Year 2
Summer Quarter
Options
2014-2015
SCNM Year 2 Summer Quarter Options
Table of Contents
YEAR 2 SUMMER QUARTER OPTIONS: ........................................................................................................................ 3
SELECTIVES (12 CREDITS REQUIRED) ........................................................................................................................................... 3
POSTS (2 CREDITS REQUIRED) ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
FIELD OBSERVATION (5 CREDITS REQUIRED) .............................................................................................................................. 3
YEAR 2 SUMMER REQUIREMENTS:.............................................................................................................................. 4
SAMPLE SCHEDULE #1: ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
SAMPLE SCHEDULE #2: ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
FAQ ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
SELECTIVES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Do I have to take courses during Year 2 Summer? ............................................................................................................................ 5
How many selectives are required prior to graduation? ........................................................................................................................ 6
How long is Summer quarter? ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Can I take more than one selective per quarter? ................................................................................................................................. 6
What selectives are offered each quarter? .......................................................................................................................................... 6
How do I know what day and time selectives will be offered each quarter? ............................................................................................... 6
Can I take more than 12 credits of selectives? ................................................................................................................................... 6
What happens if the selective course(s) I choose add up to more than 12 credits? ....................................................................................... 6
How do I know if I am eligible to take a particular selective? ............................................................................................................... 6
How many credits of RSCH 6600 can I take per quarter? ................................................................................................................. 6
What is the best way to plan which selectives I would like to take and when? ........................................................................................... 6
How do I register for selectives? ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
POSTS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
What is a Medicinary Post?.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
What is a Lab Post?................................................................................................................................................................... 7
How many posts are required prior to graduation? ............................................................................................................................. 7
How do I register for Lab Post and Medicinary Post? ........................................................................................................................ 7
FIELD OBSERVATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
What is CLTR 6000 Field Observation? ....................................................................................................................................... 7
How many credits of Field Observation are required prior to graduation? ............................................................................................... 8
How are the Field Observation scheduled? ....................................................................................................................................... 8
How do I register for Field Observation? ......................................................................................................................................... 8
FINANCIAL AID........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
How many credits do I need to take to qualify for financial aid? ........................................................................................................... 8
SELECTIVE COURSES - BY QUARTER .......................................................................................................................... 9
SELECTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 10
QUESTIONS? ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
FIELD OBSERVATION QUESTIONS?.................................................................................................................................................... 16
LAB POST AND MEDICINARY POST QUESTIONS? ................................................................................................................................. 16
SELECTIVE/REGISTRATION QUESTIONS? ............................................................................................................................................ 16
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FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS? ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
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Year 2 Summer Quarter Options:
Please keep in mind that students should not exceed 30 credits during any given quarter.
Selectives (12 credits required)
SCNM offers selectives, or required electives, in the naturopathic medical degree program as part of
the core curriculum. Students are required to complete 12 credit hours of selective credit prior to
graduation. Selective offerings are advertised prior to registration, and enrollment of 10 students is
required before the selective will be offered. An assortment of selectives will be offered each quarter
(see Selective Courses – By Quarter). Each selective is generally offered once a year (provided
enrollment capacities are met). Selective courses may be taken during any quarter following quarter 3
to satisfy the 12 credit selective requirement.
Posts (2 credits required)
SCNM offers posts in the naturopathic medical degree program as part of the core curriculum.
Students are required to complete one 1-credit Medicinary Post course, which is completed at the
SCNM Medical Center Medicinary, and one 1-credit Lab Post course, which is completed at the
SCNM Medical Center Lab. Lab Post and Medicinary Post must be completed prior to graduation,
but students are encouraged to complete theses prior to starting clinical clerkships whenever possible.
Field Observation (5 credits required)
SCNM offers Field Observation opportunities in the naturopathic medical degree program as part of
the core curriculum. Students are required to complete 60 hours, or 5 credits, of Field Observation by
the end of Year 2 Summer. Students are required to attend a mandatory pre-orientation session with
the Field Observation Coordinator. The Field Observation Coordinator will place students in Field
Observation assignments according to availability.
Field Observation allows students the opportunity to observe:
 established health care practitioners
 doctor/patient communication styles
 a variety of therapeutic modalities
 a variety of clinical conditions
and recognize:
 skills and strategies for developing patient rapport, compliance and return visits
Requirements:
 60 hours of observation – 5 credits
 40 patient contacts
 pre-observation orientation session with Field Observation Coordinator
 complete documentation of the 60 hours and 40 patient contacts
 reflective journal as a future naturopathic physician
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Year 2 Summer Requirements:
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There are 9 credits of required core courses that must be taken during this quarter.
Students must take BOTM 6020L during Year 2 Spring. BOTM 6020L will automatically be added to
student’s Year 2 Summer schedule.
Students are not required to take selectives during this quarter but may do so if they choose. Selective
courses may be taken during any quarter following quarter 3.
Lab Post and Medicinary Post must be completed prior to graduation. Students are encouraged to
complete theses prior to starting clinical clerkships whenever possible.
If not already taken, students must take Field Observation during Year 2 Summer.
Sample Schedule #1:
Sample Schedule #1:
Quarter
Year 1 Summer
Course Code
PSYC 6930
RSCH 6600
NTMD 6933
NTMD 6930
Course Title
Stress Management (selective)
Directed Research Project (selective)
Nature Cure (selective)
Yogic and Ayurvedic Principles (selective)
Total selective credit:
Field Observation
Total quarterly credit load :
Credit Hrs.
2
2
2
2
8
5
13
Botanical Medicine in the Rocky Mount. (selective)
Lab Post
Medicinary Post
Core Credits for Quarter (required)
Total quarterly credit load :
2
1
1
9
13
Basic Medical Hypnosis (selective)
Core Credits for Quarter (required)
Total quarterly credit load:
Total selective credits completed for the program:
2
27
29
12
CLTR 6000
Year 2 Summer
BOTM 6934
CLTR 6600
CLTR 6700
Qtr. 7 Courses
Year 3 Fall
PSYC 6995
Qtr. 8 Courses
In the sample schedule above: During Year 1 Summer, 8 credits of selectives and 5 credits of Field Observation were taken, giving
a total credit load of 13 credits for the quarter. During Year 2 Summer, 1 credit of Lab Post, 1 credit of Medicinary Post, and 2 credits of
selectives are selected and added to the 9 credits of core required credits, giving a total credit load of 13 credits for the quarter. During Year 3
Fall, and keeping in mind that students should not take over 30 credits during any given quarter, 2 credits are selected and added to the 27
credits of core required credits for the quarter, giving a total credit load of 29 for the quarter. A total of 12 selective credits have been selected,
which satisfies the selective credit requirement for the program.
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Sample Schedule #2:
Sample Schedule #2:
Quarter
Course Code
Year 2 Summer
BOTM 6994
NTMD 6933
CLTR 6000
CLTR 6600
Qtr 7 Courses
Course Title
Botanical Medicine in the Appalachian Mount.
(selective)
Nature Cure
Field Observations (required)
Lab Post (optional)
Core Credits for Quarter (required)
Total quarterly credit load:
Credit Hrs.
2.5
2
5
1
9
19.5
Year 3 Winter
PHMD 6980
Qtr 9 Courses
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine (selective)
Core Credits for Quarter (required)
Total quarterly credit load:
3.5
26
29.5
Year 4 Fall
PSYC 6965
Qtr 12 Courses
Medical Biofeedback (selective)
Core Credits for Quarter (required)
Total quarterly credit load:
3
26.5
29.5
Year 4 Winter
PHMD 6970
Qtr 13 Courses
Intro to Applied Kinesiology (selective)
Core Credits for Quarter (required)
Total quarterly credit load:
2
27.5
29.5
13
Total selective credits for the program:
In the sample schedule above: During Year 2 Summer, 4.5 selective credits, 5 credits of Field Observation, and 1 credit of Lab Post, and
the 9 required core credits are selected, giving a total of 19.5 credits for the quarter. During Year 3 Winter, and keeping in mind that students
should not take over 30 credits during any given quarter, 3.5 selective credits are added to the 26 required core credits, giving a total of 29.5
credits for the quarter. During Year 4 Fall, 3 selective credits are selected and added to the 26.5 required core credits, giving a total of 29.5 credits
for the quarter. During Year 4 Winter, 2 credits are added to the 27.5 required core credits, giving a total of 29.5 credits for the quarter. A total of
13* selective credits have been selected, which satisfies the selective credit requirement for the program.
* The 1 credit above the required 12 credits would only be eligible for financial aid since it is needed for graduation. Since 10.5 selective credits have
already been taken and the other selective is 2.5 credits (giving a total of 13 selective credits), this entire 2.5 credit course would be eligible for
financial aid since a portion of that course is needed to reach the required 12 selective credits. Students interested in taking additional selective credits
after satisfying their 12 (or 13*) credit selective requirement for graduation may do so at their own expense, as the additional credits would not be
eligible for financial aid.
Please keep in mind that students may opt to take all, some, or none of the specific selective courses listed in these samples. Selective courses
may be taken during any quarter following quarter 3 to satisfy the 12 credit selective requirement. Students interested in
taking additional selective credits after satisfying their 12 credit selective requirement for graduation may do so at their own expense, as the
additional credits would not be eligible for financial aid.
FAQ
Selectives
Do I have to take courses during Year 2 Summer?
Yes, Year 2 Summer quarter includes 9 credits of required courses that must be taken during that
quarter. If not already completed, students are also required to take Field Observation. Students are also
encouraged to complete the Lab Post, or Medicinary Post during Year 2 Summer.
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How many selectives are required?
Students are required to take 12 credits of selective credit prior to graduation.
How long is Summer quarter?
All quarters, including Summer, are 11 weeks.
Can I take more than one selective per quarter?
Students can take more than one selective per quarter provided they do not exceed the recommended 30
credits during any given quarter.
What selectives are offered each quarter?
An assortment of selectives will be offered each quarter (see Selective Courses – By Quarter). Most
selectives are offered once a year (provided the minimum enrollment capacity of 10 students is met).
How do I know what day and time selectives will be offered each quarter?
Selective schedules will be published along with each quarter’s schedule of classes.
Can I take more than 12 credits of selectives?
Students interested in taking additional selective credits after satisfying their 12 credit selective
requirement for graduation may do so at their own expense, as the additional credits will not be eligible
for financial aid.
What happens if the selective course(s) I choose add up to more than 12 credits?
Selectives are eligible for financial aid if they are needed for graduation. For example, if you have already
taken 11.5 selective credits and the only other selective you want to take is 2 credits (giving you a total of
13.5 selective credits) this 2 credit course would be eligible for financial aid since it is needed to give you
the required 12 selective credits.
How do I know if I am eligible to take a particular selective?
The required pre-requisite(s) for each selective course are listed on the selective list (see Selective Courses
– By Quarter), within the course descriptions listed in the SCNM Course Catalog, and in the course
descriptions at the end of this document.
How many credits of RSCH 6600 can I take per quarter?
Students can request to take 1 - 3 credits of RSCH 6600 per quarter, not to exceed a total of 8 credits of
RSCH 6600 during their program of study at SCNM. Approval to take RSCH 6600 each quarter, and the
number of RSCH 6600 credits allowed each quarter is at the discretion of Dr. Langland, Department
Chair of Research.
What is the best way to determine which selectives I should take and when?
It is suggested that you review the selectives list (see Selective Courses – By Quarter) and determine which
selectives you are interested in taking. You will want to make sure that you choose at least 12 credits of
selectives. Once you have determined your list of preferred selectives, review the program of study
(located in the 2014-2015 SCNM Course Catalog Addendum) to determine which quarter each of your
preferred selectives will be offered. Keep in mind that you should not exceed 30 credits during any given
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quarter. You will also want to consider the core courses that will be required during that quarter, making
sure you will not be adding another course to an already heavy, or more difficult quarter (this may vary by
student). Students are encouraged to contact the Registrar’s Office to verify any changes to the program
of study.
How do I register for selectives?
Students may register for selectives through the online registration process during the final registration
period. Registration for selectives is open through the first week of the Summer quarter. During week 2,
students will still be able to register for selectives by obtaining permission from the faculty member and
submitting a selective add form (located on MySCNM – Student Tab – Forms link) to the Registrar’s
Office.
Posts
What is a Medicinary Post?
This is a 1-credit course completed at the Medicinary located in the SCNM Medical Center, where
students learn to mix herbal tinctures, inventory management and provide customer service. Students are
encouraged to take the Medicinary Post as early in their program as possible, as it helps to be familiar
with the Medicinary when working with patients in the clinic.
What is a Lab Post?
This is a 1-credit course completed at the Lab located in the SCNM Medical Center, where students gain
more understanding of diagnostic tests, OSHA standards, and experience preparing samples and running
tests. Students are encouraged to take the Lab Post as early in their program as possible, as it helps to be
familiar with the lab when working with patients in the clinic.
How many posts are required?
Students are required to take one 1-credit Lab Post and one 1-credit Medicinary Post. The Lab Post and
Medicinary Post must be completed prior to graduation, but students are encouraged to complete theses
prior to starting clinical clerkships whenever possible.
How do I register for a Lab Post and Medicinary Post?
Posts must be requested through the Clinical Coordinator. The Clinical Coordinator will assign students
to the Lab Post and Medicinary Post. Please contact the Clinical Coordinator for any late registration
approvals for the Lab Post and Medicinary Post.
Field Observation
What is CLTR 6000 Field Observation?
Field Observation allows students the opportunity to observe:
 established health care practitioners
 doctor/patient communication styles
 a variety of therapeutic modalities
 a variety of clinical conditions
and recognize:
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
skills and strategies for developing patient report, patient compliance and return visit
Requirements:
 60 hours of observation – 5 credits
 40 patient contacts
 Pre-observation orientation session with Field Observation Coordinator
 Complete documentation of the 60 hours
 Reflective journal as a future naturopathic physician
How many credits of Field Observation are required?
Students are required to take 5 credits (60 hours) of Field Observation during by the end of Year 2
Summer.
How are the Field Observation scheduled?
The Field Observation Coordinator will place students with physicians in the community
according to availability.
How do I register for Field Observation?
Students who have not already completed their Field Observation will be automatically registered in the
Field Observation course for the summer quarter. Students are required to meet with the Field
Observation Coordinator prior to the start of the quarter. The Field Observation Coordinator will
contact students to schedule an appointment.
Financial Aid
How many credits do I need to take to qualify for financial aid?
Students must take a minimum of 6 credits to qualify for financial aid during any given quarter. For
additional financial aid questions please contact Ana Borjas, Financial Aid Administrator.
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SELECTIVE COURSES - BY QUARTER
Updated: 11/11/14
In the ND Degree Program of Study, 12 credit hours of didactic selective credit are required. Students may select those
12 credit hours from the following selectives listed below. Students should not exceed 30 credits during any given
quarter.
Fall
Term
/
Offere
d
Course
Code
HMEO 6990
PHMD 6981
PSYC 6965
PSYC 6995
Advanced Case Management
Advanced Hydrotherapy
Medical Biofeedback
Basic Medical Hypnosis
RSCH 6600
Directed Research Project
Winter
Term
/
Offere
d
Course
Code
Name of Selective
BOTM 6998
Botanical Medicine Therapeutics:
Developing Clinical Proficiency ***
PHMD 6970
Intro to Applied Kinesiology
PHMD 6980
PHMD 6981
PSYC 6970
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Advanced Hydrotherapy
Foundations of Neurofeedback
RSCH 6600
Directed Research Project
Term
/
Offere
d
Course
Code
BOTM 6954
Spring
Name of Selective
Name of Selective
Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry
(4-day Intensive during break between winter and
spring quarters in April)***
Credit
Hours
2
3
3
2
1–3
(8cr max)
Credit
Hours
1.5
2
3.5
3
3
1–3
(8cr max)
Credit
Hours
2
OMND 6980
Chinese Prepared Medicines
2.5
PHMD 6970
Intro to Applied Kinesiology
2
PHMD 6981
Advanced Hydrotherapy
3
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Prerequisites
HMEO 7040
PHMD 7050
Completion of Qtr 3
Completion of Qtr 3
HUBI 5010 ** &
Dept. Chair approval
Revised '10
Prerequisites
BOTM 7050
PHMD 6030 &
OMND 6030
PHMD 6030
PHMD 7050
Completion of Qtr 3
HUBI 5010 ** &
Dept. Chair approval
Revised '10
Prerequisites
BOTM 6010
OMND7070
PHMD 6030 &
OMND 6030
PHMD 7050
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PSYC 6993
Naturopathic Treatments for Mental
Illness
Practicum in Mind-Body Healing
RSCH 6600
Directed Research Project
PSYC 6980
Term
/
Offere
d
Course
Code
BOTM 6930
BOTM 6934
Summer
BOTM 6994
Name of Selective
Fundamentals of Flower Essences
Botanical Medicine in the Rocky
Mountains (4-day Intensive; in break between
spring and summer quarters in July)***
Botanical Medicine in the Appalachian
Mountains (Offered for 2 weeks during break
2.5
Completion of Qtr 3
2
1–3
Completion of Qtr 3
HUBI 5010 ** &
(8cr max)
Credit
Hours
Dept. Chair approval
Revised '10
Prerequisites
1.5
Completion of Qtr 3
2
Completion of Qtr 3
2.5
BOTM 7050
1.5
ENVM 6010
between spring and summer quarters in July)***
ENVM 6940
NTMD 6933
PHMD 6981
PSYC 6930
Heavy Metals Intensive
Yogic and Ayurvedic Principles for
Creating Wellness and Sustaining Health
Nature Cure
Advanced Hydrotherapy
Stress Management
RSCH 6600
Directed Research Project
NTMD 6930
2
Completion of Qtr 3
2
3
2
1–3
Completion of Qtr 3
PHMD 7050
Completion of Qtr 3
HUBI 5010 ** &
(8cr max)
Dept. Chair approval
** Revised '10 - RSCH 6600 may be taken in Qtrs 2 - 15
***These courses are offered at special dates & times
SELECTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
2014-2015 SCNM Course Catalog p. 36-38
BOTM 6930 Fundamentals of Flower Essences (Selective)
(Didactic 1.5 credits)
(A course fee applies – See Tuition and Fee Schedule in 2014-2015 SCNM Course Catalog)
This course introduces the medical philosophy of Dr. Bach and the parallels to naturopathic medicine. Dr.
Bach’s complete system will be reviewed—all 38 single flower essences and Rescue Remedy®—as well as
dosing, formulating, methodology, and applications. Each student will have the opportunity to make an
individualized remedy. Flower essences are simple to learn and effective to use. Students will learn to treat
their patients’ whole being with this cost-effective modality. Prerequisites: completion of quarters 1-3
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BOTM 6934 Botanical Medicine in the Rocky Mountains (Selective)
(Didactic 2 credits)
This four-day field study class is set in Lyons, CO. A campsite is reserved in Lyons and serves as the base
where students can set up tents or car-camp. Day trips are planned to different locations and elevations in the
local canyons and meadows for plant diversity. Approximately 30-40 plants will be available for plant
identification, materia medica, and herbal therapeutics including case studies, ethical wild-harvest, and
medicine making. Discussion related to clinical use of plants will take place throughout the field identification,
harvesting, and medicine-making segments. Individual constituents, actions, energetics, extraction, delivery,
and safety will be examined for each plant. Prerequisites: completion of quarters 1-3
BOTM 6954 Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry (Selective)
(Didactic 2 credits)
This course is an overview of the study of natural plant substances. This topic will be explored through the
major classes of plant constituents in order to understand the activity of plants and offer a framework for the
clinical application of botanical medicine. It will cover basic plant chemistry and examine solubility and
extraction, variability and synergy, as well as review biosynthetic pathways, absorption, metabolism,
standardization, and concentration. The primary focus of the course is on the major categories and
subcategories of phytochemicals relevant to botanical medicine and the physiological effects these
constituents have on the human body. Prerequisites: BOTM 6010
BOTM 6994 Botanical Medicine in the Appalachian Mountains/Gaia Selective (Selective)
(Didactic 2.5 credits)
This course is an interactive/field study selective located in the North Carolina Mountains and conducted at
the Gaia Herb Farm outside Brevard, North Carolina. It is designed to advance the clinical knowledge and
efficacious use of botanical medicine. Students will learn about medicinal plants of the Appalachian Mountain
region through field study with local herbalists. Students will also spend time at Gaia Herbs discussing
medicinal use of cultivated plants with an emphasis on clinical application and constitutional prescribing.
Students will learn about issues related to growing and producing quality botanical medicines; this should
increase the student’s ability to apply their knowledge of botanical medicine in the clinical setting. This
selective builds on foundational knowledge presented in the materia medica series.
Prerequisites: BOTM 7030, BOTM 7040, BOTM 7050
BOTM 6998 Botanical Medicine Therapeutics – Developing Clinical Proficiency (Selective)
(Didactic 1.5 credits)
This course is designed to prepare students for the demands of a broad-based naturopathic practice and to
continue development of expertise in phytotherapy. Case studies will be utilized to illustrate the complexity of
botanical prescribing. Formulation will be emphasized as a clinical strategy in conditions of mutlifactoral
etiologies and multi-organ system disease processes. The recognition of quality botanical medicine will also be
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addressed. The quality and value of this course largely depends on student participation in lecture and learning
exercises. Be prepared for participation in this course. Prerequisites: BOTM 7030, BOTM 7040, BOTM 7050
ENVM 6940 Heavy Metals (Selective)
(Didactic 1.5 Credits)
This selective course will cover the most commonly found and most toxic heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium,
lead, and mercury). Sources, health effects, and methods of diagnosis and treatment will be covered for each
of these toxicants. Research articles on these topics will be made available by the instructor for review and inclass discussion. The accurate interpretation of heavy metal test results will be required for satisfactory
completion of this course. Prerequisites: ENVM 6010
HMEO 6990 Advanced Case Management (Selective)
(Didactic 2 credits) – Graded S/U
Students focus on advanced topics in homeopathic medicine and how to integrate homeopathy with general
naturopathic practice. This course is, in large measure, case based. This course emphasizes sharpening skills in
case analysis and repertorization; advanced study of materia medica, and managing patients with acute and
chronic conditions. Prerequisites: HMEO 7040
NTMD 6930 Yogic and Ayurvedic Principles for Creating Wellness and Sustaining Health
(Selective)
(Didactic 2 credits) – Graded S/U
Content will include lecture and small-group exploration with introductory concepts of yogic and Ayurvedic
philosophies surrounding the nature of human condition. Using the elements as a foundation, the basic
tenants of Yogic/Ayurvedic anatomy and expression of mind, body, and spirit will be presented. Class will
also include gentle yoga and participation is integral part of the class experience. Prerequisites: completion of
quarters 1-3
NTMD 6933 Nature Cure (Selective)
(Didactic 2 credits) - Graded S/U
To prepare for the role of primary-care physician, the student of naturopathic medicine must become skilled
in correlating and presenting histories, subjective symptoms, physical signs, and appropriate lab tests with a
detailed evaluation of the body’s level of health. The purpose of this class is for students to become familiar
with the traditional methods of naturopathic medicine and to be able to apply them in clinical practice. Each
class will focus on discussions of actual cases and specifically evaluate the application of each of the
naturopathic principles. Prerequisites: completion of quarters 1-3
OMND 6980 Chinese Prepared Medicines (Selective)
(Didactic 2.5 credits) – Graded S/U
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This course explores Chinese prepared medicines for common syndromes and disorders because the
acupuncture practitioner in North America commonly uses pill or tincture forms for adjunctive therapy. This
course trains the student in the skills necessary to critically evaluate the many products available. Classical
Chinese patent medicines and contemporary North American Chinese prepared formulas are discussed.
Prerequisites: OMND 6010, OMND 6020, OMND 6030, OMND 6040, OMND 7050, OMND 7060 and
OMND 7070
PHMD 6970 Introduction to Applied Kinesiology (Selective)
(Didactic 2 credits)
This course serves as an introduction to applied kinesiology as taught by its founder, Dr. George Goodheart.
It is intended to give students a basic understanding of the methods utilized in this modality and instruction
on how to apply these skills in clinical practice. Students who desire to study AK in further depth are
encouraged to enroll in the certification course. Prerequisites: PHMD 6030 and OMND 6030
PHMD 6980 Orthopedic and Sports Medicine (Selective)
(Didactic 3.5 credits)
In this course students evaluate sport and orthopedic injuries. Emphasis is on exercise, soft tissue therapies,
physiotherapy, manipulative techniques, and medicines used in the treatment of sports and orthopedic
injuries. A sports medicine certificate in taping is awarded when this course is satisfactorily completed.
Prerequisites: PHMD 6030
PHMD 6981 Advanced Hydrotherapy (Selective)
(Didactic 3 credits)
Advanced Hydrotherapy Lab expands and deepens the students’ experience with many hydrotherapy
techniques. A particular emphasis is given to variations for specific diseases and conditions. Prerequisites:
PHMD 7050
PSYC 6930 Stress Management (Selective)
(Didactic 2 credits) – Graded S/U
This course will allow the student to effectively identify and treat signs and symptoms of stress utilizing stress
management principles and practices such as meditation, breathing techniques, and cognitive restructuring
techniques. Experiential exercises will build students’ own stress management skills. The course will also
provide guidance in how to apply these skills with patients in clinical practice. Prerequisites: completion of
quarters 1-3
PSYC 6965 Medical Biofeedback (Selective)
(Didactic 2.5 credits)
Students receive training in the principles and applications of biofeedback with a focus on integrating these
treatment modalities into a naturopathic medical practice. The integration of biofeedback as a complementary
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approach with other therapeutic procedures to address medical and stress-related health conditions will be
emphasized. Students learn to use conventional biofeedback equipment and therapeutic indications. Skill labs
include training in various modalities including temperature, electrodermal activity, muscle tension, breathing
patterns, heart-rate variability, and brain wave (EEG) biofeedback. Together with PSYC 6970, Foundations
of Neurofeedback, this course fulfills didactic requirements for certification boards in biofeedback.
Prerequisites: completion of quarters 1-3
PSYC 6970 Foundations of Neurofeedback (Selective)
(Didactic 2.5 credits)
(A course fee applies – See Tuition and Fee Schedule in 2014-2015 SCNM Course Catalog)
Students receive training in the principles of neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) and its clinical application to
various brain, neurological, and psychiatric conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, insomnia,
addiction, and traumatic brain injury. Course includes neurofeedback history and research, EEG and
electrophysiology, instrumentation, treatment planning, and experiential modules designed to familiarize the
student with electrode placement and clinical applications. The course will also provide an introduction to
quantitative EEG interpretation and its use to inform optimal treatment strategies. Skill labs provide handson experience using biofeedback instruments useful for clinical neurofeedback applications in clinic. This
course fulfills didactic requirements for certification from the two major certification boards in
neurofeedback. Prerequisites: completion of quarters 1-3
PSYC 6980 Naturopathic Treatments for Mental Illness (Selective)
(Didactic 2.5 credits)
This course involves in-depth exploration of specific naturopathic approaches to the most common
psychiatric disorders seen in general practice, including depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, autism spectrum,
anxiety spectrum, and sleep disorders. This course will allow students to assess, synthesize and prioritize, and
implement therapies consistent with naturopathic principles. These are discussed and integrated as
interventions applied within a clearly outlined treatment plan. Course content will include introduction to
laboratory, QEEG, and other useful assessments, plus naturopathic treatments for various mental disorders,
including biological, nutrient/orthomolecular, herbal, amino-acid, biofeedback, and other evidence-based
alternative therapies. DSM and allopathic diagnosis and treatment for psychiatric illness is presented in
context of the various conditions to be explored. Indications and treatment options using conventional drugs
and methods are explored alongside alternative approaches. Students will recognize drug/herb and
drug/nutrient interactions and specific protocols for safely weaning patients off conventional drug
medications when appropriate. Prerequisites: completion of quarters 1-3
PSYC 6993 Practicum in Mind-Body Healing (Selective)
(Didactic 2 credits)
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Students begin utilizing methodologies and techniques of mind-body healing. The use and effectiveness of
various process-oriented techniques are critically evaluated. Skill labs enable students to become familiar with
various techniques used in mind-body healing such as holographic imagery, Emotional Freedom Technique
™, eye movement (EMDR™), and heartmath™ breathing biofeedback. This course will review and
demonstrate the most current approaches. Students practice and develop their skills in mind-body healing.
Instructor and/or guest speakers will supervise skill-building sessions and provide effective role models.
Intervention techniques are applied within a clearly outlined treatment plan. Students practice appropriate
charting methods for mind-body healing. Prerequisites: completion of quarters 1-3
PSYC 6995 Basic Medical Hypnosis (Selective)
(Didactic 2 credits)
Students learn basic tools and general strategies to induce a hypnotic state for different kinds of patients and
problems. General foundations about hypnosis, ethics, and legal aspects of its clinical therapeutic use are
discussed. Students learn to deal with resistant patients, to utilize any resistance and difficulty as a fulcrum to
help the trance and therapeutic work, to adapt different techniques to a client’s individuality, and to use
hypnosis for specific clinical problems such as pain control, depression, anxiety, stress management, weight
loss, childbirth, and preparation for surgery. General guidelines for other problems that occur in a physician’s
practice will also be discussed. Ethical issues related to medical hypnosis will be addressed. Prerequisites:
completion of quarters 1-3
RSCH 6600 Directed Research Project (Selective)
(Lab 1-3 credits) – Graded S/U
This course is oriented towards independent medical student projects under the direction of the research
faculty. Projects may involve design, implementation, and analysis of clinical and/or bench-top research.
Prerequisites, credits, and number of students will be determined by the instructor(s). Admittance to this class
is in order of registration within the Registrar’s Office until class size limit has been attained. Prerequisites:
HUBI 5010 & Department chair approval
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QUESTIONS?
Field Observation Questions?
Contact Deborah Turner, Field Observation Coordinator, at d.turner@scnm.edu or 480- 2229233.
Lab Post and Medicinary Post Questions?
Contact Nancy Gripman, Clinical Coordinator, at n.gripman@scnm.edu or 480-222-9294.
Selective/Registration Questions?
Contact registrar@scnm.edu
Financial Aid Questions?
Contact a.borjas@scnm.edu or 480-222-9202.
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