History and Foundations

This course covers medical history from Antiquity to present day, as well as the history of naturopathy in Europe, North America, and Quebec. It also defines the role of health practitioners in today’s medicine and presents their code of ethics.

Included Teaching Methods:

E-Learning training: an interactive, motivating, and effective learning method.
Printable course manuals
Online exams
Access to the student centre
Videos and virtual library.

Course Content Description

Student Guide

Exam submission deadline
Schedule
Modify deadline
Important
Objectives

Teaching method

Initial contact
Start the study
Answering questions
Self-correction
Plan your work schedule
Exam
Move on to next course
Course response sheet # ……………………

Chapter 1

Medical History

Some Definitions

Medicine
To heal
Therapist/therapeutic
Medication
Iatros (Greek)
Hygienist
Pathos

SOURCES :

Main actors in history

Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek therapies
The philosophical movement

PYTHAGORAS

EMPEDOCLES OF AGRIGENTO

HIPPOCRATES

Original Hippocratic oath
Revised Hippocratic oath

ARISTOTLE

SORANUS

Medicine with Two Faces

Empiricism
Rationalism

Pioneers’ approaches to medicine

Hippocrates and empiricism
Paracelsus and empiricism
René Descartes
An opposing approach

Empiricism at its height

Basic principles

The American Debate

Professional medicine
Thomsonism
The Eclectic School of Medicine
Calomel
“Scientific medicine”
The widening gap
The pharmaceutical business
Advertising
Private foundations
Medical training

The Arrival of Pathologists

Bacteriologists

The 20th Century

Conclusion

Review of Knowledge

Activity 1

Chapter 2

History of Naturopathy

Introduction

Germanic origins

The Hygienist School

Vitalism
Humorism
Hygienism
Holism
Causalism
Homeopathy
Osteopathy, chiropractic
The forerunner of naturopathy
Connections between Europe and America
The golden years
Allopathic domination
The rebirth of naturopathy

Legal aspect of naturopathy in North America

Naturopathy in Quebec

Our Quebec ancestors
The father of Quebec naturopathy
Some important dates

Naturopathy in France

The current working context

Review of Knowledge

Activity 2

CHAPTER 3

Naturopathy Today

The Development of Alternative Practices

Health and Health Practitioners

The role of awareness
The role of the health practitioner in today’s medicine
Consultation and treatment

CODE OF ETHICS

The naturopath’s role
In relation to medical law

CONCLUSION

Review of Knowledge

Activity 3

Answer Keys

Answer Key for Activity 1
Answer Key for Activity 2
Answer Key for Activity 3

References

Appendices

List of Forerunners of Alternative Medicines

Recognition Seen as a Continuum

Recognition by the “educator”
Recognition by the training institution
Recognition by the place of training
Recognition by professional rearticulation
Implicit professional recognition
Peer recognition
Implicit formal recognition
Insurance eligibility
Recognition by social visibility

Graded Activities

Evaluation Questionnaire

I would like to thank AMCC for giving me the opportunity to take this course in its entirety. It allowed me to better understand and truly appreciate the richness of the history of medicine and naturopathy. I found it fascinating to discover the evolution of the different medical approaches over time, as well as the deep-rooted foundations of modern naturopathy. I was truly passionate about this course, and it strengthened my motivation to continue my studies in this field.

Rokaya L., Morocco

A captivating module, rich in fundamental teachings!

Y. Abdelghani, Quebec

Just can’t wait to learn more!

Julie Cloutier, Quebec, Canada

Very interesting to understand the origins of naturopathy and make connections with the current health situation.

C. Fortier, Quebec

Very interesting. It helped me better understand issues in medical care and confirmed my choices.

Stéphanie R., Quebec

Very interesting and relevant course.
I read it all in one go, then reread it taking notes.
I would have included Marie Currie for her radium vs today’s radiotherapy.
Many useful pieces of information that rightly highlight the importance of naturopathy in the care provided to the population.
With just this course, I am setting foot on my true path, the one I actually felt 40 years ago!
Even back then, I had medicine in my “gut,” but hated the image of medicine that I saw.
You can’t imagine the relief and happiness this brings!!

Nancy Nadon, Quebec

Very interesting to learn the history of medicine and of naturopathy; a solid foundation for starting the following courses.

Estelle Alain, France

I think it’s essential to have a course that traces the history of a discipline. It allows for better understanding and step back from current situations. It was really very interesting!

L. Delanoue, psychologist, Villeurbanne, France

Very interesting, I loved it. It allowed me to be even more in line with my choices and values. Thank you!

Angélique Mendes, Switzerland

I put things in place (building on the precepts of Kousmine and Seignalet) and understood the essence and the ins and outs of naturalism.
Really a super interesting course!

Mireille Gauthier, Montreal

Clear and very interesting course that really helps to understand one’s place historically and ideologically.

Karine Epenoy

I simply love it. I’m learning things I thought I already knew! I am discovering words I never thought of to express myself. It’s fascinating.

Astride Friedrich, Indonesia

Excellent course, which gave me a meaningful overview of naturopathy within its historical context.

Alexis Chatenay, France

Super interesting! I literally devoured my workbook!!!

Nathalie Bergeron, Quebec