CLS 6230 - Gastroenterology and Proctology

Credit(s): 8.50

The gastroenterology and proctology course will begin with a brief overview of structure, function, anatomy, physiology, and wellness. The bulk of the course will be devoted to understanding pathology, disease diagnosis/assessment/differential diagnosis, and management of common gastroenterology and proctology conditions. Emphasis will be placed on a whole-systems approach and the application of naturopathic philosophy to patient care. Supplementary topics such as cultural competency, ethics, evidence-informed practice, inter-professional practice, jurisprudence, and practitioner cultivation will be integrated throughout each course. Prerequisite(s): BAS 5130 , BAS 5121 ,THR 5120 , THR 5131 . Corequisite(s): CLS 6230T , CLS 6230L .