Diplomas

Diploma in Naturopathy

Naturopathy is not a therapy but a philosophy of health, combining vitalistic principles with biological sciences. All civilisations have used natural means to assist the body's natural healing processes. Naturopathic medicine today draws on these ancient understandings and integrates it with modern day scientific knowledge. The scope of practice of Naturopaths includes a large range of healing modalities such as nutrition, homeopathy, herbal medicine, hydrotherapy, body work and stress management techniques.

The central approach is always to address the underlying causes of disease and to treat the person - not their symptoms. The focus is to facilitate and promote the body's self-healing mechanisms, restoring harmony in the mind, body and spirit.

"The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease."- Thomas A. Edison

Course Outline

This qualification provides core knowledge and skills for clinical practice as a professional Naturopath.

Subjects studied include:

• Anatomy and physiology
• Biochemistry
• Clinical Practice
• Nutrition
• Iridology
• Relaxing massage
• Therapeutic massage
• Aromatherapy
• Zone therapy
• Lymphatic drainage
• Flower essences
• Tissue salts
• Herbs
• Homeobotanicals
• Homeopathy
• First Aid - this is not included in your fees. It is the responsibility of the student to undertake a First Aid course to complete the Diploma in Naturopathy.

At the successful completion of year one, students will have a firm understanding of the principles and philosophies of naturopathy, and will gain a National Certificate of Relaxation Massage and a Certificate of Natural Therapies. By the completion of year two a National Certificate of Complementary Therapies is awarded. Upon final graduation of year three students can register with the NZ Society of Naturopaths and Naturopaths of New Zealand as registered naturopathic practitioners.

This diploma is 3 years full time (approximately 30 hours per week) or 6 years part time (approximately 15 hours per week).

Workshop and Exam Requirements

Workshops are a compulsory and essential part of the Relaxation Massage training, offering students the opportunity to expand and develop their skills, network with fellow students and benefit from the knowledge of our tutors. The workshops are very interactive with lots of practical skills both taught and assessed.

You are required to attend the year one workshop during the Module 1, attend the year two workshop during the Module 5 and the year three workshop during the Module 8 of the course. Students are required to pass a massage assessment in the year one workshop before advancing, otherwise another workshop will need to be attended. In the 3rd year of study it is also compulsory to sit a practical and theoretical examination at the College.

Effective 2009 the year three workshop has been extended to two weeks duration. The second week supports the development of clinical skills through supervised Clinical Practice and case discussions, as well as covering additional modalities such as Ayurveda for Naturopaths, External Therapeutic Applications, Natural Fertility, Relaxation and Stress Management Techniques and presentations by guest speakers.

Students who apply for accredited prior learning of certain units will be required to attend a year one workshop for refresher and assessment prior to receiving a Certificate in Natural Therapies.

To view the workshop timetable see the enrolment section.

Portfolio of Evidence

Throughout the course of the Diploma, students are required to gain practical experience to support their learning. Before proceeding each year and prior to final graduation being awarded, a Portfolio of Evidence must be submitted to the College. This is a clinical record of all practical work completed throughout your training.

The minimum requirement over the three years is 500 hours, including 150 hours of massage practical, 150 hours of naturopathic consultations and 200 miscellaneous hours. It is the student's responsibility to gain these hours. This practical experience greatly enhances the student's advancement as a professional practitioner. Diploma of Naturopathy students are required to submit a copy of their Portfolio of Evidence to the College at the end of each year of study.

Entry Criteria

Applicants must have completed Year 11 or equivalent secondary school education, must be at least aged 18, able to read, speak and comprehend English language (for international non-English speaking applicants a level 6.5 IELTS).

Intakes

There are five intakes per year in January, March, May, July and September. For more information go to the enrolment section.

Fees

Course fees are $2400 per year. Text book costs, medical equipment and administration fees are in addition to this. For detailed information on fees please go to the enrolment section.

Diploma in Therapeutic Massage

Based on the practice of soft tissue manipulation, massage is one of the oldest forms of treatment known to man. In today's world it has fast become a respected and essential therapy for a broad group of clients. This includes working with sporting and accident injuries, illness rehabilitation, pain relief, stress management and the easing of emotional tension. This wide range of application places graduates in good stead for forging a successful career as a massage therapist.

Course Outline

This qualification provides core knowledge and skills for professional clinical practice in Therapeutic Massage. NCNZ is a recognised course provider for the Diploma in Therapeutic Massage by the national industry association, Massage New Zealand.

Subjects studied include:

• An in-depth base knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Pathophysiology for massage therapy
• Postural analysis and physical examination
• Advanced client case taking
• Business management for clinical practice
• Application of massage and stretching techniques
• Myofascial release
• Trigger point therapy
• Joint mobilisation
• Muscle energy techniques
• First Aid - this is not included in your fees. It is the responsibility of the student to undertake a First Aid course to complete the Diploma in Therapeutic Massage.

This diploma is 18 months full time (approximately 30 hours per week). In addition to the normal hours of study students are required to provide a Portfolio of Evidence which documents 150 hours of therapeutic massage given to a cross section of clients.

Workshop and Exam Requirements

Workshops are a compulsory and essential part of the diploma training offering students the opportunity to expand and develop their skills, network with fellow students and benefit from the knowledge of our tutors. The workshops are very interactive with lots of practical skills both taught and assessed.

You are required to attend three compulsory workshops during Module 2, 3 and 4. At the end of the third workshop you will be required to sit the final examination. To view the workshop timetable see the enrolment section.

Portfolio of Evidence

This is a practical component required to complete the Diploma in Therapeutic Massage. At the completion of your course you are required to produce evidence of 150 hours of practical massage work in the form of a Portfolio of Evidence. This is a clinical record of all practical work completed throughout your training. Students are required to arrange their own practical sessions. The portfolio does not include the 30 hours per week of study or your hours of attendance at a workshop.

Entry Criteria

The prerequisite for this course is a National Certificate in Relaxation Massage (NC0752) or equivalent qualification. We strongly recommend that you have completed the Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent before entering into this Diploma, however this is not a prerequisite.

Applicants must have completed Year 11 or equivalent secondary school education, must be at least aged 18, able to read, speak and comprehend English language (for international non-English speaking applicants a level 6.5 IELTS).

Intakes

The next intake for Therapeutic Massage is scheduled for Jan 2010, subject to sufficient enrolment numbers. For more information go to the enrolment section.

Fees

Course fees are $3200 for both years. Text book costs, medical equipment and administration fees are in addition to this. For detailed information on fees please go to the enrolment section.

National Diploma in Reflexology

(This qualification is subject to sufficient enrolment numbers).

Reflexology is an ancient healing art, with the oldest evidence of practice found in an Egyptian physician's tomb dating 2500BC-2330BC. It is based on the principle that reflex areas for the internal organs, endocrines and other body structures are found in the feet, hands and ears. These areas are arranged in such a way as to form a map of the whole body.

By working the feet, hands and ears it is possible to locate areas of the body that are out of balance. Pressure is applied to these reflex areas using specific finger and thumb massage technique to stimulate the body part. This stimulus initiates the body's healing systems in the correlating area, triggering the body to return to a state of balance.

Course Outline

This qualification provides core knowledge and skills for professional practice in Clinical Reflexology.

Subjects studied include:

• An in-depth base knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Diagnostic skills
• Ortho-Bionomy of the feet
• Practical Reflexology skills
• Foot care
• Interpretation of radiographs
• Clinical practice requirements
• Continual professional development
• First Aid - this is not included in your fees. It is the responsibility of the student to undertake a First Aid course to complete the Diploma in Reflexology.

This diploma is 18 months full time (approximately 30 hours per week).

Compulsory Workshops

Workshops are a compulsory and essential part of the diploma training offering students the opportunity to expand and develop their skills, network with fellow students and benefit from the knowledge of our tutors. The workshops are very interactive with lots of practical skills both taught and assessed.

You are required to attend four compulsory workshops in modules 1, 2, 4 and 5.

Entry Criteria

Applicants must have completed Year 11 or equivalent secondary school education, must be at least aged 18, able to read, speak and comprehend English language (for international non-English speaking applicants a level 6.5 IELTS).

A prerequisite for this Diploma are the completion of 17 core health units in Anatomy and Physiology as: 12725, 12699, 12700, 12702, 12704, 12706, 12708, 12711, 12713, 12715, 12717, 12719, 12722, 12726, 12728, 12730, 12731.

Intakes

The next intake for Reflexology is scheduled for September 2009, subject to sufficient enrolment numbers. For more information go to the enrolment section.

Fees

Course fees are $2400 for year one and $1600 for year two. Text book costs, medical equipment and administration fees are in addition to this. For detailed information on fees please go to the enrolment section.