Western Herbal Medicine
Information on Recognition
In order to obtain recognition as a Bupa Australia Recognised provider, for Western Herbal Medicine benefit payment purposes, the applicant will:
- Have completed an Advanced Diploma or Degree in Western Herbal Medicine from an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or Australian University
- where the Advanced Diploma must be either:
- HLT60102 Advanced Diploma in Western Herbal Medicine
- HLT60107 Advanced Diploma in Western Herbal Medicine
- Any educational qualifications attained by distance only learning will not be recognised.
- Meet the Compulsory Additional Recognition Requirements.
(Advanced Diploma applicants without an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) qualification must have their 'current competencies' assessed by a RTO to determine equivalency)
The following associations are considered to be a professional association, which meet the requirements of rule 10 of the Private Health Insurance (Accreditation) Rules 2008 for Western Herbal Medicine provider recognition purposes.
| Association | Association Contact |
| Australian Natural Therapists Association(ANTA) | Phone: 1800 817 577 Fax: 07 5409 8200 Email: info@anta.com.au Website: www.australiannaturaltherapistsassociation.com.au |
| National Herbalists Association of Australia (ANTA) | Phone: 02 8765 0071 Fax: 02 8765 0091 Email: nhaa@nhaa.org.au Website: www.nhaa.org.au |
| Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) | Phone: 02 9809 6800 Fax: 02 9809 7570 Email: info@atms.com.au Website: www.atms.com.au |
Please note that by accepting recognition with our fund you are agreeing to abide by our Terms of Recognition.
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