HEALTH & FITNESS
5. Graduate Entry Program - Medical School 1. Community HealthCertificate III in Community Health Services (Home and Community Care)Institution: Victorian College of Healthcare Education Course Description: This course is designed to provide training for Home and Community Care workers in assisting people in the community who, require basic maintenance and support services and are at risk of inappropriate admission to long term residential care. VCOHE equips its graduates with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to successfully practice in Home and Community Care and will be recognised as qualified and accredited. Major Studies: Communication Skills; Policy; Health and Safety including Level II First Aid; Client Population; Work Environment; Field Work, Field Tutorial; Food Services; Adult Day Activities and Support Services; Home Care and Personal Assistance; Home Maintenance. Entry Requirements: No prerequisites. Students must be 18 years of age at commencement of study. Course Duration: 18 weeks full-time (2 days pw). Total 218 hours. Mode of Study: On campus training available at Frankston, Moorabbin and Warragul. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria, National Accreditation Certificate III in Community Health Services - Home and Community Care. Articulation: RPL and exemptions are given. Career Outcomes: After successfully completing Certificate III in Community Health Services - (Home and Community Care), graduates will be able to gain employment in the Health Care industry. Course Fees: $1150 - Government funding may apply Campus: Frankston, Moorabbin, Warragul Contact: Course Co-ordinator: Julia Hill Tel: (03) 9781 1877 Certificate III in Community Health Services (Patient Services)Institution: Victorian College of Healthcare Education Course Description: This course is designed to provide training for Patient Service workers in Hostels, Nursing Homes, Supported residential services, Community care (Local Government and non Government agencies and settings). The primary aim of Certificate III in Health (Patient Services) is the multi-skilling of workers in the health industry in a range of hospitals and other institutions. Patient Services involves a combination of cleaning, food and domestic services, being an attendant or nursing attendant, being able to work in a team environment and possess good problem solving skills. VCOHE equips its graduates with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to successfully practice in Patient Services and will be recognised as qualified and accredited. Major Studies: Workplace Communications; Workplace/Team Effectiveness; Health Care Environment; Occupational Health & Safety; Food Services; Housekeeping; Detailed Cleaning; Directed Assistance; Patient Transport; Ward Services; Food Preparation; Records Management principles; Office Equipment - Routine Tasks; Basic Operations - Word Processing; Basic Operations Databases. Entry Requirements: No pre-requisites. Students must be 18 years of age at commencement of study. Course Duration: 18 weeks full-time (2 days pw) - Total 230 hours Mode of Study: On campus training available at Frankston, Moorabbin, & Warragul. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria, National Accreditation Certificate III in Community Health Services - Patient Services. Articulation: RPL and exemptions are given. Career Outcomes: After successfully completing Certificate III in Community Health Services - (Patient Services), graduates will be able to gain employment in the Health Care industry, Nursing Homes, Hostels, Supported residential services, Day Care Centres and Health Care Agencies. Course Fees: $1280 - Government funding may apply Campus: Frankston, Moorabbin and Warragul Contact: Course Co-ordinator: Julia Hill Tel: (03) 9781 1877 Certificate III in Community Health Services (Personal Carer)Institution: Victorian College of Healthcare Education Course Description: This course is designed to provide training for Personal Care workers in Hostels, Nursing Homes, Supported residential services, Community care (Local Government and non Government agencies and settings). Personal Care involves assistance with showering, bathing, dressing and undressing, mobility, lifting, transferring, eating, shopping, social interaction, environmental maintenance, compliance with medications, nutrition and assisting with meals, hygiene principles and practice. VCOHE equips its graduates with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to successfully practice as a Personal Carer and will be recognised as qualified and accredited. Major Studies: Workplace Values; Workplace Relations; Growth & Development; Hygiene & Comfort; Working with an Individual with a Disability; Working with an Individual who is Ageing; Work Environment; Meaningful Activity Grieving & Dying; Loss & Grief; Mobility; Medications; Workplace Safety; Level 2 First Aid; Sensuality & Sexuality; Technology; Elective Placement. Electives: Housekeeping; Handling Money; Food Services Entry Requirements: No prerequisites. 18 years of age. Course Duration: 18 weeks full-time (2-3 days pw). Total 395 hours Mode of Study: On campus training available at Frankston, Moorabbin, & Warragul. Distance Education: Correspondence study at your own pace and time. On Campus training one full weekend per month commencing anytime. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria, National Accreditation Certificate III in Community Health Services - Personal Carer. Articulation: RPL and exemptions are given. Career Outcomes: After successfully completing Certificate III in Community Health Services -Personal Carer, graduates will be able to gain employment in the Health Care industry, Nursing Homes, Hostels, Supported residential services, Day Care Centres and Health Care Agencies. Course Fees: $1920 - Government funding may apply Campus: Frankston, Moorabbin and Warragul Contact: Course Co-ordinator: Julia Hill Tel: (03) 9781 1877 Certificate II in Community Health Services (Support Worker)Institution: Victorian College of Healthcare Education Course Description: This course is designed to provide training for Support workers in Hostels, Nursing Homes, Supported residential services and community settings in a support role to Health Professionals, Carers and Clients. VCOHE equips its graduates with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to successfully practice as a Support Worker and will be recognised as qualified and accredited. Major Studies: Workplace Values; Workplace Relations; Work Environment; Workplace Safety; Ageing Disability; Loss & Grief; Housekeeping; Handling Money; Level 2 First Aid; Food Services; Technology. Entry Requirements: No prerequisites. Students must be 18 years of age at commencement of study. Course Duration: 12 weeks full-time (2 days per week) Total 230 hours. Elective Placement for 1 week. Mode of Study: On campus training available at Frankston, Moorabbin, & Warragul. Distance Education: Correspondence study at your own pace and time. On Campus training one full weekend per month commencing anytime. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria, National Accreditation Certificate II in Community Health Services - Support Worker. Articulation: RPL and exemptions are given. Career Outcomes: After successfully completing Certificate III in Community Health Services - Supports Worker, graduates will be able to gain employment in the Health Care industry, Nursing Homes, Hostels, Supported residential services, Day Care Centres and Health Care Agencies. Course Fees: $1120 - Government Funding may apply Contact: Course Co-ordinator: Julia Hill Tel: (03) 9781 1877 Certificate III in Community Health Services (Therapy Assistant)Institution: Victorian College of Healthcare Education Course Description: This course is designed to provide training for Therapy Assistant in Hostels, Nursing Homes, Supported residential services and community settings. Therapy Assistants work with clients under the direction of Allied Health Practitioners such as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists and Divisional Therapists in individual and group therapy sessions. VCOHE equips its graduates with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to successfully practice as a Therapy Assistant and will be recognised as qualified and accredited. Major Studies: Workplace Values, Workplace Relations, Work Environment, Workplace Safety, Growth & Development, Meaningful Activity, Working with an Individual with a Disability, Working with an Individual who is Ageing, Technology, Grieving & Dying, Loss & Grief, Level 2 First Aid, Sensuality & Sexuality. Entry Requirements: No prerequisites. 18 years of age. Course Duration: 23 weeks full-time (2 - 3 days per week plus assignments) Total 445 hours. Field Placement four weeks. Mode of Study: On campus training available at Frankston, Moorabbin and Warragul. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria. National Accreditation Certificate III in Community Health Services - Therapy Assistant. Articulation: RPL and exemptions are given. Career Outcomes: After successfully completing Certificate III in Community Health Services - Therapy Assistants, graduates will be able to gain employment in the Health Care industry, Nursing Homes, Hostels, Supported residential services, Day Care Centres and Health Care Agencies, Physiotherapist, Speech Therapist. Course Fees: $2200 - Government Funding may apply. Contact: Course Co-ordinator: Julia Hill Tel: (03) 9781 1877 2. Massage / RelaxationCertificate IV of Health (Massage Therapy) -Therapeutic & RelaxationInstitution: Victorian College of Healthcare Education Course Description: This course is designed to equip its graduates with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to successfully practice Massage Therapy. Graduates will be recognised as professionally qualified and accredited practitioners in Massage Therapy (Therapeutic & Sports). The course offers a high standard of training in Therapeutic, Relaxation and Sports Massage as well as good Business Management and Professional and Ethical practice management. This certificate is also a prerequisite for the Diploma of Health in Massage Therapy (Remedial & Oriental). Major Studies: Clinical Relaxation/Therapeutic Massage; Anatomy; Physiology; Pathology; Personal Development; Sports Massage; Nutrition & Exercise; Introduction to Small Business; First Aid Level 2; Clinical Practice. Entry Requirements: No prerequisites. Students must be 18 years of age at commencement of study. Course Duration: 4 months full-time or 1 year part-time. Total 470 hours. Mode of Study: On campus training available at Frankston, Moorabbin, & Warragul commencing February and July, day or evening classes. Distance Education: Correspondence study at your own pace and time. On Campus training one full weekend per month commencing anytime. Accreditation: Certificate IV of Health in Massage Therapy is accredited with the Association of Massage Therapist of Australia and other major massage associations. Articulation: RPL and exemptions are given. Career Outcomes: After successfully completing Certificate IV of Health in Massage Therapy graduates will be able to register with AMTA or MAA as an accredited massage therapist and work in private practice, multi-disciplinary medical clinics, with professional and amateur sports teams or athletes, fitness centres and with physiotherapists or chiropractors. Course Fees: $3,240 Campus: Frankston, Moorabbin & Warragul Contact: Course Manager: Carmel Powell Tel: (03) 9781 1877 Certificate IV Tactile Therapies (Relaxation Massage)Institution: E.S.T.T. College of Natural Medicine Course Description: This ESTT C.T.T.(Relaxation Massage) course will provide you with the skills to inspire health in those on a quest for body harmony. The course will also enhance your own personal health and well-being. Major Studies: Introduction to Massage; Relaxation Massage; Seated Massage; Clinical Assessment; Introduction to Shiatsu, Reflexology & Polarities; Anatomy, Physiology; Clinical Business Practice; First Aid. Entry Requirements: Minimum of 18 years of age or successful completion of Year 11. Interview required. Course Duration: Minimum of 1 year. Modules have varying commencement dates. Mode of Study: Part-time, day or evening classes Accreditation: ATMS, AMTA, MAA. Articulation: Recognition of Prior Learning is available for all courses (except E.S.T.T. Introduction to Massage workshop). Career Outcomes: Qualified masseurs work in private practice, in multi-disciplinary medical clinics with professional and amateur sports teams and athletes, in hospitals, fitness centres, beauty industry or after appropriate clinical experience and teacher training, become an educator. Course Fees: $5,580. Payment options can be arranged through the Careers Officer. (Updated Nov 2000) Contact: Careers Office for an interview. Tel: (03) 9562 3312 Certificate IV Tactile Therapies (Sports Massage)Institution: E.S.T.T. College of Natural Medicine Course Description: This ESTT C.T.T.(Sports Massage) certificate enables students to work with professional and elite athletes and teams as well as a multitude of performance artists and other active people. Students will learn skills to support their clients throughout their performance regimen. Major Studies: Introduction to Massage; Sports and Remedial Therapy; Sports Massage I & II; Strapping and Taping; Clinical Practice, Anatomy, Physiology; Pathophysiology; Clinical Business Practice; First Aid. Entry Requirements: Minimum of 18 years of age or successful completion of Year 11. Interview required. Course Duration: Minimum of 1 year. Modules have varying commencement dates. Mode of Study: Part-time, day or evening classes Accreditation: ATMS, AMTA, MAA. Articulation: Recognition of Prior Learning is available for all courses (except E.S.T.T. Introduction to Massage workshop). Career Outcomes: Qualified masseurs work in private practice, in multi-disciplinary medical clinics with professional and amateur sports teams and athletes, in hospitals, fitness centres or after appropriate clinical experience and teacher training, become an educator. Course Fees: $5,210. Payment options can be arranged through the Careers Officer. (Updated Nov 2000) Contact: Careers Office for an interview. Tel: (03) 9562 3312 Certificate IV Tactile Therapies (Tuina Massage)Institution: E.S.T.T. College of Natural Medicine Course Description: This ESTT C.T.T.(Tuina Massage) certificate offers students an opportunity to learn the age-old therapeutic effects of Chinese Tuina. This well-established treatment modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used for centuries in China, by everyone from members of the Imperial Families to common people because of its reliable therapeutic effect. Major Studies: Introduction to Massage; Introduction to Tuina; Tuina Massage I & II; Clinical Practice; Anatomy, Physiology; Pathophysiology; Clinical Business Practice; First Aid. Entry Requirements: Minimum of 18 years of age or successful completion of Year 11. Interview required. Course Duration: Minimum of 1 year. Modules have varying commencement dates. Mode of Study: Part-time, day or evening classes Accreditation: ATMS, AMTA, MAA. Articulation: Recognition of Prior Learning is available for all courses (except E.S.T.T. Introduction to Massage workshop). Career Outcomes: Qualified masseurs work in private practice, in multi-disciplinary medical clinics with professional and amateur sports teams and athletes, in hospitals, fitness centres or after appropriate clinical experience and teacher training, become an educator. Course Fees: $5,320. Payment options can be arranged through the Careers Officer. (Updated Nov 2000) Contact: Careers Office for an interview. Tel: (03) 9562 3312 Certificate IV Tactile Therapies (Remedial Massage)Institution: E.S.T.T. College of Natural Medicine Course Description: This ESTT C.T.T.(Remedial Massage) certificate provides students with an opportunity to enhance and develop existing health care qualifications. It will also increase and assist current knowledge, confidence and expertise, which will enable you to serve a broader community with remedial massage. Each graduate can apply for WorkCover provider status. Major Studies: Introduction to Massage; Sports and Remedial Theory; Clinic Assessment; Remedial Assessment; Remedial Massage I, II & III; Clinical Practice, Anatomy, Physiology; Pathophysiology; Kinesiology; Clinical Business Practice; First Aid. Entry Requirements: Minimum of 18 years of age or successful completion of Year 11. Interview required. Course Duration: Minimum of 1 year. Modules have varying commencement dates. Mode of Study: Part-time, day or evening classes Accreditation: ATMS, AMTA, MAA. Articulation: Recognition of Prior Learning is available for all courses (except E.S.T.T. Introduction to Massage workshop). Career Outcomes: Qualified masseurs work in private practice, in multi-disciplinary medical clinics with professional and amateur sports teams and athletes, in hospitals, fitness centres or after appropriate clinical experience and teacher training, become an educator. Course Fees: $5,585. Payment options can be arranged through the Careers Officer. (Updated Nov 2000) Contact: Careers Office for an interview. Tel: (03) 9562 3312 Diploma of Health (Massage Therapy) - Remedial & OrientalInstitution: Victorian College of Healthcare Education Course Description: This course is designed to prepare its graduates with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to successfully practice Remedial Massage. Graduates will build on skills gained in the Certificate course, to treat musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries and will be equipped to accept referrals of patients from other health professionals to assess and carry out a treatment plan. Major Studies: Remedial Massage 1; Shiatsu; Surface Anatomy; Clinical Kinesiology; Remedial Massage 2; Clinical Assessment 1; Clinical Practice. Entry Requirements: Completion of Certificate IV of Health (Massage Therapy). Students must be 18 years of age at commencement of study. Course Duration: 6 months part-time. Total 340 hours. Mode of Study: On campus training available at Frankston and Moorabbin commencing February and July, day or evening classes. Distance Education available on application. Accreditation: Diploma of Health in Massage Therapy (Remedial & Oriental) is accredited with AMTA and other major massage associations. Articulation: RPL and exemptions are given. Career Outcomes: After successfully completing Diploma of Health in Massage Therapy (Remedial & Oriental) graduates will be able to register with AMTA or MAA as an accredited Professional Remedial Massage Therapist and work in private practice, multi-disciplinary medical clinics, hospitals, with professional and amateur sports teams or athletes, fitness centres and with physiotherapists or chiropractors. Graduates are eligible for Workcover and ComCare Provider status. Course Fees: $3,100. Contact: Course Manager: Carmel Powell Tel: (03) 9781 1877 Diploma of Health Science (Medical Massage)Institution: E.S.T.T. College of Natural Medicine Course Description: This ESTT Diploma of Health Science (Medical Massage) course contains modules from the ESTT Certificate IV of Tactile Therapy courses (see separate listings) as well as medical course science modules. It is conducted over a two year period. Major Studies: Introduction to Massage; Relaxation Massage; Seated Massage; Client Assessment; Physical Assessment; Sports Massage; Sports Strapping and Taping; Sports & Remedial Therapy; Remedial Massage; Manual Lymph Drainage; Kinesiology; Reflexology & Polarities; Anatomy, Physiology; Clinical Business Practice; First Aid; Chemistry; Pharmacology; Radiology; Clinical Practice. Entry Requirements: Minimum of 18 years of age or successful completion of Year 11. Interview required. Course Duration: 2 years. Modules have varying commencement dates. Mode of Study: Part-time, day or evening classes. Accreditation: ATMS, AMTA, MAA. Articulation: Recognition of Prior Learning is available for all courses (except E.S.T.T. Introduction to Massage workshop). Career Outcomes: Qualified masseurs work in private practice, in multi-disciplinary medical clinics with professional and amateur sports teams and athletes, in hospitals, fitness centres, beauty industry or after appropriate clinical experience and teacher training, become an educator. Course Fees: $15,660 (over 2 years) Payment options can be arranged through the Careers Officer. (Updated Nov 2000) Contact: Careers Office for an interview. Tel: (03) 9562 3312 Certificate of Therapeutic MassageInstitution: Australian School of Therapeutic Massage Course Description: The course enables graduates to be professionally qualified to establish a career in massage. It is the pre-requisite for the school's Diploma in Therapeutic Massage and further post-graduate studies. Major Studies: Anatomy; Relaxation massage; Sports Massage; Therapeutic Massage; Acupressure; Pathology & Clinical Practice. Entry Requirements: Students must be over 18 years of age. Course Duration: One year part-time. March & July; Intensive - January; Full-time May & July. Mode of Study: Part time, evening, afternoon, weekend. Alternatively full-time or intensive. Campuses in Burwood and Brunswick. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria. Society of Clinical Masseurs. Austudy approved (full-time). Articulation: Recognition may be given for previous studies. Career Outcomes: Work in private practice, sports clubs, health centres, in clinics with other practitioners ie: physiotherapist, chiropractors. Course Fees: $3,675 (paid in instalments). (Updated Nov 2000) Contact: Mr Andrew Gallagher / Rose Wellington Tel: (03) 9830 0555 Diploma of Remedial Massage (Certificate III Remedial Massage)Institution: Australasian College of Natural Therapies Course Description: This course is aimed at giving an understanding of the human body systems and how these systems work. Incorporated in this course are lectures in anatomy and physiology, concentrating mainly on the muscular and skeletal systems, visual diagnostics and the release of muscle tension. Major Studies: Basic Massage & Advanced Massage (incorporating anatomy & physiology); First Aid (to be completed by student); Sports Medicine; Essential skills for clinical practice; Practical clinical training. Entry Requirements: Students must be over 16 years. Course Duration: 1 year part-time, or 12 weeks full-time; 6 months part-time; 9 months part-time. Mode of Study: Full-time - day; Part-time - day or evening, on-line. Accreditation: Certificate III - VETAB (NSW); ATMS; Austudy approved (full-time). Articulation: Recognition may be given for previous studies. Career Outcomes: Work in own practice, health clubs, sports clubs, working with other practitioners ie: chiropractors, physiotherapists. Course Fees: Diploma of Remedial Massage - $2950; Certificate III - $2655. A $100 enrolment fee is also payable. Updated August 2000 Other: Please contact the College for a free copy of the 2000/2001 Prospectus or to speak to a course adviser. Contact: Lisa Lalkin Tel: (02) 9211 7744 or www.acnt.edu.au Diploma of Therapeutic MassageInstitution: Australian School of Therapeutic Massage Course Description: This course qualifies graduates for Workcover registration in Victoria. Graduates are equipped to carry out assessment of patients for the purpose of therapeutic massage. Major Studies: Anatomy; Therapeutic Massage; Clinical Pathology; Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy; Soft Tissue Manipulation. Entry Requirements: Certificate of Therapeutic Massage or equivalent. Course Duration: One weekend per month - 14 months commencing July. One night per week March until December. Mode of Study: Part time. Accreditation: Society of Clinical Masseurs. Articulation: Recognition may be given for previous studies. Career Outcomes: Practise of Therapeutic massage in private practice, medical rooms, sports clubs and multi-disciplinary clinics. Course Fees: $3,800 (paid in six instalments). (Updated Nov 2000) Contact: Mr Andrew Gallagher / Rose Wellington Tel: (03) 9830 0555 Massage Therapist CertificateInstitution: Southern School of Natural Therapies Course Description: This course has been designed to provide those interested in entering the massage profession with a solid foundation in both human anatomy and Swedish massage, whilst also providing students with an introduction to a wide range of ancillary massage techniques such as Bowen technique, reflexology, aromatherapy, shiatsu and therapeutic massage. Students who develop an interest in any of these subjects may study them in greater depth upon completion of the Certificate. More advanced studies are available in the School's Remedial Massage Certificate. This course provides you with a highly regarded qualification and eligibility for membership of the AMTA. The professional indemnity insurance with such membership brings will allow you to establish your own massage practice. Major Studies: The course includes both human biology subjects and bodywork units eg: Anatomy for Massage; Swedish Massage; Shiatsu; Deep Tissue Massage; Aromatherapy; Bowen Technique; Practice Establishment and more. Entry Requirements: Nil. Students without Year 12 Biology are required to undertake the 12 hour Introduction to Human Biology subject. Course Duration: One year part-time or 6 months intensive. The first semester commences in early February and there is a mid-year intake in July. Mode of Study: Flexible delivery: part-time, full-time, day-time, evening and Saturday classes. Articulation: Exemption applications for subjects studied at other institutions may be submitted. Career Outcome: This course meets the academic requirements for the Association of Massage Therapists Australia (AMTA) at Massage Therapist level. Masseurs can work as sole practitioners in health and fitness clubs, sporting clubs or in multi-disciplinary clinics with other health-care professionals. Course Fees: Approx. $2,700 Contact: Yeeman Wong, Enrolment Officer Tel (03) 9417 6588 3. MyotherapyAdvanced Diploma of MyotherapyInstitution: Victorian College of Healthcare Education Course Description: Myotherapy is an application of a range of physical modalities used in the assessment and treatment of muscle dysfunction which causes myofascial pain and affect human movement. This course is designed to equip its graduates with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to successfully practice Myotherapy. Graduates will be recognised as professionally qualified and accredited Myotherapists. The course offers a high standard of training by highly qualified and competent trainers and excellent facilities and resources. Major Studies: Anatomy 1 2 & 3; Physiology 1 2 3 & 4; Biophysics; Therapeutic Massage; Myotherapy 1 & 2; Biological Chemistry First Aid; Pathology 1 & 2; Client Interaction; Biomechanics; Computers in Clinical Practice; Scientific Evaluation 1 & 2; Nutrition; Pharmacology; Introduction to Small Business; Clinical Myotherapy 1 & 2; Clinical Assessment 1 & 2; Surface Anatomy; Clinical Kinesiology; Applied Myotherapy 1 & 2; Myofascial Acupuncture 1 & 2; Corrective Exercises Occupational Health & Safety; Clinical Practicum 1;2;3 &4. Entry Requirements: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent alternatively, mature age applicants and those with relevant work experience may also apply. VCE Prerequisites Units 3 & 4: English and any two of the following - Physics, Mathematics (any), Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education. Course Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time - 2 evenings per week. Total 1802 hours. Mode of Study: On campus training available at Moorabbin Campus commencing February - day classes, with July or September intake for part-time Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria; National Accreditation Diploma Level; Austudy & Abstudy approved. AMTA and other major massage associations. Articulation: Recognition of prior learning and exemptions are given. Career Outcomes: After successfully completing the Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy graduates will be recognised as accredited professional Myotherapists with the ability to work in private practice, multi-disciplinary medical clinics, hospitals, with professional and amateur sports teams or athletes, fitness centres and with Physiotherapists or Chiropractors. Graduates are eligible for Workcover Provider status. Course Fees: $6500 for one year full-time study. $3450 for one year part-time. Government funding may apply Contact: Course Manager - Carmel Powell Tel: (03) 9781 1877 Advanced Diploma of MyotherapyInstitution: National Institute of Education Course Description: An intensive course encompassing the assessment, treatment and prevention of soft-tissue injuries, myofascial pain and abnormal muscle contraction. The three year course is in line with the founding program, developed at RMIT University, where it was devised as an appropriate academic structure in conjunction with industry representatives and in accordance with the competency standards layed down by the profession. Major Studies: Myotherapy; Anatomy; Physiology; Acupuncture; Pathology; Clinical Assessment; Biomechanics; Nutrition. Entry Requirements: Year 12 with passes in English and any two of the following: Physics; Biology; Chemistry; Maths; Phys. Ed. Mature aged candidates will be assessed on an individual basis and are subject to the above requirements. Course Duration: 3 years full-time. Commencing February 2001 Mode of Study: Full-time, day. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria Articulation: Course articulates into Bachelor of Health Science, Complementary Medicines at Charles Sturt University and Bachelor of Health Science Natural Medicine at Victoria University. Both courses have one year to complete. The three year program maintains strong articulation pathways with well recognised Australian Universities and enables students to pursue other under- and post-graduate avenues. Career Outcomes: Run your own clinic or work in an established health care team alongside physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths. Course Fees: $5,297.75 - first year - (plus $350 deposit). Contact: Simon Christie Tel: (03) 9416 7268 4. NaturopathyAdvanced Diploma of NaturopathyInstitution: Australian College of Natural Medicine Inc. Course Description: This course is designed to train students to become professionally qualified practitioners of Naturopathy. The College believes in the Life Force inherent in all beings and we train our students to enhance and work with this Life Force in healing. The College is committed to excellence in naturopathic practitioner training. Major Subjects: Medical Sciences; Nutrition; Botanic Medicine; Homoeopathy; Iridology; Tactile Therapies; Sociology/Psychology; Psychoneuroimmunology, Small Business Management and Practice. Students also complete a minimum of 100 hours of clinical practice. Entry Requirements: Successful completion of Year 12 or Mature Age. Applicants are required to attend an interview, during which their suitability to the course will be assessed. Course Duration: 4 years. Mode of Study: Evening attendance with extensive study commitments. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria, National Register, Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association, Federation of Natural and Traditional Therapists. Articulation: Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning will be considered. Career Outcomes: Graduates may practise as naturopaths in solo or joint practices or as part of larger, multi-disciplinary clinics. Course Fees: On application. Contact: Helen Andrew, College Administrator Tel: (03) 9889 0488 Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy [Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)]Institution: Australasian College of Natural Therapies Course Description: Australasian College conducts a four year full-time Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy combined with Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) from the University of New England. Students complete 8 units by distance learning through UNE. Major Studies: Herbal Medicine; Homoeopathy; Nutrition; Iridology. Entry Requirements: Year 12 or Mature Age (over 21). Course Duration: 4 year full-time commences February Mode of Study: Full-time and Part-time: day and evening. Accreditation: ATMS, ANTA, NHAA, Austudy approved (full-time). Articulation: Recognition of Prior Learning available. Career Outcomes: Graduates are able to work as practitioners and extensively within the health industry. Course Fees: $6,450 per year - full time plus an additional $100 enrolment fee (UNE subjects payable separately to the University at the cost of $797 per unit). Part-time please speak to a course adviser. Updated August 2000 Other: Please contact the College for a Prospectus or to speak to a course adviser. Contact: Lisa Lalkin Tel: (02) 9218 8888 or www.acnt.edu.au Bachelor of Health Science - Naturopathy DegreeInstitution: Southern School of Natural Therapies Course Description: This course, which is Austudy approved, represents the highest level qualification in Naturopathy available from any naturopathic college in Victoria. The quality of the teaching at the SSNT can be evidenced by the fact that graduates are sought after, both as primary health-care practitioners and as lecturers at competing naturopathic colleges. As well as providing first class training, the facilities at SSNT are unmatched by any other naturopathic college in the country. Major Studies: Provides training in all three major modalities of Herbal Medicine, Nutrition and Homoeopathy. These are taught concurrently with the appropriate medical, social sciences and research studies. Students undertake clinical studies throughout the course. This culminates in the final year with extensive face-to-face practice at the school's busy clinic. Entry Requirements: Pre-requisites for this course are passes in Year 12 Chemistry, English and Biological Science. The school provides a bridging course to applicants who do not have the pre-requisites. Course Duration: This can be undertaken over the equivalent of four years full-time or the equivalent part-time study. Subjects in all years are available during the day. Most subjects in Years 1 & 2 are also available by evening study. Mode of Study: Day and evening classes are available. Accreditation: Accredited by the Victorian Education Department. Articulation: Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning for subjects studied at other institutions may be submitted. Career Outcomes: Graduates can take pride in achieving the highest and most respected qualification available in the profession. Graduates will be held in the highest regard by the naturopathic and other health-care professionals and by the general public. Course Fees: On application Contact: Yeeman Wong, Enrolment Officer Tel: (03) 9417 6588 Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Therapies)Institution: University of Western Sydney (UWS) and Endeavour College of Natural Therapies Course Description: This is a three year full-time course. Core health science subjects are studied at the University of Western Sydney. Naturopathy subjects are studied at Endeavour College of Natural Therapies. Major Studies: Massage Therapies; Nutrition; Herbal Medicine; Homoeopathy. Entry Requirements: If current Year 12 student, entry is based on tertiary entrance ranking. Other entry is based on previous tertiary entrance ranking or equivalent, overseas qualifications, STAT, UWS's Nepean Unistart and Access Nepean. Course Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Full-time, Part-time. Accreditation: On completion of Year 1, students receive an industry accredited massage qualification. Accreditation for Naturopathy course pending. Articulation: Articulates into other Bachelor of Health Science programs. Career Outcomes: On successful completion of Year 1, students receive massage therapy qualifications which enables students to practice privately, in group practice, in sports clubs, gyms, health resorts. Completion of the full course enables graduates to practice naturopathy in a similar range of positions. Course Fees: To be determined by UWS. (likely to be around $600 per subject per semester). Contact: Endeavour College Tel: (02) 9798 7699 5. Graduate Entry Program - Medical SchoolGAMSAT Strategy Workshop (Graduate Australian Medical School's Admissions Test)Institution: National Institute of Education Course Description: Intensive preparation program for candidates wishing to sit graduate entry exam for medical school. The program includes classroom tutorials, practical problems, exam notes and network assistance. Major Studies: Written and verbal communications; Physics; Chemistry; Biology. Entry Requirements: Nil Course Duration: 6 weeks (57 hours). Commences mid-February 2001 Mode of Study: Part-time, evenings and weekends. Career Outcomes: This program is designed to improve candidates scores in a highly competitive medical entrance examination. Course Fees: $875 for total course or $150 per 10 hour subject. $125 for practical examination. Contact: Michael Cobucci Tel: (03) 9416 7268 6. AromatherapyCertificate IV Tactile Therapies (Aromatherapy)Institution: E.S.T.T. College of Natural Medicine Course Description: This ESTT C.T.T. (Aromatherapy) certificate will help you to create a powerful "synergy" of complementary skills that will allow you to effectively serve a variety of complaints of both the mind and body. Major Studies: Introduction to Massage; Aromatherapy Essentials; Aromatherapy I & II; Aromatherapy Massage; Clinical Practice; Anatomy, Physiology; Pathophysiology; Clinical Business Practice; First Aid. Entry Requirements: Minimum of 18 years of age or successful completion of Year 11. Interview required. Course Duration: Minimum of 1 year part-time, day or evening classes. Modules have varying commencement dates. Accreditation: ATMS, AMTA, MAA. Articulation: Recognition of Prior Learning is available for all courses (except E.S.T.T. Introduction to Massage workshop). Course Fees: $6,880. Payment options can be arranged through the Careers Officer. (Updated Nov 2000) Contact: Careers Office for an interview. Tel: (03) 9562 3312 Diploma of Health Science (Clinical Aromatherapy)Institution: E.S.T.T. College of Natural Medicine Course Description: This ESTT Diploma of Health Science (Clinical Aromatherapy) course contains modules from the ESTT Certificate IV of Tactile Therapy courses (see separate listings). It is conducted over a two year period. Major Studies: Introduction to Massage; Aromatherapy I & II; Relaxation Massage Techniques I & II; Seated Massage; Client Assessment; Introduction to Polarity Therapy; Polarity Therapy I & II; Sports & Remedial Therapy; Physical Assessment; Aromatherapy Massage; Manual Lymph Drainage; Essential Kinesiology; Anatomy, Physiology; Clinical Business Practice; First Aid; Chemistry. Entry Requirements: Minimum of 18 years of age or successful completion of Year 11. Interview required. Course Duration: 2 years. Modules have varying commencement dates. Mode of Study: Part-time, day or evening classes. Accreditation: ATMS, AMTA, MAA. Articulation: Recognition of Prior Learning is available for all courses (except E.S.T.T. Introduction to Massage workshop). Career Outcomes: Aromatherapists work in private practice, in multi-disciplinary clinics and in the beauty industry. Course Fees: $16,920 (over 2 years) Payment options can be arranged through the Careers Officer. (Updated Nov 2000) Contact: Careers Office for an interview. Tel: (03) 9562 3312 7. Polarity TherapyCertificate IV Tactile Therapies (Polarity Therapy)Institution: E.S.T.T. College of Natural Medicine Course Description: This ESTT C.T.T. (Polarity Therapy) certificate will provide students the skills to bring about a state of harmony and internal balance through knowledge and comprehension of the Philosophical Principles of Polarity, the Art of Polarity Manipulation, Exercise and Nutrition and the Science of Polarity Therapy and Bioenergetics. Major Studies: Introduction to Massage; Introduction to Polarity Therapy; Polarity Therapy I & II; Clinical Practice; Anatomy, Physiology; Pathophysiology; Clinical Business Practice; First Aid. Entry Requirements: Minimum of 18 years of age or successful completion of Year 11. Interview required. Course Duration: Minimum of 1 year. Modules have varying commencement dates. Mode of Study: Part-time, day or evening classes. Accreditation: ATMS, AMTA, MAA. Articulation: Recognition of Prior Learning is available for all courses (except E.S.T.T. Introduction to Massage workshop). Course Fees: $6,360. Payment options can be arranged through the Careers Officer. (Updated Nov 2000) Contact: Careers Office for an interview. Tel: (03) 9562 3312
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