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Nat 303 Holistic Pathology & Protocols Online

**Now accepting applications for class starting September 20, 2010. Class size limited to 30 students. This class fills quickly, so register early. Contact Admissions toll free 800.487.8839 or email admissions@achs.edu to schedule your admissions interview.**

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Course Description:

This course guides students in the fundamental principles of naturopathy or natural therapeutics. Emphasis is placed on the science and philosophy of healing using a variety of techniques that are in harmony with nature and the individual client. The varied techniques that a Holistic Health Consultant employs are covered, focusing on the desired outcome to increase the natural vitality of the client and bring the system back into balance. We examine the belief fundamental to natural healing that the human body contains a strong power to heal itself. While examining this belief we also look at how the Holistic Health Consultant is able to stimulate this power by instructing each client in how to maintain health once it is achieved, increasing vitality and building up one’s resistance through improved nutrition and a harmonious lifestyle.

Nat 303 grants credit towards all ACHS Diplomas and for the Associate of Applied Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine (AASCAM).

Prerequisites:

Nat 101, Nat 210, Nat 211, Nat 212 and recommendation for admission.

Study Time:

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.

Continuing Education Credit:

RN: 230 hours. Vet: 6 hours. Massage: 230 hours. Pharmacists: 172.5 Therapeutic and 47.5 Other credit hours.

Materials:

• Online Course Manual

• ACHS Student Handbook and Study Guide

• Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine  - ISBN #0761511571
  
  
• 30c Arnica
  
  
• Bach Flower Rescue Remedy
  
  
• 5 ml each of Clove Bud Essential Oil and Lavender Essential Oil
  
  
• 1 oz each of Chamomile Flowers, Peppermint Leaf and Yarrow Flowers
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Bonus: Access to the ACHS Wellness Guide Online

Recommended texts:

Click here to view the Nat 303 Recommended Reading Starter Library.

Fees:

For information about tuition and fees, please refer to the Tuition and Fees page online here.

Click here to request information about the program and tuition including details about our in-house customized financing.