Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine Course Details

Year 3

First Aid

The Senior First Aid Certificate is a requirement of all certificates and diplomas at SAHEC. You will learn first aid techniques and resuscitation.

Herbal Studies 5

In this module the herbal therapeutic management of various health conditions continues. Students apply their knowledge of herbal medicine and the health sciences to the development therapeutic strategies to manage a range of health conditions and, through the study of case examples, learn how to individualise their treatment plans.

Herbal Studies 6

Herbal Studies 6 furthers students’ knowledge of the herbal treatment of various health conditions and extends their ability to develop herbal treatment plans to address individualised cases. Legal and ethical considerations for herbal medicine practice are also introduced and discussed.

Naturopathic Clinical Studies 2

This module of Naturopathic Clinical Studies draws students’ attention to the therapeutic relationship between client and practitioner and its importance to both effective treatment and successful business. Students are required to observe client consultations in the College Clinic, analysing the dynamics between client and practitioner, documenting their observations and critically evaluating the process. NCLS2 students will also participate in client interviews, case-taking, health assessment and development of therapeutic strategies for managing clients.

Naturopathic Clinical Studies 3

Naturopathic Clinical Studies 3 advances students’ skills in applying their knowledge from all aspects of their study to clinical case studies. Working within a framework of naturopathic philosophy and principles, students are encouraged to think holistically in their health assessment, treatment planning and management of clients.

Through this module students gain knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and their effects on the body. Potential drug-herb and drug-nutrient interactions are presented and critically discussed.

In Practice Management for Naturopaths students develop knowledge and skills required to establish and conduct a natural medicine clinical practice. Appropriate business strategies, including planning, marketing, financial, ethical, legal and regulatory issues are presented and discussed. Students research and develop a personal business plan relevant to the establishment of a clinical practice as a business.