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Naturopathy

Level: Professional Development/Personal Achievement

By successfully completing this course, you will:

Gain skills and knowledge to expand your existing practice or for personal interest
Be awarded the BSY Professional Certificate of Merit
Receive the Certificate of Achievement at QLS Level 3*

You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.

For advice or to enrol, please call 01409 220 400

Course overview

The goal of naturopathic medicine is to develop optimal wellness, identifying and removing obstacles to health and recovery. This course enables you to assess risk factors in order to seek appropriate interventions, building health rather than fighting disease. You will learn how to use a range of therapies as a catalyst for healthful change, whilst encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their own health.

Syllabus

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Lesson One
- Introduction / Anatomy and Physiology
  - Assessment
  - The Heart
  - Arteries
  - The Lungs
Lesson Two
- Anatomy and Physiology (Continued)
  - The Brain
  - Neurons
  - Brain Disorders
  - Hormones
  - Hormone Supplementation
  - The Immune System
Lesson Three
- Anatomy and Physiology (Continued)/ Food Allergies and Sensitivities
  - The Lymphatic System
  - The Digestive System
  - Anaphylaxis
  - Elimination Diet
  - Glycaemic Index
  - Glycaemic Load
  - Toxic Pesticides
Lesson Four
- Herbal Medicine
  - The Safe Use of Herbal Preparations
  - Active Constituents
Lesson Five
- Nutritional Therapy
  - Acidophilus
  - Amino Acids
  - Antioxidants
  - Coenzyme Q10
  - Enzymes
  - Fibre
  - Juicing
  - L-Carnitine
  - Phytonutrients
  - Water
Lesson Six
- Homoeopathy
  - The Law of Proving
  - The Law of Potentisation
  - Accidental Proving
  - The Pros and Cons of Homoeopathy
  - Administering Homoeopathic Medicine
  - Remedies for the Constitution
  - The Twelve Cell Salts
  - Bach Flower Remedies
Lesson Seven
- Massage and Acupressure/ Inner Smile
  - Meridians
  - Hand Massage
  - Head Massage
  - Face Massage
  - Neck Massage
  - Thymus Massage
  - Intestinal Massage
  - Kidney Massage
  - Knee Massage
  - Foot Massage
  - Warnings and Contraindications to Massage and Acupressure
Lesson Eight
- Reflexology/ Aromatherapy
  - Introduction
  - What is Reflexology?
  - Zones
  - Zones and Meridians
  - Mapping the Feet
  - Preparing the Foot for Reflexology
  - Treatment Techniques
  - Reactions to Reflexology
  - Essential Oils
  - Methods of Extraction
  - Using Essential Oils
  - Aromatherapy Massage
Lesson Nine
- The Nervous System and Stress/ Presentation
  - The Nervous System
  - Personality Types A and B
  - Life Events
  - Stress Response
  - The Stress Iceberg
  - Reviewing Stress – Points to Consider
  - Professionalism
  - Clothing
  - Treatment Room
  - Communication Skills
  - Body Language
  - Modesty
  - Closing the Session
Lesson Ten
- Treatments for Common Conditions/ Additional Information
  - Alzheimer’s Disease
  - Anxiety Disorder
  - Arteriosclerosis
  - Arthritis
  - Asthma
  - Back Pain
  - Basal Metabolic Rate
Lesson Eleven
- Treatments for Common Conditions (Continued)/ Additional Information
  - Candidiasis
  - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  - Cystitis
  - Diabetes
  - Eczema
  - Headache
  - Body Mass Index
Lesson Twelve
- Treatments for Common Conditions (Continued)/ Additional Information
  - Haemorrhoids
  - Herpes
  - Hypothyroidism
  - Insomnia
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  - Kidney Stones
  - Biorhythms
Lesson Thirteen
- Treatments for Common Conditions (Continued)/ Additional Information
  - Menopause
  - Multiple Sclerosis
  - Osteoporosis
  - Parkinson’s Disease
  - Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  - Psoriasis
  - Vitamin and Mineral Requirements
Lesson Fourteen
- Treatments for Common Conditions (Continued)/ Additional Information
  - Seasonal Affective Disorder
  - Sinusitis
  - Stroke
  - Ulcers (Stomach)
  - Varicose Veins
  - Warts
  - Herbs for Children

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

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Prerequisites

We recommend you currently hold a qualification in therapy.

View our Complementary Therapy courses.

View our Counselling and Stress Management courses.

Level

On successful completion of this course, you have received training designed as either a foundation qualification leading to further studies to attain a practitioner level, or professional development to gain additional skills and knowledge to expand the practice of the existing therapist.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive the following award: The BSY Professional Certificate of Merit in Naturopathy.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 3 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

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Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

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Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.

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How to enrol

Please call 01409 220 400 - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

If you are calling from a landline, please dial 0800 731 9271.

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*Registration fee included.

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