Adults, especially those approaching or already in their senior years are primarily those suffering from the chronic health conditions such as osteoarthritis. It is a leading cause of pain and may even lead to disability in senior-aged individuals. This course will tour students through the underlying causes of this condition alongside the naturopathic approaches that can be done to successfully treat it.
These are the specifications of Naturopathic Treatments of Osteoarthritis Course:
| 1. Awarding Institution / Body: | |
| 2. Teaching Institution: | Online and distance learning, with tutor support |
| 3. Programme Accredited by: | |
| 4. Final Award: | Compulsory course for students enrolled in the Doctor of Naturopathy and Holistic Medicine |
| 5. Programme title: | Naturopathic Treatments of Osteoarthritis course |
| 6. Course Code and level: | DNHM8010 – Doctorate Level |
| 7. Duration of programme: | One trimester or 12 weeks |
| 8. Total number of study hours: | 75 clock hours of study |
| 9. Enrollment requirements: | Students enrolled in the Doctor of Naturopathy and Holistic Medicine |
| 10. Enrollment date: | Second Year, Second Trimester |
| 11. Fees: |
Course Curriculum
- Lesson 1 – What is Osteoarthritis: Signs and Symptoms
- Lesson 2 – Joints and Cartilage
- Lesson 3 – Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis
- Lesson 4 – Causes of Osteoarthritis: The Holistic Perspective
- Lesson 5 – Osteoarthritis, Inflammation and Food Intolerances
- Lesson 6 – Osteoarthritis, Candida and Nutritional Deficiencies
- Lesson 7 – Emotional Causes of Osteoarthritis
- Lesson 8 – Natural Treatments of Osteoarthritis
- Lesson 9 – The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
- Lesson 10 – Treating Osteoarthritis Naturally: Where to Begin
- Lesson 11 – Other Natural Treatments
- Lesson 12 – Putting it All Together
