I am happy to provide you with information and instructions regarding this course. As you know, you have a time limit to complete this graduate course. This time limit is 12 weeks. You may study at your own pace, and can progress through this program as quickly as you desire.
This is an exciting course and I am sure you will learn some of the most interesting principles related to the specialty of Naturopathic Health Care. After successful completion of the course, you will have a much greater understanding of the Naturopathic Health Care issues that are applicable to the delivery of health care services, as well as some of the most current and pressing issues in care delivery.
This course is a graduate level course. It is formatted to be self-directed, along with one-on-one mentoring by faculty. You and I communicate throughout your time spent in this important study. Communication can be by e-mail and fax.
You must be prepared to operationalize the Naturopathic concepts learned into the reality of today's health care environment.
The readings in the text, the analysis of case studies supplied in the text, our discussions, and your weekly assignments will assist in meeting this broad-based goal.
You will find the text book for this course to be one of the best available for the study of Naturopathic Health Care at the graduate level. It is packed with information.
Textbook of Natural Medicine e-dition, 3rd edition, by Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND, and Michael T. Murray, ND. Churchill Livingstone (Elsevier), 2005/2006 Book/Electronic Media. ISBN-13: 9780443069413 ISBN: 0443069417
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Textbook of Natural Medicine, 3rd edition, by Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND, and Michael T. Murray, ND. Churchill Livingstone (Elsevier), 2005/2006. ISBN-13: 9780443073007 ISBN: 0443073007
Please order your book as soon as possible.
SUMMARY:
This course is a graduate course for students in the ND program in Naturopathic Health Care. This is an intermediate level Naturopathic Health Care I course that focuses on the many principles and theories of Naturopathy as it relates to health care delivery. The course allows students to progress through from history to treatment options.
Students follow the course and chapter objectives and proceed to Naturopathic Health Care II. Some of the topics/subjects covered include; history, theory, hair mineral analysis, and nutritional medicine. Learning will provide students with the necessary foundation to progress to the next course level.
The course is formatted as an online course. Minimally, there is a midterm and a final examination. Students are encouraged to submit questions and discuss issues and problems in Naturopathic Health Care I with the instructor. Reading assignments from the textbook are assigned with supporting objectives. There may be weekly written responses to related questions that are to be turned into the instructor as detailed below.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR: James E. Johnson, M.D.
HOW TO REACH YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
I am available to you on an ongoing basis throughout your time spent in this course. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions, concerns, issues, etc. I am here to assist you and mentor you to achieve your goals and experience success in this course.
I generally respond to requests within 1-3 business days. E-mail is the fastest and preferred method to contact me.
Again, do not hesitate to contact me. I am here for you and look forward to working with you.
Administrative Offices of Canyon College
Email: info@canyoncollege.edu
Phone: (208) 455-0010
Fax: (208) 455-0040
Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (MST)
EXAMINATIONS:
Minimally, there is a Midterm and Final examination for this course. There will be an objective part and an essay part. The examinations are "open" book. They thoroughly test knowledge in key areas of course content. While open book, they require thought and knowledge of the related content for successful completion.
All examinations are taken "online." When you are ready to take the examinations, please e-mail me directly and request authorization to take your exam. Please make your request at least three business days in advance of your desired date. You will receive instructions to access the examinations.
When you are ready to take the examinations, access the web site, and complete the examination. Access each exam only once. If you have difficulties, notify Student Support right away. Send a copy of your notice to your instructor. You will receive your score in one - three business days.
GRADE ASSIGNMENT FOR EXAMINATIONS:
You will receive a letter grade, based on your over all score achievement. The grading scale is as follows:
90% - 100%
= A
80% - 89%
= B
70% - 79%
= C
60% - 69%
= D
Below 60%
= F
You will receive a score and letter grade for the Midterm period and Final period. Your final course grade will be an average of the scores you achieved on the Midterm and Final exams.
READING ASSIGNMENTS and OBJECTIVES:
You will find the objectives and assignments by clicking on this password-protected link, Objectives and Assignments. (Enrolled students will receive the password.) You are responsible for reviewing the objectives. The objectives will guide you in your learning and assist you in knowledge attainment. Your reading assignments are self-paced. There may be other assignments for reading, case studies, and discussion throughout the class time.
WHAT TO DO:
Order your text book immediately.
Review the chapter objectives in class before reading and studying each chapter.
When instructed, proceed to take the midterm examination.
When instructed, proceed to take the final examination.
During the first week of the course, please e-mail your instructor and provide your instructor with some basic information about you, including;
1) your contact address (e.g. e-mail address)
2) your goals for this course
3) your overall goals for a career in Naturopathic Health Care
4) your past and current work experiences
5) any experiences you have had in health care delivery.
Contact your instructor any time you would like to discuss the readings, have questions, require clarifications or further explanations, etc.
Share with your instructor current event issues applicable to the Community and Public Health Nurse, which you identify in the news media, etc. In turn, your instructor may share such information with you for discussion and analysis.
