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Note: This course was formerly called NAT 504 Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) Pathology & Protocols
This second course in integrative pathophysiology further investigates the genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and ethical and social factors that contribute to the development and progression of disease across important body systems. Using a multidisciplinary approach, students will analyze the cellular, tissue, organ, and systemic alterations associated with common disease pathologies. By practicing problem solving through case based assessments, this course equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in integrative pathophysiology. This prepares students to address complex disease processes in an evidence-based integrative manner to promote holistic health and wellness in clinical practice, research, and public health initiatives.
A strong theoretical understanding of underlying principles of integrative health, including the role of vitalism in wellness and principles of integrative health to enhance holistic protocol skills in clinical practice, health care education programs, or retail environments.
A solid knowledge base of various integrative health protocols, with the capacity to distinguish, compare, and contrast allopathic and various holistic protocols and modalities and other relevant concepts, as measured by essay and objective examinations and application to case studies.
The ability to differentiate, compare, and contrast various pathological processes and diagnoses from allopathic medical perspectives, with the capacity to critically assess when to refer integrative health clients to allopathic physicians, as measured by students’ performance on essay and objective examinations and application of principles to case studies.
The theoretical knowledge of the steps required to function as unlicensed Complementary and Alternative practitioner under the Health Freedom Acts of California or Minnesota, including credentialing: educational training requirements (hours/credits), for professional memberships.
Nat 504 Practical Lab kit:
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Last updated 11/11/22
None – Prior or concurrent anatomy & physiology training is recommended
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Candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree or higher from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education. Candidates must submit official transcripts directly from the issuing institution along with one professional letter of recommendation. All applicants must be recommended for admission by the ACHS Admissions Committee.
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