The NATURALLY YOURS INSTITUTE in association with WELEDA PHARMACIES is to launch a six-month course that will offer candidates from all walks of life the opportunity to learn about complementary and holistic health.
The Certificate in Complementary and Holistic Health, which kicks off in January 2010, is designed to equip participants with basic essentials relating to various aspects of the natural health industry as well as provide a platform from which to launch a career in health.
The six modules cover an extensive range of topics carefully formulated to transmit a thorough and broad understanding of various alternative health modalities. Lecturers include many people highly respected in their respective fields of natural medicine
Module 1: Anatomy; Physiology.
Module 2: Nutrition; sports nutrition; vitamins; minerals; probiotics, natural farming techniques; natural foods, herbals.
Module 3: Nutraceuticals - incorporating the topics ADD, adrenal fatigue; anxiety, cholesterol, depression, diabetes, exercise endurance, fybromyalgia; hypertension; libido; memory; migraine & headache; mood; osteoporosis; pain; sleep, stress, weight loss, obesity and more.
Module 4: Homeopathic first aid; anthroposophical medicine; natural HRT; ADD; tissue salts, Bach flower remedies.
Module 5: Chinese medicine; African traditional medicine, aromatherapy; Unani-Tibb; iridology; ozone therapy.
Module 6: Clinical massage therapy; reflexology, cosmetics, dermaceuticals, physical modality therapies including physiotherapy, chiropractic, yoga, body stress release, biokinetics; craniosacral therapy and pilates; wellness devices including Scio, BEST, Moce and Rife Resonator; selling wellness techniques
This course would be beneficial for anyone interested in the field of natural and complementary health - school leavers, health advisors, health industry professionals, sports coaches, life coaches, veterinarians, health shop owners and pharmacy assistants.
Candidates will have the option of doing the entire course or choose topics of specific individual interest. A certificate will be awarded on completion of an examination. Accredited by the Naturally Yours Institute and Weleda Pharmacies and affiliated with the HSBI, the course is in the process of being accredited by SETA. It is also endorsed by the health supplement companies Solgar, Chinaherb, Solal, Dr Hauschka, PharmaNatura, Zendegis, Foodstate, Weleda Health; Tibb Herbals, Nature's Choice, Nutri-Women; Bioflora, BioScience and Bioron.
For more information contact:
Poonam Bhavan
Cell: 079 4488911
Tel: 011 4674177
Fax: 086 5329774
Email:bhavan.poonam@gmail.com
The Natural Health Continued Education Program (NHCEP) as presented by Dunamis Nutrition International (dN[1]) consists of a comprehensive correspondence course and workshops in natural health and complementary medicine. The self-study course is comprised of more than 30 modules drawn up by experts in their respective fields. The modules can be divided into three main groups: western herbals and plant extracts, nutritional supplements and wider complementary health issues and subjects.
After completing the modules pharmacists, general practitioners, and healthcare practitioners will receive 2 clinical points per module (MBD005/016/01/09: 60 CPD points) towards the continued education system. Seven clinical points (MBD005/017/01/09: 1 CPD per workshop topic) in the following topics are also available: the effects of nutrition/nutritional supplements on sport performance, HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, CVD, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome/fibromyalgia.
Selected modules may be completed by frontshop assistants, marketers of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, and personal trainers.
Other services offered by dN[i] are Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections, supplement formulation, and endurance training clinics.
Cost:
Correspondence course - R4500.00
Workshops - R150/topic (includes CPD certificate)
For more information contact:
Dr Jaques Rossouw at dN[i], 82 Edelvalk Street, Monumentpark Ext., 0181
E-mail rossouw1@telkomsa.net.
Tel: (012) 347 6476, or 083 457 7480
www.sportdynamic.co.za
NatPharm Consulting was established by Tanya Templeton [BPharm, MPS, D.N. (Diploma Nutrition)] in response to the ever-growing need of the complementary medicines industry for evidence-based support of the wide range of nutritional substances. This support is vital in dealing with critical questioning from the allopathic industry and regulating authorities. It is also invaluable for empowering company representatives to detail suppliers and end-users regarding the merit, safety and efficacy of complementary medicines, thus instilling confidence in their products.
NatPharm Consulting is dedicated to research, evaluation and critical appraisal/review of scientific literature for product development, package inserts, outer cartons and labels, claims and marketing material, ASA complaints and MCC/DOH enquiries, referenced articles or marketing material for publication. It also provides product education and training dealing with conditions that may be managed using complementary medicines, mechanisms of action of complementary medicines and their place in therapy as well as an introduction to nutrition, the holistic model of healthcare, the role of vitamins and minerals, bulk nutrients, foods and food classes, bowel flora and maintenance of health. Templeton directed and was a medicines information specialist at the Medicines Information Centre, Department of Pharmacology, University of Cape Town for eight years. For the last five years, she has worked as a responsible pharmacist in the complementary medicines industry..
Contact Tanya:
Mobile: +27 82 655 2625.
Tel: +27 21 674 6103
Email: tanya@natpharmconsulting.co.za
Respected nutritionist, Stuart Wilson, will be conducts a Nutrition Consultants Course in the Gilletts/Hillcrest area of KZN. This THASA accredited course consists of a programme of learning intended as a broad introduction to proper nutrition for health, and aims to provide the learner with the knowledge to make a change in their lives and the lives of those they serve. The Nutrition Consultants Course is structured as a series of weekend workshops held over a 2 year period, making it the ideal choice for those in full-time employment who wish to learn a bit more about the value of proper diet & nutrition. The course is specifically aimed at those who work in the Beauty and Healthcare industry; however, entrance is open to all who meet the entrance criteria.
Core modules include appropriate Anatomy, Physiology and Patho-physiology, Introduction to Nutritional Management, the study of Nutrition and Food Habits, Nutrients in Food and their Role in Health and Application of Nutritional Knowledge. Fundamental modules include Business Awareness and Professional Conduct, First Aid Level I and Counsellors course for Therapists. Practical training takes the form of a series of case studies and research assignments.
This course is now being offered in an e-learning format for which registration is now open.
For more information and bookings contact: Stuart Wilson
Tel/Fax: 031 2088896
Cell: 084 6088896
Email: info@nutritionalconsultants.co.za
Website: http://nutritionalconsultants.co.za/forum/index.php
The Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) - founded by world-reknowned nutritionist Patrick Holford in 1984 - intend to launch their well-respected Nutrition Therapy Diploma Course (NTDC) in South Africa as an on-line distance learning course. The initial phase of the launch will be the Science Access Course (biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology), which is the entrant requirement for those who do not have the equivalent qualifications of A level/matric. This will be available towards the end of 2008 both as a full course and individual units.
For more information about the courses offered, or to register your interest on-line please visit: http://www.ionlearning.co.za/
To find out more about the NTDC course and other facilities please visit: http://www.ion.ac.uk/.
Anyone interested in finding out more - whether it be to promote, endorse or become a student contant:
Stuart Wilson: Tel/Fax: +27 31 2088896
Mobile: +27 84 6088896
The Solgar Gold Training Course is a study programme designed for people working in the health food store industry who wish to improve their knowledge. Says Solgar MD, Denise Maidment: "It is one thing to have cutting edge products but if the knowledge of the people selling these products is scant, we have a problem. So we decided to invest in the future of independent health food stores and put together an achievable and affordable course. Our aim is to raise the level of knowledge through good quality information that is not brand specific and based on firm science."
The 12-module course is written by Solgar's nutritional therapists and naturopaths. It includes sections on anatomy and physiology as well as an introduction to nutritional and herbal medicine. Information on common health disorders and drug/nutrient reactions is also provided.
Each module comprises of a workbook which must be completed and returned for marking. A pass mark of 50% has been set. If this is not achieved, the module can be repeated. "There is full technical back-up support on the end of a phone, fax or email," says Maidment.
Students work at their own pace but need put in only two to four hours per week to complete a module per month and finish the course in a year. On completion, students are awarded a Solgar Gold Standard Product Advisor badge plus a certificate. And there is yet another benefit. The fee of R1000 per person is refunded in full on completion of the course. Said Maidment: "The charge helps motivate people to finish the course as the full costs are carried by Solgar. This is our investment in and thanks to all the health shop independents and staff."
Want more info? Phone (011) 462-1652
Initiated in Canada, this comprehensive and informative course is run locally by Bioforce SA and SA Natural Products and is open to both professionals and the public. SANP brought the training to the country three years ago and have found that students are enjoying and benefiting from it. The course is designed to promote proficiency in phytotherapy (therapeutic use of plants) and includes anatomy and physiology. Consisting of ten modules, the course employs a multiple choice question format. The modules are: Introduction to Phytotherapy and Physiology'; The Immune System; The Circulatory System; The Respiratory System; The Digestive System; The Urinary System; The Reproductive System; The Nervous System; Special Senses; The Musculoskeletal System.
It is suggested that a module be completed and submitted each six weeks. A score of 60% is the passing grade. If this is not achieved, the module can be repeated. Upon completion of the course, certification is issued stating which modules have been successfully completed.
The fee for the course is R1 500.
For further information contact Atri Wilson at (031) 903 434.
lagoon@wol.co.za
The Bach Flower Remedies workshops are an unusual learning experience. The one day workshop covers all the remedies in the Bach range, their therapeutic benefits, various applications and how to create personal flower essence blends to achieve emotional balance and thereby nurture a healthy mind, body and soul. No prior experience in Bach Flower Remedies is needed. The workshops are set up for people to explore and familiarise themselves with this remarkable healing system and how to use it is daily life. Workshops are held annually in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
The fee includes refreshments, lunch a goodie bag with gifts from Bach Flower Remedies, workbook, club magazine and the opportunity to order remedies at a discounted price.
Contact Janine Tassi on (021) 900 2500. .
Explore the wonderful uses of aromatherapy and learn how to bring relaxation and fragrant healing into your life and home at these one-day workshops. All the oils in the Burgess & Finch range are discussed as well as their therapeutic benefits, various applications and precautions and how to mix aromatherapy blends to nurture mind and body. These relaxing and therapeutic workshops are conducted by Moyra Metcalfe and Adelle Dermott. No prior aromatherapy experience is necessary. Workshops are held annually in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
The fee includes refreshments, lunch, a goodie bag with gifts from Burgess & Finch, subscription to Essential News Aromatherapy newsletter, an aromatherapy workbook and the chance to order aromatic oils at a discounted price.
Contact: Jennifer Davies (021) 900 2500.