Health Courses
Start or expand your career in nursing, natural therapies, nutrition, counselling, beauty, massage or sports with our highly regarded courses in health and wellness.
Get the professional training, confidence and connections you need to work in your chosen field. Benefit from real-world experience dealing with clients through our popular campus clinics, and graduate feeling inspired and supported to make your difference in other people’s lives.
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A career in health has many different shapes and forms. Here’s what’s possible:
- Naturopath
- Nutritionist
- Chinese medicine practitioner
- Counsellor
- Beauty therapist
- Massage therapist
- Herbalist
- Psychotherapist
- Clinical myotherapist
- Sports coach
- Sports development officer
- Community worker
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DIPLOMA OF NURSING (HLT54115)
This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under supervision of a registered nurse. This qualification covers the application of skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care for people across the health sector. A lifespan approach should underpin this qualification with relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of life identified within the units.
A graduate from a Diploma of Nursing program approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is able to apply for registration with the NMBA as an enrolled nurse. Further information on registration is available at www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
Nominal period of training for the HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing is for the training to be conducted over an 18 month period (1,738 nominal hours) and includes 400 hours (10 weeks) of unpaid clinical placement in a range of professional workplace settings.
Note that the scope of practice for enrolled nurses is determined by state and territory legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the employing organisation. Users of this qualification must refer to those instruments in the development of training and assessment strategies.
CAMPUS
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
DURATION
Full Time: 18 Months includes 400 hours of clinical placement
PAYMENT TYPE
Payment Options - Domestic Australian students
Upfront payment
This means tuition fees will be invoiced each trimester and payment is required on or before the due date.
VET Student Loans is a Government loan program that helps students pay for their tuition fees up to a set amount (known as a loan cap).
Estimated Maximum Course Cost AUD 24,750 (domestic students)
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine)
Combine a career in nutrition science and human health as a qualified nutritional health practitioner with this university-equivalent Bachelor of Health Science degree. As a nutritional medicine practitioner you will identify the cause of health issues, educate the patient and develop a treatment and prevention plan to re-establish and promote ongoing optimal health and wellbeing. In this course you will combine your academic learnings with hands-on clinical experience giving you vital patient experience before you graduate.
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
Study naturopathy and work as a qualified naturopath with this university-equivalent degree. Naturopathy involves extensive analysis to discover the underlying cause of a client’s condition. This includes understanding symptoms, emotional status, diet and lifestyle to treat the patient from a holistic perspective. In this course you will combine your academic learnings with hands-on clinical experience giving you vital patient experience before you graduate from the Bachelor of Health Science.
Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)
Study a Bachelor of Health Science degree in herbal medicine and create a career incorporating herbal medicine practice as part of a holistic and scientifically based health plan. Students explore the biological sciences and integrate health science and herbal medicine within a holistic clinical environment. Combine your academic learnings with hands-on clinical experience giving you vital patient experience before you graduate.
Diploma of Health Science
Prepare for a Bachelor of Health Science (or test the waters first) with this approved diploma that explores the foundational sciences required for higher education in complementary medicine. Choose a specialist area including naturopathy, nutritional medicine or western herbal medicine, and pick up valuable academic and practical skills that take you into the future.
Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)
Study for a specialised Bachelor of Health Science with this Chinese medicine degree that covers both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Approved by Australia's national accreditation body, it is the highest level of Chinese medicine training available in Australia. Combine your academic learnings with hands-on clinical experience giving you vital patient experience before you graduate.
Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)
Study a Bachelor of Health Science degree in herbal medicine and create a career incorporating herbal medicine practice as part of a holistic and scientifically based health plan. Students explore the biological sciences and integrate health science and herbal medicine within a holistic clinical environment. Combine your academic learnings with hands-on clinical experience giving you vital patient experience before you graduate.
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
Study naturopathy with this Bachelor of Health Ccience degree that is approved by Australia's national accreditation body and is the highest level of naturopathic training available in Australia. As a trained naturopath you will be able to clinically assess, diagnose and treat patients through the use of herbal medicine, homoeopathy, iridology, nutritional and lifestyle advice. Combine your academic learnings with hands-on clinical experience giving you vital patient experience before you graduate.
Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)
Study herbal medicine with this health science degree that is approved by Australia's national accreditation body and is delivered by Australia's longest-standing and industry-respected school of complementary medicine. With a degree in Western Herbal Medicine you can create a career incorporating herbal medicine practice as part of a holistic and scientifically based health plan. In this degree you will combine your academic learnings with hands-on clinical experience giving you vital patient experience before you graduate.
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine)
Study nutritional medicine with this health science degree that is approved by Australia's national accreditation body and is delivered by Australia's longest-standing and industry-respected school of complementary medicine. With a degree in Nutritional Medicine you can create a career in nutrition science, clinical nutrition, public health and community or individual health programs and promotions. You will also get to combine your academic learnings with hands-on clinical experience giving you vital patient experience before you graduate from the Bachelor of Health Science.
Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy)
Study clinical myotherapy with this health science degree that is approved by Australia's national accreditation body and is delivered by Australia's longest-standing and industry-respected school of complementary medicine. With a degree in clinical myotherapy you can create a career as a practitioner treating various issues such as sporting and occupational injuries, stiffness and sore body, chronic overuse syndromes, symptoms associated with arthritis, back pain, neck pain, stress and tension, pregnancy and more. You will also get to combine your academic learnings with hands-on clinical experience giving you vital patient experience before you graduate.
Diploma of Health Science
This diploma in health science is approved by Australia's national accreditation body and gives you the chance to test the waters, or expand your skillset and knowledge in health science, before transitioning into a bachelor degree. It explores the foundational sciences required for higher education in complementary medicine. Study includes the biological and social sciences and research studies that all healthcare practitioners must understand. As part of your training you will have access to clinical training focusing on a holistic clinical environment.
Diploma of Applied Social Science
This diploma of social science gives you the chance to test the waters, or expand your skillset and knowledge in counselling and social science, before transitioning into a bachelor degree. Gain a sound understanding of social analysis, sociological theory, social research methods and social policy, and get insights into human development and human behaviour. Prepare yourself for a career in counselling, community services or human resource management.
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)
Study a degree in counselling and get the qualification, skills and understanding you need to work effectively as a counsellor in various areas including community, drug and alcohol, women's health, family support, relationship counselling services, gender and sexuality and anxiety and depression. This course is accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and meets this peak body's training standards. Upon graduation, you can apply for PACFA membership – earning you professional recognition at a national level. As a student you will take part in work placement and receive at least 40 hours of supervised face-to-face clinical work in the final year of study. Graduate with client experience and establish contacts to take into your career.
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Services)
Are you passionate about helping disadvantaged groups of people? If you have firm thoughts about what could and should be done to help groups that need support, this is the program for you. By studying a Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Services, you’ll be able to enter a range of dynamic roles in the community and public sectors. The degree is an approved course of the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) - the peak body for community services professionals. As a graduate you’ll be able to apply for membership of the ACWA to support your career.
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