This course focuses on the study of endocrinology including all endocrine disorders commonly encountered by most practicing naturopaths in clinical situations. This class aims to imbue within students a naturopathic way of understanding, diagnosing, treating, and preventing endocrine-related illnesses.
These are the specifications of Naturopathic Endocrinology Course:
| 1. Awarding Institution / Body: | |
| 2. Teaching Institution: | Online and distance learning, with tutor support |
| 3. Programme Accredited by: | |
| 4. Final Award: | Stand-alone Diploma |
| 5. Programme title: | Naturopathic Endocrinology |
| 6. Course Code and level: | NEDip/DNHM8008/DNHM8009 – Doctorate Level |
| 7. Duration of programme: | Maximum 12 months |
| 8. Total number of study hours: | Approximately 100 clock hours of study |
| 9. Enrollment requirements: | None |
| 10. Enrollment date: | Anytime |
| 11. Fees: |
Curriculum
PART A
- Lesson 1 – Introduction to Naturopathic Endocrinology
- Lesson 2 – Introduction to Modern Naturopathic Research
- Lesson 3 – The Future of Naturopathic Endocrinology
- Lesson 4 – Basics of Naturopathic Endocrinology
- Lesson 5 – Pituitary Disorders
- Lesson 6 – Pineal Disorders
- Lesson 7 – Blood Sugar Metabolism Disorders
- Lesson 8 – Lipid Metabolism Disorders
- Lesson 9 – Thyroid and Parathyroid Metabolism Disorders
- Lesson 10 – Adrenal Metabolism Disorders
- Lesson 11 – Reproductive Hormone Disorders and Normal Hormone Changes
- Lesson 12 – Clinical Handbook: Diagnosing Endocrine Disorders
PART B
- Lesson 1 – Clinical Handbook: Diagnosing Endocrine Disorders and Eating Disorders
- Lesson 2 – Treating Endocrine Disorders: Pituitary and Pineal
- Lesson 3 – Treating Endocrine Disorders: Blood Sugar Metabolism Disorders
- Lesson 4 – Treating Endocrine Disorders: Lipid Metabolism
- Lesson 5 – Treating Endocrine Disorders: Thyroid Metabolism
- Lesson 6 – Treating Endocrine Disorders: Parathyroid and Adrenal
- Lesson 7 – Treating Endocrine Disorders: Reproductive Hormones
- Lesson 8 – Endocrine Drug and Herb Interactions
- Lesson 9 – Selected Clinical Studies and Literature Review: Part 1 – Blood Sugar Metabolism
- Lesson 10 – Selected Clinical Studies and Literature Review: Part 2 – Thyroid Metabolism Disorders
- Lesson 11 – Adrenal and Other Topics
PART C
- Lesson 1 – Clinical Handbook: Diagnosing Endocrine Disorders and Eating Disorders
- Lesson 2 – Treating Endocrine Disorders: Pituitary and Pineal
- Lesson 3 – Treating Endocrine Disorders: Blood Sugar Metabolism Disorders
- Lesson 4 – Treating Endocrine Disorders: Lipid Metabolism
- Lesson 5 – Treating Endocrine Disorders: Thyroid Metabolism
- Lesson 6 – Treating Endocrine Disorders: Parathyroid and Adrenal
- Lesson 7 – Treating Endocrine Disorders: Reproductive Hormones
- Lesson 8 – Endocrine Drug and Herb Interactions
- Lesson 9 – Selected Clinical Studies and Literature Review: Part 1 – Blood Sugar Metabolism
- Lesson 10 – Selected Clinical Studies and Literature Review: Part 2 – Thyroid Metabolism Disorders
- Lesson 11 – Adrenal and Other Topics