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Course: Bachelor of Health Science – (Naturopathy) (Western Herbal Medicine) & Diploma of Health Science
Subject length: 12 weeks
Pre-requisites: NA
Subject code and title: CMF105 Complementary Medicine Foundations
Subject Description
This subject introduces the historical and conceptual emergence of Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine and how this underpins contemporary clinical
practice in Australia and globally. It specifically focuses on professional practice: introducing the therapeutic model, the underlying theoretical and
philosophical concepts, and discusses the differences between different approaches to the health-disease-healing process. Students will be introduced to the
local regulatory environment of the complementary medicine professions within the context of their career outcome and best practice. This subject
introduces key concepts regarding ethics and communication in therapeutic relationships.
Subject learning Outcomes
SLO a
Define and explain Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine in the context of the healthcare system in Australia and globally.
SLO b
Describe the philosophy and principles of Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine that drive current clinical practice.
SLO c
Explore the diverse contemporary practice of Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine and its historical influences.
SLO d
Review the development of CM systems of medicine and traditional healing practices in Australia.
SLO e
Outline the regulatory environment in regards to professional practice for naturopaths and herbalists in Australia.
SLO f
Identify and discuss appropriate, ethical behaviour and professional communication.
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Delivery Schedule
Module Name
Topic
1.
Introduction to
Complementary Medicine
1.1
Contemporary health care
Subject Learning
Outcome
a, c, e
1.2
Ancient traditions and vitalism
b, d
2. Holism and
naturopathy
2.1
Holistic understandings
2.2
Naturopathy
a, b, c, d, e
3.
Herbal medicine and
lifestyle
3.1
Herbal medicine
a, b, c, d, e
3.2
Nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, and mindfulness
4. Energy medicine
and body work
4.1
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda,
Homeopathy, Flower Essences
4.2
Body work: Chiropractor, Osteopath, Massage
5.
CM, scientific evidence,
and professional practice
5.1
Evidence based medicine and CM
5.2
Ethics, professions, and CM
6. Patient centred care
and Integrative Medicine
6.1
The therapeutic relationship
Consulting with patients
6.2
Integrative Medicine
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Topic Name
Assessment Due Date
Assessment 1.1:
Blog post covering introductory concepts
Assessment 1.2:
Blog post covering principles and
philosophies
b, c
c, d
c, d
c, d
Assessment 2:
Timeline creation project covering
Modules 1 to 4
b, e
Assessment 2:
Discussion Forum covering Modules 1 - 5
e, f
e, f
a, b, e, f
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Time Management
• Hours per module (12-week delivery): Facilitated study: 3 hours / week Personal Study: 7 hours / week.
• Hours per module (6-week delivery): Facilitated study: 6 hours / week Personal Study: 14 hours / week.
Learning Activities
There are learning activities in each module. These activities are an essential component of the subject and they are designed to prepare you for
your graded assessment tasks. These learning activities will help you to build your understanding and skills in each topic. They will also
encourage you to work collaboratively with your peers.
*Detailed information of each activity can be found in their corresponding Module page in Blackboard.
Module
Learning Activities
1.1
Readings, worksheets, concept questions, other media
1.2
Readings, worksheets, concept questions, other media
2.1
Readings, worksheets, concept questions, other media, blog post
2.2
Readings, worksheets, concept questions, other media
3.1
Readings, worksheets, concept questions, other media
3.2
Readings, worksheets, concept questions, other media, blog post
4.1
Readings, worksheets, concept questions, other media
4.2
Readings, worksheets, concept questions, other media
5.1
Readings, worksheets, concept questions, other media
5.2
Readings, worksheets, concept questions, other media
6.1
Readings, worksheets, concept questions, other media, discussion forum
6.2
Readings, worksheets, concept questions, other media
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