First Aid Training
- Give First Aid
- Australia Wide First Aid
- St. Johns Ambulance
- Red Cross
- First Aid Alive
- First Aid Training Brisbane
- First Aid Training.com.au
- Australian First Aid
- Health Corp
- First Aid Training Company
- National First Aid Training Institute
- Training Aid Australia
- First Aid Management and Training
- Edway Training
- Ram Training Services
- Directions Health
- Medilife
- Melbourne First Aid
- One on One Learning Centre (Townsville First Aid)
- Clear Practical Relevant
- Premium Health
- Safety Corp
- Paradise First Aid
The above is not an complete list of training providers. The current minimum level of first aid required for CMA Membership and provider listing with health funds (where applicable) is HLTAID011.
First Aid For Emergency Situations – https://www.acls.net/first-aid-situations.htm
(TGA)
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Health Fund Connections
- View Private Health Funds that accept CMA Members
- Private Health Care Australia
formerly AHIA (Australian Health Insurance Association). Our vision is to work independently and with governments to provide Australians with the best cover, the best access, and the best healthcare services in the world - Department of Health – Private Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Ombudsman
- Health Insurance Commission
- www.privatehealth.gov.au
Professional Indemnity Insurance
- AON Insurance Ltd
- Insurance House
- Therapysure
- Biz Cover
- CGU Insurance
- Berkley Insurance
- Marsh Insurance
- Gallagher
- Upcover
Natural Medicine Product Manufacturers, Suppliers & Distributors (Australia)
- Eagle
- Brauer Natural Medicine
- Integria
- Biomedica Nutraceuticals
- Bio Medicals
- Metagenics
- Bio-Practica
- Flordis
- Swisse
- Blackmores
- Orthoplex
- Nutrition Care
- Interclinical Laboratories
- Nature’s Own
- Optimal RX
- The Herbal Extract Company
- Naturopathica
- Brauer Natural Medicine
- Easy ph
- Fusion Health
- Natures Sunshine
- Oriental Botanicals
- Rener Health Products
- Oborne Health Supplies
- BettaLife Distributors
Natural Therapy Product Manufacturers O/S
- Alpha Plus, Sweden
- BioCare UK
- Earth Force, UK
- GCI Nutrients, USA/worldwide
- Gee Lawson Nutritional
- Good Health Naturally Inc, Channel Islands
- Hela Pharma AB, Sweden
- Invision International Inc., USA/Europe
- Jagulana Herbal Products, USA
- Jarrow Formulas Inc., USA/Europe
- Mineral Resources International, USA
- Nature’s Plus
- Natures Remedies, UK/Europe
- Nutri (practitioner supplier), Europe
- Nutrico BV
- Safe Remedies, UK
- The Medicine Shop and Clinic, UK
- The Really Healthy Company, UK
- Ultra-Life Ltd
- Worldwide Health Corporation, Channel Islands/Europe
Mesothelioma Resources
Mesothelioma Hope: Dedicated to educating patients and families about mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused by asbestos
Mesothelioma Help: Online resource about the dangers of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Lawyer Center: This site offers comprehensive asbestos and mesothelioma information, with an emphasis on the legal options available to mesothelioma victims and their families
mesotheliomafund.com
Mesothelioma is almost always associated with exposure to asbestos. It is known to linger inside the body for decades before the first symptoms of the disease appear. Today, an estimated 1.3 million people are exposed daily to asbestos, leading to an increased risk of mesothelioma. Our goal is to partner with organizations like yours to spread awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure
mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma
Free resources, support, education, and referrals to experienced mesothelioma doctors
mesotheliomaguide.com: We are currently one of the leading mesothelioma resources available. Our website is updated daily and all of our services are offered free of charge to anyone who is in need of this information
National & International Consumer & Health Advocacy Groups
- La Leva di Archimede (Italy)
- MayDay (Denmark)
- Health Freedom Movement (UK)
- Campaign for Truth in Medicine (UK)
- Union Nationale des Associations Citoyennes de Sante (UNACS)(France)
- Candida International (France/world)
- Halsororelsen (Sweden)
- Fritt Helsevalg (Norway)
- Harmonic Health (Netherlands)
- Citizens for Health (USA)
- The National Health Federation (USA)
- American Association of Health Freedom (USA)
- International Advocates for Health Freedom (USA)
- Friends of Freedom (Canada)
- Austherapy
Natural Therapy Associations (OS)
- The Complementary Medical Association (UK)
- British Association of Complementary Medicine (UK)
- British Association of Nutritional Therapists (UK)
- British Society for Allergy Environmental and Nutritional Medicine (UK)
- Committee for Alternative Medicine/KAM (Sweden)
- Complementary Medical Association (UK)
- Guild of Complementary Practitioners (UK)
- Institute for Complementary Medicine (UK)
- Discover the physical and mental benefits of massages
Colleges (Government Accredited) & Universities offering Natural Therapy Courses
- AIHM (Australia Institute of Holistic Medicine)
- ACNT (Australasian College of Natural Therapies)
- Endeavour College of Natural Health
- Charles Sturt University
- Global Fitness Institute
- Griffith University
- Health Institute Australia
- Monash University
- Nature Care College
- NCTM (National College of Traditional Medicine)
- Open College of Natural Therapies
- RMIT University
- SSNT (Southern School of Natural Therapies)
- Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Seek Learning
- The Australasian Institute of Ayurvedic Studies
- The University of Adelaide
- Think Colleges
- University of Technology Sydney
- Victoria University
Please note that advanced diploma courses in natural therapies are no longer available via Government Accredited Registered Training Organisations. Students may no longer enroll at this level. A Bachelor Degree is now the minimum education level that may be enrolled in for natural therapies studies.
CMA may not accept qualifications from all the above listed educational institutions. Minimum education criteria must be met for membership eligibility. Practical hours and clinic practicum must be undertaken as part of the course of study to meet membership entry criteria. Online theory learning may be no more than 50% of overall course requirements.
The above is not an exhaustive list and some may no longer take new enrolments. Contact the education provider for further course information.
Career FAQ’s – Australian career guides and a provider of online career-related resources
Career FAQ’s – career advice area on natural therapies
Career FAQ’s – complete list of natural therapies courses in Australia
Open Colleges career guide for natural therapists
For more information on Colleges & Courses, go to our Colleges page
Natural Therapy Resource / Research Sites / General Information Services
- Naturopathic Product Online Database – nPod
- Medline
- The Townsend Newsletter
- Health Homeopathy
- Dr Mercola
- Centre for Complementary Medicine Research, University of Western Sydney
- Links 4 Health
- Elsevier Science Publications
- Alternative Insurance
- National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- The Vegan Family
- University of Texas Centre for Alternative Medicine Research
- The Art of Healing – Byron Bay
- A comprehensive list of drugs and medications that are currently on the market
- World Med Assist
- American Childhood Cancer Organization
- Alchemy of the Mind
- Intergrative Practitioner
- www.biopractica.com.au
- www.heel.com.au
- www.asbrm.com.au
- www.bwellness.com.au
- Use Nature
- Use Nature – Natural Health and Lifestyle Directory
- Natural Therapy Pages
- http://innovisionhm.com/
- www.magnesiumguide.com.au
- http://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/
- http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/news/employers-call-for-increased-support-for-vocational-education-and-training/
- Vocational Education and Training – should you do it?
- Alternative Healthcare Conferences
- OMICS International Open Access Journals
Core Spirit is an online platform that consolidates structured knowledge on more than a hundred practices. There are practitioners sharing their gifts and knowledge with the seeking audience. If you are a practitioner, you can register for free and get clients by writing articles in the field of your expertise, organizing events and private sessions and selling your goods on the market place. If you are not a practitioner but seeking help or advice or just want to learn about a practice, you are welcome to come and explore!
Wise Deer Natural Health – What can a Virtual Assistant or Ghostwriter do for you? Avoid practitioner burnout! Belinda is a qualified Herbalist, Nutritionist, and Massage Practitioner with 14 years industry experience. This includes clinical experience, marketing, writing, management, administration, sales, and customer service. She loves the satisfaction of helping fellow practitioners, and understands what it’s like to run a busy clinic.
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The Australian useNature Registry of Natural Therapy and Holistic Health Care Practitioners (HHCP) is a non-governmental voluntary directory of natural therapy and naturopathic practitioners that subscribe to the HHCP principles of naturopathic practice, for the safety of patients.
ACNEM: The Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine has been providing post graduate education to doctors and healthcare professionals for over 30 years. As world-leaders in nutritional and environmental medicine, ACNEM is at the forefront of transforming the current paradigm of medicine to one that is preventative and positioned to address and reverse the world-wide trend of rising rates of chronic diseases.
Managing Geriatric Behaviors: Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Learn tips, tools, and the most effective interventions for the behaviors triggered by dementia in this 1-hour video:
Understanding the nuances of each type of dementia makes all the difference. You’ll walk away from this video better equipped to respond appropriately the next time your patient challenges you with a difficult behavior.
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What is your personality type? Abby Eagle: NLP coaching, Meta coaching, transformational coaching, personal coaching. Utilising NLP, Neuro Semantics, Hypnotherapy and Meditation to clear the past and bring your dreams into reality. Roger Hamilton Wealth Dynamics Personality Profile. Myers Briggs – Keirsey Bates Temperament Sorter – Enneagram – DISC Personality Types – NLP Meta Programs – Talent Dynamics Profile – Wealth Spectrum Test
Passionate Management: Empowering Health Practitioners to Attract Clients
Mindd Foundation: helps practitioners and patients discover and implement effective treatments for Metabolic, Immunologic, Neurologic, Digestive, Developmental conditions that often affect the mind
What is Adrenal Fatigue? As the name suggests, its paramount symptom is fatigue that is not relieved by sleep but it is not a readily identifiable entity like measles or a growth on the end of your finger. To find out more Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing Private Health Industry – Branch Circular
The Cancer and Natural Therapy Foundation: A registered charity committed to helping people access information and resources on natural therapies to enable them to make ‘informed choices’. Please visit our Website for our services and programs
cancermisdiagnosisguide.com: This site was created so families and loved ones could seek answers on cancer; specifically those who have been misdiagnosed. From cancer types to claims, cancer misdiagnosis guide covers an extensive amount of cancer discourse.
adrenalfatiguesolution.com: The site contains a huge amount of useful information on Adrenal Fatigue for both patients and medical practitioners
This site focuses on providing information on a range of medications and medical devices that have serious complications
drugnews.net: Our site tracks new research on side effects, recalls, and ongoing lawsuits for prescription medications and medical devices.
onemedical.com/healthguides/yeast-infection: One Medical Group is a new model for primary care that aims to set a nationwide example
Pluscorp: Australian Corporate Information PLUS Info from your local and national community
leiomyosarcoma.org: Provides the most current and accurate information and news on causes and preventitive treatments for Leiomyosarcoma. Leiomyosaracoma, in short, sarcoma, is a type of malignant tumor that affects supportive tissues of the body.
Course Finder: specialise in bringing together online and distance education courses from the biggest and best Australian universities, TAFEs and private colleges
The Science of Sleep: How Healthy Sleeping Habits Can Reduce Chronic Pain
We all know that a full night of sleep is important to our health. New research shows that it can also be effective in reducing chronic pain.
Drug-Free Remedies for Chronic Pain: There are several treatment options available that don’t require a prescription or even a trip to the doctor. This reference sheet from AARP lists some natural ways of relieving pain.
The 45 Warning Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse: For many, medication is an essential part of pain management — unfortunately, some people become addicted to their prescriptions. This article discusses the critical signs of prescription drug abuse to watch out for.
Managing Chronic Pain: How Psychologists Can Help with Pain Management
Physical pain can have a profound effect on our emotional well-being, especially for those who have experienced it long-term. This article sheds light on how speaking to a professional may have a positive impact on our overall health.
Caring for Those in Chronic Pain: How Spouses Cope
Most people who suffer from physical pain rely on their loved ones for support. For those who provide full-time care for someone in a fragile condition, it’s important to take care of not only the ailing loved one, but themselves as well. Lynn and Seth’s story is an inspirational example of this balance.
The Ultimate Guide to Home Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities
For those whose chronic pain stems from a physical disability, there are several ways to make the home a safer, more comfortable place to live. Many of the modifications outlined in this guide can also help seniors suffering from pain.
The 5 Best Exercises for Chronic Pain: This article discusses how moderate, low-impact physical activity can help reduce pain, and provides ideas on how to get started — no rigid workout regimen required!
Recall Guide: is a quick and easy way to stay up-to-date with any recalls or other news about your medications. I appreciate Recall Guide, because it made me aware of the actual side effects and dangers of drugs my doctor prescribed me, and I have since switched to several more natural treatments, which have improved my quality of life tremendously. I believe that your readers deserve the truth about any prescriptions they are taking, so I hope you will consider sharing this tool with them.
Medical Malpractice Center: Our goal is to help these individuals and family members by providing information on different types of malpractice, birth injuries, plus state-by-state malpractice laws and limitations in hopes of reducing these types of injuries.
Consumer Dangers: Across the world, death and serious injuries occur from Consumer Products all too often. This site is dedicated to helping raise awareness of these products that we hope will decrease the amount of these tragedies. Education is the key to consumer protection, and we hope to be the best resource available.
Quit Smoking Community: raises awareness of the consequences of smoking and helps communities become smoke-free
Probiotic Advisor: Unique Evidence Based Information
Probiotic Advisor offers gut health and gut microbiome education for naturopaths, dieticians, nutritionists, integrative & functional GPs, chiropractors, naturopathic students, and other health professionals, as well as health-conscious individuals who want to enrich their knowledge of these areas. Dr Hawrelak’s courses will enlighten you on a diverse range of topics relating to the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, optimising gut health, and restoration of a healthy gut microbiome.