With the removal of the Advanced Diplomas of Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine and Homoeopathy, from the Health Training Package at the end of this year, training providers initially thought they had 18 months to teach out students already enrolled in December 2015.
Continue reading “Teach out period extended for Advanced Diplomas”Confirmed – Advanced Diplomas to be deleted December 2015
On Friday 21 November 2014 the Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council (CS&HISC) issued a notice confirming the decision to delete the Advanced Diplomas of Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine, and Homoeopathy, from December 2015.
Continue reading “Confirmed – Advanced Diplomas to be deleted December 2015”ARONAH supports removal of Advanced Diplomas
Whilst there is still some push-back against the CS&HISC decision to discontinue the Advanced Diplomas of Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine, and Homoeopathy, ARONAH has come out in support of the decision.
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As you may have seen in my recent posts (here and here), the CS&HISC recently made a decision to remove the Advanced Diplomas of Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine, and Homoeopathy from the Health Training Package in December 2015. This came after almost 18 months of discussion and consultation, and majority support amongst stakeholders.
Yet the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) refuses to accept the majority decision, is actively opposing it and is seeking to have the CS&HISC decision overturned.
Continue reading “ATMS Seeks to Maintain the Lowest Standards”Training the Next Generation … Advanced Diplomas or Bachelor degrees?
For a little over 10 years the minimum qualification in naturopathy and Western herbal medicine in Australia has been the Advanced Diploma. After December 2015 all that changes, but the real question is how and why?
Continue reading “Training the Next Generation … Advanced Diplomas or Bachelor degrees?”Training the Next Generation – Video
Following on from my last post, here is a video I produced on the topic of why Bachelor degree is a more appropriate qualification level than Advanced Diploma, in the disciplines of naturopathy and herbal medicine.
Continue reading “Training the Next Generation – Video”No more Advanced Diplomas – Industry Skills Council
On 2nd July 2014 the Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council (CS&HISC) announced that as of December 2015 the Advanced Diplomas of Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine and Homoeopathy would be aligned at Bachelor degree level and removed from the Training Package. Why is this fantastic news, and what does this mean for Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine, and for current and future practitioners? Read on to find out.
Continue reading “No more Advanced Diplomas – Industry Skills Council”International Conference – Final Day Highlights
Whilst it was a long weekend for all, the 8th International Conference on Herbal Medicine finished with lots of future-focused presentations and discussions.
Continue reading “International Conference – Final Day Highlights”UWS Naturopathy Graduation
Today my Bachelor of Applied Science (Naturopathic Studies) and Graduate Diploma of Naturopathy students became Graduates. It is always rewarding to see these people, who have put in years of hard work, receive the official recognition they deserve. It is great to meet families as well, and just see everybody in their academic robes.
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