Clinical Education

CLINICAL EDUCATION 711

Clinical Education I.

Students begin to gain practical clinical skills by working under the supervision of licensed naturopathic physicians and other healthcare providers. Students learn through observation and are given limited responsibility in the clinical setting during this semester. Prerequisite: Clinic Entrance Exam.

12 laboratory hours, 6 semester credits

CLINICAL EDUCATION 721

Clinical Education II.

This is a continuation of the clinical work begun in Clinical Education I and involves the ongoing development of clinical skills and case management under supervision of licensed physicians. Students gradually assume responsibility as secondary care givers under the supervision of licensed physicians.

Prerequisite: CE711.

12 laboratory hours, 6 semester credits

CLINICAL EDUCATION 731

Clinical Education III.

Clinic interns continue to perfect their clinical skills in preparation for having primary care responsibilities for patients for the following semester. Prerequisite: CE721.

8 laboratory hours, 4 semester credits

CLINICAL EDUCATION 811

Clinical Education IV.

Interns assume the role of primary care giver under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. Physical examination, diagnosis assessment and treatment skills are honed while specific performance objectives of clinical training are met. Prerequisite: CE731

20 laboratory hours, 10 semester credits.

CLINICAL EDUCATION 821

Clinical Education V.

In this final semester of clinical training students examine, diagnose and treat patients in preparation for providing primary care as a naturopathic physician. Prerequisite: CE811.

20 laboratory hours, 10 semester credits