Syllabus

• Week 1

  The definition and history of naturopathic medicine

  • Defining naturopathic medicine

    What is naturopathic medicine? Naturopathic medicine is defined by its approach rather than by the treatments used in clinical practice.

  • The historical roots of naturopathic medicine

    Is naturopathic medicine a new health care profession or has it been around for centuries? Find out more by unpacking the historical roots of naturopathic medicine.

  • Key contributors to contemporary naturopathic medicine

    The origins of naturopathic medicine can be traced back to a founding moment during the 1840's with the establishment of water cure.

  • Week 1: Quiz

    This short quiz will ask you 10 multiple choice or true/false questions based on the content covered in Week 1.

• Week 2

  Introduction to naturopathic principles

  • What are the naturopathic principles?

    As a primary health care profession, naturopathic medicine is practised from the perspective of its naturopathic principles rather than by the treatments naturopaths use. This week's content will describe naturopathic principles.

  • First, do no harm (Primum non nocere)

    Naturopathic principles are the foundations of naturopathic care and are embedded and intertwined in naturopathic philosophies.

  • The healing power of nature (Vis Medicatrix naturae)

    The healing power of nature has a long history in both naturopathic medicine and conventional medicine. But its approach is mainly only applied in contemporary naturopathic practice.

  • Treat the whole person (Tolle totum)

    People have different backgrounds and health journeys that can impact their health and well being. Treat the whole person is a core naturopathic principle that recognises various determinants to health.

  • Treat the cause (Tolle causam)

    Identify and treat the cause *Tolle causam* is an important naturopathic principle that distinguishes the profession from other primary health care practices.

  • Doctor as teacher (Docere)

    Naturopaths have a vital role in educating and empowering patients to advocate and self-mange their health and wellbeing through Doctor as teacher *Docere*

  • Prevention (Preventare)

    Prevention is recognised as both a naturopathic principle and an approach to care that focuses on preventing disease and illness and modifiable risk factors to disease development.

  • Wellness

    What does wellness look like? This naturopathic principle aligns with the philosophical thoughts of holism but is a multidimensional concept.

  • Critically analyse accumulated knowledge (Scientia critica)

    Scientia critica is a new principle that is being considered by the naturopathic profession. This principle brings further the value of scientific research in naturopathic care.

  • Week 2: Quiz

    This short quiz will ask you 10 multiple choice or true/false questions based on the content covered in Week 2.

• Week 3

  Contemporary naturopathic medicine

  • Delivery of naturopathic care through person-centred care model

    Several aspects of person-centred care are a vital component to the delivery of safe and effective naturopathic care. But what does this mean in the context of naturopathic medicine?

  • Scope of naturopathic practice

    The naturopathic scope of practice can vary depending on training and qualifications. However, in Australian naturopaths focus on five core disciplines.

  • Careers in naturopathic medicine

    Do you want to begin a career in naturopathic medicine? If clinical naturopathic training several different career pathways can be rewarding opportunities.

  • Week 3: Quiz

    This short quiz will ask you 10 multiple choice or true/false questions based on the content covered in Week 3.

• Week 4

  Value and use of naturopathic principles in professional and everyday life

  • The value of naturopathic principles

    While naturopathic principles are used by naturopaths in clinical practice every day, these principles can be applied to self-management strategies to improve health and well-being.

  • Using green spaces for healing

    There are numerous health benefits to engaging with the healing power of nature through the outdoor environment.

  • Whole person health and wellbeing

    Using the naturopathic principle - treat the whole person, naturopaths support patients to receive whole or person-centred care to encourage patient wellbeing. So how can you have this approach in your life?

  • Awareness of prevention through lifestyle approaches

    Through the naturopathic principles - prevention and doctor as teacher - naturopaths encourage and educate patients to eat a variety of whole foods and incorporate healthy lifestyles to support healthy living.

  • Week 4: Quiz

    This short quiz will ask you 10 multiple choice or true/false questions based on the content covered in Week 4.

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