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Year
3
Pathology
3
These modules will primarily emphasize clinical pathology. Various
pathologies associated with the body systems will be taught. Included
will be Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Musculo-skeletal,
Renal, Nervous, Skin, and Gynecological systems etc.
Clinical
Assessment 3
These courses involve detailed theoretical and practical skill in
the interpretation of physical examinations in relation to common
pathologies.
Differential
Assessment 3
This course will offer a symptomatic rather than disease—orientated
approach. The student will be taught advanced skills of analytical
thought processes and thus be enabled to analyze a particular clinical
symptom in its relationship to other presenting symptoms with the
primary focus to reach a form of differential assessment and/or
final assessment. Various symptoms from all body systems will be
addressed.
Materia
Medica 3
The materia medica and therapeutics are taught in conjunction with
each other by following the body systems. Systems include Cardiovascular,
Respiratory, Urinary, Gastro-intestinal, Nervous etc.
Therapeutics
3
These courses will involve practical discussions and case analysis
with group studies on commonly presenting pathological conditions
and focus on issues of formulations, safety and contraindications
etc.
Nutrition
3
This course will explore the composition of the things we eat and
drink —the essential elements we need to maintain and replenish
our selves at cellular levels. These will include carbohydrates;
protein, lipids, vitamins and minerals, water and phytochemical
diets. Fasting and cleansing programs will also be discussed. This
course examines the role nutrition and supplementation play as therapeutic
tools. The application of nutritional substances, fasting and dietary
alterations will be explored for health concerns in each of the
body’s systems. Pediatric and geriatric nutrition will also be discussed.
Abnormal
Psychology
In professional life the herbalist will encounter patients who exhibit
psychiatric conditions. This course outlines the major classifications
of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, and the orthodox
treatment programmes currently in use. The last semester of Year
3 will be spent broadening your vision of complementary health as
a whole by inviting practitioners from various complementary health
disciplines to inform you of their scope of practice. The specialties
covered will include pediatrics, gynecology, geriatrics, practice
management ethics, association information, allopathic pharmacology,
oncology, midwifery, stress management, marketing, dermatology,
and field trips.
Clinic Practicum
- 500 hours
The
purpose of Clinical Training is to enable students to take thorough
case histories, follow up consultations, learn examination techniques,
formulate and dispense herbal remedies. The 500 hours (250 hours
in year 2, 250 hours in year 3) of clinic, supervised by Clinic
Practitioners, begin during the second year. A Clinical Researh
thesis is completed during the course.
Elective
Hours - 150 hours
50 elective hours to be completed in Year 1 as clinic receptionist.
25 hours to be completed in Year 1 as gardening experience. The
remaining 75 hours to be completed in courses or seminars relating
to Herbal Medicine and/or Holistic Health approved by the College.
St. Johns’,
or equivalent CPR Course is required. (Cost is the responsibility
of student)
Diploma will be issued upon successful completion of all academic,
clinical and financial obligations to Dominion Herbal College.
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