ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF WESTERN HERBAL MEDICINE
(HLT60107)
Course Overview
This innovative course is aimed at providing thorough insight into all the essential aspects of western herbal medicine treatment on a sound basis of Biological Sciences, and intensive training in Western Herbal Medicine. This course will equip our graduate herbalists in the guidance of patients to an optimum state of health and well-being.
This course, which can be studied in conjunction with Naturopathy, will allow graduates to set up their own clinic, or work within an established practice as a qualified Herbalist.
Graduate Skills
Our extensive herbal medicine course looks at the morphology, actions and medicinal uses of many herbs. Students will spend a semester studying exotic and unusual herbs, ensuring they graduate with a thorough understanding of herbs from different cultures, including Chinese, Ayurvedic and Aboriginal amongst others. Students will attain a thorough understanding of herbal indications and contra-indications and learn how to assimilate herbal treatment protocols that are relevant to each particular case.
Electives
Two electives are required to be completed during the course; these include a diverse selection, such as Bach Flower Remedies, Iridology and Fertility Management (elective/short course brochures are available on request). We are responsive to your needs, and will be offering additional electives as we identify your keenest areas of interest; however exemptions will not be given for electives (electives may vary from provider to provider).
Clinical Experience
To successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine, and to satisfy the practical aspects of this course, participation is required for a minimum of 400 log book hours. Most of these hours will be accrued within the Student Clinic, where you will have the opportunity to apply your skills in a real environment, with the reassurance of direct supervision by qualified practitioners.
Fees
Duration: 3 Years
Total Cost: $23,990
Timetable
Please refer to timetable page for details regarding course commencement dates.
The Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal 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:
First Year
Semester 1
| AP1 |
Anatomy & Physiology 1 |
| BC |
Biochemistry |
| HM1 |
Herbal Medicine 1 |
| NP |
Naturopathic Philosophy |
| NU1 |
Nutrition 1 |
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Semester 2
| AP2 |
Anatomy & Physiology 2 |
| BCNAT |
Biochemistry for Naturopaths |
| FA |
First Aid (studied elsewhere) |
| HM2 |
Herbal Medicine 2 |
| NU2 |
Nutrition 2 |
| PD |
Professional Development |
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Second Year
Semester 3
| BP |
Botany & Pharmacognosy |
| CP1 |
Clinical Practice 1 |
| HM3 |
Herbal Medicine 3 |
| IR |
Iridology |
| MI |
Microbiology |
| PA |
Pathology |
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Semester 4
| CP2 |
Clinical Practice 2 |
| CS |
Clinical Studies |
| HC |
Herbal Cultivation |
| HM4 |
Herbal Medicine 4 |
| NU3 |
Nutrition 3 |
| PH |
Pharmacology |
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Third Year
Semester 5
| CP3 |
Clinical Practice 3 |
| CR |
Clinical Research |
| DD1 |
Differential Diagnosis 1 |
| MH |
Manufacturing of Herbs |
| NU4 |
Nutrition 4 |
| RE |
Research Evaluation |
| TPHM1 |
Treatment Protocols (HM) 1 |
Semester 6
| CP4 |
Clinical Practice 4 |
| DD2 |
Differential Diagnosis 2 |
| PC |
Practical Counselling |
| PM |
Practice Management |
| TP2 |
Treatment Protocols (HM) 2 |
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Paramount College’s Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal 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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| HLTHER601B |
Apply western herbal medicine diagnostic framework |
| HLTHER602B |
Manage work within the western herbal medicine framework |
| HLTHER603B |
Operate a western herbal medicine dispensary |
| HLTHER604B |
Perform western herbal medicine health assessment |
| HLTHER605B |
Plan the western herbal medicine treatment strategy |
| HLTHER606B |
Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine |
| HLTHER607B |
Provide dietary advice |
| HLTHER608B |
Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment |
| HLTHER609B |
Provide western herbal medicine treatment |
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For more information on Paramount College and the courses we offer, download the course handbook in .PDF format.
