Education & Training

The Complementary Healthcare Council - Strengthening the Industry through Education

The Complementary Healthcare Council now offers participants in-depth and up-to-date training on all aspects of the complementary healthcare products industry.

Whether you are a health food retailer looking to upskill your staff and subsequently increase sales or simply someone with an interest in complementary healthcare, these courses will be ideal for increasing your knowledge and understanding.

Further Education Gains Results

Confidence in: 

  • guiding customers to the products that match their need
  • educating customers on correct use of complementary medicines
  • clarifying controversies about complementary healthcare products, thus improving customer motivation and confidence in purchasing

Increased Customer Loyalty - gain a reputation as a source of accurate, reliable information

Increased Sales 

Course Outlines

Diploma of Complementary Healthcare Retailing

Specifically designed for the complementary healthcare retailer, the Diploma of Complementary Healthcare Retailing comprises 6 module based certificates focussing on the key knowledge areas required of any good health food retailer.

Certificates

    • Foundation Studies for Complementary Healthcare Retailing (FS-CHR)
    • Certificate in Complementary Healthcare Retailing - Nutritional Supplements (CCHR-NS) 
    • Certificate in Complementary Healthcare Retailing - Herbal Supplements (CCHR-HS) 
    • Certificate in Complementary Healthcare Retailing - Homeopathy & Flower Essences (CCHR-HFE)
    • Certificate in Complementary Healthcare Retailing - Therapeutics (CCHR-T) 
    • Certificate in Complementary Healthcare Retailing - Sales & Advertising (CCHR-SA)
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    • Each certificate is able to be undertaken as a stand alone Certificate course and as part of the requirements for completing the Diploma of Complementary Healthcare Retailing.

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Foundation Studies for Complementary Healthcare Retailing (FS-CHR)

An introductory course designed for people with no background in health, this course offers participants an introduction to complementary healthcare retailing and basic information on how the body works; knowledge essential to anyone with an interest in complementary healthcare.
Offering 7 modules of independent, reliable knowledge, this course is ideal for anyone in the complementary healthcare products industry.

Modules

  • Introduction to complementary healthcare retailing;
    About the Complementary Healthcare Council (CHC); CHC Code of Practice for the marketing of complementary healthcare and health food products; CHC Internet Guideline for complementary healthcare products; Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code 2007.
  • How the body works Part 1; How body systems work Part 1
    Basic body chemistry; How cells work; How tissues work; How body systems work Part 1- Digestive and immune systems.
  • How body systems work Part 2
    Muscular system; Skin; Urinary system; Respiratory system
  • How body systems work Part 3
    Skeletal system; Nervous system; Endocrine system
  • How body systems work Part 4
    Cardiovascular system; Lymphatic system;
    Reproductive system
  • What goes wrong in disease Part 1
    Factors that contribute to disease; Poor nutrition
    Psychological or physical stress; Oxidative stress
  • What goes wrong in disease Part 2
    Inflammation; Infections; Hypersensitivity responses; Detoxification

  

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 Certificate in Complementary Healthcare Retailing - Nutritional Supplements (CCHR-NS)

The Certificate in Complementary Healthcare Retailing - Nutritional Supplements consists of 10 modules covering macronutrients, micronutrients and a range of dietary supplements sold within the Australian market. This certificate presents each nutrient as 1-2 page monograph covering background information, functions, uses, dietary sources, supplements and toxicity if relevant.

Modules

    1. Macronutrients Part 1
      Introduction to nutrition; Introduction to nutrients; Energy; Water; Carbohydrates
    2. Macronutrients Part 2
      Protein, amino acids, protein supplements;
      Lipids, fatty acids, lipid supplements -fish oil, flaxseed oil, evening primrose oil, lecithin; Cholesterol
    3. Micronutrients: Fat-soluble vitamins
      Introduction to micronutrients; Introduction to vitamins; Fat-soluble vitamins: vitamins A, D, E, K
    4. Micronutrients: Water-soluble vitamins Part 1
      Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 
    5. Micronutrients: Water-soluble vitamins Part 2
      Vitamin B12, folic acid, biotin, choline, inositol, vitamin C
    6. Micronutrients: Macrominerals
      Introduction to minerals, Phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, potassium,  sodium, chloride, sulfur 
    7. Micronutrients: Trace elements Part 1
      Iron, zinc, copper, manganese, iodine
    8. Micronutrients: Trace elements Part Endogenous antioxidants.
      Trace elements: selenium, chromium, molybdenum, silicon, boron, fluorine; Endogenous antioxidants: coenzyme Q10, alpha lipoic acid
    9. Dietary supplements Part 1
      Phytochemicals; Introduction to phytochemicals;
      Carotenoids: betacarotene, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin; Polyphenolics: flavonoids, resveratrol, phytosterols, proanthocyanidins; Organosulfur compounds
    10. Dietary supplements Part 2
      Joint support: glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, green-lipped mussel; Digestive support: probiotics, digestive enzymes; Brain support: SAMe, amino acids, phosphatidylserine; Bee products: honey, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly; Blue-green algae; Brewer's yeast

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 Course Features

 
  • Self-paced, easy-to-understand, learning modules produced  by  complementary healthcare professionals
  • Purchase of additional text books is optional but not essential  
  • Learning modules accessible from your computer (internet access is required)
  • Email tutor assistance from qualified complementary healthcare professionals
  • Printable modules so that you can study any time, anywhere
  • Optional self-testing to allow you to check your understanding as you go
  • Simple-to-use online examination
  • Accreditation on course completion
  • Payment options to suit every budget
  • Recognition of Prior Learning available 
 

 

 

 Pricing

Each certificate is able to be undertaken as a stand alone Certificate course and as part of the requirements for completing the Diploma of Complementary Healthcare Retailing.

 

 

 

Course

No. of Modules

Cost per Module

Total Cost

Diploma of Complementary Healthcare Retailing

NA

NA

Price on application
Foundation Health Studies

7

$60

$420
Nutritional Supplements

10

$60

$600
Herbal Supplements

10

$60

$600
Homeopathy & Flower Essences

*

$60

*
Therapeutics

*

$60

*
Sales & Marketing

*

$60

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*To be released

Discounts

 

 

  Certificate Paid in Full
CHC Member Rates 30% Discount
  50% Discount with two or more concurrent enrolments
Non Member Rates 15% Discount
DSAA & NPNZ Member Rates 25% Discount
   

 

 

 

Future Courses

Certificate in Complementary Healthcare Retailing - Herbal Supplements

Certificate in Complementary Healthcare Retailing - Homeopathy & Flower Essences

Certificate in Complementary Healthcare Retailing - Therapeutics

Certificate in Complementary Healthcare Retailing - Sales & Advertising

 

 

Enrol Today and Begin your Journey of Knowledge

You don’t have to be an industry member to enrol. If you have an interest in complementary healthcare or are intending to work in this area, these courses will be ideal for increasing your knowledge and understanding.
For further information on the courses offered by the CHC please contact the CHC on  education@chc.org.au or phone: 02 6260 4022  

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