Qualification -Foundation Diploma In Natural Health

Study Online - Natural Health Course

 

This course is excellent for people looking to enter into a career in natural therapies or have a passion for alternative and complementary medicine. This course can be done as is or as a foundation course to upgrade to the advanced diplomas offered by Health Schools Australia. If you decide to do the Foundation diploma by itself you will be awarded the foundation Diploma by ACS Distance Education and the course will be IARC accredited. You have the option of being awarded the Foundation Diploma through our UK School which is a recognised training centre by the UK government. This can also be used to gain credits for premed Diploma offered by Warnborough College in UK and Ireland http://www.warnborough.edu/.

Duration: 1000 hours

Course Structure
The Foundation Diploma consists of 10 modules:

1. Anatomy & Physiology I
2. Nutrition I
3. Nutrition II
4. Nutrition III
5. Biochemistry I
6. Biochemistry II
7. Biochemistry III
8. Biology (Cell Biology)
9. Introduction to Psychology
10. Counselling Skills I

 

Expanded Course Outlines:

MODULE 1

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

This subject must be undertaken before any of the other modules. The subject provides a solid foundation for the rest of your studies. It contains 6 lessons as outlined below:

1. Cells & Tissues - Explains the human body at a microscopic level, including the structure and function of cells, tissues and membranes.
2. The Skeleton - Examines features of the human skeletal system.
3. The Muscular System - Describes the human muscular system, in terms of structure and basic function.
4. The Nervous System – Looks at the human nervous system, in terms of structure and basic functions.
5. Digestion & Excretion - Explains different physiological systems of digestion and excretion in the body.
6. Physiological Systems – Focuses on the different physiological systems of the body.

MODULE 2

Nutrition I

There are nine lessons in this course as follows:

1. Introduction to Nutrition - Explain the role of different food types in human health
2. The Digestive System - Understand and explain the anatomy of digestion
3. Absorption & Enzymes - To understand and explain the physiology of digestive processes
4. Energy Value and Foods - Understanding the science of nutrition
5. Carbohydrates and Fats - Recommend appropriate carbohydrate intake and recommend appropriate fat intake for a specific person
6. Proteins - Recommend appropriate protein intake
7. Vitamins and Minerals - Recommend appropriate intake of vitamins and minerals
8. Water - Recommend appropriate water intake in different situations
9. Nutrient Disorders - Recognise symptoms of the major nutrient disorders

MODULE 3

Nutrition II

There are 8 lessons in this course as follows:

1. Cooking and its Effect on Nutrition - Determine the appropriate food preparation for different foods, in relation to its value for human health
2. Food Processing and its Effect on Nutrition - Explain the characteristics of food processing techniques and their implications for human health
3. Recommended Daily Intake of Nutrients - Understand the minimum and maximum safe intake for macronutrients, vitamins and minerals
4. Vitamins - Manage dietary intake of more significant vitamins including fat soluble, B and C complex vitamins for good health
5. Minerals - Manage dietary requirements of significant minerals including calcium & iron for good health
6. Planning a Balanced Diet - Plan in detail, an appropriate seven day diet plan, for an "average" adult
7. Assessing Nutritional Status & Needs - Determine dietary needs of different individuals and subpopulations
8. Diet Planning for Special Needs - Plan diets for specific needs for people at different stages of life

MODULE 4

Nutrition III

There are eight lessons in this course as follows:

1. Nutrient Imbalance and Disease - Explain different food related health problems
2. Dental Problems - Manage diet to optimise dental health
3. Fibre and Bowel Diseases - Understand the role of dietary fibre in the diet and how it relates to bowel diseases
4. Different Ways of Eating - Determine the effect which different physical methods of food intake, can have upon health, including the time and order of eating, and chewing
5. Food Toxicity: Sensitivity - Manage food sensitivity problems
6. Food Toxicity: Toxicity - Implement procedures to know and avoid food poisoning
7. Detoxification/Body Cleansing - Understand detoxification; methods, purpose and efficacy
8. Consulting/Giving Advice - Recommend a nutritional program to a client in a proper and responsible manner

MODULE 5

Biochemistry I

There are ten lessons in this course as follows:

1. Introduction to biochemistry - Identify characteristics of common chemical compounds important in animal and human biochemistry
2. Lipids and proteins - Explain the characteristics of major biochemical groups including carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
3. Enzymes and hormones - Explain the characteristics of chemicals which control biological processes in animals and humans, including enzymes and hormones
4. Nucleic acids - Explain the role of nucleic acids in the biology of animals and humans
5. Thermo-regulation - Explain the role of thermo-regulation in animals and humans
6. Carbohydrate metabolism - Explain the role of carbohydrate metabolism in animals and humans
7. Absorption - Explain processes of digestion & absorption in animals and humans
8. Acidity and alkalinity - Identify the characteristics of acidity and alkalinity in relation to animals and humans
9. Chemical analysis - Develop simple chemical analysis skills relevant to testing animals and humans
10. Biochemical applications - Identify applications and uses for biochemical processes and products

MODULE 6

Biochemistry II

There are nine lessons in this course as follows:

1. Introduction to Biochemical Molecules - Explain the principles and practice of biochemistry. Explain the characteristics of biochemical molecules and distinguish between different groups of biochemical molecules
2. Amino Acids - Explain the structural characteristics and other properties that differentiate amino acids
3. Structure of Proteins - Explain the structure of proteins
4. Protein Dynamics - To describe common protein dynamics including folding, structural evolution and haemoglobin function
5. Sugars and Polysaccharides - Describe the structure and dynamics of different types of saccharides and polysaccharides
6. Lipids (Fats) and Membranes - To explain the composition and structure of both lipids and membranes
7. Enzymes, Vitamins and Hormones - To describe the structure and dynamics of different types of enzymes, vitamins and hormones
8. DNA and RNA - To describe the structure and function of different types of nucleic acids including DNA and RNA
9. Laboratory Techniques - To become familiar with some of the basic laboratory techniques used in biochemistry and to appreciate the importance of safety in the laboratory

MODULE 7

Biochemistry III

There are ten lessons in this course as follows:

1. Introduction - Explain the interaction between the various biochemical processes within the animal cell
2. Glycolysis and Glycogen Metabolism - Explain the processes of glycolysis and glycogen metabolism
3. Movement through Membranes - Understand the transport mechanism of bio-chemicals through animal membranes
4. Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation - Explain the processes of electron transfer and oxidative phosphorylation, and their importance to energy regulation in animals
5. Sugar and Polysaccharide Metabolism - Explain the metabolism of carbohydrates
6. Lipid Metabolism - Explain the metabolism of lipids
7. Amino Acid Metabolism - Explain the metabolism of amino acids
8. Nucleotide Metabolism - Explain biochemical nucleotide metabolism
9. Enzyme Activity - Explain enzyme reactions and catalysis in biochemistry
10. Other Processes - Explain other biochemical processes including biochemical communication through hormones and neurotransmission

 

MODULE 8

Cell Biology

There are ten lessons in this course as follows:

1. Introduction to Cells - Review basic cell structure and discuss the scope and nature of cell biology
2. Chemical Composition - Describe the chemical components and processes of cells
3. Chemical Processes - Describe the storage of genetic information within cells and how this information is passed on to the next generation
4. Genetic Information - Describe key concepts in molecular biology
5. Membranes - Discuss membrane structure and transport across cell membranes
6. Nucleus - Discuss protein structure and function
7. Protein Structure and Function in the Cell - Describe and discuss protein synthesis
8. Bioenergetics - Describe the significant processes involved in transfer and storage of energy in a cell
9. Cell Signaling/Communication - Describe the significant processes that occur in cell communication and intracellular transport
10. The Cell Cycle and Tissue Formation - Describe the life cycle of cells and how they combine to create different types of tissues

MODULE 9

Introduction to Psychology

There are seven lesson in this course as follows:

1. The nature and scope of Psychology - Define psychology and explain basic theoretical approaches
2. Neurological basis of behaviour - Explain characteristics of the neurological basis of behaviour
3. Environmental effects on behaviour - Identify different kinds of environmental influences on learned behaviour
4. Consciousness and perception - Explain the differences between consciousness and perception
5. Personality - Explain the effect of personality on behaviour
6. Psychological development - Explain psychological development
7. Needs, drives and motivation - To understand and be able to apply different techniques to motivate people

MODULE 10

Counselling Skills I

This course has eight lessons as follows:

1. Learning Specific Skills - To be aware of various methods of learning, and identify essential micro-skills
2. Listening and Bonding - To introduce the student to the skills of commencing the counselling process, helping their client to unwind, and making use of the skills of listening and bonding
3. Reflection - To convey to the counsellor an understanding of the notion of reflection of content, feeling, and both content and feeling, and its appropriateness to the counselling process
4. Questioning - To introduce the student to different questioning techniques and their usefulness in the counselling process
5. Interview Techniques - To describe and provide understanding of various micro-skills including: summarising, confrontation and reframing
6. Changing Beliefs and Normalising - To understand the negative impact of self-destructive beliefs and to appreciate the value of normalising in the counselling process
7. Finding Solutions - To enable the student to understand how a client can make choices, overcome psychological blocks and facilitate actions
8. Ending the Counselling - To familiarize the student with effective ways to close the counselling session, arranging further meetings and overcoming dependency

 

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What's Different About this Diploma?

• Options to choose electives that you don't find in similar diplomas elsewhere.
• A more in depth diploma than what is offered at many other colleges (Compare the duration of our modules 100 hours each). Study more, learn more, go further in your career or business.
• A stronger focus on learning (some colleges focus more on assessment than we do -but we believe that what you learn is what makes the difference)
• Exceptional tutors...compare the qualifications and experience of our staff (see staff profiles at ... http://www.acsedu.com/about-us/our-staff.aspx)  ....after all, it doesn't make sense to choose where to study if you don't first know who will be teaching you.

 

Learning Facilities

ACS follows the old fashioned idea that “the student comes first”. Our staff are told to treat every student as an individual and respond promptly to their enquiries; and the facilities we have developed and continue to develop, are all focused on that goal. Facilities include:

• Offices in two time zones (UK and Australia) –which means an international team of academics are responding to students 5 days a week and 16 hours a day.
• An online student room with unique resources that are only available to students studying our courses, including online library.
• Bookshop offering quality downloadable e books
• A data base of 20 million words of unique information written by our staff over 3 decades that can be drawn upon if needed by academics for use in supporting our students.
• Systems that ensure assignments are tracked, marked and returned to students, fast -commonly within a round 1 week & rarely more than 2 weeks (note: many other colleges take longer).
• The school is active in social networking and encourages students to connect with us and each other.
• No automated handling of student phone enquiries. When you call you get a real person; or leave a message and a real person will call you back within a day, but more commonly within an hour or two.
• No additional charges for extra tutor support over the phone or email.
• Free careers advice for graduates –It is our policy to provide support and advice to our students even after they graduate. If a graduate needs help with getting a CV together, or advice on setting up a business or looking for work; they only need ask.
• The quality of academic staff is higher than many other colleges.

Career Opportunities

Study alone can never guarantee career success; but a good education is an important starting point.

Success in a career depends upon many things. A course like this is an excellent starting point because it provides a foundation for continued learning, and the means of understanding and dealing with issues you encounter in the workplace.

When you have completed an ACS course, you will have not only learnt about the subject, but you will have been prompted to start networking with experts in the discipline and shown how to approach problems that confront you in this field.

This and every other industry in today’s world is developing in unforeseen ways; and while that is unsettling for anyone who wants to be guaranteed a particular job at the end of a particular course; for others, this rapidly changing career environment is offering new and exciting opportunities almost every month.

If you want to do the best that you can in this industry, you need to recognise that the opportunities that confront you at the end of a course, are probably different to anything that has even been thought of when you commence a course.

 

 

BOOKS

Visit our School bookshop at www.acsebook.com

• Downloadable ebooks that can be read on ipads, PC’s, Laptops, or readers like a Kindle.
• Titles are written by our principal and staff.
• Anyone can purchase books –ACS students are offered a student discount