Why study at SAHEC

The South Australian Health Education Centre (SAHEC) is a well-known, respected and leading training college in the field of natural therapies. Our graduates enjoy successful careers in massage, naturopathy, western herbal medicine and other natural therapies. Here are 10 solid reasons why students choose to study at SAHEC.

National recognition

We are a recognised training organisation providing industry and government accredited courses. All courses are Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy approved. Our courses are accredited by the major professional associations nationally.

Respect

We have an excellent reputation in the natural therapies community and beyond. Our graduates are sought after by natural health practitioners and others across Australia.

Great facilities

Our modern and well-equipped college is conveniently located in the city of Adelaide, close to public transport. No other training college has student facilities like ours - for example, students develop and practice their skills in individual clinic rooms within our on-campus public clinics.

Excellent staff

Our highly trained and professional lecturers are handpicked from throughout Australia. Naturally, they're experts in their fields (and friendly too!)

A timetable to suit you

You can build your own timetable to suit your budget and other commitments, with day, evening and weekend classes on offer. Some modules are also available by distance education. We enrol new students throughout the year, not just at the beginning. This is particularly useful for graduates and natural therapists who want to upgrade their existing knowledge and skills.

Flexible payment

Our courses are delivered in blocks or semesters of study, and specialisation courses in module units. Early enrolment secures your place in the course modules for that term of study. You may choose to take advantage of the payment arrangement plans we offer that guarantee your seat within a particular course, or you may pay per module. This is especially appreciated by people who are working or planning a career transition.

Student clinics

Our professionally supervised fully-equipped massage and naturopathy clinics will give you hands-on experience with real clients while you study. You will be given thorough feedback and will also learn the "ins and outs" of running a business. Our clinical modules provide the opportunity for you to develop your confidence in clinical practice before you graduate.

Support for students

We back our students with strong support. Manuals and textbooks are included in the cost course.
Student Services are available to talk through any issues and offer assistance.

Partnerships

We have strong relationships with universities, community groups and industry throughout Australia and internationally. Study tours to Thailand are organised each year.v

Pathways to higher learning

Your study at SAHEC can lead to a university degree.

Career Opportunities in Natural Therapies

Career opportunities in natural therapies are wide and varied. If you want to work with people, travel, be your own boss or work in a dedicated team environment, there are many exciting options.

Our graduates have seized opportunities close to home and further a field including:

· In health care centres with other natural health practitioners
· In sports centres, clubs, gymnasiums and national and state sports institutes
· In hospitals, hospices and varied Para-medical support services
· Self-employment (part-time or full-time)
· On cruise ships, in resorts and day spas
· Major events such as Commonwealth and Olympic Games
· Health writing for publications
· Writing and presenting health care seminars
· Sales and marketing of products or services
· Teaching
· Management and administration of companies or training providers
· Research

You could even stay on with us - a number of outstanding students have gone on to work as clinical supervisors, teachers or employed practitioners at SAHEC.

SAHEC Courses

Below is a full list of courses offered at SAHEC. The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice is the basic requirement for setting up practice as a massage therapist throughout Australia. It also contains modules that are the prerequisites for all other study at SAHEC and is a great place to start. From here, students may plot their own pathways of study as interests develop and passions grow.

· Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
· Diploma of Remedial Massage
· Diploma of TCM Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na)
· Diploma of Aromatherapy
· Diploma of Polarity Therapy (Not government accredited)
· Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine
· Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
· Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine

Students are also free to study a single module or collection of modules (although some modules have prerequisites, meaning you have to study at a basic level before moving on to more advanced subjects). Individual modules become tools that are added to each student's 'tool kit', and learning may continue well beyond your initial qualifications and professional life. Working practitioners may also design a course of study to add to their skills by enrolling in one or more modules. Our flexibility with timetables, payment options and student support are all geared to make this as straightforward and efficient as possible.

How to enrol

The best approach is to make an appointment with our course counsellor. They can answer your questions and guide you through the enrolment process. There's no obligation to enrol following the meeting. Bookings for an appointment are essential. Enclosed in this package is an enrolment form. If you have any questions, please contact our friendly Student Services staff.