Course Overview - Study Nutrition NOW!
Our comprehensive nutrition courses provide the graduate Nutritional Medicine Practitioner with the necessary skills in a range of nutritional medicine treatments, based on Biological Sciences, Nutrition & Herbal Medicine.
Graduate Skills
Upon completion of this nutrition course, the graduate Nutritional medicine therapist will be equipped to start their own clinic or integrate themselves into an established practice. They will be capable of utilising nutritional and supportive therapies, with eligibility for professional registration, ensuring their professional status within the industry.
Electives
Two electives are required to be completed during the nutrition courses in perth; a diverse selection is available, such as Homoeopathy, Herbal Medicine, Fertility Management, Aromatherapy, Reflexology 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 this nutrition course, 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 Nutritional Medicine 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 |
| BA |
Biodiversity & Sustainable Agriculture |
BC |
Biochemistry |
| NP |
Naturopathic Philosophy |
FS |
Food Health & Safety |
| NU1 |
Nutrition 1 |
NU2 |
Nutrition 2 |
| TFM |
Traditional Food as Medicine |
TS |
Tissue Salts |
| 2nd Year |
Semester 3 |
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Semester 4 |
| CP1 |
Clinical Practice 1 |
CP2 |
Clinical Practice 2 |
| BCNUT |
Biochemistry of Nutrients |
CS |
Clinical Studies |
| MI |
Microbiology |
IR |
Iridology |
| PA |
Pathology |
MF |
Microbiology of Food |
| PD |
Professional Development |
NU3 |
Nutrition 3 |
| PHP |
Public Health Practice |
PH |
Pharmacology |
| 3rd Year |
Semester 5 |
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Semester 6 |
| CP3 |
Clinical Practice 3 |
CP4 |
Clinical Practice 4 |
| AFM |
Applied Food as Medicine |
DD2 |
Differential Diagnosis 2 |
| CR |
Clinical Research |
PC |
Practical Counselling |
| DD1 |
Differential Diagnosis 1 |
PM |
Practice Management |
| NU4 |
Nutrition 4 |
TPNU2 |
Treatment Protocols (NU) 2 |
| RE |
Research Evaluation |
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| TPNU1 |
Treatment Protocols (NU) 1 |
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Paramount College’s Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine 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 |
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| HLTNUT601B |
Apply literature research findings to clinical practice |
| HLTNUT603A |
Apply a nutritional medicine diagnostic framework |
| HLTNUT604A |
Manage work within a clinical nutritional framework |
| HLTNUT605A |
Perform nutritional medicine health assessment |
| HLTNUT606A |
Plan the nutritional treatment strategy |
| HLTNUT607A |
Provide nutritional medicine treatment |
| HLTNUT608A |
Provide specialised nutritional medicine treatment |
| HLTNUT609A |
Prepare and dispense nutritional and dietary supplements |
| HLTNUT610A |
Provide basic dietary advice |
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For more information on Paramount College and the courses we offer, download the course handbook in .PDF format. To study nutrition in Perth there is only one choice, Paramount College. Paramounts nutrition studies are second to none guaranteeing your nutrition diploma will get you the career you want.
