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Course: Advanced Diploma of Homeopathy HLT60607

Combining biological science with the art of traditional healing, this open learning course is a popular choice for career-changers and others seeking meaningful and rewarding work in the health and wellness industry.

The course is delivered by an award-winning, specialist partner of Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education). It consists of live online lectures with downloadable notes and access to recorded classes – ideal for those who prefer to study by distance education. A clinical work placement is also included to help you become job-ready.

Upon the successful completion of your studies, you will have a qualification that offers a pathway to a career as a practising homeopath and the option of pursuing your bachelor's degree. You will also be eligible to join the Australian Homeopathic Association.

Potential career outcomes:

  • Homeopath
  • Homeopathic practitioner

2012 Intakes

  • Intake 1 30/01/2012 - 13/04/2012
  • Intake 2 30/04/2012 - 06/07/2012
  • Intake 3 23/07/2012 - 28/09/2012
  • Intake 4 15/10/2012 - 21/12/2012

Please note that, at the time of publication, live online classes are confirmed only for Intakes 1 and 3.

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VET FEE-HELP is a loan that the Australian Government provides to eligible students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees for approved vocational education and training (VET) courses.

VET FEE-HELP quick facts

  • Just about every Australian citizen is eligible
  • You can begin your studies now – and pay later
  • You repay only when your income reaches a certain threshold

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If you are eligible, you won't need to pay for your course upfront. Instead, you can borrow up to the total tuition fee. The Australian Government pays the amount of the loan on your behalf and you start repaying through the tax system once your income reaches the minimum repayment threshold. For the 2011-12 income year, the threshold is A$47,195.

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Just about every Australian citizen is eligible for VET FEE-HELP. Only those who have reached their VET FEE-HELP lifetime limits are ineligible.

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Included materials

  • Online PowerPoint slides
  • Recorded classrooms and lectures

Nationally Recognised TrainingVet Fee Help
Course Number AIHM2
Course Fees From TBA View our payment options
Delivered byAIHM
Delivery mode: Online with clinical work placement
Course duration: Max 36 months
Assessments: Online, clinical assessments and assignments
Qualification: Advanced Diploma
Nationally Recognised Yes
Government Funding Yes
Awarded byAIHM
Career One jobs for:
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BION101
  • Intro to biomedical sciences

    This is a core unit for all AIHM courses offered. It includes a broad overview of the anatomy and physiology of the various organ systems. Foundations of pathology and pharmacological principles will be discussed. Cellular and tissue structure and function will be also discussed in detail. Micro-organisms and their importance in understanding mechanisms of diseases will be elaborated. In addition the course will provide an exposure to research methods and statistical tools required to analyse and present data.

BHSN106
  • Communication skills

    This unit is an introduction to understanding human behaviour and the relationship between basic behavioural influences and ill health, both physiologically and psychologically. Nature, Nurture and Need Factor influences are studied through a combination of theory and practical applications. Basic counselling knowledge and skills required for a therapist will be covered.

PHIN102
  • History and philosophy of natural therapies

    This unit introduces the philosophies of healing and their relevance to clinical practice. In addition the latest theories and direction in science and the interactions between the two paradigms will be studied. Students will explore and apply the fundamentals of natural therapies during the course of the study of this unit.

HOMN116
  • Homeopathy

    This is an introductory unit to homeopathy. This unit is divided into the study of the principle and philosophy of homeopathy and clinical first aid application of homeopathic Materia Medica. It is also an introduction to the Materia Medica of certain polycrests. In addition some common-use remedies in clinical practice will be explored.

NATN107
  • Foundations of nutrition

    This unit covers basic concepts of nutrition and its role in maintaining health. Major areas covered include carbohydrates, lipids, protein, energy metabolism, vitamins and minerals and their influence on health and diseases.

BION201
  • Biomedical sciences

    BION101 is a prerequisite for this core unit. Students will learn about the anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and biochemistry related to the integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems. In addition research methods, patient history-taking, physical examination, and differential diagnosis procedures relevant to these systems will be covered.

HOMN216
  • Homeopathy

    This unit covers: Materia Medica – polycrests; and homeopharmaceutics – basic introduction to homeopathic pharmacy and good manufacturing practice. Clinical homeopathy – case-taking and Repertory technique, treatment strategies and limitations related to the disorders of the integumentary and musculoskeletal system will also be discussed.

NATN207
  • Naturopathic nutrition

    NATN107 is the prerequisite for this unit. This unit will explore phyto-nutrients, zoo-nutrients, antioxidants, heavy metal toxicity, food and drug interaction, environmental food contaminants, organic and genetically modified food, prostaglandins and essential fatty acid imbalance, nutritional influences on methylation and homocysteine, anti-inflammatory nutrients and phytochemicals, nutritional influence on neurotransmitter production pathways and smart nutrients, food labelling and advertising, convenience and take-away foods, caffeine, water and nutrition, culture and nutritional intervention in relation to the disorders of the integumentary and musculo-skeletal systems.

BHSN206
  • Communication skills

    This unit takes the fundamentals of human behaviour discussed in unit BHSN106 and upgrades student’s knowledge and application skills to the next level by adding lateral thinking skills, non-verbal and verbal communication techniques, dealing with difficult behaviours, counselling skills and situational analysis procedures. As in unit BHSN106, this unit is taught experientially with each lecture being a combination of theory and application exercises.

BION301
  • Biomedical sciences

    BION201 is a prerequisite for this core unit. Students will learn about the anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology related to the cardiovascular and digestive systems. In addition, patient history-taking, physical examination, and differential diagnosis procedures relevant to these systems will be covered.

NATN307
  • Naturopathic nutrition

    NATN107 is the prerequisite for this unit. This unit will explore the diverse diets from the foundations established by those that form part of cultural and religious influences in the community and numerous contemporary diets. In addition interactions of food, nutrients and drugs, naturopathic concept of body pH and its effect on health, food combination, healing crisis, food as medicine and germ theory will also be covered. Nutritional intervention for the disorders of cardiovascular and digestive systems will be discussed in detail.

HOMN316
  • Homeopathy

    This unit covers Materia Medica – polycrests; and homeopharmaceutics – basic introduction to homeopathic pharmacy and good manufacturing practice. Clinical homeopathy – case-taking and Repertory technique, treatment strategies and limitations related to the disorders of the cardiovascular and digestive systems will also be discussed.

CLIN129
  • Clinical procedures and first aid

    This unit covers clinical procedures, client history-taking, general examination, instrument handling, use of computer software associated with natural medicine, clinical products, naturopathic laboratory tests and results, consultation demonstrations and treatment protocols and occupational health and safety issues. This unit provides a training program to achieve the standard required for the nationally recognised Senior First Aid Certificate. Areas covered include cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, management of an unconscious casualty, internal and external bleeding, fractures, burns, poisons, bites, stings, eye and ear injuries.

Elective 1
  • Elective

    Choose one from the following: 116 Homeopathy, 117 Flower essences, 121 Kinesiology, 122 Reflexology, 123 Aromatherapy, 125 Meditation, 126 Yoga, 127 Energy healing and tai chi, 130 Ayurveda, 228 Intuition in healing, 330 Ayurvedic nutrition I, 709 Trigger point therapy, 809 Principles of Accupressure, 1009 Bowen techniques, 1030 Vedic astrology, 507 Mineral therapy, 307 Nutritional recipes, 100 Environment and nutritional toxicology, 205 Biochemistry of nutrition

BION401
  • Biomedical sciences

    BION301 is a prerequisite for this core unit. Students will learn about the anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology related to the immune, lymphatic, endocrine and respiratory systems. In addition patient history-taking, physical examination, and differential diagnosis procedures relevant to these systems will be covered.

NATN407
  • Naturopathic nutrition

    NATN107 is the prerequisite for this unit. This unit will explore specific nutritional needs which include pregnancy and lactation, postnatal, childhood and adolescence, sports, geriatrics, palliative care and cancer management. In addition nutritional intervention for the disorders of lymphatic, immune, endocrine and respiratory systems will be discussed in detail.

HOMN416
  • Homeopathy

    This unit covers Materia Medica – polycrests; and homeopharmaceutics – basic introduction to homeopathic pharmacy and good manufacturing practice. Miasms will studied in depth together with nosode. Application of tissue salts, organotherapies, tautopathy and drainage remedies will be explored. Clinical homeopathy – case-taking and Repertory technique, treatment strategies and limitations related to the disorders of the lymphatic, immune, endocrine and respiratory system will also be discussed.

CLIN229
  • Clinic

    Dealing with members of the public, case studies and clinical applications.

Elective 2
  • Elective

    Choose one from the following: 116 Homeopathy, 117 Flower essences, 121 Kinesiology, 122 Reflexology, 123 Aromatherapy, 125 Meditation, 126 Yoga, 127 Energy healing and tai chi, 130 Ayurveda, 228 Intuition in healing, 330 Ayurvedic nutrition I, 709 Trigger point therapy, 809 Principles of Accupressure, 1009 Bowen techniques, 1030 Vedic astrology, 507 Mineral therapy, 307 Nutritional recipes, 100 Environment and nutritional toxicology, 205 Biochemistry of nutrition

BION501
  • Biomedical sciences

    BION401 is a prerequisite for this core unit. Students will learn about the anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology related to the urinary, reproductive and some aspects of the nervous systems. In addition patient history-taking, physical examination and differential diagnosis procedures relevant to these systems will be covered.

NUTN507
  • Mineral therapy

    This unit covers various minerals and their use in the prevention and management of various pathological conditions. The lectures and presentations are based on Celloids®. Combinations of various minerals will also be discussed. Students are exposed to identifying various symptoms and signs based on mineral deficiencies. In addition nutritional intervention for the disorders of urinary, reproductive and nervous systems will be discussed in detail.

HOMN516
  • Homeopathy

    This unit covers Materia Medica – polycrests; and homeopharmaceutics – basic introduction to homeopathic pharmacy and good manufacturing practice. Clinical homeopathy – case-taking and Repertory technique, treatment strategies and limitations related to the disorders of the urinary, reproductive and nervous systems will also be discussed.

CLIN329
  • Clinic

    Dealing with members of the public, case studies and clinical applications.

CLIN429
  • Clinic

    Dealing with members of the public, case studies and clinical applications.

RESN120
  • Project literature review

    This unit will provide students with the skills and techniques of reviewing the current literature and critically analysing the data presented in peer-reviewed journals relevant to their field of expertise.

BION601
  • Biomedical sciences

    BION501 is a prerequisite for this core unit. Students will learn about the anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology related to nervous systems not covered in BION501. In addition research methods, patient history-taking, physical examination and differential diagnosis procedures will be covered.

HOMN616
  • Homeopathy

    This unit covers the extensive element of homeopathy in nervous system and mental constitutions.

MANN120
  • Business management and ethics

    This unit is designed to develop your knowledge of Acts of Parliament and regulations in relation to the practice of natural medicine, professional indemnity and liability insurance, accounting and taxation requirements, advertising and promotion, business planning and other issues related to the establishment of your own practice. Students will be required to complete their own business plan by the completion of this unit.

CLIN529
  • Clinic

    Dealing with members of the public, case studies and clinical applications.

CLIN629
  • Clinic

    Dealing with members of the public, case studies and clinical applications.

PRDN101
  • Professional development

    This unit will cover issues like personality development, learning styles, enhancement of performance at workplace, goal-setting, agency guidelines in relation to professional development and working effectively with co-workers. It will also highlight the importance of professional associations and building professional networks to be current on the trends and developments in the industry.

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Higher School Certificate (with biology and chemistry) OR completion of AIHM preliminary bridging course OR mature-aged entry with prerequisite experience. Phone or web interview may be required.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Enrolment requirements

Please ensure the following are submitted with your application:

  • Two recent passport-size photographs (one for the applicant´s student file and one for the student card)
  • A certified copy of valid Driver´s Licence and/or identification pages of your Australian passport
  • If you do not hold an Australian passport you will need to provide a certified copy of your Australian Citizenship Certificate or your Permanent Resident Visa in your passport
  • Certified copies of any relevant educational certificates
  • Any other substantial evidence that will be helpful for your selection, including evidence to substantiate your claim for exemptions (if you are applying for any exemptions)
  • Before commencement of clinical practice you must provide AIHM with two character references (obtained from the head of a school, teacher, priest, doctor or your health professional, lawyer, responsible officer of a recognised volunteer organisation or head of your organisation/workplace).

Computer requirements

To take advantage of our live online delivery option you will need access to a computer and the internet. Minimum specifications for your computer are:

  • Pentium 4 operating system
  • Internet Explorer 6
  • 256KB broadband internet connection
  • Speakers and microphone
  • Webcam
You will also need access to a printer and the following applications: Adobe Acrobat Reader and Macromedia Flash player.

Workplace requirements

You will be required to undertake 300 hours of paid clinical training starting from the fourth term.

Additional requirements

You will be required to purchase textbooks at your own cost.

Students who successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Homeopathy HLT60607 may go on to study for a Bachelor of Complementary Medicine with Charles Sturt University or a number of private providers.

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"The great structure of the courses offered by the AIHM empowered me with all the knowledge and skills and provided further opportunities to explore natural medicine for many more years to come."
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