Short Courses

Introduction to Naturopathy

Naturopathy is a philosophy of health, combining vitalistic principles with biological sciences. The central approach is always to address the underlying causes of disease and to treat the person - not their symptoms. The focus for Naturopaths is to facilitate and promote the body's self-healing mechanisms, restoring harmony in the Mind, Body and Spirit. Naturopaths utilise a range of healing modalities such as nutrition, homeopathy, herbal medicine, hydrotherapy, body work and stress management techniques.

Course Outline

The Introduction to Naturopathy is a personal interest course that will familiarize participants with the philosophy and many different aspects of Naturopathy. The course is ideal for anyone seeking natural ways to enhance their own health and that of loved ones, and contains lots of information on traditional ways to treat minor health complaints.

Subjects studied include:

• Naturopathic Philosophy
• Nutrition
• Fasting and Detox
• Massage and Exercise
• The Mind Body Connection
• Herbs
• Bach Flowers
• Schuessler's Tissue Salts
• Aromatherapy
• Reflexology
• Homeopathy
• Colour Therapy
• Hydrotherap
• Iridology

The course can be completed in whatever time span you require within a 12 month period.

Workshop and Exam Requirements

There is no exam or workshop associated with this paper. This course can be completed entirely via distance learning. You will be provided with a comprehensive set of study notes and be required to submit assessments for each module.

Entry Criteria

This course is open to all people who meet the general entry criteria as detailed in the enrolment section.

Intakes

Enrolments are accepted at any time throughout the year.

Fees

Course fees are $500 and are not Ministry funded. Text book costs and administration fees are in addition to this. For detailed information on fees please go to the enrolment section.

Introduction to Herbs

The history of Herbal Medicine is the history of all medicine, Herbalism being a core part of traditional healing systems throughout the world. Modern day Herbalism blends traditional understandings with the latest research into herbal therapeutics.This course is intended for the person seeking complementary and alternative ways to keep themselves and their family healthy, giving them the skills to treat day to day health complaints.

Course Outline

The Introduction to Herbs course covers the many aspects of herbs, including classification, identification, therapeutic action, medicinal uses, safety considerations, and instructions and recipes for making herbal preparations.

Subjects studied include:

• The Understanding of Herbs
• Therapeutic Actions
• Therapeutic use of Vitamins and Minerals
• Therapeutic use of Culinary Herbs
• Herbs for First Aid
• Herbs for Pregnancy
• Herbs for Babies

The course can be completed in whatever time span you require within a 12 month period.

Workshop and Exam Requirements

There is no exam or workshop associated with this paper. This course can be completed entirely via distance learning. You will be provided with a comprehensive set of study notes and be required to submit assessments for each module.

Entry Criteria

This course is open to all people who meet the general entry criteria as detailed in the enrolment section.

Intakes

Enrolments are accepted at any time throughout the year.

Fees

Course fees are $500 and are not Ministry funded. Text book costs and administration fees are in addition to this. For detailed information on fees please go to the enrolment section.

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and physiology are foundational subjects that underpin our understanding of what it is to be healthy. This introductory course offers an exciting introduction into the structure and function of the body, and how these are closely interlinked with one another.

Course Outline

This course provides core knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology. It is ideal for those re-entering study and leads on to further study at certificate level in Anatomy and Physiology, or toward diploma level in other health subjects.

Subjects studied include:

• Structural and functional organisation of the body
• Cells and tissues
• An overview of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, integumentary, musculoskeletal, respiratory, reproductive, nervous and endocrine systems of the body.

The course can be completed in whatever time span you require within a 12 month period.

Workshop and Exam Requirements

There is no exam or workshop associated with this paper. This course can be completed entirely via distance learning. You will be provided with a comprehensive set of study notes and be required to submit assessments for each module.

Entry Criteria

This course is open to all people who meet the general entry criteria as detailed in the enrolment section.

Intakes

Enrolments are accepted at any time throughout the year.

Fees

Course fees are $500 and are not Ministry funded. Text book costs and administration fees are in addition to this. For detailed information on fees please go to the enrolment section.