MCNE Professional Education Seminar Series
Dedication to Professional Advancement
MCNE Professional Development Schedule Winter 2012
The Marsden Centre of Naturopathic Excellence is a naturopathic centre dedicated to achieving excellence within the fields of integrative oncology, infusion therapy and environmental medicine. This educational series is unique within the field of natural medicine as it presents quality information in an independent non-corporate sponsored manner. Each of the lectures will explore topics in depth, but enable participants to leave with the knowledge to implement concepts in diagnosis and therapeutics immediately in their practice. Lead lecturer and MCNE Clinic director Eric Marsden ND is a recognized leader in these fields and has lectured extensively on these topics. All MCNE lectures over the past two years have received excellent ratings and an average of 4.7 out of 5 (for content and delivery) by attendees.
Integrative Oncology
Mistletoe In Integrative Oncology: 1 Day Intensive Session
European Mistletoe (Viscum Album) is the most commonly used non-conventional therapy in Europe. It is also the most well researched botanical in cancer with well over 1,000 published papers. Viscum Album has four key effects that are important for its therapeutic success. First, it has strong, non-specific immune modulating effects that lead to increases in both number and activity of circulating immune cells. Second, It has been shown to support conventional therapies like chemotherapy in radiation by reducing severity and rates of adverse drug reactions. Third, it has strong neuroendocrine effects leading to normalization of cortisol curves and positively affecting melatonin levels. Fourth, it has strong apoptic affects leading to malignant cell death and, when applied properly, rapid clinical tumor responses. In this workshop we will introduce the scientific underpinnings of mistletoe therapy along with describing the art of applying mistletoe in clinical practice. Topics will include initial patient assessment (as it relates to Viscum Album), proper dose escalation, modes of administration, patient monitoring and introduction of protocols for dealing with adverse reactions.
Target Audience: Doctors currently working with or intending to work with cancer patients not familiar with European Mistletoe or Doctors who have worked with European Mistletoe but want to learn nuances of prescribing and innovative methods of administration like intravenous applications.
Course Fees
Professional: $195
Students: $95
To register for this course click here to download the registration form or email us at info@mcne.ca.
Cancer Surveillance and Early Diagnosis for Naturopathic Doctors
Cancer is now the leading cause of death in North America. Statistics show that 1 in 2 men and 2 in 5 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Despite recent advances in treatment of various cancers mortality overall has not changed drastically over the past 10 years. The mainstay of successful cancer care is early diagnosis and rapid treatment. Having said that recommendations for screening for cancers like breast, prostate, colorectal, lung, etc. have changed tremendously over the past few years. It is difficult for primary care providers to keep up with these changes and provide accurate advice to patients. In this seminar we will review disease epidemiology, risk assessment, the current recommendations for screening and early diagnosis along with a naturopathic perspective for the following cancers:
Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Patients often are not being properly screened with over or under screening rampant in family medicine. Learn how patient risk evaluation can modify screening frequency. Ensure your patients are being checked up properly at the correct frequency based on sound evidence.
Target Audience: All naturopathic doctors even those not practicing as a primary care provider who are not familiar with current screening guidelines.
Course Fees
Professionals: $80
Students: $40
Application has been made to the BDDT-N for CE credits for this course
To register for this course click here to download the registration form or email us at info@mcne.ca.
Introduction to Naturopathic Oncology
Cancer is a global epidemic. While age adjusted rates of cancer are stable or on the decline in North America total cancer cases are on a consistent rise. In Canada, like the rest of the world, mortality rates have seen a modest 4% improvement over the past decade. Much of these improvements can be attributed to early diagnosis and not treatment advances. More needs to be done and naturopathic interventions have a great potential to provide support for cancer patients to improve both tolerability and efficacy of standard cancer care. The goal for this seminar is to provide naturopathic doctors with a solid background in oncology science and treatment of patients with cancer using naturopathic principles
Topics will include:
• Fundamental aspects in tumour biology and carcinogenesis
• Patient risk assessment and focused treatment plans aimed to reduce cancer risk by up to 80%
• The basics of screening tests and the latest recommendations for the most commonly diagnosed cancers
• What are the common diagnostic tests for the detection, confirmation of diagnosis and ongoing patient evaluation
• Emerging diagnostics in the field of oncology including: circulating tumour cells, PET Scans, and chemosensitivity testing
• What treatments are most commonly offered for patients undergoing conventional treatment and what are their side effects and expected benefits
• Evaluating the treatment goals and therapeutic aim for cancer patients
• Evidence based and traditional natural treatment options (clinical nutrition, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, botanical medicines, salves] aimed at reducing chemotherapy side effects and promoting treatment efficacy
• To determine the most effective diet therapy in cancer patients for a variety of therapeutic situations
Case studies will be reviewed to provide concrete examples of therapeutic protocols
Application has been made to the BDDT-N for CE credits for this course
Course Fees
Professionals: $295
Students: $165
To register for this course click here to download the registration form or email us at info@mcne.ca.
Infusion Therapy
Advanced Concepts in Naturopathic Infusion Therapy 2012
Naturopathic Infusion Therapy (NIT) is a rapidly evolving field. Therapeutics and techniques are emerging and changing each year. In this course participants will review safety and efficacy of NIT in many clinical situations.
• Safety of naturopathic infusion therapy including a review of the results of MCNE’s quality assurance study
• Complications and Emergency Scenario review where participants will be presented with real cases and expected to respond followed by critique
• Treatment protocols for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Vitamin C, inflammatory bowel disease, pre and post surgery preparation, chronic viral disorders like HBV/HCV/HPV/EBV, neurodegenerative disorders, and more
Course Fee
Professionals: $195
To register for this course click here to download the registration form or email us at info@mcne.ca.
Infusion Therapy Skills Workshop
Success in infusion therapy not only requires excellence in prescribing, but also proficiency in technique. In this seminar we will focus on the practical aspects of infusion therapy. Participants will practice on models and each other to explore new technologies that reduce risks of needle stick injuries and blood exposure, and equipment that assist in more effective therapy delivery. Participants will practice compounding using aseptic technique. Course numbers will be low so instructors will be able to provide quality feedback for participants assisting them in improving technique.
Topics include:
• Peripheral venous access technique review: site selection, vein dilatation, site stabilization, etc.
• Venous access devices review including new safety engineered devices like Nexiva and blood control catheters
• The basics of compounding including compatibility of substances, technology to aid in ease and aseptic technique
Course Fee
Professionals: $195
To register for this course click here to download the registration form or email us at info@mcne.ca.
Naturopathic Infusion Therapy in Cancer Patients
NIT has an important role in the management of patients diagnosed with cancer. Research is growing on the safety and clinical efficacy of a variety of naturopathic therapeutic substances. NIT provides a means to get clinically effective doses of substances by bypassing intestinal absorption. In this lecture we will review the use of NIT in cancer patients. Topics include:
• Patient Assessment for naturopathic intravenous therapies
• Updated Review on intravenous ascorbic acid in cancer: theoretical underpinnings and pre-clinical/clinical evidence for use. Therapeutic strategies including patient evaluation, dosing, treatment frequency and use with conventional oncology therapies
• Advanced applications of European Mistletoe therapy
• Chelidonium m. infusion therapy in cancer patients, pre-clinical/clinical research and therapeutic strategy
• Parenteral nutritional support during chemotherapy, cachexia and end of life care
• Review of Alpha Lipoic Acid infusions in cancer treatment and supportive care
• Sodium Thiosulfate as a neuroprotective agent in platinum based chemotherapy regimes
• Homeopathic complexes in NIT treatment of cancer patients
Case studies will be reviewed to provide concrete examples of therapeutic protocols
Course Fee
Professionals: $195
To register for this course click here to download the registration form or email us at info@mcne.ca.