What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
NDs are highly educated primary care providers who integrate standard medical diagnostics with a broad range of natural therapies. Dr. Erica treats the same concerns you'd see your family doctor for, but her approach is non-pharmaceutical. She works with other health professionals, including medical doctors, to ensure her patients receive the most comprehensive care possible. Naturopathic medicine can be used on its own or in conjunction with conventional treatments.
Education and Training of Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario:
Links
www.oand.org
www.cand.ca
www.ccnm.edu
www.biotherapeuticdrainage.com
www.auricularmedicine.ca
- First do no harm
- Support the healing power of nature
- Treat the whole person
- Identify and treat the cause of illness
- Doctor as teacher
- Disease prevention and health promotion
NDs are highly educated primary care providers who integrate standard medical diagnostics with a broad range of natural therapies. Dr. Erica treats the same concerns you'd see your family doctor for, but her approach is non-pharmaceutical. She works with other health professionals, including medical doctors, to ensure her patients receive the most comprehensive care possible. Naturopathic medicine can be used on its own or in conjunction with conventional treatments.
Education and Training of Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario:
- A Bachelor degree from an accredited University with compulsory completion of biomedical sciences: biochemistry, organic chemistry, chemistry, biology, psychology.
- Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine: Completion of the rigorous full-time, four year medical program at an accredited College, including academic and clinical education (exceeding 4,000+ hours) and a 1 year clinical internship.
- Successful completion of Ontario Licensing Exams, which include practical exams.
- Successful completion of a standardized North American Licensing Exam (NPLEX), comprised of basic sciences (pathology, physiology, immunology, microbiology, anatomy, biochemistry) and clinical sciences (lab diagnosis and diagnostic imaging, pharmacology, physical medicine, psychology, physical and clinical diagnosis, botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathy, emergency medicine, asian medicine and acupuncture).
- Ongoing continuing education courses are mandatory as part of maintaining licensure with the governing body CONO.
Links
www.oand.org
www.cand.ca
www.ccnm.edu
www.biotherapeuticdrainage.com
www.auricularmedicine.ca