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Western Herbal Medicine - Advanced Diploma with Bachelor Pathway available
Join Sydney's most experienced trainers of Herbal Medicine, offering a comprehensive qualification in Western Herbal Medicine with a Degree pathway to Charles Sturt University (CSU) or Paramount College via e-learning. Nature Care College enjoys a great reputation in the field of natural medicine and has been successfully operating since 1973 in Sydney. If you wish to experience a Herbal Medicine consultation at the Clinic, phone 8423-8444 an appointment. (Located at 52 Nicholson Street, St. Leonards) Enjoy the personal service, quality education, passionate lecturers and great facilities with flexible study options created by a naturopathy course advisor. Don't dream it - do it!
Course Code: Course Code: HLT60107
Qualifications:
Graduates of this program will be awarded the following qualification:
- Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine
- Bachelor Degree articulation - see "Post Grad". Section below
Post Graduate Pathways:
Graduates of Nature Care College's accredited Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine are eligible to apply for articulation into the Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) at Charles Sturt University (CSU) or Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) from Paramount College of Natura Medicine via e-learning.
Graduates are also eligible for advanced standing in the following Nature Care College qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy HLT60507
- Advanced Diploma of Homoeopathy HLT60607
- Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine HLT61007
- Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT50307
Flexible Study Options:
- Flexible Part-time 5 years
- Or a study plan can be created by our Course Advisors to suit your individual needs
Payment Options:
- VET FEE-HELP
- Pay term by term as you go
- Payment Plans
- Austudy/Abstudy (full-time)
For tuition fee details refer to the Course Fees section below;
Who Recognises My Qualifications?
The Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine is government accredited with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). The ASQA is the national regulator for Australia's vocational education and training.
The Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine is accredited with the following Professional Associations:
- ANTA Australian Natural Therapists Association
- ATMS Australian Traditional Medicine Society
- CMA Complementary Medicine Association
- NHAA National Herbalists Association of Australia
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: 5 years part-time
Course Start Dates: Term 1, February, May, September
Course Fees:
2012 indicative Course Costs:
225 hours of clinic training are included in courses fees
Flexible Part-time 5 year study program (including clinic training fees)
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
| Year 1 | $2,800 | $2,610 | $2,250 |
| Year 2 | $2,250 | $3,000 | $2,450 |
| Year 3 | $2,135 | $2,210 | $2,035 |
| Year 4 | $2,240 | $2,240 | $1,685 |
| Year 5 | $3,320 | $3,710 | $3,660 |
Apply First Aid $185 excluded from the course costs
International Students: New students: To calculate your course tuition fees add 10% to the total course cost. An annual administrative fee of $450 applies.
College tuition fees are reviewed annually.
Course Outline PDF
Herbal Medicine
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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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- Anatomy & Physiology 1C
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This unit of study integrates your knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology 1A & 1B, increasing your understanding of a wide range of body functions. Subjects studied include the anatomy and physiology of stress, sleep, consciousness, memory, emotions and behaviour.
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- Anatomy & Physiology 2A
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This module offers a deeper study of the physiological systems of the human body by exploring the clinical application and relevance of the material studied in Anatomy and Physiology 1A, 1B and 1C.
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- Anatomy & Physiology 2B
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This module offers a deeper study of the physiological systems of the human body by exploring the clinical application and relevance of the material studied in Anatomy and Physiology 1A, 1B and 1C.
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- Anatomy & Physiology 2C
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This module offers a deeper study of the physiological systems of the human body by exploring the clinical application and relevance of the material studied in Anatomy and Physiology 1A, 1B and 1C.
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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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- Biochemistry 1A
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Time to explore the microcosm in detail! With an emphasis on organic chemistry, this module describes the structure and interactions of substances as they relate to biochemical processes within the human body.
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- Biochemistry 1B
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Time to explore the microcosm in detail! With an emphasis on organic chemistry, this module describes the structure and interactions of substances as they relate to biochemical processes within the human body.
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- Biochemistry 1C
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Time to explore the microcosm in detail! With an emphasis on organic chemistry, this module describes the structure and interactions of substances as they relate to biochemical processes within the human body.
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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. You will also learn how to make referrals to other health care professionals and community services when appropriate, develop your networking skills, comply with statutory obligations and maintain ethical work practices.
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- Chemistry 1A
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This one-year module is essential in helping you understand the human condition at a cellular level. The course will explore the fundamentals of chemistry and enable you to identify the many substances in common use.
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- Chemistry 1B
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This one-year module is essential in helping you understand the human condition at a cellular level. The course will explore the fundamentals of chemistry and enable you to identify the many substances in common use.
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- Chemistry 1C
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This one-year module is essential in helping you understand the human condition at a cellular level. The course will explore the fundamentals of chemistry and enable you to identify the many substances in common use.
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- Clinical Studies (Naturopathic) 1A
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These lectures will enable you to consolidate your knowledge of medical sciences and naturopathy, aiming to assist you in solving problems, emulating the methods used by naturopaths in their own clinics. The module will then focus on those health complaints commonly encountered in early practice. This subject involves a considerable amount of home study.
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- Clinical Studies (Naturopathic) 1B
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These lectures will enable you to consolidate your knowledge of medical sciences and naturopathy, aiming to assist you in solving problems, emulating the methods used by naturopaths in their own clinics. The module will then focus on those health complaints commonly encountered in early practice. This subject involves a considerable amount of home study.
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- Clinical Studies (Naturopathic) 1C
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These lectures will enable you to consolidate your knowledge of medical sciences and naturopathy, aiming to assist you in solving problems, emulating the methods used by naturopaths in their own clinics. The module will then focus on those health complaints commonly encountered in early practice. This subject involves a considerable amount of home study.
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- Clinical Supervision - Ingestive
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This Unit of Study supports students in the facilitation of effective communication in relation to clinical practice and the health sector and building clinical confidence.
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- Communicate In Health
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This unit of study is designed to develop skills and knowledge required gather information, maintain effective working relationships and networks, with particular regard to communication and representation.
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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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- Develop Professional Expertise
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This unit of study will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to establish and manage a successful complementary health care practice. You will also learn how to continue your professional development once your formal study is completed, keep up to date with the latest industry news, make a positive contribution to the knowledge base of your profession and critically evaluate some specific types of research.
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- Evidence Based Practice
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This unit of study will enhance your critical thinking skills and will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to source and evaluate relevant information and then apply those findings to clinical practice.
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- Herbal Medicine 1A1 (Introduction)
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Welcome to the magical world of Herbal Medicine! This one-year module introduces the philosophy and science of herbalism in its historical perspective. You will explore the materia medica, learn about the therapeutic effects, constituents, preparation and usage of plants as medicine.
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- Herbal Medicine 1A2 (Introduction)
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Welcome to the magical world of Herbal Medicine! This one-year module introduces the philosophy and science of herbalism in its historical perspective. You will explore the materia medica, learn about the therapeutic effects, constituents, preparation and usage of plants as medicine.
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- Herbal Medicine 1A3 (Introduction)
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Welcome to the magical world of Herbal Medicine! This one-year module introduces the philosophy and science of herbalism in its historical perspective. You will explore the materia medica, learn about the therapeutic effects, constituents, preparation and usage of plants as medicine.
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- Herbal Medicine 1B (Botany)
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An introduction to basic plant botany and plant morphology, as well as the process of plant identification. Includes a field trip.
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- Herbal Medicine 1C (Manufacturing)
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Methods of herbal manufacturing are covered in this course, including harvesting, drying and storing as well as extraction methods. You will learn how to identify legal restrictions on manufacturing and dispensing herbs.
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- Herbal Medicine 1D (Local Medicinal Plants & Weeds)
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Being able to make use of the plants growing in our own backyard is an essential component of herbalism. This module will teach students to differentiate between the toxic and medicinal native plants and weeds in Australia.
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- Herbal Medicine 2A1 (Therapeutics)
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You will learn how to diagnose, manage, prescribe and dispense herbal medicines for disease/dysfunction of the digestive, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems.
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- Herbal Medicine 2A2 (Therapeutics)
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You will learn how to diagnose, manage, prescribe and dispense herbal medicines for disease/dysfunction of the digestive, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems.
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- Herbal Medicine 2A3 (Therapeutics)
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You will learn how to diagnose, manage, prescribe and dispense herbal medicines for disease/dysfunction of the digestive, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems.
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- Herbal Medicine 2B1 (Pharmacognosy)
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This module investigates the chemistry, pharmacological activity and toxicology of certain ��active constituents�� within medicinal plants. Students will consider their relevance and use in both allopathic and herbal medicine.
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- Herbal Medicine 2B2 (Pharmacognosy)
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This module investigates the chemistry, pharmacological activity and toxicology of certain active constituents within medicinal plants. Students will consider their relevance and use in both allopathic and herbal medicine.
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- Herbal Medicine 2C1 (Female Reproductive System)
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In this module students will learn to diagnose, manage and prescribe herbal medicine for disease and dysfunciton of the female reproductive system.
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- Herbal Medicine 2C2 (Female Reproductive System)
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In this module students will learn to diagnose, manage and prescribe herbal medicine for disease and dysfunciton of the female reproductive system.
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- Herbal Medicine 3A (Therapeutics)
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You will learn how to diagnose, manage, prescribe and dispense herbal medicines for disease/dysfunction of the skin, genitourinary, endocrine, cardiovascular and nervous systems.
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- Herbal Medicine 3B (Therapeutics)
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You will learn how to diagnose, manage, prescribe and dispense herbal medicines for disease/dysfunction of the skin, genitourinary, endocrine, cardiovascular and nervous systems.
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- Herbal Medicine 3C (Therapeutics)
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You will learn how to diagnose, manage, prescribe and dispense herbal medicines for disease/dysfunction of the skin, genitourinary, endocrine, cardiovascular and nervous systems.
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- Herbal Medicine 4A
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Herbal Medicine 4 is offered as a year-long distance learning unit. It examines four main topics: cancer, HIV/AIDS, children and the elderly. The unit is part of the Bachelor of Herbal Medicine and Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine programs, but is also offered as a continuing education module to qualified practitioners.
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- Herbal Medicine 4B
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Herbal Medicine 4 is offered as a year-long distance learning unit. It examines four main topics: cancer, HIV/AIDS, children and the elderly. The unit is part of the Bachelor of Herbal Medicine and Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine programs, but is also offered as a continuing education module to qualified practitioners. Students in Herbal Medicine 4B must enrol and attend the HIV/AIDS seminar.
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- Herbal Medicine 4C
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Herbal Medicine 4 is offered as a year-long distance learning unit. It examines four main topics: cancer, HIV/AIDS, children and the elderly. The unit is part of the Bachelor of Herbal Medicine and Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine programs, but is also offered as a continuing education module to qualified practitioners. Students in Herbal Medicine 4C must enrol and attend the Cardiovascular System seminar.
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- Herbal Medicine 5A
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Herbal Medicine 5 is a year-long distance learning unit. Topics include advanced materia medica, antioxidants and phytoestrogens. The module is part of the Bachelor of Herbal Medicine and Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine programs, but is also offered as a continuing education module to qualified practitioners. Students in Herbal Medicine 5A must enrol and attend the Medicinal Fungi Seminar and the Toxicology & Evidence-Based Medicine Seminar
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- Herbal Medicine 5B
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Herbal Medicine 5 is a year-long distance learning unit. Topics include advanced materia medica, antioxidants and phytoestrogens. The module is part of the Bachelor of Herbal Medicine and Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine programs, but is also offered as a continuing education module to qualified practitioners.
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- Herbal Medicine 5C
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Herbal Medicine 5 is a year-long distance learning unit. Topics include advanced materia medica, antioxidants and phytoestrogens. The module is part of the Bachelor of Herbal Medicine and Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine programs, but is also offered as a continuing education module to qualified practitioners.
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- Modern Phytotherapy
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Modern herbal medicine often referred to as phytotherapy stands at a crossroads. Whilst trying to maintain our more traditional roots, we are also facing changes in practice concepts and philosophies to adapt to the modern world. With unprecedented media, political and regulatory involvement in our profession, this module, from the Bachelor of Herbal Medicine and the Adv Dip of Western Herbal Medicine, provides a foundation for the student to understand the environment into which they will be entering, and equips them with a framework to confidently develop as a herbalist.
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- Naturopathic Diagnosis
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A fascinating and relevant module designed specifically for holistic practitioners who wish to upgrade and integrate their diagnostic skills. Practical topics include face, pulse and tongue diagnosis, as well as advanced iridology skills and other naturopathic techniques.
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- Nutrition 1A
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In this stimulating module you will gain a solid understanding of the concepts of naturopathic nutrition. You will be introduced to the digestive system and energy balance measures. An overview of the macronutrients follows with a focus on carbohydrates their digestion, the glycaemic response and important food sources.
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- Nutrition 1B
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This module extends your knowledge of the macronutrients by concentrating on lipids/ fats and proteins and their importance in the diet with lessons on chemistry, digestion, metabolism and food sources of these essential dietary components.
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- Nutrition 1C
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This topical and interesting module discusses many important issues for nutrition and health including water, gastrointestinal ecology and fermented foods, food labeling and food additives, super-foods, sweeteners and salt, alcohol, tobacco and caffeine, vegetarian and popular diets. The module enables the student to evaluate dietary intakes and develop nutrition care plans.
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- Pharmacology
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Pharmacology familiarizes the student with pharmacological terminology, introduces the classification of commonly used drugs according to their pharmacological actions and investigates drug side effects and interactions.
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- Physical Examination & Integrated Pathology
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This module is designed to expose students to a wide range of tests that are currently being used in Wholistic Practice - techniques which from an integral part of the modern Naturopathic Clinic. Current pathology skills are also discussed. Students will learn physical examination techniques for the digestive and respiratory systems, cardiovascular and nervous systems.
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- Safe Practices
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This workshop incorporates two topics: Infection Control in Alternative Health Clinics and Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS).
This unit incorporates the skills and knowledge required to comply with infection control policies and procedures and contribute to OHS processes.
Equipment and course manual provided.
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- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 1A
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A one year module which introduces students to basic pathological processes, methodology of history taking, physical examination and incorporating studies of diseases in each body system.
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- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 1B
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A one year module which introduces students to basic pathological processes, methodology of history taking, physical examination and incorporating studies of diseases in each body system.
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- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 1C
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A one year module which introduces students to basic pathological processes, methodology of history taking, physical examination and incorporating studies of diseases in each body system.
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- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2A
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A one year module which builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Symptomatology, Diagnosis and Pathology 1 to further develop understanding of pathological processes, physical examination and diseases in each body system.
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- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2B
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A one year module which builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Symptomatology, Diagnosis and Pathology 1 to further develop understanding of pathological processes, physical examination and diseases in each body system.
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- Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2C
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A one year module which builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Symptomatology, Diagnosis and Pathology 1 to further develop understanding of pathological processes, physical examination and diseases in each body system.
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- Traditions in Herbal Medicine
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This philosophy based module will look at the rich history of traditional herbal medicine and explore the differnt approaches to dosage and treatment. Includes traditions from Tibet, Europe, South America, Shamanism, Canada, Africa, Australian Aboriginal culture, Native American Indian culture and the wider USA.
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- Wet Lab 1
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Wet Labs provide a practical course component for 2nd year students of Anatomy and Physiology. Students observe actual specimens of the human body, in a laboratory enviroment, to further enhance their theorectical knowledge. Students need to attend both Wet Labs 1 and 2 held at the University of Sydney, Cumberland Campus. Each Wet Lab will examine different body systems. Wet Lab one examines bones, joints, the muscular system, the nervous system and the endocrine system. (Wet Lab 2 is available in Term 3).
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- Wet Lab 2
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Wet Labs provide a practical course component for 2nd year students of Anatomy and Physiology. Students observe actual specimens of the human body, in a laboratory enviroment, to further enhance their theorectical knowledge. Students need to attend both Wet Labs 1 and 2 held at the University of Sydney, Cumberland Campus. Each Wet Lab will examine different body systems. Wet Lab two examines the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system and genitourinary system. (Wet Lab 1 is available in Term 2).
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