Interested in study and/ or a career in naturopathy? Paramount College has all the information you will need to understand where this degree can take you.
2. Natural Medicine
● If you have an interest in natural medicine, diet and nutrition, you
may be interested in the study of Naturopathy.
● Natural medicine courses are an emerging field of study in the
academic world.
● Paramount College is the only place in Australia where students
can graduate with a 3-year, first class Bachelor of Naturopathy.
● But where do graduates go once they have their qualifications
under their belt? What sort of careers can they have?
● Here’s a look at where your Bachelor of Naturopathy can take you.
3. The Study of Naturopathy
● Naturopathy is a complete system of healthcare built on holistic
principles and the overarching philosophy that the body's
self-healing in the right circumstances.
● Instead of treating a disease, naturopathy treats the person with
lifestyle and diet alterations, natural remedies and nutritional
supplements.
● A naturopath believes in the healing power of nature when treating
a patient and will not only aim to treat existing conditions, but to
act as a preventative measure against any future medical issues.
4. Careers in Naturopathy
● After completing a Bachelor of Naturopathy with Paramount
College, graduates will be qualified and equipped to practice in
their own professional clinic or work with an established health
care practice.
● This degree will see them eligible to apply for the peak professional
associations, such as the Australian Natural Therapies
Association.
● If at the end of your degree, you’re not interested in taking the
clinical practitioner path of treating clients from either your own
clinic or from another medical association, there are other career
options available.
● Qualified naturopaths are able to take education roles as lecturers
or supervisors in an educational institution.
5. Careers in Naturopathy
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● Some graduates find specialist roles at health retreats or day spas
and there are even occasionally media roles in radio, newspapers
and industry publications for people with a naturopathy
background.
● Understanding the natural medicine side of naturopathy opens up
opportunities to work for health product companies, helping to
develop new natural health products or taking up more technical
positions within the company.
● There are also a demand for naturopaths in safety and compliance
in areas like health care reform.
● If you have a passion for natural medicine and naturopathy, enrol
in a Bachelor of Naturopathy online today.