NATE121 History and Philosophy of Natural Medicine Last Modified: 13-May-2021

SUBJECT OUTLINE

Subject Name: Subject Code: History and Philosophy of Natural Medicine NATE121

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION Award/s: Total Course Credit Points: Level:

Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) 128 1st Year Duration: 1 Semester Subject is: Core Subject Credit Points: 2

Student Workload: No. timetabled hours per week: No. personal study hours per week: Total hours per week: 3 2 5 Delivery Mode*:

☐ On campus ☒ Online / Digital ☐ Blended ☐ Intensive Weekly Session^ Format/s - 1 session per week:

☒ eLearning modules: Lectures: Interactive adaptive digital modules Tutorials: can include asynchronous tutor moderated discussion forum and activities, learning journal activities or other web-based resources

*All modes are supported by the online learning management system which will include subject documents such as handouts, readings and assessment guides. ^A ‘session’ is made up of 3 hours of timetabled / online study time per week unless otherwise specified. Each subject has a set number of sessions as outlined above.

Study Pattern: ☒ Full Time ☒ Part Time

Pre-requisites: Nil

Co-requisites: Nil

SECTION 2 – ACADEMIC DETAILS Subject Rationale This subject provides an introduction into the history and philosophy of a diverse range of traditional and other whole medical systems, from around the world. Traditional medicine and other whole medical systems have a rich history and are embedded in philosophical beliefs and practices from early pre-modern human existence to the current day. Students are introduced to the foundational knowledge, skills and judgements necessary to apply basic research / evidence informed practice approaches to a wide variety of medical modalities. The study of health philosophy is fundamental to the student’s understanding of the role of the modern complementary medicine practitioner within the wider health care system.

Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd trading as Endeavour College of Natural Health, FIAFitnation (National CRICOS #00231G, RTO #31489) NATE121 History and Philosophy of Natural Medicine Last modified: 13-May-2021

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Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the historical contexts and philosophical understandings of health and disease according to different cultural and medical/healing paradigms. 2. Understand the interplay of modern scientific evidence with traditional medical systems to create contemporary holistic practice frameworks. 3. Develop an awareness of the commonalities and differences amongst various traditional/whole medical systems, to inform current professional practice.

4. Identify how changing ideas and perspectives about health and medicine over time relate to the present landscape of natural medicine in Australia and around the world.

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes Session Content Type Due Weighting Assessed Delivered

Discussion Forums Weeks 2, 4, 7 20% (minimum of 100 words 1-4 1-10 & 10 (4 x 5%) per post)

Reflective Journal 1, 2, 4 1-7 Week 8 35% (800 words)

Critical Essay 1-4 1-12 Week 14 45% (1200 words)

All written assessments and online quizzes are due at 11:55 p.m. (AEST) Sunday and submitted through the LMS

Prescribed Readings: 1. Di Stefano, V. (2020). Holism and complementary medicine: Origins and principles. Allen & Unwin. [ebook available] 2. Kayne, S. B. (ed.). (2010). Traditional medicine: A global perspective. Pharmaceutical Press. [ebook available] 3. Summers, J., & Smith, B. (2014) Communication skills handbook (4th ed.). Wiley & Sons. [ebook available]

Recommended Readings: 1. Bivins, R. (2007). Alternative medicine? A history. Oxford University Press. [ebook available] 2. Grossinger, R. (2000). Planet medicine: Origins (7th ed.). North Atlantic Books. [ebook available]

3. Magner, L. N. (2005). A history of medicine (2nd ed.). Taylor and Francis. [ebook available] 4. Porter, R. (ed.). (2001). The Cambridge illustrated history of medicine. Cambridge University Press.

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Subject Content Week Lecture and discussion Tutorials

1. Introduction Tutorial Subject overview, learning objectives Read/view the Session 1 Learning Resources in What is history? the LMS What is philosophy? Definition of CAM Introduce yourself to your lecturer and fellow students via the Session 1 Discussion Forum Exploration of key concepts in the history and (non-assessable) philosophy of natural medicines

Professionalisation of natural medicine in the 21st century The role of science and honouring the traditions of healing

2. Traditional African Medicine Webinar (non-compulsory): History Subject orientation Culture Meet your academic(s) Healing philosophies Assessment discussion Healing practices – traditional medicines, herbal Tutorial medicine, shamanic practices Read/view the Session 2 Learning Resources in Position of traditional African medicines within LMS the broader healthcare landscape Assessable Discussion Forum Post your response to the question/s in the Session 2 Assessable Discussion Forum

3. Indigenous Medicine in Australia and the Tutorial Torres Strait Read/view the Session 3 Learning Resources in History LMS Culture Concept of health Healing philosophies Spirituality – Dreamtime, ancestral relationships Healing practices – Ngangkari, ceremony, singing, dance, dreamtime, plant medicine Position of Indigenous medicines within the Australian healthcare landscape

4. Traditional Medicine in the Americas: Tutorial North America Read/view the Session 4 Learning Resources in History LMS Culture Assessable Discussion Forum Healing Philosophy Post your response to the question/s in the Session 4 Assessable Discussion Forum Spirituality

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Healing Practices – music, dance, verbal traditions, medicine wheel Central and South America History Culture – Maya, Inca, Aztec Healing Philosophy Spirituality Healing Practices – herbalism Position of indigenous American medicines within the broader healthcare landscape

5. Ayurvedic and Tibetan Medicine Tutorial History Read/view the Session 5 Learning Resources in Culture LMS Healing Philosophy – concept of constitution Spirituality – Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism Healing practices – doshas/humours, prana, mind and the elements Healing Practices Position of Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicines within the broader healthcare landscape

6. Chinese and East Asian Medicines Tutorial History Read/view the Session 6 Learning Resources in Culture LMS Healing Philosophy – Yin and Yang, Qi, Five Phases, Vital Substances Spirituality – Taoism, Chinese and Japanese Buddhism Healing Practices – acupuncture/meridian therapies, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha Position of Chinese and East Asian medicines within the broader healthcare landscape

7. Traditional European Medicine Webinar History Library Skills – Researching and Referencing Culture with APA; Plagiarism Healing Philosophy and Principles Interactive webinar conducted by library staff Healing Practices Tutorial Read/view the Session 7 Learning Resources in LMS

Assessable Discussion Forum

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Post your response to the question/s in the Session 7 Assessable Discussion Forum

NON-TEACHING WEEK The non-teaching week falls between Weeks 7 and 8

8. Middle Eastern Medicine and Traditional Tutorial Jewish Medicine Read/view the Session 8 Learning Resources in History LMS Culture Healing Philosophy and Principles Healing Practices – talismans, herbals Unani-Tibb Luminaries – ibn Sina (Avicenna), ibn Zakariya al-Razi (Rhazes) Position of Middle Eastern and traditional Jewish medicines within the broader healthcare landscape

9. Homoeopathic Medicine Tutorial History Read/view the Session 9 Learning Resources in Vitalism LMS Healing Philosophy Healing Principles – similimum, potentisation / dilution, Herrig’s Rule of Cure Healing Practices – preparation of remedies Luminaries - Hahnemann, Kent, Position of Homoeopathic medicine within the broader healthcare landscape

10. Naturopathic Medicine Tutorial History Read/view the Session 10 Learning Resources Healing Philosophy in LMS Healing Principles – Vitalism, Therapeutic Assessable Discussion Forum Order Post your response to the question/s in the Practices - dietetics and nutrition, herbal Session 10 Assessable Discussion Forum medicine, lifestyle counselling, exercise, massage and physical medicine, water cure/hydrotherapy Luminaries - Benedict Lust, Louisa Lust, Samuel Thomson Development of Naturopathy in Australia

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Position of Naturopathy within the broader healthcare landscape

11. Manual Therapies - Soft Tissues Therapies Webinar (non-compulsory): Historical Foundations Lecture content discussion European Traditions Assessment discussion Massage (Remedial, Swedish) Tutorial Myotherapy Read/view the Session 11 Learning Resources Manual Therapies - Osseous therapies in LMS Osteopathy Chiropractic History Healing Philosophy – free function of vascular or nervous system Healing Principles – innate intelligence, Life and Motion Luminaries - Still, Palmer Position of manual therapies within the broader healthcare landscape

12. Conventional Medicine Tutorial History and culture – developments since the Read/view the Session 12 Learning Resources mid-1900s in LMS Context – understanding recent global reactions to biomedicine and the increasing uptake of natural, sustainable and self-responsible health Practices – surgery, pharmacy, general practice, specialisation Allied Health History Context - the interdisciplinary team Healing Philosophy Healing Practices and Disciplines Position of Conventional Medicine and Allied Health within the broader healthcare landscape

13. Energy Medicine/Intentional Healing Tutorial Historical Context Read/view the Session 13 Learning Resources Healing Philosophy in LMS Healing Principles - Intention Healing Practices – biofield therapies, bioelectromagnetic therapies

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Relationship between ingestive / interventional medicines such as acupuncture, homeopathy, flower essences, herbal medicine Position of Energy Medicine within the broader healthcare landscape Looking forward Future landscapes in healing and medicine

14. Non-Teaching Week/Practical Examination Week 1 Final Assignment (Critical Essay) due 11.55pm AEST Sunday end of Week 14 Note that make-up classes may be scheduled in this week

15. Non-Teaching Week/Practical Examination Week 2 Note that make-up classes may be scheduled in this week

16. Final Examination Week 1 There is no final exam for this subject

17. Final Examination Week 2 There is no final exam for this subject

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