Course: Introduction to Natural Therapies Certificate

Open Colleges' (formerly Cengage Education) Introduction to Natural Therapies course is highly recommended for students seeking an overview of natural therapies practices, either for personal interest or prior to undertaking more specialised studies. You will learn about the relationship between traditional and Western medicine and be introduced to disciplines such as naturopathy, homeopathy, nutritional therapy, aromatherapy and Swedish massage.

With demand for natural therapies increasing, both in their own right and as adjuncts to conventional healthcare, this course will be of particular interest if you are considering a career in the industry.

Included materials

Massage textbook
In Essence massage oils: macadamia and sweet almond

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Course Number	86500
Course Fees From	View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 18 months
Assessments:	6 written assessments, 7 multiple choice assessments
Qualification:	Open Colleges Certificate
Nationally Recognised	No
Government Funding	No

Career One jobs for:
Natural & Massage Therapies	35

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	Introduction to natural therapies Terminology Orthodox medicine and mechanism Relationship between alternative medicine and conventional medicine
	Naturopathy History of naturopathy Principles of naturopathy Conditions that may respond to naturopathy Relaxation and stress reduction techniques Hydrotherapy Acute versus chronic conditions
	Western herbal medicine History of herbal medicine How do herbs work? Extraction, production and use of herbs Prescribing herbal medicines
	Homeopathy History of homeopathy The Law of Similars The Law of Minimum Dose Hering's Law of Cure Conditions that benefit from homeopathy
	Nutritional therapy Analysis of macronutrients and micronutrients A healthy diet Nutritional therapy for particular conditions Nutritional supplements
	Aromatherapy History and philosophy of aromatherapies Methods of extraction The physiological and psychological effects of aromatherapy How to apply essential oils Hazardous oils
	Swedish massage Origins of Swedish massage The benefits of massage How massage promotes relaxation Categories of massage strokes The massage consultation

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

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

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
Microsoft Windows 98, or
Mac OS X, and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Lindsey Porter

Lindsey Porter is a Natural Therapies clinical practitioner who has worked in both in research and private practice with patients all over the world.

She holds a Diploma of Homeopathy, and has written numerous books and courses covering Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, Massage and Natural Therapies.

Lindsay has also taught extensively in the natural therapies and homeopathic fields, and is the principal, founder and lecturer at a homeopathic college in Perth, WA. She has been a trainer with Open Colleges for more than 10 years.

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