Institution
National College of Traditional Medicine, Victoria, Australia
Contact Details
Address:
The National College of Traditional Medicine
134 Durham Road
Sunshine VIC 3020
Australia
Phone: +61/0 3 9312 5573
Toll free: 1800 630 512
Fax: +61/0 3 9311 3501
E-mail: mail@nctm.com.au
Website: http://www.nctm.com.au
Training Therapy
Natural Medicine
Level Of Training
Undergraduate
Qualification Awarded
Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
Duration Of Training
Full time duration not specified / 5 years (part time)
Entry Requirements
Not available
Enrollment Time
Not available
Learning Outcome
Students will be taught following the traditional view and blending units that will serve as a strong basis upon which to work within the profession of naturopathy. Students will also be provided with teachings upon which to build a vibrant and successful contemporary clinical practice.
Type Of Attendance
Full time / Part time
Credit Hour
Not available
Semester
10 semesters equivalent
Theory/Practical
Both components (theory and practical / clinical) will be utilized throughout the course.
Learning Module
- Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
- Anatomy & Physiology 1
- Western Herbal Medicine Certificate
- Herbal Medicine plant principles
- Manufacturing and Dispensing Medicine
- Anatomy & Physiology Level 3 (Pathophysiology)
- Diagnosing disease
- Essential therapeutics
- Aromatic medicine
- Nutritional herbology and eclectic prescribing
- Practical application for business
- 100 Herbal medicine clinical hours – supervised
- Herbal medicine – Research thetis 200 hours
- Human nutrition
- Blackmore’s Celloids Mineral Therapy Course
- 100 Nutrition clinical hours – supervised
- Naturopathic nutrition
- 100 Naturopathy clinical hours
- Naturopathic philosophy, health assessment & therapeutics
- First Aid Level 2
Teaching Faculty
Not available
Source Of Accreditation
Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
Victoria Qualifications Authority
Graduate Pathways
Upon completion graduates can pursue postgraduate level courses
Career Opportunities
Upon completion graduates can pursue clinical practice as a naturopath. Other options include working in the fitness industry, education field, sporting clubs, community health care centers, social welfare, sales, day spas, health retreats, and health clubs.
Course Fees
Not available
How To Apply
Please refer contact details.
Glossary, Abbreviations and Links
- Institutions often have two semesters per year which usually last between 15 and 18 weeks.
