Pathology

J D Millar ND DHANP CCH Hom.

J D Millar is a graduate of Trent University, the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the Dynamis School of Homoeopathy. He has studied through out the world with teachers like Dr Andre Saine, Jeremy Sherr, Dr. Vassillis Gehgas Dr Rajan Sankaran and other notable homeopaths. He has been in private practice in Peterborough since 1988.He is board certified in both Naturopathic and Homoeopathic Medicine.

Additionally John has been a board member for the Council for Homoeopathic Education and the Homoeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians and spent five years on the preparatory board for the college of homeopaths of Ontario before proclamation.

John has been a teacher at the Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine from very near the beginning of its inception and has done numerous one line webinars for Whole Health Now.  Further his experience includes field work and teaching for Homoeopaths Without Borders in Cuba, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatamala as well a presentation s for HWB. , The Ontario and Canadian Naturopathic Associations The Saskatchewan Associaition of Naturopaths,  the Australian Homeopathic association and the National Centre for homeopathy

Number of Units: 13

Location: Online 

Hours: 58

This is an introductory course in pathophysiology designed specifically with the student of  Homeopathy in mind. The course will focus on the most commonly occurring pathologies that  the Homeopath may encounter. The course is not intended to be all encompassing. 

Unlike medical pathophysiology, the role of suppression will be taken into consideration, as it  relates to the evolution of pathology through the various germ layers and organs (from less  important to more important). This further relates to Hering’s law as to how disease progresses  and in cure how phenomenon express in reverse order. 

Reference will be made to rubrics and related remedies. While this is not an in-depth course in  materia medica and therapeutics, the student should acquire some of the basic skills and  knowledge to develop their own therapeutic materia medica. 

Included along with the pre-recorded units of this course are live Q&A sessions scheduled  throughout each school year to give students an opportunity to engage in deeper discussions with  John about the material they are learning. Students are required to attend a minimum of 2 live  sessions, or if a student is not able to attend any live sessions while enrolled in a course, we ask  that they submit questions for at least 2 sessions in lieu of live attendance. Students may attend  as many of these live sessions as they would like once they are enrolled in the course.  

Additional support for this course is provided via the College office staff. Students can email  info@homeopathycanada.com or phone the College office at 416.966.2350 // 1-800-572-6001  and connect with college staff during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm  EST). 

Marking Scheme: 

Quizzes: 60% 

Final Project 40% 

1) Identify conditions outside the scope in order to refer (Scope relates to professional and  personal scope) 

2) Describe the patho-physiological processes in a variety of diseases 

3) Develop a group of Homeopathic Rubrics based on the typical i.e. common symptoms of a  given disease and identify the most likely indicated remedies for the disease

4) Define a variety of medical terms, with their meaning and etymological origins

5) Demonstrate a basic understanding of pathophysiologic processes in a variety of diseases

6) Identify peculiar symptoms of individual remedies within a group of remedies indicated for a  given disease 

7) Recognize abnormal laboratory values 

8) Interpret abnormal laboratory values 

9) Demonstrate understanding of the implications of the pathophysiology in the homeopathic  assessment 

10) Identify signs and symptoms indicative of an imminent life-threatening situation. (Red Flags  for referral) 

11) Explain the meaning of a variety of diagnostic conditions 

12) Contrast and compare disease classifications within 3 models:  

• 1) Classical homeopathy  
• 2) Homotoxicology  
• 3) Biomedical medicine 

13) For any given disease entity, identify related rubrics and the top remedies indicated

14) Demonstrate an understanding of differential diagnosis within Classical Homeopathy and  Biomedical medicine 

15) Identify abnormal physiologic functions through symptoms signs both objective and  subjective 

This pathology course equips learners with a comprehensive set of skills essential for professional and personal growth in the field. Participants will demonstrate a nuanced understanding of patho-physiological processes across various diseases. They will proficiently define medical terms, interpret abnormal laboratory values, and recognize red flags for referral in life-threatening situations. Through this course, learners will emerge with a robust understanding of disease processes, symptom identification, and the critical ability to interpret diagnostic data for effective patient care and management.

Competencies

2.10 Identify exciting causes and maintaining causes. 

2.14 Demonstrate a basic understanding of laboratory data reports as it relates to case analysis  and management (e.g., blood analysis, urinalysis). 

2.17 Recognize the signs and symptoms of potentially serious or life-threatening conditions to  determine whether referral to other health‐care professionals or agencies is required. (S) 2.18 Identify disease processes and their Manifestations to recognize a conventional diagnosis  and understand its implication for the purpose of homeopathic assessment, prognosis, treatment  and potential referral. 

2.19 Recognize common symptoms of pathologies to identify characteristic and individualized  symptoms in the patient. (K,S)