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The Study
Program
Professional Practice
is studied by distance education over three terms and requires 300 hours of
full-time study.
There are
two 2-day workshops. Comprehensive course notes are supplid.
The main
aim of this subject is to prepare the student to bea successful Naturopath.
The role
and responsibility of the Natural Therapist in the community, professional
ethics, measurement of blood pressure and other vital signs, interpretation
of test results and the principle of good business practice are all covered.
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The
evolution of the Natural Therapies is discussed.
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The
relationships of the therapist to other health care workers, to patients,
and to staff.
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The
types and evolution of health care professionals are outlined.
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Ethical
practices are considered.
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The
College philosophy and the need for education are also covered in this
subject.
This
subject should increase the confidence of the student in dealing with
patients in a clinical setting, and promote professionalism.
Co
requisites:
Substantial progress through an award.
Course
Fees: $1260.00
Sample module 11 -
Basic counselling
concepts
TERM ONE
1. A History of the art of
healing
2. Moral Questions Assignment One 2-3
3. Legal considerations
4. Establishing a practice
5. Patient/practitioner relationship
6. Communication skills
7. Non-verbal communication
8. Study and research methods
9. Ethics in the healing profession
10. The practitioner’s wellbeing
TERM TWO
11. Basic counselling
concepts [sample module]
12. When is counselling needed
13. Attending skills
14. The achievement of insight
15. Special counselling
16. Ending the counselling relationship
17. Practical matters
18. Business planning
19. Records management
20. Promoting your practice
TERM THREE
21. The art of
diagnosis
22. Blood pressure
23. Blood tests
24. Electrocardiograms
25. Electroencephalograms
26. Effective presentations
27. Thinking skills
28. Anthropometrics
29. Using the stethoscope
30. Putting it all together
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