Students will study the art and science of conducting a wellness counseling session and in producing individual and group programs for wellness and preventative heath counseling. Robert Fraser, R.N., Ph. There is emphasis on theories of aging, actual studies detailing the aging process, and emphasis on alternative care modalities for slowing the process and on alternative care for the elderly are explored, as well as, a study of naturopathic modalities that are used successfully in the care and prevention of disease related to aging. All body systems are studied and students learn the techniques and theories of conducting a physical assessment. The works of Dr. Barbara Bates are used in this course.
Facilitation is via text and video tape presentations.
This course is equivalent to courses taught today in medical schools on physical assessment. It is foundational to the study of naturopathic modalities. Robert Fraser, R.N., Ph. Students study the foundational principles of these modalities a a fore runner to more in-depth study for courses presented later in the program. It allows students to begin to obtain a broad based understanding of the world of naturopathic care, and stimulates the students thought and interests in selecting the types of modalities they would be most interested in offering clients.