDF
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- 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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- 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 2 (Kinesiology)
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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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- Kinesiology 1A
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In this unit of study you will be introduced to a new energetic healing technique that combines the ancient art of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Western understanding of anatomy and physiology that encompasses all aspects of the human being, mind, body and spirit. Kinesiology, energy psychology and emotional techniques will enable you to create new neural connections between body and brain empowering yourself to making long lasting change. Prerequisites: Kinesiology Fundamentals TFH 1, 2, 3 & 4
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- Kinesiology 1B
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The purpose of this unit of study is to further develop your skills, to enhance quality of life, using techniques that assist in realigning the body physically, as well as becoming adept at handling a myriad of structurally & systemically based conditions. To understand and identify the signs and symptoms of stress and the possible ways to overcome stressors of all kinds, that affect the body’s systems and the body structure.
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- Kinesiology Fundamentals TFH 1
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This introductory course developed by American chiropractor Dr John Thie in the 1970’s, introduces you to the ‘grass roots’ of kinesiology. Touch for Health has been taught to over 10 million people worldwide, in over 100 countries and translated in some 26 languages. Level I introduces the basics of Touch for Health (TFH) for both lay-people and professionals. You will learn the core techniques of muscle testing for the primary 14 energy meridians based on Chinese Medicine and be able to perform the standard 'fix-as-you-go' techniques for balancing the body's energies. The theory of TFH and the acupuncture meridians are introduced with the western reflex techniques that are used to restore balance for dramatically improving posture, alleviating pain and stress, and for enhancing vitality and mental performance.
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- Kinesiology Fundamentals TFH 2
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This course follows on from TFH 1 as you will be introduced to additional muscle tests and more detailed kinesiology balancing techniques and theory. The concepts presented in TFH 2 are: Circuit Locating which helps identify the body's priority balancing process; Alarm Points for over-energy detection; the Meridian Wheel and the Chinese Law of Five Elements; Brain Integration with Cross Crawl; testing for possible food sensitivities and for foods or supplements that raise your body’s energy. A fascinating course that lays the foundation for all future Kinesiology training.
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- Kinesiology Fundamentals TFH 3
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This is the third level of the Touch for Health Synthesis. You will learn another 14 muscle tests, enhancing your knowledge of the human body, along with additional techniques for balancing the body's energy such as the Colour Balance. Techniques for dealing past trauma are introduced along with a deeper understanding of the Five Elements theory. You will be exposed to pulse assessment and testing with pain tapping for chronic pain. The facilitation and inhibition of muscles is studied further and the topic of Reactivity within muscles is presented coupled with the Circuit Retaining Mode technique.
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- Kinesiology Fundamentals TFH 4
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This level completes your training in the Touch for Health Synthesis. You will learn to balance all 42 TFH muscles in a standing or prone position and apply the Five Elements to release emotional issues in order to experience a more wholistic approach to healing. You will be introduced to sound balancing, Luo Points, Postural Stress Release and Tibetan Figure Eight Energies. Acupressure Holding Point theory and reactive muscles techniques are reviewed as you learn how to 'put it all together' in this course and become aware of the enormous potential of Kinesiology.
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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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- Symptomatology & Pathology for Bodyworkers
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Are you a bodywork student interested in expanding your knowledge of the body and how it works? This unit of study is designed to cover the basic principles of pathology, methods of collecting data on clients, problem-solving, establishing a treatment plan and when to refer a client. Common complaints, illnesses and skin conditions that may be encountered by a bodywork therapist will also be covered in-depth.
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