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COURSE HANDBOOK

Paramount College of Natural Medicine was the first institution in Australia to develop a complete face to face delivery programme for natural medicine to ensure a consistently high standard of education for its students. We are proud to announce that we were also the first organisation to apply for accreditation of five Bachelor degrees in natural medicine, and have them approved with our first application for registration as a higher education institution. Paramount College and its outstanding team of academic and administrative staff are delighted to have the opportunity to share with you a wealth of clinical knowledge, experience and support.

Our course material is regularly updated, to ensure that your learning is up to date, and we use adult learning principles to ensure that your outcomes are met. It is part of our mission to instil a thirst for life long learning in our students, and we take this very seriously. The more you enjoy learning with us, the more likely you are to want to continue!

Again, welcome to Paramount! We wish you every success in your chosen career in natural medicine.

Gilliane BurfordChief Executive Officer

the fresh face of natural medicine,

with the first 3 year Bachelor of Health Science in

Naturopathy to be accredited in Australia and

the first Bachelor of Health Science in Mind Body Medicine to be accredited in

the world!

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WELCOME TO PARAMOUNT

What is my passion?

If you are unsure and just want to start small, then a short course could be an option, and could count towards your final qualification. Or if you want to jump straight in, then the best value for your time and money would be the Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy). This course is also widely accepted by health insurance funds, which helps you to achieve financial success. It covers nutrition, massage, homoeopathy and herbal medicine, giving you a broad range of knowledge, and the flexibility to specialise later. All Paramount courses are designed with these in mind.

Do I have to do exams?

Paramount College of Natural Medicine delivers qualifications in both the higher education (HE) and vocational education and training (VET) sectors. In HE, examinations are required, but usually only comprise a weighting of 40% of the final mark for the subject; the balance is completed by project work. In VET, assessments are competency based, and include a variety of assessments, such as short answer tests, written assignments and practical demonstrations. When a unit of study sits in both sectors, the HE requirements will take precedence.

What about further qualifications?

Our qualifications provide opportunities for further study, both internally and externally. Our Certificate IV and, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses will be recognised by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)across Australia and can also provide credit points towards the Bachelor courses at Paramount College and Charles Sturt University; Advanced Diploma students may also have dual enrolments at Paramount College in the Bachelor stream. Edith Cowan University and Charles Sturt also have Master degree programmes for which Paramount graduates may apply.

Can I afford it?

YES! The current price of each qualification is clearly stated on our website, and our tuition fees are very competitive. We are an approved VET FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP provider, and so eligible students can defer their tuition fees on most subjects in accordance with the Higher Education Act 2003. Students can also choose to pay their fees by cash, cheque, EFTPOS, and MasterCard and Visa. We also structure our timetable to enable students to work or manage other responsibilities they may have.

Men and women from all walks of life decide to take the road to natural health“ ”03

Who studies natural medicine?

Anyone! Whether just finishing school or mature age, men and women from all walks of life decide to take the road to natural health. Paramount College understands family & work commitments and have designed timetables & learning options, including face to face and online, with these in mind.

What are the contact hours?

Paramount College’s timetable is structured to optimise your learning and minimise your travel time. Students also usually have options from which to choose for their clinical practice hours. Of course, part time and online options are also available, as well as courses for general interest.

How many students in a class?

Class sizes are limited so students have a greater degree of personalised care and attention; consult us for further details. Our friendly staff is always willing to help.

THE PARAMOUNT DIFFERENCE

premium optimum achievable ultimate unmatched principal

PARAMOUNT...

MISSION STATEMENT

. . . the word reflects the value and attainability of “health”. The human body is a finely balanced integration of body, mind and spirit; all aspects need to be functioning harmoniously to maintain optimum health.

Natural medicine uses a holistic approach to restore or maintain good health with traditional healing methods and natural remedies. It is a dynamic profession gaining widespread awareness and recognition. Natural health practitioners and products are the fastest growth sectors in the health industry.

Paramount College of Natural Medicine has evolved from a passion to nurture the development of natural health practitioners who are truly capable of making a difference in today’s world. This is our commitment to you in natural health education. Our desire to provide a quality education is Paramount!

Paramount College of Natural Medicine will be recognised as the most progressive enterprise in the business of natural medicine education. We will offer all of our customers unequivocal excellence in our education programmes which ensure their future success, by whichever standards they may gauge this.

We promote ongoing academic achievement to advance the future standing and accessibility of natural medicine to all. Our customers and the general public alike will enjoy cost effective services within geographical areas and market segments that will continue to expand. Our commitment to honesty, integrity and consistency is Paramount.

Lifting the business of natural medicine to new heights . . . “ ”04

06 Welcome to our College07 Getting Started College Campus Enrolment Process Student Selection Induction Procedures08 Modes of Study10 Courses Available

Bachelor & Master Degree

11 Bachelor & Master of Health Science

Bachelor Degrees

12 Bachelor of Health Science - Naturopathy (CSR1201478)

14 Bachelor of Health Science - Nutritional Medicine (CSR1201479)

16 Bachelor of Health Science - Western Herbal Medicine (CSR1201480)

18 Bachelor of Health Science - Homoeopathy (CSR1201476)

20 Bachelor of Health Science - Mind Body Medicine (CSR1201477)

Advanced Diploma Courses

22 Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy (HLT60512)

24 Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine (HLT61012)

26 Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine (HLT60112) 28 Advanced Diploma of Homoeopathy (HLT60612)

Diploma Course

30 Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52015)

Certificate IV Courses

32 Certificate IV in Mind Body Medicine (10519NAT)

34 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (HLT42015)

36 Certificate IV in Aromatherapy (HLT42712)

38 Student Clinic38 Dissertation / Clinical Research39 Terms & Conditions College Guidelines Fees and Charges Refund Policy Deferments Skills Recognition Credit Transfer

CONTENTS

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Paramount College of Natural Medicine is a registered higher education institution (HEI) and a registered training organisation (RTO). We offer select Bachelor of Health Science qualifications, Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certificate IV Programmes. Our accredited qualifications are recognised in Australia and internationally.

Our team of lecturers and vocational trainers and assessors are all qualified professionals in their respective areas of expertise. This ensures that Paramount College graduates will be able to apply their knowledge and skills confidently, within a practical environment.

Enrolment Process

As a prospective student, your first step towards enrolment is to complete and return an Application for Enrolment form. Students may enrol directly online through our website; alternatively, application forms may be downloaded from the website, or emailed or posted to you at your request. We also require a recent resume outlining your employment and academic history.

Induction Procedures

Upon acceptance into a course, you will receive an induction package. This package contains details of your enrolment, payment plan, timetable, text book list, and any other relevant information. An Induction Programme will be held prior to commencement of your studies; it is strongly recommended that students attend the induction. Should a student be genuinely unable to attend, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they understand all the relevant policies and procedures which apply to their studies at Paramount College; these are readily available to prospective students both online and from Paramount College’s administration team.

We offer

• An exciting and broad range of the major natural health qualifications

• A user-friendly timetable for students with different commitments

• A blend of face to face and online study to optimise our students’ learning outcomes and make best use of their time

• Dynamic, up to date, adult learning practices

• A professional environment where, from day 1, you will be learning natural medicine and treated like an individual

• Ongoing assessments, with results weighted over several activities; this means that students will not pass or fail based on one assessment

• A real commitment to continuous improvement to enhance your professional future. We value your input and feedback from all participants is encouraged

• Further education opportunities for students who wish to start with more modest targets

• VET FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP for eligible students

• Centrelink approved courses; eligible students may receive income support, such as Austudy or Abstudy, from the Australian government while studying

• A supportive environment with dedicated staff

• A highly competitive fee structure

WELCOME TO OUR COLLEGE

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Our lecturers lead the field and are committed to

providing you with a first class education

“ ”Graduate Attributes

Studying a Bachelor of Health Science degree or Advanced Diploma at Paramount is designed to support and develop the following Graduate Attributes appropriate to healthcare graduates at professional entry-level.

(A) Independent & Lifelong Learning: A commitment to continued and independent learning, intellectual development, academic autonomy, critical analysis and creativity. (B) Ethics: An awareness of and sensitivity to ethics and ethical standards on interpersonal and social levels, and within a field of study and/or profession. (C) Global Perspective: An appreciation, respect and valuing of cultural and intellectual diversity. (D) Communication: The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in a range of contexts using literacy, numeracy and information technology skills. (E) Information Literacy: The ability to assimilate and utilise information effectively in a range of contexts. (F) Social Justice: An acknowledgment of and respect for equality of opportunity, individual and civic responsibility and other cultures and times. (G) Discipline Knowledge & Skills: A command of a significant body of discipline knowledge and relevant professional skills. (H) Teamwork: A capacity for and an understanding of leadership and teamwork.

College Campus

The Paramount College of Natural Medicine programme sets a high standard in natural medicine education in Australia. We currently have a campus in Perth, Western Australia. Other domestic campuses will be available soon. Please refer to our website page: http://www.paramountcollege.edu.au/contact-us/

Student Selection

To maintain a personal service and quality learning environment, class sizes are limited. Admittance into our courses will be based on your ability to fulfil the qualification prerequisites, as well as your commitment to study natural health.

• To be accepted into a Bachelor degree course, students need to have successfully completed Year 12, further tertiary study or possess equivalent life experience. Aplicants will be interviewed prior to admission. To continue the course, all prerequisites and/or co-requisites must also be met.

• To be accepted into an Advanced Diploma course, students need to have successfully completed Year 12, or possess equivalent study or life experience. To continue the course, all prerequisites and/or co-requisites are also required to be met.

• To be accepted into a Diploma or Certificate IV course, students need to have successfully completed Year 10, or possess equivalent life experience. To continue the course, all prerequisites and/or co-requisites must also be met.

We understand that some applicants may not have been in a learning environment for some time and we therefore assume no prior knowledge upon commencement of all of our courses. Your desire to help others gain good health through your interest, kindness, compassion and respect is a prerequisite.

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”Paramount College of Natural Medicine

will support you on your learning journey“ Modes of Study and Availability of Qualifications

Bachelor of Health Science Courses

In order to complete a Bachelor of Health Science in the designated three years, you will need to attend classes full-time (plus clinic and electives when appropriate). You may also study the course part-time up to a maximum period of 8 years. Students receiving government income support will need to check with Centrelink to ensure that they comply with the regulations to continue to receive this assistance should they choose to study part-time. As a guideline, students are considered full time, as long as they are undertaking 75% or more of a ‘full time’ workload.

Our programme has been developed to be delivered on campus. Currently approximately 50% of our units of study may be studied online or by correspondence; however, Paramount College will continue to expand the selection of online units of study that may be taken. Student internship, or clinical practicum, is not available online.

Where possible, Paramount College organises student timetables to optimise learning and minimise travel time; this enables students to structure their self directed study and extracurricular lives to accommodate part time employment, child care, etc.

Advanced Diploma Courses

In order to complete an Advanced Diploma course in the designated three years, you will need to attend classes full-time (plus clinic and electives when appropriate), or the equivalent part-time. Selected Advanced Diploma programmes are currently available at Paramount College of Natural Medicine in Perth, Western Australia. Students receiving government income support will need to check with Centrelink to ensure that they comply with the regulations to continue to receive this assistance should they choose to study part-time. As a guideline, students are considered full time, as long as they are undertaking 75% or more of a ‘full time’ workload.

Our programme has been developed to be delivered face to face. Currently approximately 50% of our units of study may be studied online or by correspondence; however, Paramount College will continue to expand the selection of online units of study which may be taken. Clinical practicum is not available online.

Where possible Paramount College organises student timetables to optimise learning and minimise travel time; this enables students to structure their study time and extracurricular lives to accommodate part time employment, child care, etc.

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Diploma Courses

In order to complete a Diploma course in twelve months, you will need to attend classes full-time (plus clinic and electives when appropriate). Diploma courses may also be completed part-time up to a maximum time period of 4-years.

Our programme has been developed to be delivered on campus. Currently approximately 50% of our units of study may be studied online or by correspondence; however, Paramount College will continue to expand the selection of online units of study that may be taken. Clinical practicum is not available online.

Where possible, Paramount College organises student timetables so that contact days are consistent throughout the duration of the student’s chosen course; however, Diploma courses are quite intensive, which may limit the flexibility of the student’s extracurricular time.

Certificate IV Courses

In order to complete a Certificate IV course in one semester, you will need to attend classes full-time (plus clinic and electives when appropriate). Certificate IV courses may also be undertaken part-time up to a maximum time of 2 years.

Our programme has been developed to be delivered on campus. Currently approximately 50% of our units of study may be studied online or by correspondence; however, Paramount College will continue to expand the selection of online or correspondence units of study which may be taken. Clinical practicum is not available online or by correspondence.

Where possible, Paramount College organises student timetables so that contact days are consistent throughout the duration of the student’s chosen course; however, Certificate IV courses are intensive and provide the least flexibility, but may be completed in a relatively short period of time.

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As an adult learning centre, we recognise that many of our students may have other important commitments such as jobs, partners and children that also need to be considered. The Paramount College model offers flexible learning and assessment systems to enable each of you to achieve your goals.

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Courses Available

Paramount College currently offers the following nationally recognised qualifications in natural medicine:

Qualification Training Code Page #

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) CSR1201478 12

Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine) CSR1201479 14Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) CSR1201480 16Bachelor of Health Science (Homoeopathy) CSR1201476 18Bachelor of Health Science (Mind Body Medicine) CSR1201477 20Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy HLT60512 22Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine HLT61012 24Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine HLT60112 26Advanced Diploma of Homoeopathy HLT60612 28

Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015 30Certificate IV in Mind Body Medicine 52394WA 32Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice HLT40312 34Certificate IV in Aromatherapy HLT42712 36

Our range of formal qualifications are all government accredited. As graduates, they will equip you to provide a range of natural therapy treatments on a sound basis of biological sciences, herbal medicine, homoeopathy, nutrition, mind body medicine, massage and aromatherapy, according to your chosen studies.

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Electives

Most qualifications also require a minimum number of elective courses to be completed, to provide you the opportunity to customise your repertoire of skills or perhaps deepen your learning in your preferred subject. Many of our courses can be undertaken as electives, for general interest or to further develop your education and satisfy the continued professional education requirements of your new career in natural medicine. The following list is a sample of the diverse range of subjects you could consider doing, either before, during or after your formal study:

Extended Qualification

All of our courses provide a strong basis for further studies, and additional qualifications can be added with a minimum of additional time and cost; for example, it is possible to commence study in a Bachelor Degree of Health Science (Naturopathy), and add five additional units of study to graduate with two qualifications, being the original Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), and an additional Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine). Similarly, you may complete a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice, and then decide to continue your studies; your core subjects can be credited towards a Diploma of Remedial Massage. Certain units of study may even be credited towards your Bachelor of Health Science. This structure gives you total flexibility in your career path and ensures you do not waste your valuable time and money with studies that may not lead to accredited qualifications. Even completion of our short courses, including electives, may be credited towards your final goal.

Bridging Courses

To assist our students to succeed in their studies, some bridging courses are offered by Paramount College of Natural Medicine. Basic Anatomy & Physiology (BAP) and Basic Chemistry (BAC) are obligatory for students who have not completed Year 12 Human Biology or Chemistry respectively. They are also optional for students who are returning to study, or who may not feel confident in science subjects. The courses are structured in such a way as to assume no existing knowledge before you commence. Pre-requisite studies for each unit of study or elective are available from our administration office.

Paramount College’s Advanced Diploma students are also eligible to enrol for tandem admission into the five Bachelor of Health Science programmes at Paramount College of Natural Medicine in Perth, Western Australia. Advanced Diploma graduates may also enrol in the Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) at Charles Sturt University in New South Wales, Australia. Both institutions offers distance education options.

Graduates from any one of the five Paramount College of Natural Medicine Bachelor of Health Science curricula are also eligible to apply for the following Masters courses:

• M54 Master of Health Science (Preventive Medicine) at Edith Cowan University (subject to acceptance by Edith Cowan University); and

• Master of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) at Charles Sturt University (subject to acceptance by Charles Sturt University).

• Aromatherapy • Biodiversity & Sustainable

Agriculture• Corporate (Seated)

Massage• Deep Soft Tissue Massage • Energetic Medicine • Flower Essences• Herbal Cultivation • Homoeopathy 1 & 2 • Iridology • Kinesiology – Touch for

Health • Pregnancy Massage

• Public Health Practice • Reflexology • Swedish Massage • Tissue Salts• Traditional Food as

Medicine• Wellness through

Mindfulness• Yoga

BACHELOR & MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE

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BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCENATUROPATHY (CSR1201478)

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) is a very versatile qualification. Our comprehensive course provides the graduate naturopath with the necessary skills in a range of natural therapy treatments, based on biological sciences, herbal medicine, homoeopathy, massage & nutrition. This course is the most flexible and most widely accredited qualification in natural medicine and ensures graduates demonstrate a broad range of knowledge and skills to be able to analyse a client’s health status, including current medical treatments. Based on this assessment, graduates can formulate and negotiate compatible, highly customised treatment protocols for health management.Graduate Skills

Upon completion of this 3 year course, graduate naturopaths will be equipped to practise autonomously in their own professional clinic or work within an established health care practice. They will be capable of integrating the four main modalities of naturopathy, with eligibility to apply for recognition by peak professional associations, including the Australian Natural Therapies Association, to become eligible for professional insurances, ensuring their professional status within the industry. Graduates are also eligible to apply for provider status from many Australian health industry funds, to offer their clients rebates for services rendered.

Rules of Progression

Completion of ‘Provide first aid’ (HLTAID003) is required prior to admittance into Clinical Practice (student clinic); currency must be maintained whilst in student clinic and in order to graduate. Paramount College does not offer ‘Provide first aid’ (HLTAID003) as part of their study programme.

Clinical Experience

Student interns are required to participate in a minimum of 600 clinical practicum hours. Naturopathy students may start clinic in their second semester. This structured programme provides a vehicle through which the intern can apply their knowledge and skills in a supervised environment, much as other health care professionals are required to do. The supervision of qualified practitioners provides reassurance to the intern, while the experience itself builds confidence as the student prepares to graduate.

Electives

To enhance learning and accommodate personal student preferences, all students are required to complete a minimum of 2 electives from across Paramount College’s full range of subject offerings of 4 or more credit points. The points associated with these electives cannot be substituted for required units for this qualification, but will provide credit points towards further qualifications.

Fees & Prerequisites

Refer to Tuition Fees brochure (provided separately).

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na-tur-op-a-thy [ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh-]; –nouna system or method of treating disease that employs no surgery or synthetic drugs but uses special diets, herbs, vitamins, massage, etc., to assist the natural healing processes.

Course Structure

All listed units of study are required to be completed for a total of 182 credit points.

Semester 1 Credit Points Semester 2 Credit Points

AP1-100 Anatomy & Physiology 1 5 AP2-100 Anatomy & Physiology 2 5MT Medical Terminology 4 MP Microbiology & Public Health 4NP Natural Health Philosophy 4 NU2 Nutrition 2 5NU1 Nutrition 1 5 PC Practical Counselling 6

PD Professional Development 5 CA1Critical Appraisal of Evidence Based Practice 1

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CL1A Clinic Administration 3 CL1 Clinical Practice 1 4


MA1 Massage 1 4 HM3 Clinical Studies 5PA Pathology 5 HO2 Nutrition 3 5BC Biochemistry 6 MI Nutrition 4 5HO1 Homoeopathy 1 4 NU3 Herbal Medicine 3 5HM1 Herbal Medicine 1 4 PA Pharmacology 4HM2 Herbal Medicine 2 6 RE Clinical Practice 3 6CL2 Clinical Practice 2 6


DD1 Differential Diagnosis 1 4 CA2Critical Appraisal of Evidence Based Practice 2

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HO2 Homoeopathy 2 5 DD2 Differential Diagnosis 2 4HM4 Herbal Medicine 4 5 TP2 Treatment Protocols 2 6TP1 Treatment Protocols 1 6 PM Practice Management 4CL4 Clinical Practice 4 4 BCNAT Biochemistry for Naturopaths 4

CL5 Clinical Practice 5 6

* Students enrolling in CLM1: Clinical Practice for Massage Therapists 1 must be completing or have already completed CL1A: Clinical Practice 1 - Administration

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First YearSecond Year

Third Year

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCENUTRITIONAL MEDICINE

nu-tri-tion [noo-trish-uhn, nyoo-] –nounthe act or process of nourishing or of being nourished.; the science or study of, or a course of study in, nutrition, esp.

(CSR1201479)

Course Overview

Our course provides the graduate nutritionist with the necessary skills in a range of natural therapy treatments, based on biological sciences and highly specialised nutritional medicine. This qualification in natural medicine ensures graduates demonstrate a broad range of knowledge and skills to be able to analyse a client’s health status, including current medical treatments. Based on this assessment, graduates can formulate and negotiate compatible, highly customised treatment protocols for health management.

Graduate Skills

Upon completion of this course, graduate nutritionists will be equipped to practise autonomously in their own professional clinic or work within an established health care practice. They will be capable of applying highly specialised nutritional medicine knowledge, with eligibility to apply for recognition by peak professional associations, including the Australian Natural Therapies Association, to become eligible for professional insurances, ensuring their professional status within the industry.



Clinical Experience

Student interns are required to participate in a minimum of 400 clinical practicum hours. Nutritional medicine students may start clinic in their second semester. This structured programme provides a vehicle through which the intern can apply their knowledge and skills in a supervised environment, much as other health care professionals are required to do. The supervision of qualified practitioners provides reassurance to the intern, while the experience itself builds confidence as the student prepares to graduate.

Electives




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nu-tri-tion [noo-trish-uhn, nyoo-] –nounthe act or process of nourishing or of being nourished.; the science or study of, or a course of study in, nutrition, esp.

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All listed Units of Study are required to be completed for a total of 178 credit points.


AP1-100 Anatomy & Physiology 1 5 AP2 Anatomy & Physiology 2 5MT Medical Terminology 5 MP Microbiology & Public Health 4NP Natural Health Philosophy 6 NU2 Nutrition 2 5NU1 Nutrition 1 5 PC Practical Counselling 6


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PA Pathology 5 CS Clinical Studies 5BC Biochemistry 6 NU3 Nutrition 3 5TS Tissue Salts 5 NU4 Nutrition 4 5FS Food Health & Safety 5 AFM Applied Food as Medicine 5FR Food Revolution 4 PH Pharmacology 4CL2 Clinical Practice 2 4 CL3 Clinical Practice 3 4



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TFM Traditional Food as Medicine 5 DD2 Differential Diagnosis 2 4BCNUT Biochemistry of Nutrients 5 TPNU2 Treatment Protocols (NU) 2 6TPNU1 Treatment Protocols (NU) 1 6 PM Practice Management 4

BABiodiversity & Sustainable Agriculture

4 PP Public Health Practice 5

CL4 Clinical Practice 4 4 CL5 Clinical Practice 5 4

* Students enrolling in CL1: Clinical Practice 1 must be completing or have already completed CL1A: Clinical Practice 1 - Administration

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Third Year

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCEWESTERN HERBAL MEDICINE (CSR1201480)

Course Overview

Our comprehensive course provides the graduate medical herbalist with the necessary skills in a range of natural therapy treatments, based on biological sciences, herbal medicine & nutrition. This qualification in natural medicine ensures graduates demonstrate a broad range of knowledge and skills to be able to analyse a client’s health status, including current medical treatments. Based on this assessment, graduates can formulate and negotiate compatible, highly customised treatment protocols for health management.

Graduate Skills

Upon completion of this course, the graduate herbalist will be equipped to practise autonomously in their own professional clinic or work within an established health care practice. They will be capable of integrating specialised herbal medicine and nutrition, with eligibility to apply for recognition by peak professional associations, including the Australian Natural Therapies Association, to become eligible for professional insurances, ensuring their professional status within the industry.



Clinical Experience

Student interns are required to participate in a minimum of 400 clinical practicum hours. Western Herbal Medicine students may start clinic in their second semester. This structured programme provides a vehicle through which the intern can apply their knowledge and skills in a supervised environment, much as other health care professionals are required to do. The supervision of qualified practitioners provides reassurance to the intern, while the experience itself builds confidence as the student prepares to graduate.

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herb [urb or hurb] –nouna flowering plant whose stem above ground does not become woody.; such a plant when valued for its medicinal properties, flavor, scent, or the like.

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Course Structure

All listed units of study are required to be completed for a total of 178 credit points.


AP1 Anatomy & Physiology 1 5 AP2 Anatomy & Physiology 2 5MT Medical Terminology 5 MP Microbiology & Public Health 4NP Natural Health Philosophy 6 NU2 Nutrition 2 5NU1 Nutrition 1 5 PC Practical Counselling 6


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PA Pathology 5 CS Clinical Studies 5BC Biochemistry 6 NU3 Nutrition 3 5BP Botany & Pharmacognosy 5 NU4 Nutrition 4 5HM1 Herbal Medicine 1 4 HM3 Herbal Medicine 3 5HM2 Herbal Medicine 2 6 PH Pharmacology 4CL2 Clinical Practice 2 4 CL3 Clinical Practice 3 6



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HM4 Herbal Medicine 4 5 DD2 Differential Diagnosis 2 4BCNAT Biochemistry for Naturopaths 4 TPHM2 Treatment Protocols (HM) 2 6TPHM1 Treatment Protocols (HM) 1 6 PM Practice Management 4HC Herbal Cultivation 4 MH Manufacturing of Herbs 4CL4 Clinical Practice 4 6 CL5 Clinical Practice 5 6


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Third Year

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCEHOMOEOPATHY

ho-me-op-a-thy [hoh-mee-op-uh-thee] (also homoeopathy) -nouna method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated

(CSR1201476)

Course Overview

Our comprehensive course provides the graduate homoeopath with the necessary skills in a range of natural therapy treatments, based on biological sciences, constitutional homoeopathy & nutrition. This qualification in natural medicine ensures graduates demonstrate a broad range of knowledge and skills to be able to analyse a client’s health status, including current medical treatments. Based on this assessment, graduates can formulate and negotiate compatible, highly customised treatment protocols for health management.

Graduate Skills

Upon completion of this course, the graduate homoeopath will be equipped to practise autonomously in their own professional clinic or work within an established health care practice. They will be capable of integrating specialised homoeopathy knowledge and nutrition, with eligibility for professional membership of peak professional assocations, including the Australian Register of Homoeopaths, to become eligible for professional insurances, ensuring their professional status within the industry



Clinical Experience

Student interns are required to participate in a minimum of 400 clinical practicum hours. Homoeopathy students may start clinic in their second semester. This structured programme provides a vehicle through which the intern can apply their knowledge and skills in a supervised environment, much as other health care professionals are required to do. The supervision of qualified practitioners provides reassurance to the intern, while the experience itself builds confidence as the student prepares to graduate.

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ho-me-op-a-thy [hoh-mee-op-uh-thee] (also homoeopathy) -nouna method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated

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AP1 Anatomy & Physiology 1 5 AP2 Anatomy & Physiology 2 5MT Medical Terminology 5 MP Microbiology & Public Health 4NP Naturopathic Philosophy 6 NU2 Nutrition 2 5NU1 Nutrition 1 5 PC Practical Counselling 6


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PA Pathology 5 CS Clinical Studies 5BC Biochemistry 6 NU3 Nutrition 3 5HO1 Homoeopathy 1 4 HO3 Homoeopathy 3 4HO2 Homoeopathy 2 5 HP Homoeopathic Pharmacy 6HR Homoeopathic Research 6 PH Pharmacology 4CL2 Clinical Practice 2 4 CL3 Clinical Practice 3 4



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HD Homoeopathic Demographics 4 DD2 Differential Diagnosis 2 4NU4 Nutrition 4 5 EM Energetic Medicine 4BCNUT Biochemistry of Nutrients 4 PM Practice Management 4TPHO1 Treatment Protocols (HO) 1 6 TPHO2 Treatment Protocols (HO) 2 6CL4 Clinical Practice 4 6 CL5 Clinical Practice 5 6


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Third Year

mind [mahynd] –noun(in a human or other conscious being) the element, part, substance, or process that reasons, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, judges, etc.: the processes of the human mind.; Psychology. the totality of conscious and unconscious mental processes and activities.; intellect or understanding, as distinguished from the faculties of feeling and willing; intelligence.; a particular instance of the intellect or intelligence, as in a person.; a person considered with reference to intellectual power: the greatest minds of the twentieth century.; intellectual power or ability.; reason, sanity, or sound mental condition: to lose one’s mind.; a way of thinking and feeling; disposition; temper: a

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCEMIND BODY MEDICINE (CSR1201477)

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Health Science in Mind Body Medicine was the first undergraduate qualification of its kind in the world. It is ground breaking and unique by both Australian and international standards. In the cultural diversity of the 21st century a new and wider vision of health is emerging which reflects the values and holistic paradigms of the past, while being underpinned by evidence based research. We believe that this holistic model will greatly enhance individual and community health outcomes globally.

Our comprehensive course provides the graduate holistic counsellor with a diverse range of knowledge and skills based on biological sciences, including anatomy and physiology, biochemistry and genetics. A wealth of traditional healing paradigms, conventional and holistic counselling, mindfulness including self compassion, hypnosis and neuro-linguistic re-programming, together with western, eastern and indigenous aspects of nutrition form the basis for these multicultural treatment protocols.

This qualification ensures graduates demonstrate the ability to analyse a client’s health status holistically, including current medical treatments and guide their clients into positive health and lifestyle management.

Graduate Skills

Upon completion of this 3 year Bachelor of Health Science Mind Body Medicine course, the graduate holistic counsellor will be equipped to practise autonomously in their own professional clinic or work within an established health care setting. The qualification also lends itself to work in the emerging field of ‘lifestyle or wellness’ coaching. Graduates will be eligible for professional membership of peak professional assocations, including the Australian Natural Therapists Association, to become eligible for professional insurances, ensuring their professional status within the industry



Clinical Experience

Student interns are required to participate in a minimum of 400 clinical practicum hours. Homoeopathy students may start clinic in their second semester. This structured programme provides a vehicle through which the intern can apply their knowledge and skills in a supervised environment, much as other health care professionals are required to do. The supervision of qualified practitioners provides reassurance to the intern, while the experience itself builds confidence as the student prepares to graduate.

Electives


Fees & Pre-Requisites

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AP1 Anatomy & Physiology 1 5 AP2 Anatomy & Physiology 2 5MT Medical Terminology 5 MP Microbiology & Public Health 4NP Natural HealthPhilosophy 6 NU2 Nutrition 2 5NU1 Nutrition 1 5 PC Practical Counselling 6

PD Professional evelopment 5 CA1Critical Appraisalof Evidence Based Practice 1

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PA Pathology 5 CS Clinical Studies 5BC Biochemistry 6 FE Flower Essences 5

FMBFoundations of Mind Body Medicine

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WM Wellness through Mindfulness 6 NT Neurotherapeutics 6FP Food Philosophy 4 PH Pharmacology 4CL2 Clinical Practice 2 4 CL3 Clinical Practice 3 6



QC Quantum Consciousness 5 DD2 Differential Diagnosis 2AN Applied Neuroplasticity 5 TPMBM2 Treatment Protocols (MBM) 2TPMBM1 Treatment Protocols (MBM)1 4 PM Practice ManagementFR Food Revolution 4 EG Emerging GeneticsCL4 Clinical Practice 4 6 CL5



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ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF NATUROPATHY(HLT60507)

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OFNATUROPATHY (HLT60512)

AN Applied Neuroplasticity

AR AromatherapyBP Botany &

PharmocognosyEG Emerging GeneticsFE Flower EssencesFMB Foundations

of Mind Body Medicine

FR Food RevolutionHC Herbal CultivationHD Homoeopathic

DemographicsHR Homoeopathic

ResearchMA2 Massage 2MA4 Massage 4MF Microbiology of

FoodNT NeurotherapeuticsQC Quantum

ConsciousnessRK Reiki I & Reiki IITA Tactile AnatomyTPM Treatment

Protocols for Massage

VM Vibrational Medicine

AFM Applied Food as Medicine

APM Anatomy & Physiology for Massage

BA Biodiversity & Sustainable Agriculture

DDM Differential Diagnosis for Massage

EM Energetic MedicineFM Fertility

Management FP Food Philosophy

FS Food Health & Safety

HO3 Homoeopathy 3HP Homoeopathic

PharmacyIR IridologyMA3 Massage 3ME MeditationMH Manufacturing of

HerbsPHP Public Health

PracticeRF ReflexologyTFM Traditional Food as

MedicineTS Tissue SaltsYG Yoga

Course Overview

Our comprehensive course provides the graduate naturopath with the necessary skills in a range of natural therapy treatments, based on biological sciences, herbal medicine, homoeopathy, massage and nutrition. This course ensures graduates demonstrate a broad scope of holistic skills and can offer rebates to their clients from a variety of health funds. This information is correct at time of publishing.

Paramount College offers a premium Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy, incorporating a Certificate IV in Massage if desired. Graduate Skills

Upon completion of this course, the graduate naturopath will be equipped to start their own clinic or work within an established health care practice. They will be capable of utilising nutritional medicine, with eligibility to apply for recognition by peak professional associations, including the Australian Natural Therapists Association, to become eligible for professional insurances, ensuring their professional status within the industry.



Clinical Experience

Students are required to participate in a minimum of 600 log book hours. Naturopathy students may start clinic in their second semester. This satisfies the practical aspects required for completion of this course, alongside enjoying the valuable experience of student clinic, where the majority of log book hours will be accrued. This experiential learning provides students with confidence and the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional setting, with the reassurance of direct supervision by qualified practitioners.

Electives

Two electives are required to be completed during the course; a diverse selection is available, ranging from Flower Essences to Deep Tissue Massage (elective/short course brochures are available on request). Exemptions will not be given for electives.

Choice of Electives

To complete the Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy, two electives from the following units of study must be undertaken throughout the studies (pre-requisites may apply); these electives may also contribute to additional accredited qualifications. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and some units may not be available every semester. To see which electives are available each semester, please check our website.



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Paramount College’s Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy course covers the following nationally recognised Health Training Package accredited units: Core Units: BSBFLM303B Contribute to effective workplace

relationshipsHLTCOM502B Develop professional expertiseHLTCOM503B Manage a practiceHLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clientsHLTCOM406B Make referrals to other health care

professionals when appropriateHLTFA301B Apply first aid HLTHIR501A Maintain an effective health work

environmentHLTIN504B Manage the control of infectionHLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes HLTAP401A Confirm physical health statusHLTAP501A Analyse health informationCHCORG28A Reflect and improve upon professional

practiceHLTNAT601B Provide naturopathic treatmentHLTNAT602B Provide western herbal medicine treatmentHLTNAT603B Provide naturopathic nutritional treatmentHLTNAT605B Plan naturopathic treatment strategyHLTNAT606B Perform naturopathic health assessmentHLTNAT607B Manage work within a naturopathic

frameworkHLTNAT608B Apply naturopathic diagnostic frameworkHLTNAT609B Work within a naturopathic frameworkHLTHER608B Provide specialised western herbal medicine

treatmentHLTHER603B Operate a western herbal medicine

dispensaryHLTNUT601B Apply literature research findings to clinical

practiceHLTNUT602B Provide specialised nutritional care

Elective units: HLTHOM612B Work within a homoeopathic frameworkHLTNAT604B Provide acute homoeopathic treatment

Elective units: HLTREM401B Work within a massage frameworkHLTREM408B Apply massage assessment frameworkHLTREM409B Perform massage health assessmentHLTREM407B Plan massage treatmentHLTREM406B Provide massage treatment

na-tur-op-a-thy [ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh-]; –nouna system or method of treating disease that employs no surgery or synthetic drugs but uses special diets, herbs, vitamins, massage, etc., to assist the natural

Course Outline

The Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy is designed to be delivered over a three year period, based on a holistic model in accordance with the Health Training Package, customised into the following Paramount College units of study:

Semester 1 Semester 2

AP1 Anatomy & Physiology 1 AP2 Anatomy & Physiology 2MT Medical Terminology CST Clinical StudiesNP Natural Health Philosophy NU1 Nutrition 1

HM1 Herbal Medicine 1 MA1Massage 1 (Swedish Massage

PD Professional Development CL1A Clinic AdministrationCL1 Clinical Practice 1


BC Biochemistry HM3 Herbal Medicine 3HM2 Herbal Medicine 2 HO2 Homoeopathy 2HO1 Homoeopathy 1 FR Food RevolutionNU2 Nutrition 2 PA PathologyPH Pharmacology RE Research EvaluationCL2 Clinical Practice 2 CL3 Clinical Practice 3


DS Dissertation DD2 Differential Diagnosis 2DD1 Differential Diagnosis 1 TP2 Treatment Protocols 2HM4 Herbal Medicine 4 PM Practice ManagementTP1 Treatment Protocols 1 CL5 Clinical Practice 5CL4 Clinical Practice 4

* Students enrolling in CLM1: Clinical Practice for Massage Therapists 1 must be completing or have already completed CL1A: Clinical Practice 1 - Administration

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nu-tri-tion [noo-trish-uhn, nyoo-] –nounthe act or process of nourishing or of being nourished.; the science or study of, or a course of study in, nutrition, esp. of humans.; the process by which organisms take in and utilize food

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OFNUTRITIONAL MEDICINE (HLT61012)


BP Botany & Pharmocognosy

EG Emerging Genetics

FE Flower EssencesFMB Foundations


FR Food Revolution

HM1 Herbal Medicine 1HM3 Herbal Medicine 3HO1 Homoeopathy 1HO3 Homoeopathy 3HP Homoeopathic

PharmacyIR IridologyMA2 Massage 2MA4 Massage 4MH Manufacturing of

HerbsPHP Public Health

PracticeRF ReflexologyTPM Treatment


YG YogaAN Applied

Neuroplasticity

AR AromatherapyDDM Differential

Diagnosis for Massage

EM Energetic MedicineFM Fertility

ManagementFP Food PhilosophyHC Herbal CultivationHM2 Herbal Medicine 2HM4 Herbal Medicine 4HO2 Homoeopathy 2HD Homoeopathic


ResearchMA1 Massage 1MA3 Massage 3ME MeditationNT NeurotherapeuticsQC Quantum

ConsciousnessRK Reiki I & Reiki IITA Tactile AnatomyVM Vibrational

Medicine

Course Overview

Our comprehensive course provides the graduate nutritional medicine practitioner with the necessary skills in a range of nutritional medicine treatments, based on biological sciences and nutrition.

Graduate Skills

Upon completion of this course, the graduate nutritional therapist will be equipped to start their own clinic or work within an established health care practice. They will be capable of utilising nutritional medicine, with eligibility to apply for recognition by peak professional associations, including the Australian Natural Therapists Association, to become eligible for professional insurances, ensuring their professional status within the industry.



Clinical Experience

Students are required to participate in a minimum of 400 log book hours. Nutritional medicine students may start clinic in their second semester. This satisfies the practical aspects required for completion of this course, alongside enjoying the valuable experience of student clinic, where the majority of log book hours will be accrued. This experiential learning provides students with confidence and the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional setting, with the reassurance of direct supervision by qualified practitioners.

Electives

Two electives are required to be completed during the course; a diverse selection is available, such as Homoeopathy, Herbal Medicine, Fertility Management and Deep Tissue Massage (elective/short course brochures are available on request). Exemptions will not be given for electives.

Choice of Electives

To complete the Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine, two electives from the following Units of Study must be undertaken throughout the studies (pre-requisites may apply); these electives may also contribute to additional accredited qualifications. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and some units may not be available every semester. To see which electives are available each semester, please check our website.



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Paramount College’s Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine course covers the following Nationally Recognised Health Training Package accredited units:

Core units: BSBFLM303B Contribute to effective workplace


professionals when appropriateHLTFA301B Apply first aidHLTHIR501A Maintain an effective health work

environmentHLTIN504B Manage the control of infectionHLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processesHLTAP401A Confirm physical health statusHLTAP501A Analyse health informationCHCORG28A Reflect and improve upon professional

practice

Specialisation units: HLTNUT601B Apply literature research findings to clinical

practiceHLTNUT603A Apply a nutritional medicine diagnostic

frameworkHLTNUT604A Manage work within a clinical nutritional

frameworkHLTNUT605A Perform nutritional medicine health

assessmentHLTNUT606A Plan the nutritional treatment strategyHLTNUT607A Provide nutritional medicine treatmentHLTNUT608A Provide specialised nutritional medicine

treatmentHLTNUT609A Prepare and dispense nutritional and dietary

supplementsHLTNUT610A Provide basic dietary advice

Course Outline

The Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine is designed to be delivered over a three year period, based on a holistic model in accordance with the Health Training Package, customised into the following Paramount College units of study:


AP1 Anatomy & Physiology 1 AP2 Anatomy & Physiology 2

MT Medical Terminology BA Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture

NP Natural Health Philosophy CS Clinical StudiesTS Tissue Salts FR Food RevolutionPD Professional Development NU1 Nutrition 1

CL1A Clinic Administration


AFMApplied Food as Medicine

FP Food Philosophy

BC Biochemistry PA Pathology

NU2 Nutrition 2 RE Research Evaluation

PH Pharmacology TFM Traditional Food as Medicine

CL1 Clinical Practice 1 * CL3 Clinical Practice 3CL2 Clinical Practice 2


DS Dissertation DD2 Differential Diagnosis 2

DD1 Differential Diagnosis 1 TPNU2 Treatment Protocols (Nutrition) 2

FS Food Health & Safety PM Practice Management

TPNU1 Treatment Protocols (NU) 1 PP Public Health Practice

CL4 Clinical Practice 4 CL5 Clinical Practice 5


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ADVANCED DIPLOMA OFWESTERN HERBAL MEDICINE (HLT60107)

herb [urb or hurb] –nouna flowering plant whose stem above ground does not become woody.; such a plant when valued for its medicinal properties, flavor,


AR AromatherapyDDM Differential

Diagnosis for Massage

EM Energetic Medicine

FM Fertility Management

FP Food PhilosophyFS Food Health &

SafetyHO2 Homoeopathy 2HD Homoeopathic


ResearchMA2 Massage 2MA4 Massage 4MF Microbiology of

FoodNT NeurotherapeuticsQC Quantum




AFM Applied Food as Medicine


BA Biodiversity & Sustainable Agriculture

EG Emerging GeneticsFE Flower EssencesFMB Foundations


FR Food RevolutionHO1 Homoeopathy 1HO3 Homoeopathy 3HP Homoeopathic

Pharmacy MA1 Massage 1MA3 Massage 3ME MeditationMT Medical

TerminologyPHP Public Health


MedicineTS Tissue SaltsYG Yoga

Course Overview

This innovative course is aimed at providing thorough insight into all the essential aspects of Western herbal medicine treatment on a sound basis of biological sciences and intensive training in Western herbal medicine. This course will equip our graduate herbalists in the guidance of patients to an optimum state of health and well-being.

This course, which can be studied in conjunction with Naturopathy, will allow graduates to set up their own clinic, or work within an established health care practice as a qualified herbalist.

Graduate Skills

Our extensive herbal medicine course looks at the morphology, actions and medicinal uses of many herbs. Students will attain a thorough understanding of herbal indications and contra-indications and learn how to assimilate herbal treatment protocols that are relevant to each particular case.



Clinical Experience

Students are required to participate in a minimum of 400 log book hours. Western Herbal Medicine students may start clinic in their second semester. This satisfies the practical aspects required for completion of this course, alongside enjoying the valuable experience of student clinic, where the majority of log book hours will be accrued. This experiential learning provides students with confidence and the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional setting, with the reassurance of direct supervision by qualified practitioners.

Electives

Two electives are required to be completed during the course; these include a diverse selection, such as Energetic Medicine, Biodiversity & Sustainable Agriculture and Fertility Management (elective/short course brochures are available on request). Exemptions will not be given for electives.

Choice of Electives

To complete the Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine, two electives from the following units of study must be undertaken throughout the studies (pre-requisites may apply); these electives may also contribute to additional accredited qualifications. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and some units may not be available every semester. To see which electives are available each semester, please check our website.



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herb [urb or hurb] –nouna flowering plant whose stem above ground does not become woody.; such a plant when valued for its medicinal properties, flavor,

Course Outline

The Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine is designed to be delivered over a three year period, based on a holistic model in accordance with the Health Training Package, customised into the following Paramount College units of study:


AP1 Anatomy & Physiology 1 AP2 Anatomy & Physiology 2MT Medical Terminology BP Botany & PharmocognosyNP Natural Health Philosophy CST Clinical StudiesHM1 Herbal Medicine 1 HC Herbal CultivationPD Professional Development NU1 Nutrition 1



BC Biochemistry FR Food RevolutionHM2 Herbal Medicine 2 PA PathologyNU2 Nutrition 2 HM3 Herbal Medicine 3PH Pharmacology RE Research EvaluationCL1 Clinical Practice 1 * CL3 Clinical Practice 3CL2 Clinical Practice 2


DS Dissertation DD2 Differential Diagnosis 2DD1 Differential Diagnosis 1 TPHM2 Treatment Protocols

(HM) 2HM4 Herbal Medicine 4 PM Practice Management

TPHM1 Treatment Protocols (HM) 1 MH Manufacturing of Herbs

CL4 Clinical Practice 4 CL5 Clinical Practice 5


Paramount College’s Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine course covers the following Nationally Recognised Health Training Package accredited units:

Core units: BSBFLM303B Contribute to effective workplace




practice

Specialisation units: HLTHER601B Apply western herbal medicine diagnostic

frameworkHLTHER602B Manage work within the western herbal

medicine frameworkHLTHER603B Operate a western herbal medicine

dispensaryHLTHER604B Perform western herbal medicine health

assessmentHLTHER605B Plan the western herbal medicine treatment

strategyHLTHER606B Prepare and dispense western herbal

medicineHLTHER607B Provide dietary adviceHLTHER608B Provide specialised western herbal medicine

treatmentHLTHER609B Provide western herbal medicine treatment

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ADVANCED DIPLOMA OFHOMOEOPATHY (HLT60612)


AR AromatherapyBP Botany &

PharmocognosyEG Emerging GeneticsFM Fertility

ManagementFP Food PhilosophyFS Food Science &

TechnologyHM1 Herbal Medicine 1HM3 Herbal Medicine 3MA1 Massage 1MA3 Massage 3ME MeditationMH Manufacturing of

HerbsNT NeurotherapeuticsQC Quantum




HM4 AFM Applied Food as Medicine

APM Anatomy & Physiology for

MassageBA Biodiversity &

Sustainable Agriculture

DDM Differential Diagnosis for Massage

FE Flower EssencesFMB Foundations

on Mind Body Medicine

FR Food RevolutionHC Herbal Cultivation

HM2 Herbal Medicine 2HM4 Herbal Medicine 4MA2 Massage 2MA4 Massage 4MF Microbiology of

FoodMT Medical

TerminologyPHP Public Health


MedicineTS Tissue SaltsWM Wellness through

MindfulnessYG Yoga

Course Overview

This comprehensive course is aimed at providing a thorough insight into all the essential aspects of homoeopathy on a sound basis of biological sciences and intensive training within this profound modality. This course equips the graduate homoeopath to provide classical treatment, guiding the patient to optimum health and well-being. This course has a large emphasis on case studies and identifying the various remedies that could be applied.

This qualification builds on the acute homoeopathic prescribing model as covered in both the Bachelor and Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy and incorporates the classical method of prescribing homoeopathic remedies.

Graduate Skills

Graduates will be skilled in dealing with acute cases using the homoeopathic first aid remedies and polycrests. They will gain a comprehensive understanding and the ability to utilise the classical system of prescribing for more chronic or deep-seated cases.



Clinical Experience

Students are required to participate in a minimum of 400 log book hours. Homoeopathy students may start clinic in their second semester. This satisfies the practical aspects required for completion of this course, alongside enjoying the valuable experience of student clinic, where the majority of log book hours will be accrued. This experiential learning provides students with confidence and the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional setting, with the reassurance of direct supervision by qualified practitioners.

Electives

Two electives are required to be completed during the course including a diverse selection, such as Bach Flower Remedies, Kinesiology and Reflexology (elective/short course brochures are available on request). Exemptions will not be given for electives.

Choice of Electives

To complete the Advanced Diploma of Homoeopathy, two electives from the following Units of Study must be undertaken throughout the studies (pre-requisites may apply); these electives may also contribute to additional accredited qualifications. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and some units may not be available every semester. To see which electives are available each semester, please check our website



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ho-me-op-a-thy [hoh-mee-op-uh-thee] (also homoeopathy) -nouna method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in

Course Outline

The Advanced Diploma of Homoeopathy is designed to be delivered over a three year period, based on a holistic model in accordance with the Health Training Package, structured to include the following Paramount College units of study:


AP1 Anatomy & Physiology 1 AP2 Anatomy & Physiology 2MT Medical Terminology CS Clinical StudiesNP Natural Health Philosophy EM Energetic MedicineHO1 Homoeopathy 1 HO2 Homoeopathy 2PD Professional Development NU1 Nutrition 1



BC Biochemistry HDHomoeopathic Demographics

HO3 Homoeopathy 3 FR Food Revolution

HP Homoeopathic Pharmacy PA PathologyNU2 Nutrition 2 RE Research EvaluationCL1 Clinical Practice 1 * CL3 Clinical Practice 3CL2 Clinical Practice 2


DS Dissertation DD2 Differential Diagnosis 2

DD1 Differential Diagnosis 1 TPHO2Treatment Protocols (HO) 2

HR Homoeopathic Research PM Practice ManagementPH Pharmacology CL5 Clinical Practice 5

TPHO1 Treatment Protocols (HO) 1

CL5 Clinical Practice 5

CL4 Clinical Practice 4


Paramount College’s Advanced Diploma of Homoeopathy course covers the following Nationally Recognised Health Training Package accredited units:

Core Units: BSBFLM303B Contribute to effective workplace




practice

Specialisation units: HLTHOM610B Take homoeopathic caseHLTHOM601B Apply homoeopathic diagnostic frameworkHLTHOM602B Conduct basic homoeopathic researchHLTHOM603B Manage work within the homoeopathic

frameworkHLTHOM604B Perform clinical screening examination and

assessmentHLTHOM605B Plan homoeopathic treatment strategyHLTHOM606B Prepare and dispense homoeopathic

medicineHLTHOM608B Provide homoeopathic treatment and

manage the caseHLTHOM609B Provide specific homoeopathic assessment

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First Year

DIPLOMA OFREMEDIAL MASSAGE (H52015)

RF ReflexologyAR AromatherapyRE Research EvaluationWM Wellness through MindfulnessYG Yoga

Course Overview

This tactile course provides a solid foundation, equipping the graduate remedial massage therapist with the required skills in a diverse range of therapeutic massage techniques, based on biological sciences and intensive training in massage. This course provides the opportunity for students to attain practical skills within a professional clinic environment. Components of this course may also be credited towards a Bachelor qualification.

Graduate Skills

The graduate remedial massage therapist will be able to perform a basic Swedish massage plus employ various other therapeutic massage techniques to gain results with a client.

Students will be trained in Swedish massage (MA1), deep tissue massage (MA2), trigger point therapy (MA3) and muscle energy technique (MA4). Students may include other modalities such as reflexology or aromatherapy into their course with their elective choices.

Clinical Experience

Students are required to participate in a minimum of 200 log book hours. Massage students may start their student clinic in their first semester. This satisfies the practical aspects required for completion of this course, alongside enjoying the valuable experience of student clinic where the majority of log book hours will be accrued. This experiential learning provides students with confidence, hands on experience, and the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional setting, with the reassurance of direct supervision by qualified practitioners.Fees & Prerequisites


Choice of Electives

To complete the Diploma of Remedial Massage, one elective from the following units of study must be undertaken (pre-requisites may apply); these electives may also contribute to additional accredited qualifications. Please note that some units may not be available every semester. To see which electives are available each semester, please check our website.



All students must successfully complete Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice prior to enrolling in any Diploma of Remedial Massage subject.

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re-me-di-al [ri-mee-dee-uhl] -adjectiveaffording remedy; tending to remedy something.; intended to correct or improve one’s skill in a specified field: remedial math.; Remedial therapyIs a generic term, which covers a number massage and exercise therapies. It does not involve the use of internal medicines.

Course Outline

The Diploma of Remedial Massage is designed to be delivered over 12 months full time study, based on a holistic model in accordance with the Health Training Package, structured to include the following Paramount College units of study:

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3

APM Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Therapists DDM Differential Diagnosis for

Massage Therapists NU1 Nutrition 1

CM Corporate Massage MA2 Massage 2 PM Practice Management

MA1 Swedish Massage MA3 Massage 3 CPM3Clinical Practice Massage 3

PD Professional Development

MA4 Massage 4

TA Tactile Anatomy PM Pregnancy MassageCL1A Clinic Administration

CPM2 Clinical Practice Massage 2

Please Note: 168 clinic hours need to be completed to attain this qualification. Time taken to complete these hours may exceed the 12 months stated above.

Paramount College’s Diploma of Remedial Massage covers the following nationally recognised Health Training Package accredited units:Core Units: BSBSMB403 Market the small businessBSBSMB404 Undertake small business planningBSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operationsBSBSMB406 Manage small business financesCHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationshipsCHCDIV001 Work with diverse peopleCHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical complianceCHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practiceCHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health systemHLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health informationHLTAID003 Provide first aid [must be done externally]HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infectionHLTMSG001 Develop massage practiceHLTMSG002 Assess client massage needsHLTMSG003 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessmentsHLTMSG004 Provide massage treatmentsHLTMSG005 Provide remedial massage treatmentsHLTMSG006 Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needsHLTMSG008 Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatmentsHLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety

HLTHPS010 Interpret and use information about nutrition and dietSISSSCO307 Provide nutrition information to athletes

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CERTIFICATE IV INMIND BODY MEDICINE (10519NAT)

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Course Overview

The Certificate IV in Mind Body Medicine is a ground breaking and unique qualification, by both Australian and international standards. We believe that offering mind body medicine practitioners the opportunity to empower and engage both themselves and their clients to take personal responsibility and make positive changes in their lives greatly enhances individual and community health outcomes. This entry level course provides the graduate therapist with a range of mind body therapy treatment protocols utilising a foundation of traditional and modern scientific frameworks, including Anatomy and Physiology, Flower Essences, Conventional and Holistic Counselling & Nutrition. This course ensures graduates demonstrate a basic range of knowledge and skills to be able to analyse a client’s health status holistically. Based on this assessment graduates can guide their clients into positive health management.

Electives

No electives are required to be completed during the course.


Completion of “Provide first aid” (HLTAID003) is required prior to admittance into Clinical Practice student clinic; currency must be maintained whilst in student clinic and in order to graduate. Paramount College do not offer “Provide first aid” (HLTAID003) as part of their study programme.

Clinical Experience

Students are required to participate in clinic and log a minimum number of hours as specified in the log book. Mind Body Medicine students may start clinic in their second semester. This satisfies the practical aspects required for completion of this course, alongside enjoying the valuable experience of student clinic, where the majority of log book hours will be accrued. This experiential learning provides students with confidence and the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional setting, with the reassurance of direct supervision by qualified practitioners.



mind-bod·y [mahynd-bod-ee] -adjective: taking into account the physiological, psychic, and spiritual connections between the state of the body and that of the mind: mind-

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The Certificate IV in Mind Body Medicine may be delivered over 12 months, when delivered in conjunction with other courses, e.g. Bachelor of Health Science or Advanced Diploma courses, a Certificate IV in Mind Body Medicine, completion of AP1-100 and AP2-100 would provide exemption for APM. It is based on a holistic model, structured to include the following Paramount College Units of Study:


APM Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Therapists NU1 Nutrition 1

FE Flower Essences CL1 Clinical Practice 1 for Mind Body Medicine *

FMBFoundations of Mind Body Medicine

CLM1Clinical Practice (Massage)

PD Professional DevelopmentFR Food Revolution

Paramount College’s Certificate IV in Mind Body Medicine course covers the following Nationally Recognised Health Training Package accredited units: Core Units: BSBWOR203B Work effectively with othersHLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clientsHLTCOM405D Administer a practiceHLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care

professionals when appropriateHLTCOM408D Use specific health terminology to

communicate effectivelyHLTAID003 Provide first aidHLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in healthHLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processesHLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and

proceduresHLTAP401B Confirm physical health statusHLTNUT610B Provide Basic Dietary Advice

Specialisation Units: MBMFMB401A Work within a mind body medicine

frameworkMBMWFE402A Provide advice on whole food eatingMBMFET403A Provide flower essence treatment and

manage the case

First Year

CERTIFICATE IV INMASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE (HLT40312)

mas-sage [muh-sahzh, -sahj or mas-ahzh] –noun: the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.; -verb (used with object): to treat by massage.;

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Course Overview

This tactile course equips the Massage Therapist to provide basic relaxation Massage. Students will gain practical experience working within a natural therapy clinic, and be able to provide basic relaxation massage techniques to patients, guiding them to a state of optimum health and well-being. This course in Massage flows naturally onto the Diploma of Remedial Massage; components of this course may also be credited towards our Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy.

Clinical Experience

Students are required to participate in clinic and log a minimum number of hours as specified in the log book. Massage students may start clinic in their first semester. This satisfies the practical aspects required for completion of this course, alongside enjoying the valuable experience of student clinic, where the majority of log book hours will be accrued. This experiential learning provides students with confidence and the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional setting, with the reassurance of direct supervision by qualified practitioners.



Electives




Success completion of this course is a pre-requisite for entry into Diploma of Remedial Massage.

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The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice may be delivered over 6 months, or as an intensive 16 week format; when delivered in conjunction with the Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy, a Certificate IV in Massage may be achieved over eighteen months, by substitution of certain subjects, e.g. completion of AP1-100 and AP2-100 would provide exemption for APM. It is based on a holistic model in accordance with the Health Training Package, structured to include the following Paramount College Units of Study:

Semester 1

APM Anatomy & Physiology for Massage TherapistsCM Corporate MassageMA1 Swedish Massage

PD Professional DevelopmentTA Tactile AnatomyCL1A Clinic AdministrationCLM1 Clinical Practice (Massage)

Paramount College’s Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice course covers the following Nationally Recognised Health Training Package accredited units: Core Units: CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationshipsCHCDIV001 Work with diverse peopleCHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical complianceCHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional

practiceHLTAAP002 Confirm physical health statusHLTAID003 Provide first aid [done externally]HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of

infectionHLTMSG001 Develop massage practiceHLTMSG002 Assess client massage needsHLTMSG004 Provide massage treatmentsHLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety

BSBSMB403 Market the small business *BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business

operations *BSBSMB406 Manage small business finances *

* Covered by Practice Management

First Year

CERTIFICATE IV INAROMATHERAPY (HLT42712)

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Course Overview

This course equips the Aromatherapist to provide basic Aromatherapy treatment. Students will gain practical experience working within a natural therapy clinic, and be able to offer your skills to patients, guiding them to a state of optimum health and well-being. This course may also contribute to a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice, and Diploma of Remedial Massage. Components of this course in Aromatherapy may also be credited towards an Advanced Diploma.

Clinical Experience

Students are required to participate in clinic and log a minimum number of hours as specified in the log book. Aromatherapy students may start clinic in their first semester. This satisfies the practical aspects required for completion of this course, alongside enjoying the valuable experience of student clinic, where the majority of log book hours will be accrued. This experiential learning provides students with confidence and the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional setting, with the reassurance of direct supervision by qualified practitioners.



Electives




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TIFICATE IV

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Course Outline

The Certificate IV in Aromatherapy may be delivered over 6 months, or as an intensive 16 week format. It is based on a holistic model in accordance with the Health Training Package, structured to include the following Paramount College Units of Study:

Semester 1

APM Anatomy & Physiology for Massage TherapistsAR1 Aromatherapy 1MA1 Swedish Massage PD Professional DevelopmentTA Tactile AnatomyCL1A Clinic Administration

CPA Clinical Practice (Aromatherapy) *

Paramount College’s Certificate IV in Aromatherapy course covers the following Nationally Recognised Health Training Package accredited units: Core Units: BSBWOR203B Work effectively with othersHLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clientsHLTCOM405D Administer a practiceHLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care

professionals when appropriateHLTCOM408D Use specific health terminology to

communicate effectivelyHLTAID003 Provide first aidHLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in healthHLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse

clients and co-workersHLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres

Strait Islander peopleHLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processesHLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processesHLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and

proceduresHLTAP401B Confirm physical health status

Specialisation Units: HLTARO401C Work within a aromatherapy frameworkHLTARO402B Plan aromatherapy treatmentHLTARO403B Provide aromatherapy treatmentHLTARO404B Develop aromatherapy productsHLTARO405B Apply aromatherapy assessment frameworkHLTARO406B Perform aromatherapy health assessmentHLTARO408B Provide aromatherapy massage treatmentHLTARO507B Analyse and compare different

complementary health modalities

First Year

Student Clinic

Over the duration of the course, you will be required to participate in the student clinic (refer to your chosen course outline for the total number of log book hours required)*. This hands-on approach provides valuable experience in your chosen field of studies, including dispensing herbal, homoeopathic and nutritional supplements, different examination & dispensary techniques, dealing with clients in a professional manner and of course, observing and case taking. Student clinic hours will need to be completed before graduation can take place.

The Student Clinic is open to the public and is supervised by suitably qualified natural health practitioners. Components of your assessments will focus on your ability to correctly document client histories, treatment protocols and outcomes.

Attendance at Student Clinic is compulsory upon successful completion of the appropriate units of study.** We believe this is an integral part of your learning experience, and are positively committed to your future success.

* Students undertaking multiple qualifications should check with Paramount College regarding the number of clinic hours to complete all qualifications.

** Students must have “Provide first aid” (HLTAID003) prior to working within the Student Clinic. Paramount College do no offer “Provide first aid” (HLTAID003), however your Faculty Manager may be able to advise you of some local options for this course.

Disseration / Clinical Research

During your final year of study towards a Bachelor Degree or an Advanced Diploma, you will be asked to submit an original research assignment on a topic related to natural health. Students are encouraged to develop ideas throughout the course and to choose a topic that interests and appeals to them. Once you have selected a subject, please seek approval from your Subject Coordinator as to the suitability of the topic. For those of you who have not studied for a long time or who have not undertaken research before, the Clinical Research and Dissertation Units are aimed at making this process as comprehensive as possible.

STUDENT CLINIC & DISSERTATION / CLINICAL RESEARCH

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College Guidelines

Upon successful completion of the theoretical and practical components of a course, you will need to demonstrate to Paramount College or their nominee that you are ready to accept graduation.

It is a student’s responsibility to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies and procedures. We will cover the following issues in more detail during your Induction.

Access & Equity

Paramount College have a fair Access and Equity policy. College facilities are available to all, irrespective of race, colour, creed, sex, national heritage, veteran status, or disability. We are open to your input to help and improve our College and positive suggestions are appreciated.

Assessment

Students are required to participate in assessments at the scheduled times; notification of assessments are given at commencement of each Unit of Study. Should unforeseen circumstances prevent your participation at the appropriate time, deferred assessment may be arranged (additional costs may apply). Further information is available from Paramount College. Academic records will be withheld until all outstanding fees have been paid.

Client Support & Guidance Services

The welfare of our students is of utmost importance to all staff at Paramount College. Feel free to approach us to discuss your concerns. Paramount College also undertake to support students who are having difficulty in completing their studies. A counsellor is available by appointment.

Confidentiality

Upon enrolment, it is understood that a student’s details remain confidential. Your details will not be disclosed to a third party unless authorised in writing by you, or compelled by Law. In accordance with professional ethics, it is also expected that confidentiality concerning your student colleagues and clients within the clinic be maintained. Students have the right to request a copy of their personal file.

Intellectual Property

Cheating and / or plagiarism is not tolerated at Paramount College of Natural Medicine. All students are provided with handouts concerning this topic upon enrolment. Should you not understand the nature of cheating and/or plagiarism, please refer to the Policies and Procedures which are available for you to download from our website or alternatively from Paramount College administration. Should you have any further doubt, do not hesitate to discuss this issue with the Faculty Manager.

All Paramount College training material remains the Intellectual Property of Paramount College of Natural Medicine, and is not to be reproduced in any way, other than for its intended use, to provide students who are enrolled at Paramount College with their education in this exciting field; it is not for distribution or dissemination otherwise.

Disciplinary Action

The breach of any Paramount College policies may result in disciplinary action. Severity of the action is determined by the severity of the breach. Instant expulsion shall be made in the case of serious misconduct, e.g. sexual harassment. Unlawful misconduct shall be reported to the Police immediately.

Drugs & Alcohol

Paramount College has a drug and alcohol free policy for all students and staff. Students and staff shall be free of the affects of drugs and alcohol while on College business. The use and possession of illegal drugs is unlawful and subject to immediate expulsion.

Harassment

Paramount College strive to maintain an environment where all are free from harassment, and will not tolerate any behaviour which may compromise this standard. Harassment means any offensive, unwelcome physical or verbal behaviour. It can include unsolicited comments or conduct related to a person’s race, national origin, religion, sex or disability. In today’s world this can also be electronically communicated.

Private Practice

Students are ineligible for Professional Indemnity Insurance cover, and therefore will be personally liable should any claim arise. Your Student Clinic provides the appropriate supervised environment in which students may develop their professional skills.

Student Complaints, Grievances & Appeals

All students have the right to appeal an assessment result. Should you have a grievance, complaint or wish to make an appeal, please contact staff who will assist you with such issues.

Fees and Charges

Please refer to the Tuition Fees brochure provided separately.

Courses which are not being studied as part of an accredited qualification will attract GST; accredited training is GST free.

Please refer to administration for acceptable payment methods. Academic Results will be withheld until all outstanding fees are received.

Refund Policy

Refund policies and procedures are designed to be fair to both parties; please refer to the published policies and procedures and/or administration for details.

Deferments

Paramount College does not offer deferment; students may withdraw from their studies without academic or financial penalty prior to the Administration Date determined for the unit of study, and published each time the unit of study is offered (cancellation fees may apply); please refer to our policies and procedures.

Skills Recognition

Paramount College offers skill recognition and may provide exemptions to you based on your work experience and relevant previous studies. Please refer to our policies and procedures or contact the Faculty Manager for more information.

You must submit your application for Skills Recognition with your enrolment application prior to commencing the Unit of Study. There is a tuition fee associated with each request for skills recognition, based on the Units of Study concerned. If a student enrols in and has access to a Unit of Study for which they later apply for Skills Recognition, full payment for the Unit of Study will be required.

Credit Transfer

Credit Transfer is available to those students who can provide evidence of successful completion of any appropriate units from the National Health Training Package from another RTO.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Produced by The Paramount College of Natural Medicine, March 2015.The information contained in this course handbook was accurate at the time of printing.The Paramount College of Natural Medicine reserves the right to make alterations to any information contained within this publication without notice.

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