Program Overview

Advanced Diploma of Integrative Complementary Medicine

The Advanced Diploma of Integrative Complementary Medicine course is a comprehensive functional medicine course that incorporates all areas of holistic health training. It serves as a further study option for graduates of the Mind Body Medicine or Kinesiology Diploma programs.

Course Overview

This course teaches students how to integrate all aspects of body and mind to help clients achieve optimal health and wellness. It covers a broad set of competencies in natural therapy and provides a strong diagnostic framework for addressing physical and mental wellbeing.

Key Areas of Study

The course covers the following key areas of natural medicine:

• Kinesiology
• Chinese Medicine Theory
• Counselling & Practitioner Development
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Food Therapy
• Mind Body Medicine

Course Structure

• Duration: 12 months
• Delivery Modes: Part-time, online, and face-to-face in Sydney and Melbourne
• CRICOS Code: B
• Course Fees: Available upon request

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course are well-rounded practitioners who can offer a fully integrated set of complementary health solutions for their clients. They are able to work broadly on a wide range of conditions and are well-suited to working in integrated clinics or starting their own practices.

What's in the Course?

The course delves into the following areas:

• Kinesiology, Counselling and Practitioner Development: Includes the core of other complementary medicine courses, helping students become the best practitioners they can be.
• Chinese Medicine Theory & Acupressure: Draws from the 2,500-year strong wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
• Mind Body Medicine: A comprehensive system for unpacking the meaning of specific symptoms and their link to major psychological patterns.
• Body Therapy: Pinpointing problems and easing pain via a combination of orthopaedic and joint mobility assessments, trigger points, and myofascial release techniques.
• Nutritional Biochemistry & Food Therapy: Nutrition is an important part of any good holistic training, advising clients on a dietary program that specifically tackles their condition.
• Mitochondrial Therapy and Research: Crucial in understanding and helping people with autoimmune disorders.
• Western Medicine Pathology & Diagnosis: Learning about conditions from a Western Medicine point of view and how doctors diagnose conditions.
• Aromatherapy Massage: Applying aromatherapy (oils and massage therapy) to specifically address clients' needs and enhance their wellbeing.

Payment Plans

Multiple payment options are available, including discounts on the registration fee for those who attend free discovery sessions and short courses. A partnership with Handypay offers flexible and affordable payment plans.

Recognition

The 11203NAT Advanced Diploma of Integrative Complementary Medicine is a nationally recognised qualification, recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and leading industry associations.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How Do I Become a Holistic Health Practitioner?: A holistic health practitioner is skilled at a number of holistic health approaches and is able to treat an individual as a whole. Choose a course from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to ensure quality of training.
• How Long Does It Take To Become a Holistic Practitioner?: The time of study depends on the holistic medicine course and the type of study format chosen. Generally, it will take between 1 year and 4 years to become a fully qualified holistic health practitioner.
• What Is the Meaning of Natural Health?: Natural health relates to utilising the body's own healing resources to get well. The body is designed to return to wellness. Holistic therapy courses focus on activating these inbuilt resources to help people improve their own health and wellbeing.