FINAL ND Module 09-10.pdf - AaronsWorld.com

GRADING CRITERIA PRIMARY CLINICIANS
• An AC grade is given when students have successfully demonstrated competence in all the
clinical categories relevant to their clinical status.
• A PC grade is given if one non-critical skill is assessed as inadequate.
• An F grade is given if critical clinical skills are assessed as unsatisfactory.
• If a PC grade is given, a letter detailing requirements for changing the PC grade to an AC will
accompany the grade. Refer to the clinic SOP and grading section in the global manual for
details.
If an F grade is given, a letter detailing the reasoning for the grade will follow assignment of
the grade. Refer to the clinic grading section and policy sections in the global and ND manuals
for details.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR PRIMARY CLINICIANS
Early Primary
• Practice application and integrate skill in the interview, PE, development of differential
diagnosis, and medical charting of patients seen in clinical rotations.
• Formulate basic treatment plans utilizing nutrition, homeopathy, counseling, botanical
medicine and/or physical medicine that are pertinent to the patient.
• Demonstrate skills in application and explanation of diagnosis and treatment to the
supervising physician and to the patient
• Develop confidence in personal skill development
• Demonstrate integration of lifelong learning skills
• Enhance communication skills and professional demeanor
• Integrate communication skills with empathy and unconditional regard into the patient
encounter.
Integrate the principles of naturopathic medicine and therapeutic order into discussion and decision
making.
Mid level Primary
All of the above skills and:
• Apply scientific research in communication of etiology (cause), diagnosis and treatment of
disease
• Demonstrate effective time management into the patient interview
• Integrate evaluation of the vis into the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of each patient.
• Mastery in application of assessment skills utilizing the determinants of health, therapeutic
order and the principles of naturopathic medicine into patient evaluation and treatment.
• Integrate wellness and prevention in evaluation and management.
Advanced Primary
All the preceding skills and:
• Master effective patient management skills that utilize the principles of naturopathic medicine
and the therapeutic order in individualized assessment, treatment and management.
• Integrate self-confidence into your role as a clinician.
• Demonstrate the ability to function independently, developing treatment plans and case
management with minimal assistance from the supervisor.
PRIMARY SKILLS
1. Professional Skills
A. Communication with Patient
B. Communication with Supervisor, Staff and Colleagues
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