Distance Learning – suggested 30 months part-time study (Nominal hours 1,960)
Naturopathy is the medicinal foundation of treating the whole-body system, combining philosophy and theories in practice, to support healing and maintain health. Naturopaths provide evidence-based health care that is effective and safe to their feline clients. Through an in-depth understanding of feline bioscience, emotional and physical factors, Naturopaths are able to help prevent disease, provide optimal health and wellbeing and relief of symptoms by treating the whole cat and aim to address the underlying causes of illness and disease.
The core principle of "healing through the biological science of nature" guides the feline naturopath’s use of species-specific nutrition, complimentary prescribing of herbal medicine and nutrient compounds, right through to biomechanics. Feline naturopathic medicine heavily focuses on combining food as medicine traditions and dietary therapy (dietetics) with recent scientific advances in nutritional biochemistry which are now used by veterinarians and naturopathic practitioners alike. Graduates will assess the lifestyle of the animal and consider the biology of the species from an anatomy and physiology perspective.
The core principles of this Naturopathic Medicine course follows the foundational subjects of Anatomy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Herbal Manufacturing, Body Physiology and the final subject of Naturopathic Principles, that brings all learning together.
Students explore a wide range of bioscience units in-depth through species-specific studies in contraindications, origins & domestication, anatomy and physiology, clinical nutrition, analysis of commercial food products, essential nutrients, mineral/vitamin deficiencies, herbal medicine, constituents of therapeutics, visual and tactile assessments, biomechanics, conformation, behaviour assessments; as well as business practices, ethics, safety, and efficacy.
It must be pointed out that at times it will be essential that a veterinarian diagnosis is undertaken, this may include blood tests, x-ray, CT scans, MRI, the results obtained from these tests will help to clarify the best way to determine aspects of certain conditions, illness and disease and how best to complement the allopathic treatments prescribed. Naturopathic medicine can easily work alongside veterinary medicine in order to help the individual cat reach optimum health.
Feline naturopathy aims to restore vitality through supporting and stimulating the body’s own healing mechanisms. Naturopathy today occupies an important and prominent role in the contemporary health-care system with a rich history dating back thousands of years. Health, from a naturopathic perspective, involves the capacity to maintain optimal order and function of the body (homeostasis) and is an outcome of a healthy mind, body, and environment.
The course is completely structured in delivery each week for the full two and a half years (30 months), with course modules and assessment tasks being released at the same time each week. As the course is completely structured in delivery each week, students are unable to finish the course sooner, however, the course has an open-end expiry, so students can take as long as they need to finish the course in its entirety.
Enrolments are on the 1st of each month.
Course is delivered via distance education through the ANME online learning portal.
Prerequisites not required for enrollment into this course.
Student require a Computer/Laptop/or Smart Phone with internet access A headset (If your computer is without an internal speaker).
Students must have basic computer skills.
Students must have basic English language skills. As we do have subtitle options on webinars, unfortunately the online test assessments are conducted in English.
Quizzes and examinations on the online learning portal, written assignments can be submitted by email or post, and via our online learning portal.
Webinar: Welcome - Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Welcome
Student Handbook
Study Guide
How to Reference Your Work
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet: To be submitted with any written assignments.
Student Declaration Form: to be submitted to the College
Student Profile
A-Z Latin Dictionary
EBook: "Atlas of Feline Anatomy" for Veterinarians
Feline Directional Terminology
Video: Directional Terms Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Directional Terms Quiz
Cells and Tissues
Lesson: Cells and Tissues Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Cells and Tissues Test
The Integumentary System
Lesson: Integumentary System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Integumentary Test
The Skeletal System
Lesson: Skeletal System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Skeletal Test
The Muscular System
Lesson: Muscular System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Muscular Test
The Cardiovascular System
Lesson: Circulatory System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Cardiovascular Test
The Lymphatic System
Lesson: Lymphatic System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lymphatic Test
The Respiratory System
Lesson: Respiratory System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Respiratory Test
The Nervous System
Lesson: Nervous System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Nervous Test
The Endocrine System
Lesson: Endocrine System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Endocrine Quiz
The Digestive System
Lesson: Liver, Pancreas and Spleen Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Digestive Test
The Urinary System
Lesson: Urinary System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Urinary Test
The Reproductive System
Lesson: Reproductive System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Reproductive Test
Lesson: Integrating the Systems Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 1: Origins and Species Specific Digestion
Lesson: 'Species Classifications' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 1 Quiz
Introduction to Feline Domestication History
Module 2: Daily Nutritional Requirements
Module 2 Quiz
NRC: Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats
Module 3: Essential Nutrients: Vitamins
EPub: A Scientific Guide to Natural Nutrition By Dr. Bruce Syme
Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Essential Nutrients: Minerals
EBook: Raw Meaty Bones by Dr. Tom Longsdale
Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: Essential Nutrients: Amino Fatty Acids
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Evolution of Modern Feeding
Audio: Development of the Commercial Pet Food Industry
Module 6 Quiz
EPublication: Pottengers Cat Summary Findings
Module 7: Anti-Nutritional factors of Commercial Pet Food Products
Module 7 Quiz
Module 8: Reading Pet Food Labels
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 8 Quiz
Module 9: Feeding Bones: Edible and Recreational
EBook: 'Work Wonders' by Dr. Tom Longsdale
Module 9 Quiz
Module 10: Feeding Muscle Meats
EPublication: 'Nutritional composition of red meat' by University of Wollongong
Module 10 Quiz
Module 11: Feeding Organ Meats
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 11 Quiz
Module 12: Feeding Vegetables
Module 12 Quiz: Part 1
Module 12 Quiz: Part 2
Module 13: Feeding Fruits
Module 13 Quiz: Part 1
Module 13 Quiz: Part 2
Module 14: Feeding Cereals and Grains
Module 14 Quiz
Module 15: Feeding Legumes
Module 15 Quiz
Module 16: Feeding Nuts
Module 16 Quiz
Module 17: Feeding Seeds
Module 17 Quiz
Module 18: Feeding Eggs
Module 18 Quiz
Module 19: Feeding Dairy Products
Module 19 Quiz
Module 20: Digestive System Physiology
Module 20 Quiz
Module 21: Supplementation
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 21 Quiz
Module 22: Poisons
Chart: Poisonous Plants
Module 22 Quiz
EPublication: Common Toxic Plants
Module 23: Toxicology of Commercial Foods
Module 23 Quiz
Module 24: Body Condition Scores
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Chart: Muscle Condition Score
Module 24 Quiz
Module 25: Feeding for Breeding: Dukes
Module 25 Quiz
Module 26: Feeding for Breeding: Queens
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 26 Quiz
Module 27: Growing Kittens
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 27 Quiz
Module 28: Senior Cats
Module 28 Quiz
Module 29: Overweight and Obese Cats
Module 29 Quiz
Module 30: Underweight and Malnourished Cats
Module 30 Quiz
Module 31: Nutrigenetics
Module 31 Quiz
Module 32: Genetics and Hereditary Conditions
Module 32 Quiz
Module 33: Food Intolerances and Allergies
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 33 Quiz
Module 34: Nutritional Conditions
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 34 Quiz
Module 35: Diet and Behaviour
Module 35 Quiz
Module 36: Musculoskeletal Conditions
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 36 Quiz
Module 37: Illness and Disease
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 37 Quiz
Module 38: Cancer
Module 38 Quiz
Module 39: Therapeutic Feeding
Module 39 Quiz
Module 40: Dietetic Case Reports
Dietetics Report Template
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Template: Allergies Questionnaire
Dietetics Follow-up Report Template
Module 1: Introduction of Herbs, Holism and Science
EBook: Holistic Herbal 4th Edition by David Hoffman
Webinar: Herbs, Holism and Science - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lesson: 'What is a herb?' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 1 Quiz
Webinar Audio: Stance on Herbal Medicine - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 2: Herbal Philosophy
EBook: "Veterinary Herbal Medicine" by Wynn and Fougere
Webinar: "Why Herbs Cure?" - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Webinar: "Philosophy, why bother?" - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 2 Quiz
Lesson: Herbal Scepticism Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 3: History: Herbal Origins
Lesson: Potted History Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Lesson: Early Origins of Herbal History Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: Herbalism at the turn of the 1st Century CE Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: '10th Century CE Herbal trade and knowledge' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: History: Modern Herbal - 'The New Age'
Lesson: 'Herbals and Chemistry' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: 'Physio-medical Era' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 4 Quiz
Lesson: 'Modern Era of Herbalism' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Webinar: Potted history - Books Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 5: Herbalism of the World: Insight into different Herbal Cultures
Webinar: "Folk Medicine" - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 5 Quiz
Lesson: 'Signatures of Plants' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 6: Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy
Webinar: Health Modules - Reductionist vs Wholistic Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 6 Quiz
Module 7: Herbalism Terminology
Audio Lesson: Herbal Glossary of Terms Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 7 Test
Module 8: Plant Nomenclature
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 8 Quiz
Module 9: Herbs and Science ~ An introduction to chemistry
Webinar: Chemistry is not scary! Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 9 Quiz
Module 10: Phytochemistry Principles
Lesson: Introduction to Plant Chemistry Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 10 Quiz
EBook: 'Constituents of Medicinal Plants' by Andrew Pengelly
Module 11: Herbal Constituents: Carbohydrates
Lesson: Carbohydrates' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 11 Quiz
Herbal Constituents: Lipids
Module 12 Quiz
Module 13: Herbal Constituents: Terpenes
Module 13 Quiz
Module 14: Herbal Constituents: Polyphenols
Lesson: System Tonics Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 14 Quiz
Module 15: Herbal Constituents: Alkaloids
Lesson: Alcohols to Alkaloids Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 15 Quiz
Module 16: Therapeutic Actions of Herbs
Webinar: Plants as Medicinal Actions - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Excerpt: Priest and Priest’s 'Herbal Medication'
Module 16 Test
EPublication: Herbal Action Categories by Christopher Hobbs
Module 17: Nutritional Herbals
Webinar: Discussion on Juliette de Bairacli Levy - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 17 Quiz
Webinar: Foods as Medicine - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Webinar: Prescriptive Foods Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 18: Herbal Energetics
Webinar: Herbal Energetics - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 18 Quiz
Lesson: 'How to distinguish Energetics?' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 19: Herbal Synergism and Physiology
Audio Lesson: Basics of Herbal Physiology
Module 19 Quiz
Module 20: Feline Safe Herbs
Webinar: Herbal Categories - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Materia Medica- Common Safe Herbs
Module 20 Quiz
Module 21: Herbal Toxicology
Lesson: Essential Oils Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 21 Quiz
Module 22: Phytochemistry Contraindications
Module 22 Quiz
Lesson: Mericks Manual 'art & science' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 23: The Integumentary Systemology
Lesson: The Integumentary System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 23 Quiz
Module 24: Digestive Systemology
Lesson: Feline Gastroenteritis Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lesson: Giardia Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 24 Quiz
Lesson: Dietary Changes Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 25: Cardiovascular Systemology
Lesson: Feline Dental Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 25 Quiz
Webinar: Focus on the 'Whole' - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 26: Respiratory Systemology
Lesson: Upper Respiratory Infections Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 26 Quiz
Lesson: 'Know' what to focus on Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 27: Nervous Systemology
Module 27 Quiz
Lesson: Ear Infections Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 28: Urinary Systemology
Lesson: Urinary Tract Infections Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 28 Quiz
Lesson: Prescription Madness Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 29: Reproductive Systemology
Module 29 Quiz
Lesson: Thinking outside the square! Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 30: Musculoskeletal Systemology
Lesson: Feline Arthritis Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 30 Quiz
Module 31: Endocrine Systemology
Lesson: Feline Diabetes Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 31 Quiz
Module 32: Feline Immunity
Lesson: The Aging Feline Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 32 Quiz
Module 33: Feline Allergies
Module 33 Quiz
Lesson: Which appointment is important? Presentation: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Feline Diseases
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 33 Quiz- Part 2
Lesson: A different condition symptom...... Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 34: Botany
EBook: Introduction to Botany- by Alexey Shipunov
Module 34 Quiz
Lesson: Welcome to Herbal Gardening Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
EBook: Handbook of Medicinal Herbs 2nd Edition by James Duke
Module 35: Herbal soils, planting and feeding
Lesson: Herbal Soils Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 35 Quiz- Part 1
Lesson: 'Herbs to grow in Soil Profiles' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Herbal Propagation
Module 35 Quiz- Part 2
Lesson: The Herb Garden Site Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Herbal Companion Planting
Lesson: Companion Planting of Herbs Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: Formal Herbal Gardens Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 35 Quiz- Part 3
Module 36: Wildcrafting and Harvesting Herbs
Module 36 Quiz
Identifying Herbs
Chart: Sowing Seed Collection
Module 37: Drying, Storing and Preserving Herbs
Module 37 Quiz- Part 1
Lesson: Drying and Storing Herbs Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 37 Quiz- Part 2
Module 37 Quiz- Part 3
Module 38: Herbal Manufacturing
Lesson: Enter the Dispensary Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 38 Quiz
Lesson: Dispensary Size Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 39: Herbal Dispensing: Extractions and Solvents
Lesson: Introduction to Herbal Manufacturing Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 39 Quiz
Herbal Dispensing: Internal Products
Lesson: Infusions & Tinctures Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lesson: Are Tisanes Weak? Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Herbal Dispensing: External Products
Lesson: Herbal Preparations Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 39 Test
Module 40: First Aid Herbs
Herbal First Aid Kit
Module 40 Quiz
Lesson: The 'senses' in clinic Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 41: Herbal Case Study Reports
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Case Report Template
Module 41 Quiz
Lesson: 'Failed Prescriptions' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lesson: 'Wholistic Thinking' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Final Herbal Medicine Test
Feline Conformation
Feline Skeletal Dysfunction
Feline Muscle Physiology
Musculo-skeletal Injuries
Exercise Physiology
Movement and Compensational Patterns
Visual Observations
Flat Hand Assessment
The 'Healing Paradigm'
Contraindications
Feline Systemology Health Assessment Tools
Remedial Program
Feline Testing and Blood Work
Feline Occupational Health and Safety
Business, Memberships, Accreditations and Referrals
Naturopathic Case Study Reports
Graduates are eligible to join the International Institute of Complimentary Therapies or the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association as a full member. Association accreditation and insurance to work as a professional in the industry as a qualified and industry recognised Feline Medical Naturopath.
Students can either pay in full or choose to commence a payment plan for the payment of their course fees.
$7,500.00
Course Price
Payment Plan Option
Feline Naturopathic Medicine
Course Price: $7,500.00 (AUD$)
The Payment Plan option allows students to divide the course payments into a monthly payment for the duration of their studies.
The monthly payment plan divides the course fee into twenty-five (25) equal payments of $300.00 (AUD$).
The first payment of $300.00 (AUD$) is payable upon enrollment into the course, giving the student access to their studies straight away.
