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To
be a successful Naturopathic Technician you should:
- Believe in preventive strategies in health care.
- Want to concentrate on whole-patient wellness.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
Naturopathic physicians (ND) receive undergraduate training
in standard premedical courses, followed by four years
of graduate- level medical studies.
A licensed naturopathic physician (ND) attends a 4-year
graduate level naturopathic medical school and is educated
in all of the same basic sciences as an MD, but also studies
holistic and nontoxic approaches to therapy with a strong
emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is required in the State of Connecticut. Prerequisite:
High school education or equivalent; two years of pre-professional
education; approved naturopathy school; clinical exams
of the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination Connecticut
State Law Exam. |
| Where
can I get more information? American Association
of Naturopathic Physicians
8201 Greensboro Drive
Suite 300
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 610-9037 www.naturopathic.org |
| What
is the salary for this career? $40,000 -
$100,000 |
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| What
will my job be like? Naturopathic physicians
are primary health care practitioners, whose diverse techniques
include modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical
methods. Naturopathic physicians practice homeopathic
medicine, which is reliant on natural remedies, and use
of manipulative techniques and Asian medicine to treat
the body. These physicians are trained in the healing
properties of proper nutrition, botanical medicine, and
stress management. They treat the patient holistically.
Licensed naturopathic doctors work as primary care physicians.
A patient visit usually includes diagnosis, discussion
of possible treatments, counseling about lifestyle or
nutrition, prescription of natural remedies, or referral
to other medical specialists if necessary. When appropriate,
the ND may also perform treatments in his or her office,
such as hydrotherapy.
Naturopathic physicians may specialize in:
- Acupuncture
- Botanical Medicine
- Clinical Nutrition
- Homeopathic Medicine
- Psychology and Counseling
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| Where
could I work? Like most physicians, the naturopathic
physicians spend the majority of their day seeing patients
in a medical office. |
| What
is the future of this career? Licensed naturopathic
physicians are experiencing noteworthy clinical successes,
providing leadership in innovative natural medical research,
enjoying increasing political influence, and looking forward
to an unlimited future potential. Both the American public
and policymakers are recognizing and contributing to the
resurgence of the comprehensive system of health care
practiced by NDs. |
Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- University of Bridgeport - College of Naturopathic
Medicine, Bridgeport
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