AUSTRALASIAN CERTIFICATION

IN ANTI-AGEING MEDICINE

A P O S T G R A D U AT E C E R T I F I C AT E F O R

A L L I E D H E A LT H P R O F E S S I O N A L S

THE AUSTRALASIAN ACADEMY OF ANTI-AGEING MEDICINE

COURSE GUIDELINES & INFORMATION 2012

The epidemic of diabetes and other chronic diseases is closely associated with obesity, urbanization, and other lifestyle risk factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption have skyrocketed in recent years. Preventative and integrative health care is clearly identified as the best framework for implementing recommended prevention and interventions. Global research on Anti-Ageing, Integrative and Preventative Medicine is rapidly advancing. According to a new

technical market research report, Anti-Aging Products and Services, the disease treatment segment currently

has the largest share of the market, worth $66.0 billion in 2008 and predicted to reach $119.2 billion in 2013.

The Australasian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine (A5M) Certification in Anti-Ageing Medicine has been

specifically tailored to Naturopaths, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Nutritionists, and other Allied Health

Professionals. During the certification program you will learn how to incorporate Anti-Ageing Medicine in your

treatments and invigorate your business with our exclusive Certification in Anti-Ageing Medicine.

Our program focuses on Anti-Ageing Medicine as a clinical specialty founded on advanced evidence based

practices for early detection, prevention, treatment and reversal of age related dysfunction, disorders and

disease.

The Australasian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine is the recognized service provider for the Anti-Ageing

industry across Australasia and is associated with ANTA, ATMS, APAN and other health practitioner

associations.

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Additional Information

After completing three core modules, three electives and a final exam you will be an accredited

specialist in Anti-Ageing Medicine. The Certification program also includes extensive case-studies and selected readings with each module and quarterly webinars with key speakers from the program. As a member of A5M you will have access to networking events with leading professionals in Anti-Ageing and Regenerative Medicine to provide on-going feedback and insights from experienced clinicians. Upon completion of the Certification program and maintenance of a current A5M membership, partici-pants will have the opportunity to be listed on the official A5M Anti-Ageing Practitioner Directory.

Core Texts for the Certification Program include:

Health Practitioners Guide to Anti-Ageing Medicine, 1st Edition ABAAHP Exam Review Kit Clinical Natural Medicine Handbook—Chris Meletis ND, Nieske Zabriskie ND, Robert Roundtree, MD Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome—James Wilson DC, ND, PhD Recommended CD’s are listed on our website

World Class Educators

Certification in Anti-Ageing Medicine

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What is Anti-Ageing Medicine?

The Anti-Ageing industry is one of the fastest growing medical specialties in the world.

Anti-Ageing Medicine is a clinical specialty founded on advanced evidence-based practices for the early detection,

prevention, treatment and reversal of age-related dysfunction, disorders and disease.

Anti-Ageing Medicine focuses on a preventative approach to internal medicine, moving medical and healthcare from

a ‘sickness’ model to a ‘wellness model’. A5M is part of a global group headed by the World Anti-Aging Academy of Medicine (WAAAM) and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), a member-based organisation with over 20,000 members worldwide.

How will Anti-Ageing Medicine Affect your Clients?

Anti-Ageing Medicine is about transforming patient treatment and care from an illness (re-active) model to a

wellness (pro-active) model. Anti-Ageing Medicine is about the early detection, prevention and treatment of

age-related dysfunction and disease for your clients to enhance their quality of life and add years to their

lifespan. What’s more, early detection of conditions or symptoms and making healthy lifestyle changes will

help you manage the health and vitality of your clients.

You will find excellent resources through the Certification Program to discover Anti-Ageing strategies covering

Internal Health, External Conditions and Lifestyle Influences to give your clients a healthier and longer life.

With a rapidly ageing population and over-burdened healthcare system, Anti-Ageing Medicine is fast becoming

the standard in healthcare. It uses a proactive approach to create and maintain a healthy body and mind by

assessing and prescribing tailored treatment protocols your clients.

What are the Key Pillars of Ageing?

Under the banner of Internal Age Management and Aesthetic Age Management there are key pillars of Anti-

Ageing Medicine. The A5M Certification Program covers all aspects of ageing including the key Pillars listed

below;

Exercise—Substantial health benefits occur with regular physical activity that is aerobic in nature.

Diet and Nutrition—Scientists have found that what we eat and how much we consume, influencing

how long and how well we live.

Relaxation—Stress is an inevitable by-product of our way of life, and can affect how quickly we age,

and how good we feel.

Supplements—Supplementation is important not only to provide nutritional building blocks required

by the body for optimal functioning, but also for protection against free radical attacks caused by poor

dietary habits, lifestyle and environmental pollution.

Medication—A balanced approach to vitamin, mineral and hormone supplementation through careful

assessment and restoration to normal levels supports the process of effective Anti-Ageing Medicine.

Throughout the Certification Program you will discover the importance of these pillars and learn how to

affectively address each one with your patients.

Module 1: What is Anti-Ageing Medicine and how it can increase Longevity

This Module consists of 2 full day attendance and explores Anti-Ageing Medicine as a clinical specialty focusing on a broad overview of advanced evidence based practices; for early detection, prevention, treatment and re-versal of age related dysfunction, disorders and disease.

Objectives:

Understand Anti-Ageing Medicine and how we age.

Define how our biochemistry, organ function, chronic disease and lifestyle factors accelerate the ageing process.

Appreciate the role of Anti-Ageing Medicine as an integrative tool combining nutritional therapy, supple-mentation, lifestyle changes, hormonal and other pathology testing and the use of Anti-Ageing treatment protocols.

Understand the integration of theories of Ageing and the processes behind ageing including inflammation, depletion and wear & tear.

Define and understand the role of hormones identifying the biochemical process of hormones in the body Review hormone testing and treatment protocols using nutrient supplementation, lifestyle and dietary

changes.

This Module consists of 2 full day attendance and focuses on the role of nutrition and detoxification to maintain optimal health outcomes and decelerate the Ageing process.

Objectives:

Understanding the affects of nutritional deficiencies and detoxification on the ageing process

Learn about the detoxification pathways and the consequence of the body’s inability to detoxify.

Review treatment protocols for detoxification and improving nutritional deficiency states to decelerate the ageing process.

Identify the effects of drug induced nutrient depletion and how to overcome them.

Module 2: Affects of Nutrition and Detoxification on the Ageing Process

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Learning Objectives

This Module consists of 2 full day attendance and examines the four major metabolic disorders

contributing to the acceleration of the ageing process.

Objectives:

Discuss and understand processes of insulin resistance and define specific treatment protocols.

Understand pathways leading to obesity and discuss the latest weight loss treatment protocols.

Review risk factors for heart disease, and how common cardiovascular disorders accelerate the age-ing process.

Learn how diabetes affects individuals and discuss management and treatment protocols.

Review laboratory tests to evaluate insulin resistance, diabetes , and risk factors for heart disease.

Module 3: Metabolic Disorders and the Ageing Process

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Certification Electives

You will need to complete 3 one day electives to complete your certification. A5M run several electives each year, two during our Annual Conference and others throughout the year. Choose your electives according to your clinical interests Learn new Anti-Ageing protocols to implement into your clinic

Electives provide an overview of clinical and scientific evidence in internal aspects of Anti-Ageing Medicine Lean about new technologies and innovations in external Anti-Ageing Medicine

2011/2012 Module Schedule

Module 1: What is Anti-Ageing Medicine and how it can increase Longevity Saturday 19 — Sunday 20 November 2011, Melbourne

Module 2: Affects of Nutrition and Detoxification on the Ageing Process Saturday 18 — Sunday 19 February 2012, Melbourne Module 3: Metabolic Disorders and the Ageing Process Saturday 16 — Sunday 17 June 2012, Melbourne

2012 Electives

Elective 1: Dr James Wilson—”Adrenal Fatigue and Xenoestrogens” Brisbane — Friday, 16 March 2012 Melbourne — Sunday, 18 March 2012

Elective 2: Case Studies in Anti-Ageing Medicine Melbourne — Friday, 18 May 2012

Elective 3: 6th Annual Conference 2012—Pre-Conference Workshop Melbourne — Friday 25 August 2012

Elective 4: 6th Annual Conference 2012— Integrative & Aesthetics Workshop Melbourne — Sunday 27 August 2012 Titles and dates of additional electives will be advised on the website.

2012 Elective

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