Course Overview - Study Naturopathy NOW!
Paramount College and the naturopathy course perth, provides the graduate Naturopath with the necessary skills in a range of natural therapy treatments, based on Biological Sciences, Herbal Medicine, Homoeopathy, Massage & Nutrition. This course is the most flexible and most widely accredited qualification and ensures graduates demonstrate a broad scope of holistic skills and can offer rebates to their clients from a variety of health funds.
Paramount College Perth offers a premium Diploma in Naturopathy courses, incorporating further qualifications if desired.
Graduate Skills
Upon completion of the naturopathic courses, the graduate Naturopath will be equipped to start their own clinic or integrate themselves into an established practice. They will be capable of utilising the four main modalities of naturopathy, with eligibility for professional registration, ensuring their professional status within the industry.
Electives
Two electives are required to be completed during the naturopathic courses; a diverse selection is available, such as Australian Bush Flower Essences, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Fertility Management, and Deep Tissue Massage (elective/short course brochures are available on request from your training provider). We are responsive to your needs, offering additional electives as we identify your keenest areas of interest; however exemptions will not be given for electives.
Clinical Experience
Students are required to participate in a minimum of 400 log book hours. This satisfies the practical aspects required for completion of the naturopathic courses, alongside enjoying the valuable experience of student clinic, where the majority of your log book hours will be accrued. This experiential learning provides students with confidence and the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional setting, with the reassurance of direct supervision by qualified practitioners.
Fees
Duration: 3 Years
Total Cost: $24,840
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Timetable
Please refer to timetable page for details regarding course commencement dates.
The Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy is designed to be delivered over a three year period, based on a holistic model in accordance with the Health Training Package, customised into the following Paramount College Modules:
| 1st Year |
Semester 1 |
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Semester 2 |
| AP1 |
Anatomy & Physiology 1 |
AP2 |
Anatomy & Physiology 2 |
| HM1 |
Herbal Medicine 1 |
BC |
Biochemistry |
| HO1 |
Homoeopathy 1 |
HM2 |
Herbal Medicine 2 |
| NP |
Naturopathic Philosophy |
HO2 |
Homoeopathy 2 |
| NU1 |
Nutrition 1 |
NU2 |
Nutrition 2 |
| 2nd Year |
Semester 3 |
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Semester 4 |
| CP1 |
Clinical Practice 1 |
CP2 |
Clinical Practice 2 |
| BCNAT |
Biochemistry for Naturopaths |
CS |
Clinical Studies |
| HM3 |
Herbal Medicine 3 |
HM4 |
Herbal Medicine 4 |
| MA1 |
Massage 1 |
IR |
Iridology |
| MI |
Microbiology |
NU3 |
Nutrition 3 |
| PA |
Pathology |
PH |
Pharmacology |
| PD |
Professional Development |
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| 3rd Year |
Semester 5 |
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Semester 6 |
| CP3 |
Clinical Practice 3 |
CP4 |
Clinical Practice 4 |
| CR |
Clinical Research |
DD2 |
Differential Diagnosis 2 |
| DD1 |
Differential Diagnosis 1 |
PC |
Practical Counselling |
| NU4 |
Nutrition 4 |
PM |
Practice Management |
| RE |
Research Evaluation |
TP2 |
Treatment Protocols 2 |
| TP1 |
Treatment Protocols 1 |
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Paramount College's Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy course covers the following Nationally Recognised Health Training Package accredited units:
| BSBFLM303B |
Contribute to effective workplace relationships |
| HLTCOM502B |
Develop professional expertise |
| HLTCOM503B |
Manage a practice |
| HLTCOM404B |
Communicate effectively with clients |
| HLTCOM406B |
Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate |
| HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
| HLTHIR501A |
Maintain an effective health work environment |
| HLTIN504B |
Manage the control of infection |
| HLTOHS300A |
Contribute to OHS processes |
| HLTAP401A |
Confirm physical health status |
| HLTAP501A |
Analyse health information |
| CHCORG28A |
Reflect and improve upon professional practice |
| HLTNAT601B |
Provide naturopathic treatment |
| HLTNAT602B |
Provide western herbal medicine treatment |
| HLTNAT603B |
Provide naturopathic nutritional treatment |
| HLTNAT605B |
Plan naturopathic treatment strategy |
| HLTNAT606B |
Perform naturopathic health assessment |
| HLTNAT607B |
Manage work within a naturopathic framework |
| HLTNAT608B |
Apply naturopathic diagnostic framework |
| HLTNAT609B |
Work within a naturopathic framework |
| HLTHER608B |
Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment |
| HLTHER603B |
Operate a western herbal medicine dispensary |
| HLTNUT601B |
Apply literature research findings to clinical practice |
| HLTNUT602B |
Provide specialised nutritional care |
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| ELECTIVES |
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| HLTHOM612B |
Work within a homoeopathic framework |
| HLTNAT604B |
Provide acute homoeopathic treatment |
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| ELECTIVES |
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| HLT40307 |
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice |
| HLTREM401B |
Work within a massage framework |
| HLTREM408B |
Apply massage assessment framework |
| HLTREM409B |
Perform massage health assessment |
| HLTREM407B |
Plan massage treatment |
| HLTREM406B |
Provide massage treatment |
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For more information on Paramount College and the courses we offer, download the course handbook in .PDF format. For a great naturopathic education choose Paramount College, one of the highest regarded naturopathy colleges in Australia.
