Frequently Asked Questions

ACNEM training courses are designed for medical doctors and allied health practitioners, therefore a background in the study of anatomy and physiology is assumed. We recommend commencing with the Foundations of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine before enrolling in any of the specialised modules, however this is not compulsory.

Note: If you are not a doctor or AHP, but feel that you would still benefit by participating in our training, we encourage you to write to us at mail@acnem.org , providing a brief outline of your professional background and training, and any other information you think is relevant, so we can take into account your individual considerations.

The ACNEM Foundation and other learning modules cover the principles and application of nutritional and environmental medicine, including clear and concise information on nutritional requirements in various disease states, as well as much nutritional physiology invaluable in all therapies.

All of the College's training is soundly based on available evidence from the scientific medical literature, as well as on the clinical experience of the lecturers and the Faculty members.

The College trains medical and health practitioners in the use of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine. However, many of our practitioners are trained in a range of other modalities, taught by other colleges; e.g. acupuncture, herbal medicine, etc.

ACNEM hopes that everyone who registers for a training module (either online or a face-to-face) will be able to attend; however, we know that extenuating circumstances do occur. 

The ACNEM Cancellation and Refund Policy is as follows:

• Registration for any of ACNEMs training (whether it be an online module or a face-to-face event) are refundable -but subject to a $95.00 administrative fee per module- if it is requested:
  • Before an online module is started
  • Up to 14 days before a face-to-face event
• Individuals cancelling after this time will not receive a refund, but will be able to use the registration as a credit for future training. This MUST be used within 12 months.
• The refund and cancellation policy will not be waived or reviewed, unless in extenuating circumstances.
• Registration may not be transferred to another individual
• In the event that ACNEM must cancel a training course (either online or face-to-face), due to unforeseen circumstances, ACNEM will refund the full cost of registration.

Extenuating Circumstances

Extenuating circumstances is used to describe something that prevents a person from attending a training event that is beyond their control.  Examples of this can include, but are not limited to, serious illness, family issues.   Decisions around extenuating circumstances will be at the discretion of ACNEM management, noting that we will always seek to support our NEM community wherever possible.

Unforeseen Circumstances Defined for Refund and Cancellation Policies

Unforeseen circumstances is used to describe an event that is unexpected and prevents ACNEM from running a training course (either online or face-to-face). Examples of such circumstances can include, but are not limited to, natural disasters, site unavailability and technology challenges.

For any further questions, please contact mail@acnem.org. 

All information provided on the ACNEM website is information and discussion about medicine, health and related subjects – aimed specifically for health practitioners. The content is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice or a substitute for care by a qualified medical professional. If you or any other person has a health or medical concern, he or she should consult with an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

The primary purpose of all of our education offerings is to educate and inform - the information does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.  ACNEM does not provide advice to the general public, other than offering access to our Find a Practitioner site which lists ACNEM trained medical and health practitioners.

The views, information and opinions expressed by presenters in all of our education offerings are solely those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily represent the view of ACNEM (the board, staff and/or members).

1. Please go to www.acnem.org
2. On the homepage you will see the tab: Find a Practitioner. Click the tab and you will then see a dropdown box – login and register. Select login.
3. Enter your username and password. 
4. Select edit profile by clicking on the pencil icon and update your details. Please ensure that you are listing your practice/clinic details NOT your personal details. Check that Show Email, Phone and Address boxes are ticked to ensure your contact details are visible on the Find a Practitioner page. Then click save.
5. You can then add logo, photo and update your special interests as well by clicking on the pencil icon. 

See instructions here with screenshots for further guidance.

The requirement for enrolment in the ACNEM Fellowship is the same as eligibility for ACNEM professional or associate membership. That is, medical doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA), the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and the Dental Council of New Zealand (DCNZ); other health care professionals who hold a relevant Bachelor Degree in their field of expertise.  

Doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals registered and practising outside of Australia or New Zealand must provide copies of qualifications, evidence of current medical/dental registration to practice or current full practicing member status with a professional body recognised as ACNEM as applicable, and certified translations, where required. 

Yes. ACNEM training that has been completed in the previous 10 years are recognised. These modules must have completed predisposing and reflective activities. If it’s been longer than 5 years since you completed the training, it is worth considering repeating the module for your own benefit. There has been a lot of changes and evolution in the education in this space. We offer a 50% discount on any module you would like to repeat.

CPE points make up of equivalent 2 points per hour In-person training or 1 point per online learning. Candidates must record and submit 30 points of CPE as a hurdle requirement. Varying activities can be counted as CPE include attending face-to-face training (equivalent 2 points per hour) or online learning (1 point per hour) [up to a maximum of 10 hours]. This includes elective face to face training and online learning modules. 

 
Other activities that count towards CPE include conferences, webinars, formal study pathways, authoring, mentoring and presenting at seminars/ webinars, including at ACNEM events. ACNEM requires all candidates to submit their completed CPE logbook via the Online Learning portal (not via email) for tracking purposes. Candidates have a maximum of three years to complete this hurdle requirement.

No, there is only one enrolment fee associated with Fellowship.

Once you have paid for the administration fee you will be added into an online portal where you will have access to the templates and are able to submit your assessments.

Yes. The written online tests must be successfully completed before attempting the Viva examination.

The administration fee for the viva voce is $300. The viva voce exam is conducted by 2 ACNEM Fellows. You can complete the viva voce face to face or online. You will be presented with a written case study and have 10 minutes to review this case. You will then have 25 minutes to discuss the case study with the examiners.

You will have exclusive access to a private ACNEM member Facebook group. You will also have support from the ACNEM education team and staff at ACNEM that are available to you if you have any questions during the Fellowship. 

ACNEM also offer a free Community of Practice (COP) to support Fellowship pathway candidates. The COP aims to provide general practitioners and allied health practitioners a structured and moderated platform for follow up questions that were not able to be attended to in the ACNEM training and/or that have emerged as they start applying their new knowledge and skills in integrative medicine to their daily practice. Run quarterly, these sessions are co-chaired by Rachel Arthur and are designed to build a community that offers you support and motivation throughout your Fellowship

Yes. Current membership must be maintained to hold Fellowship.