Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine
This qualification covers the skills needed to work at practitioner level in nutritional medicine.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Nutritional medicine practitioner | Nutritional therapist |
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES 23 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 21 core units, comprising 12 common units and 9 specialisation units 2 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages |
Core units
Common units
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
HLTAP501B Analyse health information (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B )
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM502C Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM503C Manage a practice
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTHIR501B Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTIN504C Manage the control of infection (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C )
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
Specialisation units
HLTNUT601C Apply literature research findings to clinical practice
HLTNUT603B Apply a nutritional medicine diagnostic framework
HLTNUT604B Manage work within a clinical nutritional framework
HLTNUT605B Perform nutritional medicine health assessment
HLTNUT606B Plan the nutritional treatment strategy
HLTNUT607B Provide nutritional medicine treatment
HLTNUT608B Provide specialised nutritional medicine treatment
HLTNUT609B Prepare and dispense nutritional and dietary supplements
HLTNUT610B Provide basic dietary advice
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Other elective units are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries