Clinical Case Study for Health Advisor
Research Project — Clinical Case Study (ECC I)
This research assignment represents the first practical application of the knowledge gained in the Health Advisor module. Students are asked to complete a comprehensive and well-documented clinical case study, following the model provided in the course.
The main objective is to demonstrate the student’s ability to analyze, reason, and integrate naturopathic principles within a real or simulated context. Through this exercise, students learn to observe the individual as a whole — physically, mentally, and emotionally — and to identify imbalances in the vital terrain according to the principles of vital hygiene.
The report should include:
- A complete case history (lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, environment, emotional state, and health background);
- An analysis of disturbing factors and vital deficiencies;
- A personalized plan of vital hygiene measures (nutrition, physical activity, breathing, stress management, lifestyle rhythm, etc.);
- A reflective synthesis demonstrating the coherence and naturopathic justification of the proposed approach.
This project serves as a key step in the student’s professional development, combining observation, clinical reasoning, and human understanding. It prepares the future practitioner to think independently, design preventive strategies tailored to individual needs, and embody the role of a true health educator — one who guides others toward a deeper understanding and conscious application of the natural laws of life.
Included Learning Methods:
- E-Learning: an interactive, motivating, and effective learning method.
- Printable course booklets
- Online exams
- Access to the student centre
- Videos and virtual library.
Course Content Description
Student Guide
- Exam Submission Due Date
- Schedule
- Change the due date
- Course Objectives
- References
- Teaching Method
- Receipt of manual
- Getting started
- Plan your work schedule
- Assessment assignments
- Introduction
- The client-therapist approach
- The client file
- The file
- The questionnaires
- The interview
- The questioning
- Purpose of the questioning
- Structure of the questioning
- Questionnaire analysis
- Treatment plan
- Follow-up visits
- Report
- Tutor's advice regarding your work
Chapter 1
- General State and Vital Hygiene
- Questions about general state
- Digestive system
- Urine and perspiration
- Respiratory system
- Lymphatic system
- Cardiovascular system
- Menstruation
- Skin, hair and nails
- Immune system
- Musculoskeletal system
- Sleep
- Nervous system
- Other signs
- Questions on Vital Hygiene and Eating Behaviours
Chapter 2
- Cathy's case
- The consultation
- Reasons for consultation
- Presentation
- Comments and observations
- Family history
- Personal history
- General state and vital hygiene questionnaire
- General state
- Digestive system
- Urine and perspiration
- Respiratory system
- Lymphatic system
- Cardiovascular system
- Menstruation
- Skin, hair and nails
- Immune system
- Musculoskeletal system
- Sleep
- Nervous system
- Other signs
- Vital hygiene and eating behaviours
Case Summary
- Some Definitions
- Constipation
- Insomnia
- Analysis
- BMI
- Body fat percentage
- Food distribution
- Stress and compensation
- Adrenal exhaustion
- Gut flora, intestinal overload, and constipation
- Insomnia
- Liver
- Colloidal overload
- Treatment plan
- Symptomatic relief
- Insomnia, fatigue, diet, and nervous system
- Constipation and restoration of gut flora
- Dietary changes
- Relieving the hepato-intestinal area
- Prevention
- Visit Follow-up
- Appointment 2–3 weeks later
- Appointment 3–4 weeks later
- Graded Activities
- Course #620
- Instructions
