Overview 2021
Location
Commonwealth Supported and Full Fee Paying places available (check your Letter of Offer for details)
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the International Online Course Guide (PDF 809KB) for courses that are offered to international students
Course objectives
The objectives of this course are to enable you to:
- Confidently initiate conversations about CAM use
- Determine the appropriateness of CAMs for your patients in light of other available treatment
options and safety issues, - Apply the principles of evidence-based medicine to the CAM domain, and
- Utilise CAMs, where clinically appropriate, to assist in the management of common clinical
conditions.
Career outcomes
This qualification is intended to augment the practice of registered health professionals and improve their ability to practise integrative medicine
Professional Recognition
This qualification will enable registered health professionals to expand their competence and scope ofpractice into complementary and alternative medicines. Participants in the course will be able to count their time commitment towards their Continuing Professional Development requirements.
Course structure
Schedule
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) encompasses a range of modalities and practices and their accompanying theories and beliefs, which lie outside the politically dominant health system. It is understood by its users to assist in preventing or treating illness or…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CSA509 Introduction to Complementary Medicines
Until recently, the phrases 'evidence-based medicine' and 'complementary and alternative medicine' were considered to be contradictory. However, perceptions of the role of evidence-based medicine in complementary and alternative medicine have shifted as the use of complementary medicines has continued to…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CSA512 Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine
This unit will focus primarily on the use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) for the treatment of medical conditions and will complement the material covered in CSA514, CSA515 and CSA516. The aim will be for you to develop knowledge…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CSA513 Integrative Approaches to Common Clinical Problems A
This unit will focus primarily on the use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) for the treatment of medical conditions and will complement the material covered in CSA513, CSA515 and CSA516. The aim will be for you to develop knowledge…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CSA514 Integrative Approaches to Common Clinical Problems B
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
TAFE
To be eligible for an offer applicants must have completed an Advanced Diploma. Additional work experience will be considered advantageous.
TERTIARY
To be eligible for an offer applicants must have completed successfully completed an AQF (or equivalent) Bachelor degree.
APPLICANTS WITH WORK/LIFE EXPERIENCE
Applicants can complete and submit a personal competency statement. You may be eligible for an offer if you have sustained work experiences that demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Admissions information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.
Articulation to
Students who are enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Complementary Medicines will be able to articulate into the Bachelor of Medicines Management with Professional Honours in Complementary Medicines – the four units in the Graduate Certificate will represent the first four units of the Professional Honours course.
Students may choose to exit the Bachelor of Medicines Management with Professional Honours in Complementary Medicines with a Graduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Complementary Medicines (4 units).
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
- Online
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