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Naturopathy today occupies an important role in the contemporary health-care system due to the guiding principles of disease prevention, treatment of the whole person using an individualized approach, education of patients on beneficial health practices and in taking responsibility for their own health. A Torrens University trained Naturopath uses a patient-centered approach incorporating biomedical science, traditional and research knowledge to inform safe and effective prescribing.

This course is delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd, ABN 99154 , RTO 41343, CRICOS 03389E.

WHY STUDY AT TORRENS

It’s study that suits you, with flexible options like our blended face-to-face and online delivery taught by leading industry experienced lecturers, to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your career goals.

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH

Through integrated industry-focused subjects, you gain the real-world skills to understand the critical issues of your profession now and in the future. We are committed to leading research and finding solutions to health challenges people face. Our students get hands on experience in on-campus clinics and through industry placements.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN YOU GRADUATE?

As a graduate you’ll have a wealth of career opportunities available to you in a number of settings:

• Private practice
• Complementary and multi-modality clinics
• Health industry roles in sales and marketing, regulatory affairs, manufacturing and practitioner education
• Product development roles
• Research and Development roles

COURSE OVERVIEW

As a naturopathic health care student, you will study health science, clinical assessment, herbal and nutritional medicine therapeutics. You can choose from an elective bank of subjects including traditional naturopathic modalities, advanced clinical nutrition, counselling or public health. You will gain hands-on experience at The Practice Wellbeing Centre where you will consult with members of the public under the guidance of experienced naturopaths. This will prepare you to confidently start practice in the community. *Please note that some coursework must be completed face to face to meet industry requirements.

Clinical Practice

Work Integrated Learning and Clinical Practicum Experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects. Students complete most clinic requirements in our custom-built University Student-led Clinic - The Practice Wellbeing Centre. You will gain hands on experience by consulting with members of the public under the guidance of experienced practitioners. This will prepare you to confidently practice in the community.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Naturopathic Philosophy and Principles of Practice
• Health Science and Clinical Assessment
• Nutritional Medicine Therapeutics
• Western Herbal Medicine Therapeutics
• Naturopathic and Clinical Studies
• Naturopathic Clinical practice