The Foundations of Naturopathic and Alternative Medicine is an in depth and detailed course covering not only the history and principles of naturopathic practices globally, but also processes of healing, and recommended approaches to take when you are consulting with clients.
Foundations of Naturopathy and Alternative Medicine
$675.00 — or $245.00 / month for 3 months
Product Description
Course Outline:
The Foundations of Naturopathic and Alternative Medicine is an in depth and detailed course covering not only the history and principles of naturopathic practices globally, but also processes of healing, and recommended approaches to take when you are consulting with clients.
Understanding the origins of alternative medicine is essential for those wanting to practice it in the modern day, this module has a delicate balance of modern and historical aspects as well as providing case studies to apply your knowledge.
This course is integral to anyone wanting to start a career in Naturopathy or has a strong passion for alternative medicine and eastern healing. This course can be studied as a single module or as a core module in our Certificate in Naturopathy and Advanced Certificate in Naturopathy.
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The Course Covers the Below Topics:
- Naturopathic Principles
- Naturopathic Medicine in Practice
- Process of Disease and Healing – The Vis in Action
- Tolle Totem – Treat the Whole Person
- The Landscape of Natural and Traditional Medicines: Complementary, Natural, Holistic, Traditional, Alternative, Integrative
- Introduction to traditional medicine around the world – Part 1
- Introduction to traditional medicine around the world – Part 2
- Homeopathic medicine
- Manual Therapies
- Modern Naturopathic medicine
Learning Outcome:
What you will Learn:
- Naturopathic Medicine in Practice
- The Naturopathic Framework of Health and Disease
- 10 Pillars to Good Health
- Nature Cure
- Doctrine of Signatures
- Determinants of Health
- Model Progression of Disease and Restoration of Health
- Naturopathic Medicine in Practice
- Vis Medicatrix Naturae -The Healing Power of Nature
- Relationship of Spirituality to the Concept of the Vis Medicatrix Naturae
- Metaphysics
- Nature Deficit Disorder
- Modern Energy Medicine
- Process of Disease and Healing – The Vis in Action
- Naturopathic Definition of Disease
- Symptoms as Expressions of the Illness
- Acute Inflammatory Process & The Body’s Innate Intelligence
- Removing Obstacles to Cure/Disturbing Factors
- Healing Reactions/Discharge vs. Disease Crisis
- Tolle Totem – Treat the Whole Person
- Treating the Person vs. Fight the Disease
- Approaches used in the Natural Therapies Industry
- Definitions of the Theories of Practice
- Individualised View of Disease
- Delivering Holistic Care
- Bio-Psycho-Social Context and Approach
- Overview of Integral Theory
- The Landscape of Natural and Traditional Medicines: Complementary, Natural, Holistic, Traditional, Alternative, Integrative
- What is Complementary Medicine
- What is Alternative Medicine
- What is Natural Medicine
- What is Traditional Medicine
- What is Holistic Medicine
- What is Integrative Medicine
- Professionalization of natural medicine in the 21st century
- Healing practices historically – traditional medicine, herbalism, plant medicine
- Introduction to Traditional Medicine Around the World – Part 1
- Australia
- India
- Africa
- Americas – North
- South America
- Egypt
- Introduction to Traditional Medicine Around the World – Part 2
- Anglo-Saxons
- Chinese and Japanese
- Pacific Islands
- Greco-Roman
- Homeopathic Medicine
- What is Homeopathy?
- Overview of the constitutional systems of homeopathy
- Kent’s hierarchy of symptoms
- Boenninghausen’s LSMCT
- Hering’s Law of Cure
- Energetic Medicines
- Homeopathy in Australia
- Manual Therapies
- What is Manual Therapy
- What is Touch?
- What is Pain?
- Soft Tissue Techniques
- Modern Naturopathic Medicine
- Current Day Practice
- How Are You Assessed by A Naturopath?
- How Are Medicines and Supplements Regulated in Australia?
- What Are the Work Opportunities Available Once Graduated?
- Healing Practitioners Explained
- Modern Australian Practitioners
Career Options:
Successful completion of this course will complement the following careers:
- Health Coach
- Alternative Therapist
- Wellness Consultant
There are many other possibilities with this versatile course. Many of our students who do this course are Massage Therapists, Naturopaths, Fitness Trainers, Chiropractors, Alternative Therapists or working in the Health and Wellness industries.
Course Duration:
100 hours of Study
Tutor Support and Assessments
The difference between a good online course and a bad online course is in the quality of tutor support. Our tutors are always available to one-on-one support you via email or a phone call if necessary. We have a policy to get back to the student’s questions in 24-48 hours and assessments are marked within 3-4 days. Students never feel they are on their own and waiting forever. We are proud of the high-quality tutor support we provide from our highly qualified tutors.
Our assessments are designed is such a way that the student feels confident to move forward in the course as they complete each assessment. The feedback from the tutor not only reaffirms the student’s learning process but also gives an opportunity to the student to interact with the tutor regularly. Students are never penalised when their assignment work needs to be improved, rather they are given constructive feedback and requested to resubmit the section where they need improvement. Students do their assignment work at their own pace within the course duration and are not restricted by any deadlines which is the beauty of self-paced learning. The assessments will make the certificate achieved more credible and valuable to the student.
This course has approximately 8-10 assignments and 1 exam to complete the course successfully. You can opt out of the exam and receive a Certificate of Participation.
Pathways and Credits:
This course will receive credits towards some of our higher qualifications.
Payment Options:
We have upfront, monthly and weekly payment options for as little as $50 a week. You can enrol with the “Enrol Now” Button for upfront and monthly payment options. For weekly payment option CLICK HERE TO ENROL. You could also enrol with the below direct debit link if you want to enrol with Direct Debit or Phone or Filling in the application form. Please email us using the ‘Enquire now’ button or call us on 07 5689 1500 if you require any assistance. For credit card enrolments use the ‘Enrol Now’ button, for direct debit use the links below.
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