Graduate Certificate in Advanced Naturopathic Medicine
Southern Cross University
About
The complementary medicines industry in Australia is worth an estimated $4.7 billion, and globally, close to $83 billion.Naturopathic practitioners with advanced knowledge and skills may be well-placed to support this growing field.The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Naturopathic Medicine provides an introduction to advanced study in naturopathic medicine.
The course is ideal if you are a recent naturopathy graduate wishing to develop specialised knowledge, or a practitioner in the field looking to expand your skills, attributes and career opportunities.
The course also provides a pathway for graduates wanting to undertake further postgraduate or higher degree studies.Delivered online in flexible part-time or full-time mode, the course covers critical aspects of naturopathic philosophy, research and evidence-based practice.
You'll also be able to deepen your knowledge in a specialised area of clinical practice, such as gastrointestinal health, mental health or reproductive health, through the choice of an elective.
Structure
Core Units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| NATM6002 - Critical Perspectives in Naturopathic Philosophy | Intermediate | |
| NATM5001 - Practice-Based Health Research | Introductory |
Elective Units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| NATM5003 - Integrative Gastroenterology | Introductory | |
| NATM5002 - Gut Microbiome and Health | Introductory | Note 1 |
| NATM5006 - Integrative Women's Health | Intermediate | |
| NATM5004 - Integrative Reproductive Health | Intermediate | |
| NATM5005 - Integrative Mental Health | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| NATM6001 - Cognition and the Healthy Brain | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| FOOD5004 - Food as Medicine | Advanced |
Entry requirements
A Bachelor degree in Naturopathic Medicine, or equivalent.
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Naturopathic Medicine students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising
- 2 core units (24 credit points), and
- 2 equivalent elective units (24 credit points).
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate critical judgement, thinking and understanding of the interplay between traditional and scientific knowledge within naturopathic medicine. |
| Creativity | Develop innovative, creative and effective responses to the integration of traditional and scientific knowledge in professional practice of naturopathic medicine. |
| Ethical practice | Develop and integrate an understanding of ethical and legal principles and apply these values to the practice of naturopathic medicine. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Explain established naturopathic theories, guiding philosophies, principles of practice and apply these to the professional practice of naturopathic medicine. |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate autonomy, well developed independent judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner and practitioner. |
| Communication and social skills | Demonstrate person-oriented care and communicate concisely and appropriately in an oral and written form in an academic, professional and health care settings. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, social, political, ecological and cultural influences that impact health and wellbeing in all members of society. |
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