Natural Healthcare College Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy Stage One

Natural Healthcare College

Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy

Diploma Course
Stage One

Student Handbook
Introduction to the Course
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INTRODUCTION TO THE
NATUROPATHIC NUTRITIONAL THERAPY DIPLOMA COURSE
STAGE ONE
Contents
Introduction
Homework
Writing Essays
Plagiarism
References & Bibliography
Study Guide
Tutorial Attendance
Assessment of Course Assignments
Naturopathy Nutritional Therapy Course
Aims Relevant to all Modules in the Stage One Course
Qualities & Attributes expected of Graduates
Study Timetable
Recommended Reading & Websites
Learning Agreement
Student Profile
Checklist
Feedback Questionnaire

Welcome to our Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy Diploma Course, Stage One

(Nutrition Advisor Level)
Before settling down to some serious studying please take note of the following:
You may not have studied for a long time. This isn’t a problem and can actually fuel
your enthusiasm for the course. A few simple pointers are useful to enhance your
learning experience.
 Learning should be enjoyable.
 All students learn in different ways. Find a method or strategy that suits you.
 Use a timetable so you have a basic framework at the beginning to adhere to
and provide you with a ‘self-imposed’ commitment.
 Learning can be enhanced and reinforced by periodically dipping into
modules you have already read.
 You can write keywords on post-it stickers and place these in strategic places!
 You can put more complex ideas into simple diagrams. Try using mind maps.
 Students who are dyslexic may find their strength in learning lies in the audio
dimension and that recording relevant concepts or points on a cassette may
help to reinforce learning and understanding.
 Learning goes in highs and lows. Sometimes it is exhilarating and sometimes
frustrating. Perseverance is a helpful tool.

Recommended Audio Book: ‘Use Your Head’, by Tony Buzan, BBC Radio Collection.
Also available in paperback.

The modules are studied at your own pace, depending on your commitments and
lifestyle. There is a test paper for every module which is assessed by your personal
tutor. On successful completion of the test paper, you will be forwarded the next
module. If requested, you can receive your next module but this is for research
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purposes only and coursework should not be sent in until your previous work has
been graded and returned.

It is advisable to read through the module several times before completing the
assignment.

‘Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.’

Sir Richard Steele

Homework
This usually consists of a mixture of short questions, essays and/or research
questions. Short answer questions can normally be answered in a couple of
paragraphs. Where there is no word guide the student is at liberty to decide upon the
most appropriate length, but in all cases answers should be concise and should keep
as closely as possible to the requested number of words. In many cases, your
research will provide you with significantly more information than is required by the
assignment. Check each answer includes information that covers the key points of
the question; additional information can be stored in your Learning Journal for future
reference.

You will not gain additional marks for answers that exceed the requested number of
words; the ability to be concise is an art in itself.

The prime role of a Nutrition Advisor is to educate individuals/consumers. As such,

answers should not be overly technical but should be written in language you could
use to explain a particular point to a lay-person. The overall emphasis of course
assignments is for you to demonstrate your ability to give clear and accurate nutrition
advice.

All homework should be produced in the student’s own word and should, where
appropriate, demonstrate that the student has actively carried out their own research.
Research can be done from the books on the recommended booklist, from articles in
magazines and websites, observations from your own experience, and those of other
therapists, as well as relevant books you may have already read. It is good practice
to get in the habit of writing homework from memory using strategies like mind maps,
key words, etc.

As Stage One is written to the level of Higher Education 4 (NQF 4), a good
knowledge of English language and comprehension is expected. However, you will
not be penalised for minor spelling or grammatical errors but you are encouraged to
use computer Spell Check programmes. The correct spelling of technical/scientific
words is expected, so an appropriate reference source should be used.

Writing essays
These should contain an introduction; the main points of your research or arguments
and a conclusion. Your tutor needs to know that you have not only grasped the ideas
and concepts but you can use additional research to back up your points. Your own
“voice” should come through and you should show evidence where appropriate of
personal critical analysis and opinions. Merely repeating ideas from the modules or
from a text book is not appropriate and will not be graded highly or you may be asked
to resubmit your work. Always make sure you have read and understood the
question. If in doubt contact the College. We can provide you with a sample of a
good essay if you are really stuck. Please remember every one feels nervous about
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submitting their first module – this is a normal feeling! Re-read the introduction a few
times and remember the grading criteria.
Plagiarism
At no time should you use or copy another author’s work without accrediting the
source and author in the proper and accepted manner. Nor should you copy verbatim
from your course notes - all work should be your own, and written in your own words.
The only person you cheat in this manner is yourself and this defeats your progress
towards knowledge and experience not to mention ethics! If a tutor feels that you
may have been guilty of plagiarism you may be asked to resubmit the whole of that
piece of coursework. Remember, if you have a question or any problems you should
always consult your tutor or contact the College.
References and Bibliography
This course is written to a level that requires you to demonstrate research skills
wherever possible. You should use some sort of reference system in your work and
each piece of coursework should also contain a bibliography. This is necessary to
avoid any misunderstanding, as in the above section. It also acknowledges the work
of other writers and enables your assessor to trace your sources.

When you refer to an author, and outline or allude to a theory or a piece of research,
including Internet material etc, you should include the author or editor’s name, the
title of the book or research project, the date of publication, and/or the website
address. This can be placed in brackets in the relevant section in your work or as a
numerically listed reference at the end of that particular section of work i.e. start off
by writing (1) in the main body of text and at the end of that section of the assignment
provide the reference information for every number. For example, in Module One you
will see in the section describing the ‘WHO Strategy’ a figure has been inserted in the
first paragraph; from the Bibliography you will see this relates to “WHO, Global
Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health. 2004.”

If you quote directly from a piece of text you need to place this in quotation marks as
well as adding the relevant references, as above. While additional research, over and
above the module content, is required, you will not gain marks for simply ‘copying
and pasting’ technical data but would need to show you are able to interpret the data
effectively.

Study Guide
This is an assisted, self-study/distance learning course, designed to meet credit level
descriptors that define the level of complexity, relative demand and autonomy
expected of a learner on completion of a unit or programme of learning; this course is
set at a minimum of Higher Education Level 4 (NQF 4) learning.

The information contained in each Stage One (Nutrition Advisor) module should be
considered to comprise approximately one-half of the total study time required – the
remainder coming from self-study, additional reading and research. As such, each
module, rather than providing all the information needed, gives an indication of where
additional learning is needed, so should be considered as a study guideline. We
suggest you develop a Learning Journal where you can file additional information.

All homework comes into the college for tracking purposes. Students are expected
to submit assignments at intervals of 6 – 8 weeks. Your aim should be to complete
this Stage One level of training in 14 months maximum. We understand that from
time to time there may be occasions when it might not be possible to submit an
assignment on time but please get in touch to notify us of any anticipated delay so
that it can be agreed. If it is appropriate, in extenuating circumstances the college
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can grant a limited extension on the 14 months deadline for completion of the Stage
One course.

Tutorial attendance
At this level of training you will need to attend a minimum of 1 x two-day tutorial.
These are normally held over the course of a weekend. Several tutorials are
scheduled each year. Students will need to have completed this minimum tutorial

Assessment of course assignments

Each student is appointed a key tutor who will be responsible for guiding you through
the course and marking your assignments. Stage One involves the completion of six
coursework modules each with a written assignment. Students must successfully
complete each assignment before moving on to the next module. The pass mark is a
minimum of 70%.

Students cannot successfully complete the course, and receive a Nutrition Advisor
diploma, unless each assignment has been satisfactorily completed. Students will be
given feedback by the tutor for their answers, correcting errors and/or helping the
student to achieve a fuller understanding than has been demonstrated. If a student
fails to achieve a satisfactory standard with a ‘major’ question (involving a major
learning outcome of the course), he/she will be given appropriate feedback and will
be asked to resubmit that answer again. Such resubmissions will be required
regardless of whether the student may have achieved an overall pass mark of 70% at
the first attempt as the requirement of the course is that each student needs to be
able to demonstrate a working understanding of all the topics covered in the course.

THE FOLLOWING GRADING CRITERIA WILL BE USED BY YOUR

TUTOR TO ASSESS YOUR COURSEWORK.
Distinction Accurate, detailed, clear presentation accompanied
by examples where appropriate. Inclusion of
research, deduction and enthusiasm. Ability to
‘educate the client’ has been demonstrated to a
high level. Equivalent to 85% or above.

Main points satisfactorily covered with basic

Pass
evidence of research skills. Some errors but
nothing serious. Ability to ‘educate the client’ lacks
sufficient depth. Equivalent to 70 – 85%

Main points not covered or inaccurate. Apparent

lack of understanding of study material. Inadequate
Resubmit research to answer questions fully. Main learning
outcomes have not been reached. Ability to
‘educate the client’ is weak.

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The Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy Course

Stage One is the initial stage of training. Some students stop at the end of this stage
while others continue to the full Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist award.

The course is divided into three stages

 Stage One (Nutrition Advisor) has no set academic period and can be started at
any time. The course consists of six coursework modules, requiring the
submission of a written assignment at the end of each module. Assignments are
expected to be submitted every 6 – 8 weeks so the course could be completed in
9 – 12 months. To allow for circumstances that could not be anticipated, a
maximum of 14 months is allowed for completion of this stage.

 Stage Two (Nutritional Therapeutics) has no set academic period and is normally
started within a short time of completing Stage One. The course consists of six
coursework modules, requiring the submission of a written assignment at the end
of each module. Assignments are expected to be submitted every 6 – 8 weeks so
the course could be completed in 9 – 12 months. To allow for circumstances that
could not be anticipated, a maximum of 14 months is allowed for completion of
this stage.

 Stage Three involves small groups of students who work closely together over a
period of approximately 10 – 12 months. There is a set starting date for each
group, with students normally starting this stage within 1 – 4 months after
completion of Stage Two.

Stage One is conducted chiefly by distance learning. A minimum of two days of

attendance is required, accounting for 12 hours of training, in a group setting.

Stage Two is conducted chiefly by distance learning. A minimum of four days of

attendance is required, accounting for 24 hours of training, in a group setting.
Emphasis at tutorials is on role-play involving case history taking, assessment of
presenting symptoms and demonstrating the ability to make appropriate
recommendations.

Stage Three is conducted partly by distance learning and partly by attendance.

Written submissions involving complex case histories, essays and research projects
require considerable research and this aspect of work is calculated at approximately
300 study hours. Attendance of a minimum of 55 hours is required. Additional
attendance is required at product training seminars and appropriate CPD events, to
bring the attendance hours to a minimum of 100 for the three stages of the course.
The emphasis at these tutorials is on clinical skills. Assessment is made of the ability
of individual students in a clinic environment with volunteer clients.

Aims relevant to all Modules in the Stage One level of training

 To provide knowledge and understanding of the relevant areas of anatomy
and physiology that are essential to the understanding of health and disease
as understood by conventional medicine and relevant to naturopathic practice
 To understand the naturopathic concept of the web-like interaction of
physiological processes
 To provide the knowledge of traditional naturopathic nutritional approaches

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 To ensure a comprehensive understanding of the naturopathic context of

nutrition as a means to maintaining good health and addressing disease
 To develop the skills to advise on and modify diets appropriately in order to
use food as a therapeutic tool
 To provide knowledge and understanding of the impact of diet in relation to
health and dysfunction
 To understand the role of whole foods in the maintenance and restoration of
health
 To establish the relationship between the health of an individual and
commonly encountered factors that may have a negative influence on health
 To understand and identify the multiple causative factors that may create
functional disturbance and disease processes

Qualities and Attributes expected of Graduates of the College

Graduates of the full Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy course will have completed
extensive training and will have learned how to provide appropriate advice in respect
of nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle. As part of their clinical practice experience,
graduates will have worked with volunteer clients dealing with a range of health
issues and will have made assessments of presenting symptoms with appropriate
therapeutic recommendations.

Graduates are expected to understand the need for appropriate dress code and the
need to dress with respect and due consideration for people of all ethnic origins.
They are expected to work in accordance within the National Occupations Standards
for Nutritional Therapy and (to the extent of their training) within the National
Occupational Standards for Naturopathy.

Graduates are expected to keep themselves fully informed of various rules,

regulations and laws that affect complementary therapy and to continually carry out
reflective practice and to meet requirements for Continuing Professional
Development.

Study Timetable
We recommend you create a realistic study timetable and then try to stick to it.
Remember that learning is a process that involves several stages of acquiring
knowledge. The following recommendations should make the process easier for you.

1. Study in a pleasant environment – research shows that you will learn better
when relaxed.
2. Experiment – do you learn better when listening to music, when moving
around, sitting in bed?
3. Concentration – try setting a timer to go off after 15 minutes, then forget about
it and concentrate on your studies. If your concentration wanders before the
alarm goes off, set the timer for 10 minutes. If you can concentrate for 15
minutes, increase the time to 20 minutes. Take a break and walk around after
an hour of study.
4. Acquiring new vocabulary – get a good dictionary and look up new words;
don’t guess at the meaning.
5. Home study can be isolating – if it would be helpful we can put you in touch
with a ‘study buddy’.
6. When answering the questions make sure that you have covered all the
necessary points within the requested number of words.

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Although you work through the Diploma to some degree at your own pace, tutors
expect to hear from their students about every 6–8 weeks. If you have a problem or a
change in circumstances, e.g. you are moving house, and need to put your studies
on hold for a few weeks, please contact the Centre.

Please remember to inform us if you change address or if you acquire a new email
address. Any changes should be notified immediately.

You may find that various methods of recording your study progress may also help to
maintain your motivation and provide a clear direction. Use whatever method helps
you.

Some students might like to devise a weekly timetable that they can fill in with the
hours completed on particular days. You may find that you prefer to devise a
framework over a period of weeks or months, in which you can record the hours
spent in study over this period.

Those of you who like to look at things in the long term may find an annual planner to
be the best strategy, with a column to indicate when you have completed each
module. Using this sort of recording method may also reveal a time of day in which
you find studying easier. You could also include this as a learning record for your
tutor, along with any questions you have.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Morning 2 hours
Afternoon 1 hour
Evening 3 hours 3 hours

This is just an example and the hours do not constitute a set guide for you! You may
see a pattern emerging which is obviously dictated by work, family and other
commitments, but it could also provide you with feedback as to when your learning
function is at its optimum.

Good luck with your studies

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Course Content of Stage One

Module One
What is Nutritional Healing?
Factors that affect nutritional status
Nutrition in the prevention of disease
Digestion, absorption, circulation, elimination
Upper digestive tract
Hydrochloric acid
Enzymes
Stress and the digestive system
Disorders of the upper digestive tract
Macro- and micronutrients
Carbohydrates
Vitamins B & C
Bioflavonoids
Phytonutrients
Oxidants and Antioxidants
Bibliography and Citations

Module Two
Weight control – satiety and satiation
Enzymes
Homeostasis
The small intestines
Chemical breakdown of nutrients
Problems due to faulty chemical breakdown
Disorders of the small intestines
Portal circulation
The liver
Liver toxicity
Substances that interfere with the liver
Gall bladder
Disorders of the liver and gall bladder
Pancreatic exocrine function
Disorders of the pancreas
Pancreatic endocrine function
Blood sugar
Disorders associated with blood sugar
Balancing blood sugar
Bibliography and Citations

Module Three
Introduction
Cells, cellular energy and cell toxicity
Metabolic pathways
The large intestine
Transit times and disorders of the large intestine
Gut bacteria – probiotics & prebiotics
Aloe vera
Proteins
Fibre

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Water
Bibliography and Citations

Module Four
Blood sugar
Fats and lipids
 Fats in the diet
 Hydrogenation, CIS & Trans-fatty acids
 Essential fatty acids
 Cholesterol
Dehydration
Electrolytes
Functional beverages
Coffee and tea
Food intolerance
Food Diaries and Challenge Tests
Milk and dairy products
Prostaglandins
Fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, F, K

Module Five
Introduction - Stress
Conflicting advice
Obesity & weight control
Approaches to weight loss
Body mass
Childhood obesity
Energy, metabolism & exercise
Stimulants
 Alcohol
 Chocolate
Fluid balance
Minerals
Sodium & potassium
Salt intake
Nerve structure
Iodine
Calcium & magnesium
Bibliography & citations

Module Six
Food labelling & Food safety
Food contamination and pesticides
Genetically modified foods
Heath claims & Functional foods
The Eatwell Plate
Vitamin D
Minerals: Chromium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium,
Sulphur, Zinc
Different types of diet
Stress
Adrenal Fatigue
Oxygen
Breathing exercises
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The nutritional guide to health
Naturopathic principles and Naturopathic Nutrition
Recommended Reading
Students will be expected to supplement their answers to the test papers with
relevant information over and above information provided in the course modules. You
will be expected to provide well focused answers and credit will be given for
demonstrating current research. The following books are highly recommended and
are available from www.amazon.co.uk or www.amazon.com or www.nutricentre.com
Purchase the latest editions.

 The New Optimum Nutrition Bible by Patrick Holford Published by Piatkus

 Health Defence by Paul Clayton Published by Accelerated Learning

 Black’s Medical Dictionary Published by A & C Black

 Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness by Kathleen Wilson & Anne
Waugh Published by Churchill Livingstone

 Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipsky. Published by McGraw-Hill

Professional.

 Earl Mindell’s New Vitamin Bible by Earl Mindell, published by Warner

Books. (available in most health food stores)

Optional Reading

 Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill by Udo Erasmus Published by Alive Books

 Smart Fats by Michael Schmidt Published by Frog Ltd

 The Amino Acid Report by Linda Lazarides Published by Waterfall

 Heal with Amino Acids by Billie Jay Sahley & Katherine M. Birkner
Published by Pain & Stress Publications

 Anatomy & Physiology Colouring Workbook: A complete Study Guide by

Elaine N Marieb

Websites of Interest

 www.cam-mag.com (CAM magazine site)

 www.nutrigoldeducation.co.uk (Good educational information)

 www.Wddty.co.uk (What Doctors Don’t Tell You)

 www.nutrition.org.uk (Good reference site)

 http://babelfish.yahoo.com/ (English as a ‘second tongue’. This is a useful

website for overseas students which will convert your written work into
‘correct’ English text. )

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Learning Agreement
Please read through this learning agreement and then sign the relevant section in the
Student Profile Sheet in this Handbook.

Course timescale
We suggest you compile your own time table. Your personal tutor expects homework
from you between 6-8 weeks for each module. In special circumstances you can gain
a limited extension. You should contact the College to explain the problem and
provide an alternative date when you will be submitting your Test Paper (homework
assignment). This is part of your responsibility as a learner and your learning
agreement with the College. You can work out the estimated time of your course by
multiplying the number of modules by the time frame you use for submitting your
homework. One module every eight weeks is a reasonable expectation and on this
basis a six-module course should be completed in about a year.

The College reserves the right to increase course fees but any such increases would
only be application to any coursework that has not been completed and submitted for
marking with 14 months from the date of enrolment. If you find you are unable to
complete the course within that time, the College reserves the right to pass on to
students the increase in the cost of the course.

The maximum time allowed for completion of this course is 14 months from the date
of enrolment – this should present no problem to students who are serious about
achieving a qualification. Please bear in mind that while we are able to offer you a
degree of flexibility in your studies, our aim is to provide a similar timescale to that
offered by Higher Education establishments where you would be expected to
complete the course within 12 months and failure to do so might require you re-taking
the whole of the course from the start.

Returning marked assignments

We will return your assignment within two weeks of receipt, though it is often much
quicker. Very occasionally if your tutor is on holiday or when the College is closed
over the Christmas period this may take a little longer. If your tutor is away for more
than one week, we will ask if you would like to have your assignment marked by
another tutor.

Payment
If you have decided upon an easy payment option (where applicable) you will only
receive further modules providing payments are up to date.

Specific needs
If you have any specific or special needs these should be mentioned for your tutor’s
information in the student profile questionnaire.

Pastoral care and academic counselling systems available to students

The college aims to maintain a close relationship with students, offering appropriate
support on an individual basis, if and when needed. It is considered that the
emphasis the college gives to providing students with full feedback on their
assignment submissions covers most areas.

Problems of a personal nature should be referred to the Principal who will keep the
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key tutor informed of anything relevant.

Selected graduates of the course have offered to take on the role of mentoring
students who request additional assistance in this way. Such input will need to be
limited and specific to avoid the graduate being overburdened. Please contact the
college if you consider such mentoring could benefit your studies.

Dormant student
New students who have not submitted the first coursework assignment within 3
months from the date of enrolment, without prior arrangement, will receive a
“dormant” letter asking if there are any specific problems or support you may require.
If we hear from you we will be prepared to grant you an additional 4 weeks from the
date of the “dormant” letter in which to submit the outstanding homework assignment.
We would then expect a commitment to submit homework every 6-8 weeks. If we do
not hear from you in response to the “dormant” letter, we will write to inform you that
your file will be archived in 14 days. At this stage, should you wish to continue with
the course, you would have to pay an administration fee. At that stage we would
expect a commitment to submit homework every 6-8 weeks.

Existing students who have not submitted coursework assignments for 3 months
from the date of receipt of their previous assignment, without prior arrangement, will
receive a “dormant” letter asking if there are any specific problems or support you
may require. If we do not hear from you in response to the “dormant” letter, we will
write to inform you that your file will be archived in 14 days. At this stage, should you
wish to continue with the course, you would have to pay an administration fee. At that
stage we would expect a commitment to submit homework every 6-8 weeks.

Students who, without prior agreement, have not submitted a coursework assignment
for more than 6 months from the date of receipt of their last assignment are no longer
held as students of the College. Their file is archived and their course is forfeited.

Unhappy with your grade?

We are pleased to say that this is rarely an issue but if you feel you would like to
discuss this area then your first point of contact would be with the your personal tutor
via the college. We would then contact your tutor regarding this query. The situation
should be resolved at this level. If you are still not satisfied then we would give your
paper to another tutor to re-mark and assess your work. If there is still not a mutually
satisfactory outcome, the Principal of the college will investigate the situation and if
deemed appropriate, a tutor from another college will be asked to assess the work.

Tutorials
These are an ideal occasion to meet a tutor, other students and focus in a relaxed
but informative environment on your course. A minimum of one x 2-day tutorial (10
hours) is required before completion of Module 6. Please contact us for dates.

Grievances policy
Any query involving coursework marking should be addressed to the key tutor. If the
tutor is unable to speedily resolve the matter, it will be referred to the Principal and
another tutor who will be asked to double mark the piece of work. If the second tutor
agrees with the key tutor and the student is still unhappy with the outcome, the
Principal will be asked to investigate. If the student is still unhappy at the outcome, an
independent assessor (a tutor of another college) will be asked to examine the
marking procedure. If the complaint concerns the course itself, the Principal will
consider the complaint. If appropriate the Principal of another college will be asked to

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adjudicate in any dispute. If you are not satisfied that a grievance has been dealt with
properly, you may wish to refer the matter to the accrediting professional association.

STUDENT PROFILE

Please complete the following questionnaire in your own handwriting and return to us as soon
as possible. This will give the college a fuller understanding of your background and ensure
that you are offered the maximum help with your studies.

Name: Maria Cesar Machado Date of Birth: 21st October 1980

Female Course:Naturopathic Nutricional Therapy

Occupation: Cabin Crew at Ryanair

Qualifications: BA (hons) Editorial & Advertising Photography, Kent Institute of Arts

and Design

I have read and agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions of the Natural
Healthcare College Learning Agreement.

Signature: ……………………………….. Date: …………………………………..

1. Why have you chosen this subject?

I have always had a great personal interest in nutrition and for a while a great
curiosity in natural ways of healing and improving health.
Through my personal research, and also, insatisfaction with conventional
medicine , I came to realise that not only I wanted to learn everything that I could
to improve my health, but also help others.
When I found this course, it seem to me a match made in heaven. Straight away I
knew that I had found what I was looking for .

2. Do you have any experience in this area? Yes/No (please specify)

No

Have you had treatments yourself? Yes/No (please specify)

No

3. Have you any qualifications in any other complementary therapies?

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No

4. Is there any relevant information you would like to add? (e.g., cultural, familial, health
influences, dyslexia etc)

4. Write a paragraph or two about yourself including any hobbies. If possible please
include a small photograph of yourself.

I´ve been living in spain for the last 3 years working as a cabin crew. Something I
was “forced” to once I lost my Job in the Marketing Department in FujiFilm
Portugal. Due to the economical reality of my country I had to adapt and readjust
my all life, so that could continue to be independent. I find that this helps to
describe my personality. I am not afraid of new challenges, on the contrary I need
them to feel alive.
You may ask why am I using some of my work experience as a way to describe
myself?
Well I am, without a doubt a creative and artistic person, as my academic choices
and previous job can show. But there’s a scientific side of me, that was kind of in
a sleeping mode since high school (I did my A levels in science), that wants that
wants to know the how’s and whys particularly about my health.
And this is where my currant job comes in. Due to the physical demands of my
job; irregular sleeping patterns and many times sleep depravation; incapability of
keeping regular eating habits and many times poor nutrition I started to see my
health detiorate gradually.
The response of my GP was to prescribe me sleeping pills…
I was obvious to me that my immune system wasn’t working the way it was
suppose to, and I started researching of natural ways of restoring my health.
So thanks to my currant job, that doesn’t satisfy me in anyway, my scientific side
was awaken and consequently led me here.
I will always look for answers for my questions, and I will never accommodate
myself.

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7. Are you intending to become a Practitioner or is your study for personal interest and
development?
I definitely want to become a Practitioner.

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CHECKLIST FOR SUBMISSION OF COURSEWORK

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING: -

Include name, subject and module number.

Read ALL questions through thoroughly before answering the first question.

Write the question (with number) in full above each answer.

Leave enough space between questions for tutor comment.

Number each page.

Do not quote verbatim from the text – use your own words.

Please supplement the supplied text with your own research

(state source/bibliography).

Make sure you have answered all aspects of the question. Only include
relevant information.

Please type papers if at all possible – if not, write clearly.

When sending work in by e-mail please send it all as one file.

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Course feedback

When you have successfully completed your course, to help with quality control and
course accreditation it would be helpful to have your feedback. It would be much
appreciated if you could take a few minutes to answer the following questions.
Your name

Name of the course you studied

When did you start the course (if you know the approximate date)?

When did you complete the course?

Before you enrolled, did you have any specific ideas what you were expecting from the
course?

Did the course meet your expectations?

What is your overall opinion of the course?

Were there any particular aspects of the course you found more helpful than others?

Were there any particular aspects of the course you considered weren’t appropriate for
you?

Could you give any examples of how the assignment questions helped you to interpret the
course notes?

Did you find the time needed to complete each assignment was:
about right / a little too long / much too long?

Did you find the grades you received were on a level you were expecting?

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Did you find the tutor’s feedback helpful?

Do you feel your tutor was able to answer any questions you might have asked?

How many course tutorials did you attend?

Did you consider the course was good value for money?

Would you recommend the course?

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