Module Descriptors
NATURAL THERAPEUTICS FOR OSTEOPATHS
OSTE50042
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Samuel O'Brien
Email: samuel.o'brien@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 45
Independent Study Hours: 105
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
- Presentation of the main concepts and perspectives of natural therapeutics from a wide range of modern opinions and authors.
- Comparison of the natural therapeutic and allopathic paradigms, with particular reference to the concepts of health and disease.
- Analysis of the concepts of health and healthcare from sociological, historical and ethical perspectives.
- Principles and basic rules of nutrition with an overview of the major nutrients and their functions, the physiological effects of nutrition and fasting and the economical, social and cultural constraints of food production and provision.
- Nutritional aspects of disease and analysis of how to maintain health, prevent disease and restore health through sensible eating.
- Introduction to counselling and psychology.
- Empathy and advanced listening skills, utilising an experiential approach linked with a theoretical basis.
- Presentation of the principles, indications and contraindications behind the use of water in hydrotherapy treatments.
- Physical health and the physiological need for exercises and relaxation
- Comparison of the natural therapeutic and allopathic paradigms, with particular reference to the concepts of health and disease.
- Analysis of the concepts of health and healthcare from sociological, historical and ethical perspectives.
- Principles and basic rules of nutrition with an overview of the major nutrients and their functions, the physiological effects of nutrition and fasting and the economical, social and cultural constraints of food production and provision.
- Nutritional aspects of disease and analysis of how to maintain health, prevent disease and restore health through sensible eating.
- Introduction to counselling and psychology.
- Empathy and advanced listening skills, utilising an experiential approach linked with a theoretical basis.
- Presentation of the principles, indications and contraindications behind the use of water in hydrotherapy treatments.
- Physical health and the physiological need for exercises and relaxation
Module Additional Assessment Details
Formative :Students will have a formative assessment opportunity with the coursework.
Summative :
50% 2-hour Written Examination - assesses LOs 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6
50% Coursework - assesses LO3
All elements of the module assessment must be passed in order to complete the module
Summative :
50% 2-hour Written Examination - assesses LOs 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6
50% Coursework - assesses LO3
All elements of the module assessment must be passed in order to complete the module
Module Texts
Chaitow L (2008) Naturopathic Physical Medicine, Churchill Livingstone
Davey B et al (2002) Health & Disease - a reader. Oxford. OUP.
Lindlahr (1993 from original 1919 edition) Natural Therapeutics Vol I Philosophy. UK. C.W. Daniel.
Nelson-Jones R (2000) Practical Counselling and Helping Skills. 4th ed.Cassell
Newman Turner R (2000) Naturopathic Medicine. Letchworth. Health Advisory Lectures and Literature.
Pizzorno J.E., Murray, M.T., Joiner-Bey, H (2010) The Clinician¿s Handbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Ed Churchill Livingston
Thiel R (2000) Combining Old & New: Naturopathy for the 21st Century, Wendell Whitman Co
Thomson C (1970) Naturopathic Booklets (various titles) Edinburgh. T K Publications.
Davey B et al (2002) Health & Disease - a reader. Oxford. OUP.
Lindlahr (1993 from original 1919 edition) Natural Therapeutics Vol I Philosophy. UK. C.W. Daniel.
Nelson-Jones R (2000) Practical Counselling and Helping Skills. 4th ed.Cassell
Newman Turner R (2000) Naturopathic Medicine. Letchworth. Health Advisory Lectures and Literature.
Pizzorno J.E., Murray, M.T., Joiner-Bey, H (2010) The Clinician¿s Handbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Ed Churchill Livingston
Thiel R (2000) Combining Old & New: Naturopathy for the 21st Century, Wendell Whitman Co
Thomson C (1970) Naturopathic Booklets (various titles) Edinburgh. T K Publications.
Module Resources
Powerpoin
flipchart
hydraulic plinths for practical sessions
flipchart
hydraulic plinths for practical sessions
Module Learning Strategies
CONTACT HOURS (45):
15 x 3 hour lectures
INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (105):
Background reading 50 hours
Assessment preparation 55 hours
15 x 3 hour lectures
INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (105):
Background reading 50 hours
Assessment preparation 55 hours
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must have successfully completed all Level four modules prior to commencement of this module unless exemption has been agreed.