This online Pathology for Natural Medicine diploma course is designed to help people who practice Holistic Medicine to better understand the orthodox medical system’s core principles. This course is not a general pathology course found in the curriculum of a medical school; rather, it is tailored specifically for practitioners of holistic medicine.
The course is designed to help clinicians manage common cases, as well as recognizing warning signs that may require referral to another specialist. It is interactive and provides a lot of information, including quizzes to help you understand the basics of pathology and differential diagnosis.
The Bachelor of Naturopathy and Holistic Medicine program requires the Pathology for Natural Medicine course, which is taken during the first trimester of the first year.
We will provide you with the materials you need to take the course online. There will be some online work associated with some assignments and exams.
The online course material includes hundreds of pages of lessons regarding pathology. These lessons are specifically designed for students of natural medicine.
These are the specifications of Pathology for Natural Medicine Online Course:
| 1. Awarding Institution / Body: | |
| 2. Teaching Institution: | Online and distance learning, with tutor support |
| 3. Programme Accredited by: | |
| 4. Final Award: | Compulsory course for the Bachelor’s degree in Naturopathy and Holistic Medicine |
| 5. Programme title: | Pathology for Natural Medicine |
| 6. Course Code and level: | BNHM6002 – Bachelor Level |
| 7. Duration of programme: | One trimester or 12 weeks |
| 8. Total number of study hours: | Equivalent to 10 US Credit hours or 100 clock hours of study |
| 9. Enrollment requirements: | Only for Bachelor degree students |
| 10. Enrollment date: | First-year of Bachelor’s degree – First Trimester |
| 11. Fees: |
Each lesson includes explanatory text and ten multiple-choice or true/false assignment questions that contribute to the final grade.
- A practical approach to studying with assignments following each lesson
- Raises awareness on the important signs and conditions that may necessitate referral to other practitioners.
- Designed to provide essential learning for people who are studying Alternative Medicine.
- Simply laid out, simple to understand, and detailed in its topic
- You can begin and end your studies at any time
- Work at your own pace and pace according to your own schedule
- There is no need for prior medical training
- Regular monitoring offers ongoing feedback and inspiration
- Upon completion of the courses, diploma certificates are given
- Regular course updates
There are 18 lessons to complete:
- Lesson 1 – Philosophy of Medicine
- Philosophical View of Holistic Medicine
- Physical, Mental, and Emotional Levels
- How to Recognize Serious Symptoms
- Lesson 2 – Pathological Mechanisms
- Inflammations, Atheroma, Hemorrhage, Thrombosis, Oedema
- Genetics
- Lesson 3 – Clinical Testing
- Reasons And Types of Investigations
- Blood, Serum, Ecg, Eeg, Emg, Pulmonary, X-rays, Mri, etc.
- Lesson 4 – Infectious Diseases
- Acute and Chronic Diseases
- Wholistic View of Infectious Diseases
- Normal Childhood Illnesses
- Chronic Infectious Disease
- Vaccinations
- Lesson 5 – Cancer
- Conventional Diagnosis and Treatments of Cancer
- Holistic Treatments of Cancer
- Lesson 6 – Cardiovascular System
- Classification of Cardiovascular Disease
- Diseases of Arteries, Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction
- Recognizing Serious Conditions of the Cardiovascular System
- Diseases of The Lymphatic System and Blood
- Lesson 7 – Respiratory System
- Classification of Respiratory Diseases
- Upper and Lower Respiratory Diseases
- Lesson 8 – Urinary System
- Classification of Urinary Diseases
- Inflammatory Diseases of The Kidneys
- Male Genital Disorders
- Lesson 9 – Musculoskeletal System
- Classification of Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Lesson 10 – Skin Problems
- Classification of Skin Diseases
- Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne, Alopecia, Vitiligo
- Skin Infestations and Infections
- Lesson 11 – Special Senses
- Eye Diseases
- Ear Diseases
- Lesson 12 – Gastrointestinal System
- Classification of Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Lower and Upper GI Tract Diseases
- Cancer of the GI Tract
- Lesson 13 – Central Nervous System
- Overview of the Nervous System
- Holistic View of the Nervous System
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons, Cerebral Tumor, Encephalitis
- Lesson 14 – The Endocrine System
- Classification of the Endocrine System
- Diseases of the Endocrine System
- Lesson 15 – Psychological Disorders
- Classification of Psychological Disorders
- Neuroses: Anxiety, Hysterical, Obsessional, Depressive
- Holistic Management of Neuroses
- Psychoses: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders
- Lesson 16 – Pregnancy And Childbirth
- Holistic View of Pregnancy And Childbirth
- How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy
- Disorders of the 1st, 2nd, And 3rd Trimester
- Labor and Delivery and Post-natal Care
- Lesson 17 – Womens Health
- Classification of Womens Disorders
- Gynecological Disorders
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menstrual Abnormalities, Ectopic Pregnancy, Cysts, Infertility
- Lesson 18 – Childrens Health
- Childrens Growth
- Conventional Medicine
- Disorders Of Childhood
At the end of the course, there will be a final exam that the student can access when they are ready for it. Exams are accessible online; the results are automatically posted. A passing grade in the pathology course in naturopathy is 60% or higher.
The online course materials are all you need to complete the course. Each lesson in the course comes with homework and videos.
