History and Foundations [Course 151]

• Introduction
• Detailed Course Content
• Testimonials

This course covers the history of medicine from Antiquity to modern day, as well as the history of naturopathy in Europe, North America and Quebec. It defines the practitioner's place in medicine today and introduces a code of ethics.

Detailed course

• Students' Guide
• Deadline
• Objectives
• Teaching Method and Work Requirements
• History of Medicine
• A Few Definitions
• Main Historical Figures
• The Two Faces of Medicine
• American Debate
• Pathologists
• The 20th Century
• Revision
• History of Naturopathy
• Introduction
• Naturopathy in Quebec
• Revision
• Naturopathy Today
• Development of Alternative Practices
• Health and Health Practitioners
• CODE OF ETHICS
• Revision
• Answers
• Marked Activities

Testimonials

"I enjoyed this course, very interesting learning about the history of naturopathy. Good readings at the end of the book, interesting!!"
Laura Snider
Ontario

"Very good course. I learned a lot and especially liked Annexes that were very informative."
Nada Hrvojic
Ontario

"I found this course to be an excellent starter. It gave a deeper understanding of naturopathy's origins, the people involved in its development and it gave me a new found respect for alternative medicine in general. It is an honour for me to be given the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the great men and women who have gone before me and I hope to be able to further contribute to this great profession through my works. Thank you!"
Shane Russel
South Africa

"All is well. I am interested and stimulated by the foundations and feel well about continuing with your studies."
Inga Louise Meslier
Iceland

"The course has been a tremendous help. I found it to be very educational and refreshing. I have learnt a lot already. Thanks!"
Juliette Fagan
Jamaica

"Surprisingly very interesting! It is good to know the history of what I'm studying! It encourages me to make the "next" history a very good one for naturopathy! To be a part of it...thank you!"
Julie Fortin
Ontario

"I really enjoyed learning the roots and foundations of alternative medicine. Also, the Annex articles and readings were wonderful and educational."
Veronica Hauk
Ontario

"I really enjoyed learning the roots and fundations of alternative medicine. Also, the Annex articles and readings were wonderful and educational."
Veronica Hauk
Ontario

"Very interesting- I really enjoyed it!"
Terri Cormier
British Colombia

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course information. It has confirmed much I had known in part and added greatly to what I did not know. It is excellent! 11/10 !"
Faith Serwadda
Ontario

"Informative and very interesting. Also, I really appreciate the annexes and have discussed them with family and friends. Thank you!"
Charlotte Wiebe
Ontario

"Interesting to read about the history and foundations. I found the annexes the most beneficial point!"
Daniel Morris
Québec

"I was very impressed with the information in this course."
Sarah Wechsler
Nova Scotia