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NAT 503 Integrative Pathophysiology Online
**Now accepting applications for class starting September 20, 2010. Class
size
limited to 20 students. Register early to ensure your place in class.
Contact Admissions toll free 800.487.8839 or email admissions@achs.edu
to schedule your admissions interview.**
Apply for admission securely online here.
Course Description:
This graduate level course is a comprehensive exploration of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and CAM treatment of disease. Organized by body system, the anatomy and normal physiology is studied, then the disease processes and abnormalities that can occur within that system and CAM protocols. Behavioral factors, life-style choices, and environmental factors on the cause and progression of disease are covered as well as the most current advances in genetic research. This course will guide when clients should be referred to their licensed care provider for diagnosis of the ailments studied. A comparative review of both allopathic and holistic treatment modalities for a number of conditions is also covered.
Prerequisites:
Nat 501 and Nat 502. Admission to the Master of Science in Complementary Alternative
Medicine degree program.
Taught:
This course is completed over 16 weeks. Minimum
study time recommended is 9 hours per week including online time,
homework, reading, labs and practical work.
Credit:
3 semester credits.
Materials:
- ACHS Student Handbook and Study Guide
- Interactive, instructor-led ACHS online classroom.
- Online lectures updated with the latest information and applicable research.
- Regular tests designed to enhance your understanding as well as assess your learning to date.
- Ongoing,
instructor-led and peer-to-peer discussions for each module to enhance
your learning and connect you with your fellow students, all of whom
are adult learners from varying walks of life, enriching your learning
experience. Add to discussions 24/7, giving you flexibility to work in
with your busy lifestyle.
- Comprehensive online
virtual library including online access to the Natural Standards
Database and Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database as well as a wide
variety of additional resources, reviewed by faculty and our lead
librarian.
- Access to LIRN, Library and Information Resources Network, Inc.,
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 1996, and consisting of a
consortium of educational institutions that have joined to share access
to information resources.
- Bonus: Access to the ACHS Wellness Guide Online
Fees:
For information about tuition and fees, please refer to the Tuition and Fees page online here.
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