Naturopathic ideology focuses on naturally-occurring and minimally-invasive methods, trusting to the "healing power of nature." Such treatments as "synthetic" drugs, radiation, and major surgery are avoided, and rejection of biomedicine and modern science in favor of an intuitive and vitality conception of the body and nature is common. Prevention through stress reduction and a healthy diet and lifestyle is emphasized. The philosophy of naturopathic practice is self-described by six core values.

Course Objectives

• Manage the underlying spiritual, social, mental and physical causes of disease;
• Practice in a manner that exemplifies professionalism, strong ethics and a commitment to the principles of naturopathic medicine;
• Communicate effectively with patients; appraise and apply research in treating patients;
• Integrate biomedical with clinical science knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients;
• Identify the need for urgent and emergent health care and direct appropriate resolution;
• Establish and manage a naturopathic practice; manage chronic disease;
• Demonstrate leadership in health advocacy and environmental stewardship;
• Collaborate effectively and work in partnership with other health care practitioners;

• Demonstrate commitment to the advancement of the naturopathic profession.