ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF NATUROPATHY HLT60507

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1 ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF NATUROPATHY HLT60507 Schedule of fees and census dates for 2012 v Schedule effective 1/1/12 31/12/12 and published 01/10/2011 Total course tuition fees (7 terms) domestic/vet FEE-HELP eligible students = $23, Total course tuition fees (7 terms) overseas students = $26, All unit of study tuition fees are applicable for units of study delivered by the AIHM s Cockburn Central campus, Western Australia Unit fee Domestic Unit fee RPL EFTSL AIHM unit of (Equivalent Brief Unit description Students/VET Overseas Unit study Full Time FEE-HELP Students Fee Study Load) eligible students TERM 1 BION 101 Introduction to PHIN 102 Philosophy NATN 107 Foundations of This is a core unit for all courses offered. It includes a broad overview of the anatomy and physiology of the various organ systems. Foundations of pathology and pharmacological principles will be discussed. Cellular and Tissue structure and function will be also discussed in detail. Micro-organisms and its importance in understanding mechanisms of diseases will be elaborated. In addition the course will provide an exposure to research methods and statistical tools required to analyse and present data. For Students pursuing a Diploma or Certificate IV in massage, muscle anatomy and pathology will be covered in more detail instead of Chemistry and Biochemistry. This unit introduces the philosophies of healing and their relevance to clinical practice. In addition the latest theories and direction in science and the interactions between the two paradigms will be studied. Students will explore and apply the fundamentals of natural therapies during the course of the study of this unit. This unit covers basic concepts of nutrition and its role n maintaining health. Major areas covered include carbohydrates, lipids, protein, energy metabolism, vitamins and minerals and their influence on health and diseases Start dates 2012 End dates 2012 Census dates

2 HERN 119 Introduction to BHSN 106 Communication Skills TERM 2 BION 201 BHSN 206 Communication Skills This unit provides participants with an introduction to the history and philosophies of herbal medicine, and herbal botany. Areas covered in this unit include; the history and philosophies of Chinese, Ayurvedic, Roman, Greek, Native American and Aboriginal Herbal Medicine. Plant Identification, Taxonomy and Nomenclature, learning how to communicate knowledge of Herbal medicine principles and practice, an introduction to dispensing medicine and methods of application and also outlining the legal issues pertaining to Australian Herbalists are also covered. This unit is an introduction to understanding human behaviour and the relationship between basic behavioural influences and ill health, both physiologically and psychologically. Nature, Nurture and Need Factor influences are studied through a combination of theory and practical applications. Basic counselling knowledge and skills required for a therapist will be covered. BION 101 is a prerequisite for this core unit. Students will learn about the anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and biochemistry related to the Integumentary, Skeletal and Muscular systems. In addition research methods, patient history taking, physical examination, and differential diagnosis procedures relevant to these systems will be covered. This unit is an introduction to understanding human behaviour and the relationship between basic behavioural influences and ill health, both physiologically and psychologically. Nature, Nurture

3 and Need Factor influences are studied through a combination of theory and practical applications. Basic counselling knowledge and skills required for a therapist will be covered. NATN 207 HOMN 116 Homeopathy HERN 219 MASN 109 Swedish Massage NATN 107 is the prerequisite for this unit. This unit will explore phyto-nutrients, zoo-nutrients, antioxidants, heavy metal toxicity, food and drug interaction, environmental food contaminants, organic and genetically modified food.prostaglandins & essential fatty acid imbalance, nutritional influences on methylation & homocysteine, anti-inflammatory nutrients & phytochemicals, nutritional influence on neurotransmitter production pathways and smart nutrients, food labelling & advertising, convenience & take-away foods, caffeine, water and nutrition and culture and al intervention in relation to the disorders of the integumentary and musculo-skeletal systems. This is an introductory unit to Homoeopathy. This course is divided into the study of the principle and philosophy of Homoeopathy and clinical 1st Aid application of Homoeopathic Materia Medica. It is also an introduction to the Materia Medica of certain Polycrests. In addition some common use remedies in clinical practice will be explored. This unit is designed to provide the participant with knowledge of the pharmacological and phytochemical basis of medicinal plants and their actions, interactions, indications and contra-indications. Areas covered include principles of phyto-therapy, active constituents and chemistry of herbs, dispensing procedures and TGA requirements. Co-herbs as recommended by the National Herbalists Association of Australia in relation to the formulation of herbal preparations and management of integumentary and musculoskeletal disorders will also be discussed. This unit provides the knowledge required to perform a full body massage (soft tissue) using the correct strokes. Topics covered include; history, physiological and emotional effects, indications and contraindications, appropriate behaviour for greeting clients, suitable properties of various massage media, basic stokes of massage. Students are also required to complete 50 supervised hours in the AIHM student

4 TERM 3 BION 301 NATN 307 HERN 319 IRIN 111 Iridology clinic and a logbook is required to be maintained by students. In addition the unit will include clinical procedures, client history taking, use of computer software associated with natural medicine, laboratory tests relating to natural therapies and results, consultation demonstrations and treatment protocols & OH&S. BION 201 is a prerequisite for this core unit. Students will learn about the anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology related to the Cardiovascular and Digestive systems. In addition, patient history taking, physical examination, and differential diagnosis procedures relevant to theses systems will be covered. NATN 107 is the prerequisite for this unit. This unit will explore the diverse diets from the foundations established by those that form part of cultural and religious influences in the community and numerous contemporary diets. In addition interactions of food, nutrients and drug, naturopathic concept of body ph and its effect on health, food combination, healing crisis, food as medicine and germ theory will also be covered. al intervention for the disorders of Cardiovascular and digestive systems will be discussed in detail. This unit is designed to provide the participant with knowledge of the pharmacological and phytochemical basis of medicinal plants and their actions, interactions, indications and contra-indications. Areas covered include principles of phyto-therapy, active constituents and chemistry of herbs, dispensing procedures and TGA requirements. Co-herbs as recommended by the National Herbalists Association of Australia in relation to the formulation of herbal preparations and management of cardiovascular and digestive disorders will also be discussed. Iridology is the study of signs of the iris, which reflects the health of the body and its organs. Although the exact mechanism of Iridology is not well established as yet, it is believed that thousands of nerve fibres that connect organs to the brain convey and register their status on the iris as early as the development stage of a human embryo. This is one of the most popular diagnostic tools in Naturopathy. The unit provides necessary knowledge to analyse genetic and functional weaknesses, the fibre patterns, colour changes and

5 abnormal marking in the iris. CLIN 129 Clinical Procedures and First Aid TERM 4 BION 401 NATN 407 HERN 419 Therapeutics This unit covers clinical procedures, client history taking, general examination, instrument handling, use of computer software associated with natural medicine, clinical products, naturopathic laboratory tests and results, consultation demonstrations and treatment protocols and occupational health and sfety issues. This unit provides a training program to achieve the standard required for the nationally recognized Senior First Aid certificate. Areas covered include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, management of an unconscious casualty, internal and external bleeding, fractures, burns, poisons, bites, stings, eye and ear injuries. BION 301 is a prerequisite for this core unit. Students will learn about the anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology related to the Immune, Lymphatic, Endocrine and Respiratory systems. In addition patient history taking, physical examination, and differential diagnosis procedures relevant to these systems will be covered. NATN 107 is the prerequisite for this unit. This unit will explore specific nutritional needs which include pregnancy and lactation, postnatal, childhood, and adolescence, sports, geriatrics, palliative care and cancer management. In addition nutritional intervention for the disorders of lymphatic, immune, endocrine and respiratory systems will be discussed in detail. This unit is designed to provide the participant with knowledge of the pharmacological and phytochemical basis of medicinal plants and their actions, interactions, indications and contra-indications. Areas covered include principles of phyto-therapy, active constituents and chemistry of herbs, dispensing procedures and TGA requirements. Co-herbs as recommended by the National Herbalists Association of Australia in relation to the formulation of herbal preparations and management of lymphatic, immune, endocrine and respiratory disorders will also be discussed

6 IRIN 211 Iridology CLIN 229 Clinic Areas covered in this unit include; body systems, study of signs, colours and pigments, contraction rings, the state of health and constitution, and the comparison of various methods of iris analysis such as Angeres and Jensen methods. Training in our on site student clinic dealing with members of the public, case studies and clinical applications. Outline for each unit can be found in the clinic log book Students are required to complete a minimum of 500 clinical training hours as a component of this course; these include 100 tutorial/case management hours. Students are required to complete 2 electives from those offered by the AIHM during the completion of this course. Electives are generally 30 hours and can be selected from the list below: 116 Homeopathy 117 Flower Essences 121 Kinesiology 122 Reflexology 123 Aromatherapy 125 Meditation 126 Yoga 127 Energy Healing & Tai Chi 130 Ayurveda 228 Intuition in Healing 330 Ayurvedic I 709 Trigger Point Therapy 809 Principles of Accupressure 1009 Bowen Techniques 1030 Vedic astrology 507 Mineral Therapy 307 al Recipes 100 Environmental and nutritional toxicology 205 Biochemistry of