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Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
Become A Qualified Naturopath
Today, more and more Australians are seeking good naturopaths. Here's your chance to be one of the best.
As an ACNT naturopathy course graduate, you begin your career bearing invaluable skills across a range of complementary and natural medicine modalities.
Recognised nationally by government and industry organisations, this extremely thorough natural medicine course is your gateway to your dream profession.
Career-focused Naturopathy Course
- Practice-ready qualification
- Expert tuition
- VET FEE-HELP eligible
Quick Course Guide
- Qualification
- Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
- Enrolment dates
- Distance education option: Enrol anytime - start now!
In-class option: Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for upcoming start dates
- Study time
- Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years - Pre-requisites
- HSC or mature age
- Delivery method
- On campus in Sydney and Brisbane or by distance education
- Assessment
- Written & practical assignments + clinical training
- Delivered by
- ACNT
- Finance options
- VET FEE-HELP
Naturopath - In Demand and Independent
A qualified naturopath employs a diverse set of skills. And as an ACNT naturopathy course graduate, your employment possibilities are similarly broad. Work independently, or as part of an organisation. You can build the career that suits you.
The ACNT naturopathy course emphasises practical experience based on solid theoretical fundamentals, including extensive learning of the science behind the medicine. This holistic knowledge of health sciences places you in an enviable and employable position as a graduate of Australia's most comprehensive natural medicine course.
The naturopathy course includes but is not limited to:
- nutrition
- homeopathy
- herbal medicine
- tridology
- chemistry
- biochemistry
- pathology
- pharmacology
- symptomatology
Course Subjects
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Chemistry & Biochemistry
- First Aid
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Effective Workplace Practices
- Naturopathic Framework
- Disease Manifestations
- Counselling Skills
- Applied Naturopathic Principles
- Herbal Fundamentals
- Basic Microbiology & Infection Control
- Naturopathic Patient Assessment
- Nutritional Fundamentals
- Pharmacognosy & Herbal Pharmacy
- Advanced Nutritional Medicine
- Health Business Skills
- Critiquing Research
- Advanced Herbal Medicine
- Professional Development
- Referrals in Health Care
- Naturopathic Case Management 1
- Homoeopathic Essentials
- Naturopathic Case Management 2
- Acute Homoeopathic Treatment
- Integrated Therapeutics
Hands-on Training to Complete Your Qualification
This naturopathy course requires first aid training as part of the course curriculum. If you've previously completed a first aid course which meets the national competencies for the National Training Package HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid (including St. John Ambulance Senior First Aid Certificate), you'll receive credit for this part of the course.
This course includes clinical training which you can undertake at ACNT's campus in Sydney or Brisbane. If you are studying by distance education and live outside of Sydney or Brisbane, you can undertake your training at an approved local clinic or practice.
Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about these requirements.
Articulation
Through ACNT's articulation arrangement with Charles Sturt University, you may apply for entrance into the Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) degree, using your qualification to gain advanced standing.
You can also choose to deepen your knowledge in herbal medicine and/or nutrition by completing the Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine or the Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine. You'll gain advanced standing for common subjects that you've already completed.
Study Options
Study this course in any of the following ways:
- In class full-time - attend classes at the ACNT campus in Sydney or Brisbane
- Distance education - study from home and at local approved clinics
This course can be completed in 3 years of full-time study (on campus in Sydney and Brisbane or by distance education) or 6 years of part-time study (distance education only).
Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for in-class enrolment dates or for more information about these study options.
Study Now, Pay as You Earn
Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the VET FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with VET FEE-HELP.
This course is also Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance approved.
Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information or to discuss your eligibility.
About ACNT
With over 25 years' experience, the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) has built a reputation for providing quality, accredited courses in natural health and beauty therapy. One of the largest colleges of its kind in the world, ACNT trains thousands of students per year and delivers highly qualified, knowledgeable and job-ready graduates.
The Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) is a trading name of Think: Colleges Pty Ltd which is a wholly owned subsidiary of SEEK Ltd.
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Affordable Study
This course qualifies for VET FEE-HELP, meaning you can study now and pay as you earn. Enquire now.
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ACNT offers a more science-based course, which I see as essential for working in healthcare. The sheer breadth of study offered has given me the scope I needed to specialise and to develop my skills early on in my career.result.
Alison Bull
