- Presentation of the main concepts and perspectives of natural therapeutics from a wide range of opinions and authors.
- Comparison of the naturopathic and allopathic paradigms, with particular reference to the concepts of health and disease and their influence on osteopathic practice
- Analysis of 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

(Subject Benchmark Statement: Osteopathy: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M)

Summative :
50% 2-hour Written Examination - assesses LOs 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6
50% Coursework 1500 Word Essay - assesses LO’s 1&3

All elements of the module assessment must be passed in order to complete the module


Formative:
Students will be required to contribute to an in-class formative class discussion with peers.

Contact Hours:
45 hours Lectures


Independent Study Hours:
30 hrs directed home study
75 hrs self-directed home study

Chaitow L (2008) Naturopathic Physical Medicine, Churchill Livingstone

Nelson-Jones R (2005) Practical Counselling and Helping Skills. 5th ed. Cassell

Paxton F (2015) Foundations of Naturopathic Nutrition: A comprehensive guide to essential nutrients and nutritional bio-actives, Allen& Unwin
Pizzorno J.E, Murray M.T, Joiner-Bey H (2010) The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine 2nd ed, Churchill Livingston

1. Evaluate the position of osteopathy within a range of healthcare concepts and perspectives
(OPS: A5, A6, B1, C3, C7, D11)
(Enquiry)

2. Discuss health and disease from both a historical and modern perspective
(OPS: A6, B1, B2, C2, C3, D1, D11)
(Knowledge & Understanding)

3. Appraise the principles of Naturopathy and Allopathy and their influence on osteopathic practice and patient management strategies
(OPS:A5, A6, B2, C2, C3, D1, D11)
(Problem Solving)

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of the healing crisis
(OPS: A4, A6, B1, B2, C3, C7, D11)
(Learning, Application)

5. Correlate mental and emotional factors to good health and understand the rationales that underpin the development of empathetic listening skills
(OPS: A1, A2, B1, C9, D3)
(Knowledge & Understanding, Application, Communication)

6. Give account of the benefits of a range of naturopathic interventions
(OPS: A5, A6, B3, C2, C7, D1, D11)
(Application, Communication)

Students must have successfully completed all Level four modules prior to commencement of this module unless exemption has been agreed.

Students have access and can borrow books from any other university library participating in the SCONUL scheme.