By Darija Milovich on Monday, 30 November 2020
Category: Blog

How do I become a naturopath in the UK?

There are schools that allows you to qualify as a Natural Doctor.


Eventually, I suppose it depends on your expectations.

For example, these are some criteria that may help while selecting your school:

1. Security and Privacy: Data encryption is important since our personal data is the main target of hackers trying to use social engineering [1] to breach into our lives. The industry standard for data encryption adopted by USA Government is AES 256 [2] , and a good online application dealing with sensitive data, should be able to provide GDPR and security measures to their users.

2. Roadmap & Dashboard: Usually a student need to be followed on a daily basis, so that concepts can be discussed and clarified. Tracking progress with roadmaps and dashboards is a simple way to gain confidence by gaining quick-wins and setting realistic objectives. [3]

3. Tools: Students and future Natural Doctors should have the opportunity to manage their patients on a platform that is easy to use, safe and holistic [4]

4. Textbooks: I think the institute should provide reliable textbooks able to guide the student and to facilitate the learning curve. [5]

5. Dedicated tutor: I'd expect a tutor able to follow me on a daily basis, and a helpdesk system able to handle all my queries. Probably more than technical skills I'll look at the communication skills. How good is my tutor on helping and engaging with me, rather than how many lectures or countries they've visited. A genius in Mathematics is not necessarily a good teacher. [3]

6. Workshops: These are useful events able to promote Team collaboration, and sharing knowledge from real-life experience [3]

7. Gym: I'd expect a (virtual) place where I can do some practice before taking the exam. [3]

8. Online 24/7: With COVID [6] many Institutions are now rushing to offer online classes. In my view Online Learning is enjoyable and more convenient with today's technologies. LMS [7] offer peculiar advantages over traditional 'co-located' learning. For example, we can eliminate the cost of commutes, study and sit for the exam from home, and enjoy more in life. [3]

9. No fuss: I'd be suspicious of those Institutions of Natural Medicine that claim Government's recognition, since Natural Medicine is not regulated by the medical community. So no need to share epic pictures of graduation party or unlikely ties with medical bodies. [3]





[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_engineering_(security)
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard
[3] https://www.fempton.com/uxton/explore/overview
[4] https://www.fempton.com/uxton/bluepek-studio
[5] https://www.fempton.com/uxton/explore/textbooks
[6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronavirus_disease_2019
[7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_management_system

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