Medical Missionary Training Institute Inc.
T/A Acacia Life College
The MMTI is committed to establish Acacia Life College based on the ancient schools of the
prophets. This establishes God and His Word as the foundational principles of all true
education. The learning materials guide the application of these principles. (“To the Law
and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no
light in them.” Isaiah 8:20)
The curriculum needs to include: (Ref. The Bible in Education, A.T. Jones)
Wisdom: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Gospels.
Knowledge: Bible, Textbooks, Learner Guides
Science: i) Mental
ii) Moral
iii) Physical a) healing
b) manual training
c) astronomy, botany, natural philosophy
Law, logic: Exodus 20, Isaiah 8:16
History, literature: The Great Controversy, E.G. White
Music and poetry: Psalms
Reading, writing, numbers: Learner Guides
10385NAT Diploma of Residential Health Education and Management
This course teaches the fundamental principles, knowledge and skills to enable the
graduate to set up and manage a small Health Education Centre (Sanitarium), to deliver
holistic health education in a residential setting and to deliver natural preventive health
education programs in the community
Course content: 13 units
SISFFIT527A Undertake health promotion activities to decrease risk factors and
prevent chronic disease
This unit teaches how to plan and deliver exercise to promote general health and wellbeing, and decrease risk factors and chronic disease. The unit outlines appropriate
exercise levels within the context of public health recommendations on physical activity.
Students will also learn to research the nutritional adequacy of a plant based diet and have
the ability to teach the benefits of a plant based diet in the community.
Students will also learn how to set up and maintain an organic garden and have the ability
to share the principles and practices of organic gardening with others.
The knowledge and skills gained, give a powerful opportunity to share the 8 Laws of
Health, as given by God, with others.
BSBPUB503A Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities
This unit describes the ability to conduct and manage fundraising and sponsorship
activities for a not-for-profit organisation. This is important for the financial support of
health education and promotion activities in the residential centre and for programs
delivered in the community. These activities bring us in contact with members of the
community, which otherwise we may not have the opportunity to reach.
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BSBREL402A Build client relationships and business networks
This unit teaches what is required to connect with other health providers
in the community, such as doctors, naturopaths, chiropractors and
herbalists, to inform them of our ability to educate natural, holistic health.
As effective relationships are built with these providers, we may have
opportunities to deliver programs to their clients and would encourage
referrals to our residential programs. It also gives us an opportunity to
share our faith with people who also serve others through health.
BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans
This unit teaches the skills required to manage the administration and
finances of a Health Education Centre and the delivery of public programs.
These are a very important skills to ensure the viability of the
organisation so that the professional management of our programs brings
glory to God.
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
This unit of competency describes a detailed level of knowledge of anatomy and
physiology. This is foundational to the knowledge and skills required to teach natural
health and confirms God as our Creator and sustainer of life.
The student will also learn the principles of healing, to understand how the body systems
work and inter-relate, as well as the needs required from ‘outside’ the body for these
systems to function correctly and establish homeostasis.
The principles of immunology will also be understood. This involves the understanding of
the structure and function of the immune system and its role in the protection and healing
of the body.
HLTSHU509C Maintain personal health awareness as a professional responsibility
This unit covers the skills required for a health worker to maintain personal and
professional health in order to effectively serve clients and to maintain professional
integrity. It is very important that we live what we teach. This is the basis of truth and
authenticity and establishes that what we live and teach, is the truth and can be trusted.
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counseling framework
This unit teaches how to counsel people using the Bible. Isaiah referred to Christ as
Wonderful Counsellor and this must be the foundation and centre of all counselling.
HLTWHS501A Manage workplace WHS processes
This unit specifies the safety requirements needed in a Health Education Centre and in the
delivery of public programs. This is for protection of the participants and for those
delivering the programs.
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RHEHER501A Research safe use of herbs
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to understand, take responsibility
for and provide advice regarding the safe use of herbs, to augment the function of the
immune system. A limited range of commonly used herbs will be studied.
RHEHOL502A Design and deliver a personalised, daily, holistic health program
This unit describes the requirements for maintaining physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual health. This unit deals with the practical application of the 8 Laws of Health,
including Biblical health principles, to maintain optimum wellness.
RHEHYD503A Promote hydrotherapy in a residential health education context
This unit teaches the principles and practices of hydrotherapy. The hydrotherapy methods
are taught to participants in a program so that they may practice them in their home, with
the other health principles, to reverse disease and re-establish wellness.
The student will also learn to understand and use natural remedies. Learners will develop
a thorough understanding of the use of simple, safe remedies, including how and when to
apply them.
RHELED504A Design, deliver and review long-term lifestyle education programs
This unit describes what is required to provide lifestyle education programs which
support the application of the 8 Laws of Health, how they influence the physiology of the
body and to apply the Laws to the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the
whole person. This unit also covers the influence culture, habits, addictions, conflict and
stress have on health.
RHERES505A Design, deliver and evaluate a comprehensive residential health
education program
This unit teaches students how to design, deliver, manage and evaluate a comprehensive
health education program, incorporating individual health consultations and involving a
wide range, depth and specialisation of content appropriate for the participant(s). By the
end of this study, graduates will be confident to manage all aspects of residential
programs.
Delivery of training
This Diploma course is delivered face to face, over one year or by distance education, over
two years. Training will be offered through a combination of teacher led theory sessions
and practical tasks.
Distance education is delivered by eLearning. Weekly tutorials will be held in an on-line
classroom. Most assessment will be achieved by written tasks and videoed practical
sessions. Students will be expected to attend 2 residential block training sessions per year.
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Assessment
Assessment methods used in the Diploma course include a combination of written and
practical assessments.
 Clear instructions are provided to the learner in an ‘assessment tasks’ book.
 Learners are required to complete written short answer tests as confirmation of
understanding of the underpinning knowledge requirements for each unit.
 In some cases, written tasks may include responding to questions based on a case
studies or scenarios that reflect examples in a residential or community program.
 Assessment of practical tasks is assessed by observation.
 Learners may be required to orally respond to questions as part of the observation
process for practical assessments.
Please contact Bev Krogdahl at Acacia Life College on 0458 536 115 for more information
about the course timetable. (overseas, thus unavailable: 5/7/15 to 25/9/15)
As Acacia Life College is able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) services to all
course participants, a brochure outlining the RPL process is available.
Course Cost: $300 for learning materials and $200 for assessment, for each subject (unit)
The Acacia Life College also provides a range of support services for students with special
needs. Please be sure to ask about support should you decide to proceed with enrolment in
the course. A Student Handbook which contains a range of information about the Institute
and the course will be provided.
Thank you for your interest in Acacia Life College. Should you require any additional
information about the course content, RPL process, or support services please don’t
hesitate to contact The Acacia Life College office.
Kind regards,
Beverley Krogdahl
Principal
Acacia Life College
W: www.mmti.org.au
E: info@mmti.org.au
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