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Advanced Human Nutrition (III)

  Learn to Manage Food Toxicity and Nutrition Disorders and Medical Conditions. This course explains the principles of food intolerances, detoxification, food combining and dietary programs. It gives information on the management of foods to optimize health as well as covering different ways of eating, food toxicity, and detoxification. This course completes the knowledge build up in Nutrition I and II, and also can stand alone as a nutrition programs course.

Building Construction & Health (Healthy Buildings I)

  A building should provide a pleasant, efficient and healthy environment for its occupants. Its primary purpose should be to protect from adverse conditions found outside; but in doing so, not loose the beneficial conditions found outside. If a building is properly planned and built well, these aims can be achieved. Learn about the skills involved to determine the impact of building construction characteristics upon human health, and to recommend innovations in building design to improve habitability. It covers building materials, construction techniques, electrical wiring, temperature & light control, ventilation, plumbing, ergonomics and psychological factors. Perfect for the modern age of home improvement.

Cardio Respiratory Performance (Human Movement III)

  Cardiorespiratory Performance is ideal for students with a biological science background, and is also an excellent addition to a Certificate or higher level course in health and biology fields. Students will cover a variety of related topics in order to learn how the cardiovascular and respiratory systems function cooperatively to keep the body alive.  Monitoring and regulatory mechanisms governing cardiorespiratory functions are investigated, along with the physical laws and biochemical processes that explain how and why the cardiorespiratory system works in the way it does.  From gas exchange, cellular energy production, cardiomyocyte contraction, alveolar structure and function, gas laws, blood physiology and cellular oxygen demand, students will develop a sound understanding of breathing and blood flow.

Children's Nutrition

  Children's Nutrition is increasingly popular, we've had hundreds of nutrition students successfully complete this course.  With further study, you can become a nutritionist with specialist knowledge in this area.  Study at you own pace and receive tutor help and feedback as you progress through the course.  Open up to a world of opportunity and go for something you really care about!

Herbal Aromatherapy

  Start studying and develop an understanding of the safe use of Aromatherapy oils; and their production.  This course is aimed at the introductory level of education in Aromatherapy. It is suitable for those wishing to gain knowledge of using Aromatherapy in the home or for those working in a related discipline.Knowing the botanical names of plants and how they are derived is an important part of Aromatherapy. Most people know essential oils by their common names, such as Lavender, Thyme or Eucalyptus. For instance, there are several different types of plant that are commonly known as Lavender, and more than one of these plants are used to produce lavender oil. Oil distilled from True Lavender, or Lavandula angustifolia, is the highest quality lavender oil. However, lavender can also be distilled from Lavandula x intermedia and Lavandula latifolia. All three smell very similar, and can even be confusing for an experienced aromatherapist, but the chemical composition of Lavandula angustifolia is far superior to the other two species and is a much better therapeutic oil.

Human Anatomy & Physiology (Human Movement I)

  Acquire new knowledge or deepen your current knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physiology. Our course provides you with an excellent foundation to pursue a career in Human Health and Wellbeing or for further studies in this field. You will learn about the human body, how it works and which factors determine and affect a persons health.This course is designed for people working or looking to work in the health care industry, or for people who want to have the basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

Human Biology - Advanced Anatomy (II)

  An advanced anatomy course developed for people wishing to develop a career in health and human sciences, paramedical jobs and alternative therapists, specially massage therapists and other health care professions working in close contact with the patients body. This course assumes a basic understanding of anatomy

Human Biology - Bioenergetics (IB)

  Learn to manage energy levels in people; in sport, exercise, work or general day to day living. Learn what is energy, how to increase people's energy levels and maintain them in different situations, when rest is the perfect recovery tool and how to perform exercises for better energy management.What are the factors that makes us move better?  By understanding these factors it is possible to improve management of the body's capacity for movement and to help maintain optimum levels of energy. Suggested prior learning: A basic understanding of body systems or appropriate course such as Human Anatomy and Physiology.

Human Biology - Human Anatomy & Physiology (IA)

  Acquire and deepen your knowledge in Human Anatomy and Physiology. This course provides you with the knowledge basis to a career in Human Health and Wellbeing. You will understand what is a human body, how it works and which factors determine health. This course is designed for people working or looking to work in the health care industry, or for people who want to have the basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. This course is the FOUNDATION for understanding the human body; and the first step toward further studies or a career in health services or fitness industries. It provides credit toward qualifications in many things, including naturopathy, fitness, health etc.

Human Nutrition Foundations (I)

  This course is your first step toward an in depth understanding of human nutrition. It provides complimentary skills for people involved with food and health across a very wide range of vocations, for example, health or fitness professionals, chef's, food sales staff, carers ... This course should be viewed as a starting point for persons wanting to work more specifically in the field of nutrition and also provides the individual with the knowledge needed to better manage their own diet, not just the diets of those around them. Important: To work as a nutritionist or prescribe food supplements in most developed countries you will be required to do more study than the 100 hours in this course.  This 100 hour short course is often used as part of Certificates and Diplomas in Nutrition.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

  Learn how nutrition relates to sporting performance. This course details some elements such as energy in the athlete's body, fluids, competition and training diets.  Perfect for the amateur (or professional) sportsman, trainer, coach, or anyone wanting to better manage diet for improved or more appropriate sporting performance.

Medical Terminology

  A special course designed for people working or wishing to work in medical environments, with no medical training, to develop skills to communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology.

Muscles & Movement (Human Movement II)

  This course describes why humans see, touch, smell, taste and hear the world around us like we do. It also shows with practical examples how our body is able to move and how to improve flexibility, performance and posture. The course guides you to a better understanding of the operation of muscles and nerves, in movements and reactions observed in the body. This course covers: nerves, the nervous system, motor skills, structure & function of skeletal muscle, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Suggested Prior Learning: Human Movement (I) or equivalent.

Nutrition for Weight Loss

  Want to manage Weight Loss? This course provides a very sound foundation for anyone to advise others (eg. as a life coach, nutritional advisor, etc) or to understand and better manage your own weight problems; or those of your family. Course Aim To explain all aspects of how nutrition affects weight loss. It is an ideal course for people working with children in the child care industry. It is also a good course for mothers wanting to understand their children’s nutritional needs and learn to cope with them or for self enhancement.

The Building Environment & Health (Healthy Buildings II)

  Develops skills to evaluate, describe and explain how physical characteristics of a building and its surrounds have an impact upon the habitability of the building and human health. The course covers how weather systems and garden design influences the internal environment of a house, health aspects of different furnishings, paints, pesticides and chemicals (and alternatives), alternative methods of pest control, managing building surrounds and interior environments.

Therapeutic Nutrition

  NEW - Therapeutic nutrition is the provision of nutrients to maintain and/ or restore optimal nutrition and health. Therapeutic diets may be required as therapy for a disease e.g. coeliac disease or to treat malnutrition arising from low energy and nutrient intakes or due to increased energy and nutrient needs.

Understanding Human Nutrition (II)

  Healthy eating makes a healthy body & mindThis course teaches you how to develop a well balanced diet. Topics covered include how cooking and food processing affect nutrition, recommended nutrient intakes, assessing nutritional needs, planning a balanced diet, timing of meals, needs for special people/groups.


Proficiency Award

Proficiency Award In Nutrition

  This course is designed primarily for people who already have some related qualifications or experience, who seek to supplement their existing skills and gain an industry specific qualification that enhances their employability and capacity to work in industry. The Proficiency Award in Nutrition is awarded upon completion of:a) Human Nutrition I, II, & III.b) An approved workplace project or work experience equal to 200 hours duration


Certificate

Certificate in Health Support

  Develop Skills to work in support of Health Professionals! This course is a step down from being a nurse or health practitioner; but will provide valuable knowledge and skills that are in demand across a wide range of positions that support health services. It may lead to employment in such things as: medical administration, receptionist for a doctor, physiotherapist, chiropractor or naturopath; medical sales and marketing positions, assistant, attendant or paramedical support positions.

Certificate In Nutritional Counselling

  This course provides a strong grounding in human nutrition and the basic skills needed to advise or counsel people in this area. It is ideal for those with existing qualifications in health, hospitality, food technology or related disciplines. The course is also suitable for students who want to  provide general nutritional advice to improve fitness and wellbeing through diet, or to improve their own diet. Students will NOT be qualified to advise others on  medical or health problems, based on this course alone; but the course may be a foundation for working in food industries, health food retailing, administration and health support.


Advanced Certificate

Advanced Certificate in Nutritional Counselling

  This is an excellent course for people who wish to advance or change their career into counselling with a focus on nutrition, or for those already working in the health industry who wish to enhance their knowledge!Recent research in nutrition and health services indicates there is an increasing need for counsellors to have specialist knowledge in the area of nutrition, weight loss and children's nutrition whilst still maintaining professional counselling skills and practice.  You should enrol in this course if you are genuinely seeking to develop counselling skills, understand counselling techniques and work with people who are focussed on improving their health through nutrition. Health promotion in education is also another huge development area and requires people who know the facts about nutrition and also understand the importance of counselling...


Associate Diploma

Associate Diploma In Food And Nutrition

  This associate diploma expands on the subject of nutrition and health, will give a competitive edge for people wanting to work in the field of Nutrition. It covers essential elements of different areas of nutrition, the human body and health, as well as research skills. The mix of skills learnt in this course would be valuable for persons working in a range of industries including food processing, provision, service, research, advice

Associate Diploma in Nutritional Science

  Studying Nutritional Science will teach you an understanding of nourishment of the body in scientific terms by looking at biochemical processes which occur in all living cells. Biochemistry is the chemistry of organisms and organic compounds.  Metabolism is the process by which a body introduces into itself various energy?rich materials from its environment (food or nutrients), and transforms these materials, with the release of energy, into other substances, some of which are retained by the body and some eliminated.

Foundation Diploma In Complementary Medicine (Wellness Consultancy)

  True Wellness does not focus solely on the health of the physical body but is concerned with the healing and balancing of the three cornerstones of total wellbeing: the Body, Mind and Spirit. Without consideration for how our Mind and Spirit influence our health, our physical wellbeing can easily disintegrate. The Wellness consultant thus leads people in a path towards Health, Balance and Fulfillment.  On completing this course, students will have automatically gain credit with Health Schools Australia for enrolment into their national recognised Advanced Diploma in Complementary Medicine Wellness Consultancy.

Foundation Diploma In Natural Health

  This course is excellent for people looking to enter into a career in Natural Therapies or those who have a passion for Alternative and Complementary Medicine. This course can be studied on its own or as a foundation course for higher qualifications.  Graduates may find employment in health support positions, or with further studies build to become a fully qualified practitioner in their own right. After completing this you may continue your studies and upgrade to any one the Advanced Diplomas offered through Health Schools Australia. These include: Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy Advanced Diploma of Wellness Consultancy If you decide to study the Foundation Diploma on its own you will be awarded this qualification by Courses Direct Distance Education and your qualification will be internationally accredited through the IARC. 

Foundation Diploma in Natural Health - Complementary Medicine (Remedial Massage)

  One of the basic and primal human needs is for touch. Through touch we receive and give love, healing, acknowledgment, tenderness, energy and happiness. As our skin covers the entire body, it is the largest organ through which we perceive the world. The soothing, skillful hands of a well trained practitioner can thus reconnect us with the world, with sensations and feelings of love, care and happiness. The Foundation Diploma in Natural Health - Complementary Medicine with specialization Remedial Therapies develops your ability to become the skillfully trained practitioner that can heal patients, family or friends through massage, touching and relaxation. On completing this course, students will have automatically gain credit with Health Schools Australia for enrolment into their national recognised Advanced Diploma in Complementary Medicine Remedial Massage.

Foundation Diploma in Natural Health - Complementary Medicine (Sports Therapy)

  The demand for Sports therapists is increasing with the growing focus on sports practice and its role in how to lead a more successful and healthy lifestyle. Learn to lead your sports clients to physical fitness and better health, teach others how to avoid strains and injuries with preventative care and assist clients to recover with efficient techniques.    On completing this course, students will have automatically gain credit with Health Schools Australia for enrolment into their national recognised Advanced Diploma in Complementary Medicine (Sports Therapy)

Foundation Diploma In Naturopathy

  On completing this course, students will have automatically gain credit with Health Schools Australia for enrolment into their national recognised Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy.

Foundation Diploma In Western Herbal Medicine

  Herbal Medicine is currently enjoying greater scientific validation than any other branch or Natural Medicine today. Learn with us to treat your patients with Nature's gifts, with gentle efficient therapies that will strengthen and heal body, mind and spirit.   On completing this course, students will have automatically gain credit with Health Schools Australia for enrolment into their national recognised Advanced Diploma in Western Herbal Medicine.

Foundation Diploma of Nutritional Medicine

  A firm understanding of good nutrition is one of the best ways to prevent and manage many lifestyle diseases that affect us. Nutritionists and natural health practitioners assist patients, friends and family to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle, and to restore their energy and wellbeing, through good healthy nutrition. Nutrition feeds the body, mind and spiritual wellbeing. Adequate nutrition can assist in the recovery from minor or major health conditions, from recurrent colds to chronic diseases, and establish the foundation of healthy fulfilled and meaningful lives. On completing this course, students will have automatically gain credit with Health Schools Australia for enrolment into their national recognised Advanced Diploma in Nutritional Medicine.

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