Professional Development

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Program overview

The National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) professional development courses are designed for health professionals and practitioners seeking to deepen expertise, stay current with evidence‑based practice, and expand their clinical impact. These offerings provide practical, flexible learning opportunities that integrate contemporary research with real‑world application.

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Why study a Professional Development course at NCNM

  • Evidence‑based and practice‑relevant learning
  • Flexible, short‑format study designed to fit around professional commitments
  • Delivered by leading academics and experienced practitioners
  • Focused on immediate, real‑world clinical application

Build skills that matter—without stepping away from your career.

Available courses

“The key take away from this opportunity was that evidence based research is driven by professional practice itself. Practitioners are the gatekeepers of an extraordinary wealth of information in the form of data.”

Laura Winton Practice Based Health Research

Available courses

Professional Development courses

Please contact our team for more information on the following courses.

  • Practice Based Health Research
  • Shared Medical Appointments/Health Coaching
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Short courses

Single unit study options are available for selected courses including:

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Professional Certificates

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Shared Medical Appointments

Featured course

Shared Medical Appointments: Facilitator and Health Coaching for Shared Medical Appointments

This short course introduces Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) as an evidence-informed, efficient model of care that enhances patient engagement, clinician experience, and clinical outcomes using equitable and cost-effective service delivery. Participants will develop practical skills in SMA design, planning, and implementation, with a strong focus on facilitation and health coaching for group-based care. 

Duration: equivalent to 50 hours of university study; learning is delivered through interactive online modules combined with a one-day workshop (face-to-face or online); the course has a practical assessment component.
Designed for: Bachelor-qualified health professionals, health service managers, and others requiring SMA facilitation skills.
Professional benefits: The course may contribute to the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine Fellowship and is eligible for recognition of prior learning at SCU. 

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What you will learn

Professional development at NCNM supports a whole‑person approach to healthcare. You will enhance your ability to integrate natural and conventional approaches, apply evidence‑based interventions, and respond effectively to evolving clinical and professional demands in contemporary healthcare settings.

Structure and delivery

Courses are delivered in flexible formats that may include online learning, intensive workshops, or blended delivery, depending on the program. Short‑course structures allow you to upskill efficiently while balancing professional and personal commitments.

Who should enrol

NCNM professional development courses are suitable for health practitioners, allied health professionals, educators, researchers, and those seeking to extend or diversify their professional capabilities within health‑related fields.

Next steps

To find out more or to register your interest in NCNM professional development opportunities, please contact Associate Professor Andrea Bugarcic, Deputy Director (Education).

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