Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine
Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine
HLT60107 ( Herbal Medicine Course )
This Western Herbal Medicine course has been designed to give students the required knowledge and skills to practice as a Western Herbalist.
The course satisfies the minimum University entry requirements with advance standing status for selected degree programs and meets the Australian National Competency Standards. Students are also eligible to apply for Austudy/Abstudy assistance.
During this course students will cover the History and Philosophy of Herbal Medicine, plant identification, nomenclature, pharmacognosy & pharmacology of herbs, Materia Medica, formulations, dosage, therapeutic applications and the actions uses of herbs on the various body systems. This is in addition to the other units covering areas of Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition, Medical Science, Pathology, Biochemistry, Behavioural Science and Microbiology.
There is also a requirement to complete at least 3 elective units, which will give an introduction to other areas appropriate for natural therapists, such as Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Meditation, Yoga, Kinesiology, Vedic Astrology, Bowen Technique, Intuition in Healing, Flower Essences, Ayurveda and Energy Healing.
The Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine meets the requirements stipulated by the National Herbalist Association of Australia. Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine holders are eligible to apply for the membership of professional herbalist organisations such as the NHAA.
Advanced Diplomas can be upgraded to a Bachelor of Health Science degree by completing additional units with the Charles Sturt University.
Course Structure
There are 3 terms per year at the Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine and the Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine course is designed for completion within 3 years with full time study or part-time study may take up to 6 years. To view the course contents and the applicable fees, please click here.
Course content and fees.
It is also a requirement to complete a minimum of 300 hours of supervised clinical training. These clinical sessions are conducted and supervised by qualified practitioners at the student clinic on campus. Members of the general public may attend the clinic for a nominal fee. Students are required to attend the clinic from the third term of their full time studies.
Completion of this course will meet the requirements of the Nationally Recognised Training Qualification - Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine HLT60107.
Units of Competency
(as set out in the Health Training Package HLT07)
| COMMON |
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| BSBFLM303B |
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Contribute to effective workplace relationships |
| HLTCOM502B |
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Develop professional expertise |
| HLTCOM503B |
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Manage a practice |
| HLTCOM404B |
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Communicate
effectively with clients |
| HLTCOM406B |
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Make referrals to other health care
professionals when appropriate |
| HLTFA301B |
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Apply First Aid |
| HLTHIR501A |
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Maintain an
effective health work environment |
| HLTIN504B |
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Manage the control of infection |
| HLTOHS300A |
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Contribute to OHS
processes |
| HLTAP401A |
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Confirm physical
health status |
| HLTAP501A |
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Analyse health
information |
| CHCORG28A |
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Reflect and improve
upon professional practice |
SPECIALISATION
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| HLTHER601B |
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Apply Western Herbal Medicine diagnostic framework |
| HLTHER602B |
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Manage work within the Western Herbal Medicine framework |
| HLTHER603B |
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Operate a Western
Herbal Medicine dispensary |
| HLTHER604B |
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Perform Western Herbal Medicine health assessment |
| HLTHER605B |
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Plan the Western Herbal Medicine treatment strategy |
| HLTHER606B |
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Prepare and dispense Western Herbal Medicine |
| HLTHER607B |
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Provide dietary advice |
| HLTHER608B |
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Provide specialised Western Herbal Medicine treatment |
| HLTHER609B |
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Provide Western Herbal Medicine treatment |
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Please contact AIHM to request a prospectus
or further information
Telephone 9417 3553
Email info@aihm.wa.edu.au
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