South Pacific College of Natural Therapies - courses in naturopathy and herbal medicine

Short Courses

In 2009, SPCNT will be offering some short courses which run over one or two semesters.

These courses will be offered on campus and by distance. Each campus course is taught for a total of 64 hours. Each course costs $500.

Completion of assessment tasks such as tests and assignments is optional, but if completed, and an overall pass of 50% or more achieved, the course will be credited to the Diploma in Naturopathy or Diploma in Herbal Medicine.

Click here to download our Semester One 2009 timetable.

If the course is studied by distance, some attendance at compulsory weekend sessions is required.

Click here to view information about distance learning, including compulsory weekend dates for Semester One 2009

Click here to download an enrolment form, which can be used for short courses or community courses.

Semester 1

February to June - each of these courses is taught in two 2-hour blocks per week, distance also available

1.		Natural Health Philosophies
2.		Naturopathy A - Healthy Living
3.		Anatomy & Physiology A
4.		Anatomy & Physiology B

Semester 1 and 2

February to November - each of these courses is taught 2 hours per week, distance also available

1.		Herbal Cultivation
2.		Introduction to Medicinal Herbs

Semester 2

July to November - each of these courses is taught in two 2-hour blocks per week, distance also available. The timetable for these classes will be available in early May.

1.		Massage A
2.		Anatomy & Physiology C
3.		Naturopathy B - Introduction to Iridology, Homeopathy, Flower essences

Community Courses 2009

Twilight Herbs Series

These community courses will be taught on campus using the College herbal gardens.
One course costs $50, two courses $95, three courses $135, four courses $170.

Growing Healthy Herbs
Monda, Jan 19, 6.30 - 8.30pm

Sustainable Gardening
Tuesday Jan 20, 6.30 - 8.30pm

Teas and Poultices
Tuesday Jan 27, 6.30 - 8.30pm

Creams and Lotions
Wednesday Jan 28, 6.30 - 8.30pm

Seasonal Foods Series

Please note these are not cooking classes but a chance for you to discuss and taste healthy seasonal foods.

Autumn
Tuesday 2 Apr, 6.30 - 8.30pm

Winter
Wednesday 17 Jun, 6.30 - 8.30pm

Spring
Monday 21 Sep, 6.30 - 8.30pm

*SPCNT reserves the right to cancel classes if the minimum number of enrolments is not met.