N.H. Admin. Code § Nat 303.04

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Nat 303.04 - Curriculum

(a) The curriculum shall include:

(1) A minimum of 1000 clock hours of basic science instruction described in (b) below; and

(2) A minimum of 1200 clock hours of clinical science instruction described in (c) below.

(b) Basic science instruction shall be a core program requiring each student to demonstrate competence in each of the following substantive content areas:

(1) Human anatomy;

(2) Physiology;

(3) Biochemistry;

(4) Pathology;

(5) Pharmacology; and

(6) Pharmacognosy.

(c) The clinical sciences program shall:

(1) Prepare students to diagnose the causes of human ailments and treat them using naturopathic medications and other naturopathic methods; and

(2) Include the following courses:

a. Diagnostic courses including:

1. Physical;

2. Clinical;

3. Laboratory; and

4. Radiological;

b. Therapeutic courses including:

1. Botanical medicine;

2. Homeopathy;

3. Nutrition;

4. Naturopathic physical medicine; and

5. Psychological counseling; and

c. Specialty courses including:

1 Organ systems;

2. Cardiology;

3. Dermatology;

4. Endocrinology;

5. Eyes, ears, nose, and throat;

6. Gastroenterology;

7. Orthopedics;

8. Neurology;

9. Gynecology;

10. Natural childbirth;

11. Obstetrics;

12. Pediatrics;

13. Geriatrics;

14. Jurisprudence; and

15. Medical emergencies.

N.H. Admin. Code § Nat 303.04

#6380, eff 11-26-96, EXPIRED: 11-26-04

New. #8374, eff 6-18-05

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 23, Filed June 8, 2017, Proposed by #12176, Effective 5/17/2017, Expires 5/17/2027.