Western Herbal Medicine Practitioners use a holistic approach to healthcare. During your studies, you will gain an understanding of health science, clinical assessment, pharmacology, herbal synergy, quality and safety issues affecting prescribing decisions. As a part of your practice, you will also learn how to provide basic dietary and lifestyle advice to your clients. You will also gain hands-on experience at The Practice Wellbeing Centre consulting with members of the public under the guidance of experienced Western Herbal Medicine practitioners. This will prepare you to confidently start practice in the community.

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:

• Nutritional Foundations for Health
• Properties of Herbs and Herbal Pharmacology
• Research and Evidenced Based Practice
• Western Herbal Medicine Clinical Practice & Therapeutics
• Herbal History, Philosophy and Principles of Practice

Australia Year 12 or equivalent