Description
History and Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine online course
These are the specifications of the Da Vinci Institute of Holistic Medicine’s
History and Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine course:
1. Awarding Institution / Body: Da Vinci Institute of Holistic Medicine
2. Teaching Institution: Online and distance learning, with tutor support
3. Programme Accredited by: Professional Naturopathic Course
4. Final Award: History & Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine Diploma
5. Programme title: History and Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine online course
6. Course Code and level: HPNM
Duration of course: One trimester or 12 weeks
8. Total number of study hours: About 60 study hours
9. Enrollment requirements: None
10. Enrollment date: Anytime
11. Fees: Full payment: €200 euros; Installment plan: €70 per month for 3 monthly payments.
History and Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine Curriculum
Naturopathic medicine has a rich history in Europe, specifically in Germany. Its roots are deep in the nature cure tradition, which uses natural agents such as water, sunlight, fresh air, nutrition, rest, and exercise to promote optimal health and cure many conditions in patients. In Germany in the 1800s, many of the nature cure doctors had no formal medical training.
The History and Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine course consist of the following 11 lessons:
Lesson 1 – Introductory Background and History
Lesson 2 – A Review of the Pioneers – Part 1
- Vincent Priessnitz
- Johann Schroth
- H. Rausse
Lesson 3 – A Review of the Pioneers – Part 2
- Theodor Hahn
- Arnold Rikli
Lesson 4 – A Review of the Pioneers – Part 3
- Sebastian Kneipp
- Louis Kuhne
- Adolf Just
Lesson 5 – A Review of the Pioneers – Part 4
- Emanuel Felke
- Heinrich Lahmann
- Ernst Schweninger
- Franz Schonenberger
- Alfred Brauchle
- Benedict Lust
Lesson 6 – A Review of the Pioneers – Part 5
- Louisa Lust
- Henry Lindlahr
- Otis George Carroll
Lesson 7 – A Review of the Pioneers – Part 6
- James C. Thomson
- Stanley Lief
Lesson 8 – A Review of the Pioneers – Part 7
- Arno Rudolph Koegler
- Joseph A. Boucher
- John Bastyr
Lesson 9 – Discussion of six cornerstones of optimum health
Lesson 10 – A Review of Evidence-Based Research
Lesson 11 – Conclusions
Anna Ioannou –
I really enjoyed this course. I wasn’t sure if Naturopathy and Holistic Medicine would be the right career for me in order to move forward so instead of jumping into the degree program I decided to start with a diploma course. After completing this first course, I was positive for this change and even more enthusiastic about helping others on their health journeys. The journey is not easy but it is definitely worth it.