The module aims to enhance the students’ existing knowledge and skills. Through critical reflection on their clinical practice utilising the naturopathic approach and identification of areas for personal and professional development the module will examine the potential of the reflective process to enhance patient care and to support practitioners in their own development.

Syllabus

• Natural therapeutic concepts - healing crisis and the unity of health and disease.
• Contributions from naturopathic pioneers and modern day practitioners.
• Nutritional requirements for health and the interventions necessary in lost health to aid healing processes including fasting or restricted diets.
• Mental and emotional requirements to live a fulfilling and healthy life and how to maintain or restore balance.
• Development of counselling skills and psychotherapeutic techniques within the scope of the practitioner’s role.
• Principles and application of Naturopathic investigation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Overview of complementary therapeutic procedures.

(Subject Benchmark Statement: Osteopathy: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N)

Case history presentation and viva, 80% - Presentation of (a) case history(ies) focussing on patient management and treatment, in particular where the student faced complex or challenging or unexpected circumstances.
(Learning outcomes 1,2,3,4 and 5)

Reflective Essay, 20% - 500 words reflecting on personal development during and on completion of the module
(Learning outcome 6)

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

Students will have a formative assessment opportunity on the choice of case(s) and the reflective essay with feedback

Contact Hours (15)

Lectures (15)

Independent Study Hours

Directed home study (35)
Self-directed study (100)

Davey B et al (2004) Health & Disease - a reader. Oxford. OUP

Newman-Turner R (2000) Naturopathic Medicine. Health Advisory Lectures and Literature, UK

Paxton F (2015) Foundations of Naturopathic Nutrition: A comprehensive guide to essential nutrients and nutritional bio-actives, Allen& Unwin
Pizzorno J.E et al (2010) The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine 2nd ed, Churchill Livingston

1. Critically evaluate the suitability of the naturopathic approach for a variety of conditions drawing on a detailed knowledge of underpinning principles and biomedical sciences and demonstrating an understanding of the scope of naturopathic practice and its boundaries. (OPS: D1, D2, D3, C1, C2, D3)
(Analysis, Knowledge & Understanding)

2. Synthesise information from a number of sources, including published literature, in order to gain an integrated and coherent understanding of cranial theory and practice. (OPS: B2, B4, D3)
(Enquiry)

3. Maintain appropriate and professional case records (documenting initial presentation, diagnosis, treatments carried out) including the evaluation of therapeutic responses (OPS: D2, D3)

4. Apply professional judgement to propose and apply appropriate treatment to clinical cases (OPS: A5, C1, C2, C7, D3, D14)
(Application)

5. Utilise effective verbal and written communication by presenting information in an appropriate form.
(OPS: D2, D4, A1, A3)
(Communication)

6. Reflect on and critically evaluate their own clinical practice and use this to formulate plans for developing greater proficiency in their practice. (OPS: B3, B4)
(Reflection)

Students must have successfully completed Clinical Osteopathy 1-4 unless exemption has been agreed.

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