CAREERS FOR A LIFETIME... Attachment for Integrated Therapy Programs This document is designed to complement the General Prospectus and provides the Reader with further information on our suite of integrated therapy programs. The EQUALS International Group of Companies 1300 889 939 Page 1
EQUALS International Institute of Integrated Therapies EQUALS International Institute of Integrated Therapies (EIIIT) is uniquely located in the heart of the city, and works collaboratively with Aspects of Healing, Adelaide s first integrative health centre, also located in Leigh Street, Adelaide. This unique partnership allows us to offer the ultimate combination of education and training, under the tutorage of experienced educators and practitioners. Natural therapies are emerging as front line therapies in healthh care systems around the world. This is reflected by our international alliances, visiting overseas lecturers, advisory board (independent local, national and international advisors), knowledgeable and experienced trainers, and development of novel research collaboration with universities and other professional bodies. EIIIT natural therapy programs offer a viable extension to existing mainstream healthcare programs and aims to provide innovative training that can be utilised in a variety of healthcare settings. We offer unique training packages that facilitate excellent job opportunities at a local, national and international level. EQUALS International Institute of Integrated Therapies aims to enhance the quality of education for the Natural therapy practitioners of tomorrow. Accreditation EQUALS is registered with the Australian Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF) and is an accredited educational organisation offering competency based training. EQUALS have accreditation from the Training and Skills Commission as a Registered Training Provider - Registration No. 3492. Our courses are recognised by the Australian Natural Therapies Association and Australian Association of Massage Therapist. Page 2
Why Study at Natural Therapies at EIIIT There are many reasonss why our students choose EQUALS. Here are some of them: A High Standard of Education & Development Dynamic curriculum which includes values, business, communication and clinical skills Career progression for Age Care Workers and Nurses Enhancement of current healthcare skills base Good job opportunities Continuous Professional Development Value for Money Employment Assistance A Dedicated Team Wholly Focused on Your Needs. Outstanding Support from Employers & Industry Student Facilities to Support Your Learning Student Support Services to Help You Succeed Nationally Recognised Programs Austudy Approved Programs Flexible Finance Options Looking After Yourself - Aspects of Healing Being a busy fulltime student means that you need to take care of yourself and your health. EQUALS Students are offered special privileges and student discount on a range of Natural Healing services from our local integrated health centre, Aspects of Healing. These include: Remedial and Relaxation Massage Chinese Medicinee Ayurveda Homeopathy Bowen Therapy Skin Care Yoga Psychotherapy Page 3
Ayurveda yurveda the original Naturopathy The origin of Naturopathy can be traced right back to the Vedic period wherein the dietary principles (Pathya and Ahara) and the principles of health (Swastha Vurtha) described in Ayurveda have branched out and developed in the form of modern day Naturopathy. Ayurveda has the most comprehensive knowledge of nutritional treatment of diseases involving energetics, right food combinations, frequency, right preparation, seasonal effects etc which all affect healing at the physical, mental and spiritual level. Ayurveda focuses on absolute perfect health and not disease; it embraces all areas of life health, career, relationships and universal spirituality. Experienced Ayurvedic practitioners can achieve wonderful (some would say miraculous) results through sophisticated detoxification processes, lifestyle advice, advice, diet, exercise and herbal therapy. Our trainers are experienced Ayurvedic practitioners who originally trained in India and now work in the west. EIIIT also has eminent overseas visiting Ayurvedic lecturers and also organises post graduate courses at renowned renowned Ayurvedic institutions in India. Ayurvedic training at EIIIT covers: Ayurvedic Nutrition Ayurvedic Cooking Kitchen Pharmacy Herbal Therapy Pulse diagnosis Yoga & Pranayama Pranayam Ayurvedic Massage & Aromatherapy Meditation & Mantra therapy Chakra and Gem therapy Vastu Shastra (pre-cursor (pre of Feng Shui) Lifestyle Counseling Astrology Vedic Psychology Page 4
Ayurveda Distance Program Structure: Distance study can be very convenient if you need a flexible study schedule to accommodate work and family commitments or if you live a long way from campus. The Ayurvedic distance program can be started at any time and consists of 10 hours home study per week. Monthly homework based on the textbooks is due 20 days after email receipt. There is also a 5 day block session of Hands on training on campus to cover areas of Ayurvedic Massage and 5 extra one day sessions spread through the course to cover Pulse diagnosis, Ayurvedic cooking, Supervised Student Clinic etc. For Interstate and Overseas students we can arrange suitable training days in advance. Each student is required to do 20 mock consultations; half of them are advised to be follow-ups to the first 10 so students may see the results of their efforts and provide further guidance if required. The school offers a private online forum, real-time chat room and telephone contact with the trainer. The Ayurvedic courses are dedicated to the integration of authentic, ancient Vedic education with the enlightened Western ideas of today. Career Pathway Ayurvedic Lifestyle Management Consultant, Ayurvedic Massage Therapist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Health Food Consultant, Ayurvedic Cook, Vedic Life Coach, Yoga & Meditation Practitioner, Health Resort, Beauty Consultant, Spa Therapist etc. Program Director Ray Noronha has been working with medical doctors as a practitioner of Ayurveda at Integrated Medicine Centres in Stuttgart, Toronto, London, and now at Aspects of Healing in Adelaide. Prior to this he worked as a biochemist and geneticist in Oncology and Cardiovascular research. Ray has been fortuitous to have trained under eminent Ayurvedic and Tibetan doctors. He is a member of the Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association and writes for several international research journals and magazines. Program Advisor & Visiting Lecturer Vaidyar Mani Maran Veerappan, is a highly regarded Ayurvedic physician who is an affiliate of the prestigious International Academy of Ayurveda, Pune, India, and been recognised for his research contribution by the National Institute of Ayurveda & Medicine, USA. He currently runs an Ayurveda and Panchakarma (sophisticated detoxification) clinic in Singapore treating severe ailments in accordance with authentic Ayurvedic principles. Page 5
Course Structure (including Duration and Investment) There are three distinct levels to achieving the Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda, which incorporates the Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation. Part 1 of Ayurvedic Certification Statement of Attainment in Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation (HLT41207) Unit Code HLTAYV412B HLTAYV414B Unit Title Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle consultation Work within an Ayurvedic framework for lifestyle consultation Investment Duration Delivery Format $2678.00AUD 12 months Face to Face: 3.5 hours on campus Or Nationally Recognised Yes HLTAYV404B HLTAYV406B Provide Ayurvedic advice on Nutrition Provide Ayurvedic relaxation massage treatment Distance Learning Part 2 of Ayurvedic Certification... Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation (HLT41207) Unit Code Unit Title Investment Duration Delivery Format Nationally Recognised Part 1 of Ayurvedic Certification plus. BSBCMN204A Work effectively with others HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients HLTCOM405B Administer a practice HLTCOM406B Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate HLTCOM408B Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively HLTFA301B Apply first aid + $2287.00AUD (Total $4965) + 3 months (Total 15 months) Face to Face: 15 hours on campus Or Distance Learning Yes HLTHIR301A HLTOHS300A HLTIN301A HLTAP401A Communicate and work effectively in health Contribute to OHS processes Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work Confirm physical health status Page 6
Course Structure (cont) Part 3 of Ayurvedic Certification... Advanced Diploma of A Ayurveda (HLT60707) Unit Code Unit Title Investment Duration Delivery Format Nationally Recognised Part 2 of Ayurvedic Certification plus. HLTAYV610B Perform Ayurvedic remedial massage health assessment HLTAYV611B Provide Ayurvedic remedial massage treatment HLTAYV412B Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle consultation HLTAYV613B Provide Ayurvedic treatment HLTAYV615B Apply Ayurvedic diagnostic framework HLTAYV601B Plan Ayurvedic herbal medicine treatment strategy Dravyaguna HLTAYV602B Plan Ayurvedic treatment strategy HLTAYV603B Prepare and dispense Ayurvedic herbal medicine Dravyaguna HLTAYV404B Provide Ayurvedic advice on nutrition HLTAYV605B Provide Ayurvedic herbal medicine treatment HLTAYV607B Plan Ayurvedic remedial massage treatment strategy HLTAYV608B Manage work within the Ayurvedic framework HLTAYV609B Perform Ayurvedic health assessment + $4730.00AUD (Total $9695.00) + 27 months (Total 3.5 years) Face to Face: 15 hours on campus Or Distance Learning Yes Career Pathway - Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant and Allied Healthcare Page 7
Massage Therapy a vocation and financially rewarding career Massage therapy has become widely accepted by both the public and the medical community. EIIIT massage courses cover specialisation in pre and post natal care, aged care, infant massage, pre and post operative care, palliative care, rehabilitation and management of injuries. EQUALS trainers work at the leading e dge of the healthcare industry and they will teach students effective clinical techniques. As more people turn to massage for its health benefits, a growing number of nursess around the world are successfully combining massage with their nursing acumen to promote healing within the conventional medical community. EQUALS possesses areas of expertise in nursing, aged care, business, research and integrative medicine. As an extension the newly formed EIIIT which is a division of EQUALS International has utilised these aforementioned elements to designed innovative training programs. Our goal is to help you balance caring for yourself with caring for others, physically, emotionally AND financially. Course Summary: Certificate in Massage Therapy HLT40307 This nationally recognized and industry accredited program has been designed to teach students the comprehensive practical and theoretical foundation of the many aspects of massage therapy, preparing students for clinical practice. This qualification is a pre-requisite for the Diploma of Remedial Massage. Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT50307 The nationally recognized and industry accredited Diploma covers the provision of remedial massage treatment to clients with specific needs such as injury management, rehabilitation, palliative care, aged care, women and children. Practitioners at this level may supervise other massage therapists. Duration & Investment: Certificate in Massage Therapy Practice 6 months f/t - $4500.00 Diploma of Remedial Massage 12 months f/t - $7495.00 Page 8
Packaging Qualifications Increasingly health employers are looking for health professionals with specialised expanded skill sets. The introduction of complementary therapies into the acute and aged care setting also offers a unique opportunity to combine nursing / aged care with complementary therapies. At EQUALS we offer flexible packages at discount prices. For example, Cert III in Aged Care Work + Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Cert III in Aged Care Work + Diploma of Remedial Massage Cert III in Aged Care Work + Certificate IV Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultation Diploma of Nursing (pre Enrolment) + Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Diploma of Nursing (pre Enrolment) + Diploma of Remedial Massage Diploma of Nursing (pre Enrolment) + Certificate IV Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultation Additional Student Facilities Supporting you within our nurturing yet quality driven environment is a key point of difference. We offer the following services and facilities for our students: Professional Training Clinic Free Professional Counseling Employment Support Yoga & Meditation Classes Student Discounts & Special Offers How To Contact Us? Our friendly team of staff are happy to talk with you anytime... A: Level 2, 23 25 Leigh Street, Adelaide 5000 T: 8110 1200 or 1300 889 939 P: P O Box 2017 Kent Town SA 5071 E: integratedtherapies@equals.net.au W: Page 9