Overview
The right course for you?
Naturopathy is a popular treatment in Australia - it's a holistic approach that utilises various modalities such as nutrition, herbal medicine, mineral therapy, vibrational energy, hydrotherapy and massage or homeopathy to stimulate the body’s capacity to heal itself.
Choosing to study the Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy enables you to practice as a fully qualified Naturopath.
This high-level vocational course is perfect for anyone wishing to enter the naturopathy profession. It is ideally suited to recent school leavers, those changing careers, those re-entering the workforce after a career break, or those persons wishing to add nutritional medicine training to their chosen profession. It also a fantastic course for overseas nutritional medicine professionals wishing to ensure their training is comparable to that which is required in Australia.
Description
This is a fully nationally accredited program in Naturopathy – courses and specialist subjects include tuition and practical sessions across a range of areas including: Naturopathic Philosophy, Practice and Business Management, Western Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine and Physical Health, Homeopathic Treatment and Massage.
As part of your qualification you will spend time within the AIAS Natural Medicine Clinic which operates to the public, giving you experience with real clients in a real work environment.
Subjects
Students are required to study all 32 core subjects + First Aid* in Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. All subjects in a block must be completed before moving onto the next block of study.
Block 1
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Core Subjects
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Anatomy & Physiology 1
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Communication Strategies - Health
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Chemistry
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Naturopathic Philosophy
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Nutrition 1 - Naturopathy
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Herbal Medicine
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Block 2
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Core Subjects
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Anatomy and Physiology 2
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Nutrition 2 - Naturopathy
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Musculoskeletal Anatomy
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Biochemistry
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Iridology
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Massage Therapy 1 - Naturopathy
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Herbal Medicine 2
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Block 3
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Core Subjects
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Anatomy and Physiology 3
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Herbal Medicine 3
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Nutrition 3 - Naturopathy
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Mineral Therapy
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Practice Administration A
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Clinical Medicine 1
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Block 4
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Core Subjects
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Clinical Medicine 2
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Nutrition 4 - Naturopathy
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Herbal Medicine 4
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Clinic 1A - Naturopathy
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Block 5
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Core Subjects
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Clinical Medicine 2
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Flower Essences
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Clinic 1B - Naturopathy
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Business Management
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Block 6
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Core Subjects
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Clinical Medicine 4
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Clinical Case Studies 1
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Clinic 2A - Naturopathy
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Clinic 2B - Naturopathy
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Naturopathic Prescribing
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*First Aid not delivered by AIAS
Career Pathways
Employment
This qualification provides competence in the skills needed to practice as a Naturopath. Graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy are often self-employed as independent practitioners. Career opportunities exist as Naturopaths and Naturopathic Practitioners.