Naturopathy or naturopathic medicine is a form of alternative medicine that employs an array of pseudoscientific practices branded as “natural”, “non-invasive”, or promoting “self-healing”. The ideology and methods of naturopathy are based on vitalism and folk medicine, rather than evidence-based medicine (EBM).
Naturopathy school curriculums are designed to train students to work as primary care physicians. Instead of focusing only on natural medicine, ND programs incorporate Western medicine into their programs as well. This means you’ll take the same types of science courses as you would in a traditional medical school.
Naturopathy aims to educate the person to look after their own health and the health of their family, minimising symptoms of any illness, supporting the body’s capacity to heal, and balancing the body so that illness is less likely to occur in the future. A range of therapies are used to support the person.
Below are the list of Naturopathy Schools in South Africa
UWC – Naturopathy
South Africa Society of Integrative Medicine
How long is naturopathic school?
In order to be a licensed Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD), students must complete a 4-year, graduate-level program accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. The first two years of a naturopathic medical degree are the same as for traditional medical students.
What qualifications do you need to be a naturopath?
How to become a Naturopath
- Complete a qualification in Naturopathy, such as a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy).
- Hold a current first aid certificate.
- Hold a current working with children check card.
- Register with ARONAH and renew every 12 months, including demonstrating the mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Is Naturopathy a good career choice?
Overall, a naturopathic doctoral degree will not provide good career opportunities in the fields of health policy, research, and medicine. I have never met a naturopath who stated they are in it for the money. For many, the choice of a naturopathic school over a medical school is a choice about personal values.
How much does naturopathic school cost?
The cost of naturopathic education is overpriced. The Bastyr University website states the average cost for the first year of the Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine Program is $39,235 per year, not including living costs. In Kenmore, Washington CollegeData.com estimates living expenses of $15,550 per year.
Is a naturopathic doctor a real doctor?
The real problem, though, is that naturopaths are not real doctors. The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods. I’m a medical doctor who specializes in internal medicine. That means my work centers on the prevention and treatment of diseases in adults.
How many years does it take to become a naturopathic doctor?
In order to be a licensed Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD), students must complete a 4-year, graduate-level program accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. The first two years of a naturopathic medical degree are the same as for traditional medical students.