Program Overview

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Unit of Study NATM6002 - Critical Perspectives in Naturopathic Philosophy

Unit Overview

The Unit of Study NATM6002 - Critical Perspectives in Naturopathic Philosophy is a postgraduate coursework unit offered by the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University. This unit is designed to critically explore contemporary developments in naturopathic medicine and their intersection with naturopathic philosophy.

Unit Description

Learners in this unit critically examine the socio-political implications of medical dominance and the impact of global advancements in naturopathic medicine. They apply the skills of critical thinking and reflection to examine these issues through different conceptual frameworks and assess how these different perspectives impact contemporary clinical practice.

Unit Content

The unit content includes:

1. Philosophical frameworks in naturopathic medicine
2. Global advancements in naturopathic medicine
3. Influence of medical dominance on naturopathic medicine
4. Contemporary applications of naturopathic philosophy
5. Professionalisation of naturopathic medicine
6. Evidence-based clinical decision-making frameworks

Availabilities

This unit is available online in Term 3 for both domestic and international students.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:

• Explore naturopathic philosophy in contemporary settings
• Critically examine the global advancements towards professionalisation of naturopathic medicine
• Critically examine medical dominant influences on naturopathic medicine
• Apply evidence-based clinical decision making frameworks to contemporary clinical practice

Prescribed Learning Resources

There are no prescribed texts for this unit. However, readings and resources are provided for each module, which can be accessed through MySCU.

Credit Points and Faculty

This unit is worth 12 credit points and is offered by the Faculty of Health. There is no placement requirement for this unit.