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Diploma of Natural Therapies
Diploma of Natural Therapies
50893
7045
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
Graduates will be able to work as a competent Natural Therapies practitioner in areas such as massage, nutrition and herbal remedies.
Schedule
1. CORE
NB. Where appropriate, these modules may be replaced by equivalent units from the proposed new National Health Industry Training Package, after it is endorsed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62633 | Communicate With Clients | 55 | Module | |
| C0157 | CHCORG4A | Follow the organisation's occupational health and safety policies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| 62632 | Introduction to Infection Control | 25 | Module | |
| 62631 | Introduction to the Health Industry | 35 | Module | |
| 62636 | Make Client Referrals | 25 | Module | |
| 62659 | Practice Management | 45 | Module | |
| 62660 | Professional Development | 45 | Module | |
| 46199 | Senior First Aid | 24 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
Students will complete a minimum of 400 hours from the Professional Practice elective group, plus a minimum of 600 hours from at least two different natural therapy groups. Total hours for the course will be approximately 1725 hours, depending on the choice of electives. NB. Where appropriate, these modules may be replaced by equivalent units from the proposed new National Health Industry Training Package, after it is endorsed. Additional natural therapy modules/units and/or elective groups may be added in the future.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70613 | Computing Basic Skills | 110 | Module | |
| C0170 | CHCORG17A | Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs | 45 | Unit of competency |
| 62647 | Leadership in the Health Industry | 30 | Module | |
| 62646 | Manage Work in Natural Therapies | 30 | Module | |
| 62635 | Provide Information to Clients | 25 | Module | |
| 50499 | Study Skills | 40 | Module | |
| C3685 | BSBMED301A | Use advanced medical terminology | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3682 | BSBMED201A | Use basic medical terminology | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 62634 | Work With Other People | 35 | Module | |
| 62645 | Workplace Relationships & Communication | 45 | Module |
3. ELECTIVE
MASSAGE THERAPY - STRESS MANAGEMENT
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62637 | Introduction to Massage | 35 | Module | |
| 62640 | Massage Assessment 1 | 20 | Module | |
| 62641 | Massage Assessment 2 | 20 | Module | |
| 62642 | Massage Treatment Plans | 20 | Module | |
| 62638 | Stress Management Massage 1 | 120 | Module | |
| 62639 | Stress Management Massage 2 | 95 | Module |
4. ELECTIVE
MASSAGE THERAPY - REMEDIAL
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62648 | Remedial Massage 1 | 120 | Module | |
| 62649 | Remedial Massage 2 | 95 | Module | |
| 62650 | Remedial Massage Assessment 1 | 20 | Module | |
| 62651 | Remedial Massage Assessment 2 | 20 | Module | |
| 62652 | Remedial Massage Treatment Plans | 20 | Module |
5. ELECTIVE
AROMATHERAPY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55242 | Aromatherapy Techniques 1 | 36 | Module | |
| N0314 | WRB28A | Provide aesthetic aromatherapy massage | 50 | Unit of competency |
6. ELECTIVE
NUTRITION & HERBAL REMEDIES
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62644 | Introduction to Herbal Medicine | 50 | Module | |
| 62657 | Introduction to Homeopathy | 50 | Module | |
| 62658 | Introduction to Iridology | 50 | Module | |
| 62656 | Introduction to Kineseology | 50 | Module | |
| 62643 | Introduction to Naturopathy | 50 | Module | |
| 62653 | Nutrition 1 | 65 | Module | |
| 62654 | Nutrition 2 | 130 | Module | |
| 55250 | Nutrition and Herbal Remedies | 60 | Module | |
| 62655 | Prepare Herbal Medicines | 50 | Module | |
| N0346 | WRRSS.16A | Recommend health and nutritional products and services | 36 | Unit of competency |
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VET Info Notes
The core and elective modules must be completed to the required number of
nominal hours and a pass in each module achieved before the qualification can
be awarded.
Learners not achieving all the learning outcomes in a module will be put on
HOLD, until a pass is achieved.
Copyright of this course belongs to Challenger TAFE, Western Australia.
Training providers who wish to deliver this course must obtain written approval
from Challenger TAFE and be registered by their State accrediting body. Further
information can be obtained from Tim Delaney, Manager Curriculum Services on
9239 8384.
This course was entered on to CMS by Challenger TAFE on 15 June 2001.
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