Introduction to Natural Therapies

Enter a new world of well-being.

Patients and medical practitioners alike are looking increasingly to natural healing methods as an adjunct to orthodox medicine. As a result, the natural therapies have turned into a substantial industry in their own right.

The Cengage Education Introduction to Natural Therapies course gives students a solid general grounding in the practices and principles used in the industry.

You’ll learn about popular natural alternatives to orthodox medicines like naturopathy, homoeopathy, aromatherapy and massage.

On completion of your course:

Upon successful completion of all course modules you will be issued a Cengage Education Introduction to Natural Therapies Certificate.

Natural Therapies - Extra learning materialsKey areas of learning:

  • Introduction to natural therapies
  • Naturopathy
  • Western herbal medicine
  • Homeopathy
  • Nutritional therapy
  • Aromatherapy
  • Swedish massage
* Terms and conditions apply
Course Number 86500
Course Type Correspondence
Course Duration Max 18 months
Study Hours Approx 200 hrs
Qualification Cengage Certificate

Assessment details

  • 6 written assessments
  • 7 multiple choice assessments

Extra learning materials included

  • Massage Basics - Textbook
  • In Essence massage oils
    • Macadamia
    • Sweet Almond

Entry requirements
Cengage Certificate, Statements of Attainment, Certificate I & Certificate II courses

No entry requirements apply to these courses.

English Language Requirements:

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling. Examples of appropriate evidence are:

Evidence

Example

IELTS

Overall score of 5.5

TOEFL

530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 Internet.

Evidence of employment in an English speaking country.

12 month period of employment: Letters of Appointment, Letters of Reference, Testimonials, Performance Appraisals etc

Not sure if you meet the entry requirements?
Please call 1300 853 033


Subjects You’ll Cover

Introduction to natural therapies

  • Terminology
  • Orthodox medicine & mechanism
  • Relationship between alternative medicine & conventional medicine

Naturopathy

  • History of naturopathy
  • Principles of naturopathy
  • Conditions that may respond to naturopathy
  • Relaxation & stress reduction techniques
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Acute versus chronic conditions

Western herbal medicine

  • History of herbal medicine
  • How do herbs work?
  • Extraction, production & use of herbs
  • Prescribing herbal medicines

Homoeopathy

  • History of homeopathy
  • The Law of Similars
  • The Law of Minimum Dose
  • Hering's Law of Cure
  • Conditions that benefit from homeopathy

Nutritional therapy

  • Analysis of macronutrients & micronutrients
  • A healthy diet
  • Nutritional therapy for particular conditions
  • Nutritional supplements

Aromatherapy

  • History & philosophy of aromatherapies
  • Methods of extraction
  • The physiological & psychological effects of aromatherapy
  • How to apply essential oils
  • Hazardous oils

Swedish massage

  • Origins of Swedish massage
  • The benefits of massage
  • How massage promotes relaxation
  • Categories of massage strokes
  • The massage consultation

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