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This subject is essential
for all Natural Therapists, which is why as one the diagnosis subjects it is
a compulsory unit within the
Advanced Diploma
of Naturopathy. The important health problems are covered in this subject,
together with their symptoms and signs.
This subject is prepared
specifically for Natural Therapists. The subject takes one year of part-time
external study, although the student may alter this rate to suit their
lifestyle and commitments.
The 60 modules require an
average of 5 hours study each. This subject must be completed within 12
months and is presented as a set of illustrated notes.
Textbook: The Merck Manual
( 16th edition), Merck Research Laboratories.
The Study
Program
External study with
the student being supplied with a comprehensive set of course notes.
Assessment
Three multiple
choice examinations.
Co
requisites
: Anat & Phys
Course
Fees : $1260.00 -
$
420.00 per term.
Sample module 11 -
Tissue repair
Intro to the course
Module 1:
Introduction
Gathering patient info
Module 2: Taking a
medical history
Module 3: Symptoms and signs
Module 4: Pain
Module 5: The initial appraisal
Module 6: The physical examination
Module 7: Aids to diagnosis
Module 8: Pathology Tests
Intro to Pathology
Module 9: Cells
and injury
Module 10: Inflammation
Module 11: Tissue repair
[sample module]
Module 12: The immune system
Module 13: Cancers
The GIT
Module 14: Upper
alimentary tract
Module 15: GIT symptoms
Module 16: Lower GIT
Module 17: Liver
Module 18: Gall bladder & pancreas
Module 19: Diabetes
Module 20: Malabsorption
Module 21: Vitamins A, C, D, E, K,
Module 22: The B vitamins
Module 23: Metabolic problems
Module 24: Nutritional status
The circulatory system
Module 25:
Arteries, veins, lymphatics
Module 26: Anaemias
Module 27: Other blood disease
Module 28: Heart disease (part 1)
Module 29: Heart diseases (part 2)
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Module 30:
Respiratory obstruction
Module 31: Other respiratory diseases
SKIN
Module 32: Skin
signs and symptoms
Module 33: Skin disease (part 1)
Module 34: Skin disease (part 2)
EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT
Module 35: Eye
Module 36: Ear, nose, and throat
THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Module 37: Kidneys
and urinary tract
Module 38: Body fluid & electrolytes
MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM
Module 39: Bone and
muscle
Module 40: The joints
REPRODUCTION & HORMONES
Module 41: Female
Reproduction
Module 42: Pregnancy and birth
Module 43: Breast
Module 44: Male Reproduction
Module 45: Reproductive Diseases
Module 46: Endocrine System
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Module 47: Nervous
System (Part 1)
Module 48: Nervous System (Part 2)
Module 49: Psychiatric Disorders
MICRO ORGANISMS
Module 50: Infectious Diseases
Module 51: Viral Infections
Module 52: Bacterial Infections
Module 53: Other Organisms
MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS
Module 54:
Immunological Disorders
Module 55: Poisoning
Module 56: Adverse drug Reactions
Module 57: Food intolerance
Module 58: Inherited disorders
Module 59: Environment and Health
Module 60: Elderly patients
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