faculty: western herbal medicine
What is Herbal Medicine? Western herbal medicine has its roots both in the indigenous practices of the British Isles, and in the European and Greco-Roman traditions, and can be traced back to prominent physicians such as Dioscorides, Hippocrates and Galen. There are also strong links to North America, and some exporting and reimporting of ideas and practices that have taken place particularly over the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. In North America, the Eclectic and physiomedical herbal movements incorporated the herbal lore of the Native Americans, and many North American herbs are still routinely used in western herbal medicine in the UK. It is often noted that a significant proportion of orthodox Western medicines were originally derived from herbal medicines. Western herbalism is characterised by a person-centred approach, where the patient rather than the disease is the focus of the practitioner’s attention. The background to the patient’s condition is assessed through a thorough case history, taking account of family history, personal health history and lifestyle choices, and therapy is directed at the causes, not just the presenting symptoms. Using plants and plant-based substances, such as flowers, roots, fruits, leaves, and barks to produce medicines to treat or prevent illness, western herbal medicine draws from the oldest and most widespread form of natural medicine. Student Clinics As for all modalities offered by ATCCM, the Advanced Diploma in Western Herbal Medicine is fully supported by a student clinic practicum which is based within a ‘real life’ clinical setting. Clinical practice is fully supervised and involves interaction with patients who visit the College for therapeutic treatment. Within a Western herbal medicine context, the choice of herbs in the prescription is based on individual assessment. Herbal treatment is commonly backed up by appropriate advice on lifestyle, particularly nutrition, and the practitioner works at all times to create an ambience of trust and positivism in the therapeutic relationship.
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Adv. Dip. of Western Herbal Medicine
(HLT60107) 3-4 year program
HEALTH INDUSTRY QUALIFICATION
Common Units BSBFLM303B Contribute to effective workplace relationships HLTCOM502B Develop professional expertise HLTCOM503B Manage a practice HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients HLTCOM406B Make referrals to other healthcare professionals where appropriate HLTFA301B Apply first aid HLTHIR501A Maintain an effective health work environment HLTIN504B Manage the control of infection HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes HLTAP401A Confirm physical status HLTAP501A Analyse health information CHCORG28A Reflect and improve upon professional practice Specialisation Units HLTHER610B Apply western herbal medicine diagnostic framework HLTHER602B Manage work within the western herbal medicine framework HLTHER603B Operate a western herbal medicine dispensary HLTHHER604B Perform western herbal medicine health assessment HLTHER605B Plan the western herbal medicine treatment strategy HLTHER606B Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine HLTHER607B Provide dietary advice HLTHER608B Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment HLTHER609B Provide western herbal medicine treatment
This nationally endorsed qualification covers the skills needed to work at a practitioner level in western herbal medicine. A substantial range of herbal medicine is included (a minimum of 130 herbs) as well as the skills required to operate a herbal dispensary. Occupational titles for holders of this qualification include Botanical Medicine Practitioner, Herbalist, Herbal Medicine Practitioner, Phytotherapist, and Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner. The competency units required for award of this qualification include: 21 compulsory units, comprising 12 common units and 9 specialisation units This qualification is a nationally endorsed award within the Health Training Package under the Australian Qualification Framework. This means that your qualification is recognised anywhere in Australia and demonstrates that you have achieved competence in the following units of competency.
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Typical Program of Study
The units of competency for the Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine qualification are delivered and assessed via the following program of study which typically takes from 3-4 years to complete: Block 1 - Semester 1
Study Dynamics Induction (3 full days) Medical Terminology & Cytology, Tissue, Organs Naturopathic Philosophy Chemistry Materia Medica 1 - Terminology & Herbal Monographs Materia Medica 2 - Actions of Herbal medicine
Adv. Dip. of Western Herbal Medicine
Electives These may be undertaken at any stage within program delivery constraints and can be selected from the following:
Acute Homoeopathy Biochemical Tissue Salt Bach Flowers Relaxation Massage Australian Bush Flower Essences Aromatherapy - Portraits in Oils
Block 2 - Semester 2
Anatomy & Physiology 1 - Structure and Function Biochemistry Materia Medica 3 - Actions of Herbal Medicine Materia Medica 4 - Tissue, Organs and Systems Plant Identification & Classification
When you have completed the program of study you would have completed all units of competency for award of Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy
Block 3 - Semester 1
Herbal Posology 2 - Case management Principles Materia Medica - 5 Herbal Formulas and combinations Herbal Manufacturing Nutrition, Energy & Macronutrients Micronutrients & Fluid Balance Herbal Student Clinic 1 Anatomy & Physiology 2 - Control and Regulation
Block 4 - Semester 2
Materia Medica, Terminology & Monographs 2 Materia Medica - 6 Herbal Therapeutics Introduction and Concepts of Pathophysiology 1 Herbal Student Clinic 2 Pharmacology
Block 5 - Semester 1
Advanced Naturopathic Nutrition Adv. Naturopathic Nutrition Clinic 1 Herbal Student Clinic 3 Pathophysiology 2 Examination and Health Assessment Clinical Skills & Prac. Management Small Business Course Physical Examination and diagnostics
Block 6 - Semester 2
Advanced Naturopathic Nutrition Adv. Naturopathic Nutrition Clinic 2 Herbal Student Clinic 4 Pathophysiology 3 - Differential Diagnosis Iridology Senior First Aid Certificate
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Adv. Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine Alignment with Units of Competency BSB HLT FLM30 C HLT OM5 3B 0 C HLT OM5 2B CO 03B HLT M4 0 C HLT OM4 4B 0 F HLT A301 6B B I HLT R501 HS A HLT 300 A I HLT N504 OH B HLT S3 0 A HLT P401 0A AP5 A CH C 01 HLT ORG2A 8 H HLT ER60 A H 1 HLT ER60 B HER 2B HLT H 603 HLT ER60 B H 4 HLT ER60 B HER 5B HLT H 606 HLT ER60 B H 7 HLT ER60 B HER 8B 609 B
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Block 1 - Semester 1
Student Induction (3 full days) Study Dynamics Induction (3 full days) Medical Terminology & Cytology, Tissue, Organs Naturopathic Philosophy Chemistry Materia Medica 1 - Terminology & Herbal Monographs Materia Medica 2 - Actions of Herbal Medicine
Block 2 - Semester 2
Anatomy & Physiology 1 - Structure & Function Biochemistry Materia Medica 3 - Actions of Herbal Medicine Materia Medica 4 - Tissue, Organs and Systems Plant Identification & Classification Herbal Posology 1 - Introduction to Case Taking Philosophy 2 - History & Principles of Prescribing
Block 3 - Semester 1
Herbal Posolgy - 2 Case Management Principles Materia Medica - 5 Herbal Formulas & Combinations Herbal Manufacturing Herbal Student Clinic 1 Anatomy & Physiology 2 - Control & Regulation
Block 4 - Semester 2
Materia Medica - 6 Herbal Therapeutics Introduction & Concepts of Pathophysiology Herbal Student Clinic 2 Nutrition, Energy & Macronutrients Micronutrients & Fluid Balance
Block 5 - Semester 1
Philosophy - Physiomedicalism 2 Herbal Student Clinic 3 Pathophysiology 2 Examination & Health Assessment Clinical Skills & Practice Management Small Business Course Physical Examination & Diagnostics Bach Flower Remedies
Block 6 - Semester 2
Phytopharmacology & Pharmacognosy Counselling & Communication Herbal Student Clinic 4 Pathophysiology 3 - Differential Diagnosis Iridology Senior First Aid Certificate Pharmacology