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NAT 212

Body Systems in Balance: Integrative Physiology II

Department
General Education
Credits
3

Overview

This course further integrates anatomy and physiology studies for integrative wellness professionals with a survey of common diseases affecting body systems. Students will develop a foundational knowledge of various diseases affecting the circulatory, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, digestive, and reproductive systems and their implications for the body’s ability to maintain homeostasis. Students will explore common conditions’ etiology, signs, and symptoms, and evaluate conventional and integrative support strategies. Students will develop clinical reasoning skills by investigating the clinical correlates and holistic highlights covered in this course and exploring various interventions, including aromatherapy, herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, wellness coaching, and other integrative modalities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Extend knowledge of anatomy and physiology by exploring the imbalances of the circulatory, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, digestive, and reproductive systems.

  • Identify the causes, signs, and symptoms of common diseases affecting the circulatory, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, digestive, and reproductive systems.

  • Recognize integrative care modalities to support circulatory, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, digestive, and reproductive imbalances.

  • Develop critical reasoning to suggest appropriate integrative health support for system imbalances.

  • Determine when to refer a client to a licensed care provider.

More details

Required Course Pack:

  • NAT 212 Practical Lab Kit:
    • This practical lab kit contains the following certified organic or sustainably wildcrafted herbs/oils and practical lab supplies:
      • 1 oz Dandelion Root Taraxacum officinale
      • 1 oz Peppermint Leaf Mentha ×piperita
      • 7 Day Trial pH Self Test Card
      • Teeccino Herbal Coffee (Single Serving)
      • Dandy Blend (Single Serving)
  • ACHS eTextbook: Petersen, D., Lattin, A., & Thompson, J. (2025). Clinical correlates for integrative health & wellness professionals, Volume 2 (1st ed). Portland, OR: American College of Healthcare Sciences. (Optional: Printed copy available for an additional fee)
  • Online Materials and Library Resources (OMLR)

Required Textbooks: 

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Last updated 11/11/22

NAT 211 or taken concurrently with NAT 211

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Admissions Requirements:

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency and recommendation for admission by the ACHS Admissions Committee.

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