Method of Education
Method of Education
Fee Structure and Applications
1. Eighty five percent online of the course is done Online and 15 Practicums are done on premises.
2. Contact classes include׃ induction week, module summaries, practicums, etc. At least 5 days of practicums per quarter are expected. It is compulsory for all students to attend practicums.
3. Students are expected to pay for their own accommodation and catering for practicum sessions, the school may assist those that need to be assisted.
All assessments are submitted by email and results are sent to students within 48hrs.
4. All contact classes will take place on school premises unless otherwise advised.
5. Students may be required to purchase certain equipment for their practicums with the assistance of the school
6. This is a 12 month certificate, all students are expected to complete their studies by the end of the 12 months. Failure to complete within this period will inquire an additional fee for the outstanding modules.
7. Students who fail to show visibility for 3 month or more either by communication, school work submission, payment will be sent an email to verify if they are still part of the program. If this attempt does not reap any results the student’s registration will be put under an amber flag as a caution. At the end of the allocated period that student will be moved to red flag indicating that the students dropped out. The student can then reapply to join the program if he/she wished to do so
International Students:
Total tuition fee: $ 1 950usd
- Application Fee: $20 usd (non refundable)
- Deposit: $350 usd
- Monthly payments: $160 usd x 10 months
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South African Students:
Total tuition fee: R32 000
- Application Fee: R300 (non refundable)
- Deposit: R4 000
- Monthly payments: R2 800 x 10months
All payments to be done online – follow the promptings. Students can call AAOM or send email for assistance – contact number: 083 274 9908.
Payment should be made before new module is sent out to the students
BANKING DETAILS:
Banking Institution: ABSA Bank
Account Name: African Academy of Original Medicine
Account Number: 410 4427 318
Account Type: Cheque
Branch Code: 63200
Modules offered in the program include:
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
T1 MODULES
- UOM- Understanding Original Medicine
- Bibs MM- Bible based Medical Missionary
- O&N- Original Nutrition
- Pharmco- Pharmacology
T2 MODULES
- H&N- Guidelines to Health and Nutrition
- DH&HP- The Divine Health and Healing Philosophy
- HR&H- Home remedies and Hydrotherapy
T3 MODULES
- SB&N- Scientific Basis for Nutrition
- A&P1- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- M&MM- Manual for Medical Missionaries
T4 MODULES
- E&A- The Enzyme Advantage
- DH&NR- Drugs, Herbs and Natural Remedies
- DP&CM- Disease Processes and Conventional Medicine
- Case Study
1. TM- Theory of Massage
2. I&M- Introduction to Psychology
3. DP- Designing the Protocol
4. MDTO- Managing Depressions Through Original Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Medical Missionary work (BSc-MM)
The African Academy of Original Medicine School of Medical Missionaries
Program Overview:
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The Bachelor of Science in Medical Missionary Work is a 4-year degree program designed to equip students with both medical knowledge and spiritual insight, preparing them to serve as medical missionaries. Grounded in Seventh-day Adventist health principles, the program emphasizes holistic care, natural remedies, preventive health, and lifestyle management, while fostering spiritual and leadership development for missionary work.
Program Objectives:
- Provide students with foundational knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
- Train students in the principles of health reform and preventive medicine from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective.
- Equip students with practical skills in natural remedies, hydrotherapy, and lifestyle interventions.
- Develop the spiritual and leadership skills necessary for missionary service in local and global contexts.
- Foster a deep understanding of the Bible and its application to health and wellness
Semester 1 (Year 1)
Semester 2 (Year 1)
Semester 3 (Year 2)
• Introduction to Medical Missionary Work (IMM) (3 credits)
Overview of the principles and objectives of medical missionary work.
Textbook Recommendation: Medical Missionary Manual by Vance Ferrel
• Human Anatomy & Physiology I (A&P1) (4 credits)
Study of the structure and function of the human body, focusing on systems like the musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems.
Textbook Recommendation: Medical Language – Immerse Yourself Vol. by Suzanne Turley
• Biblical Health Principles (BHP) (3 credits)
Exploration of health principles found in the Bible and the writings of Ellen G. White, with an emphasis on temperance, diet, and spiritual wellness.
Textbook Recommendation: The Ministry of Healing by Ellen Goud White
• Health Evangelism I (HE1) (3 credits)
Introduction to health evangelism, combining practical health education with gospel outreach strategies.
Textbook Recommendation: Healthful Living by Ellen Goud White
• Spiritual Formation & Leadership (2 credits)
Development of personal spiritual disciplines and leadership skills for mission work.
Textbook Recommendation: Living for God; A Life of a Spiritual Leader” by Myron Widmer
• Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits)
Continuation of the study of human body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and immune systems.
Textbook Recommendation: Medical Language – Immerse Yourself Vol. by Suzanne Turley
• Principles of Disease Prevention (3 credits)
Overview of common diseases and conditions, with a focus on prevention through lifestyle choices and natural remedies.
Textbook Recommendation: Medical Language – Immerse Yourself Vol. by Suzanne Turley
• Nutrition & Vegetarian Dietetics (3 credits)
Study of nutrition principles, focusing on plant-based diets and their benefits for health and disease prevention.
Textbook Recommendation: The Chemistry of Man – by …
• Christian Ethics in Healthcare (2 credits)
Application of Christian principles in healthcare practice, exploring ethical dilemmas and decision-making from a biblical worldview.
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• Health Evangelism II (3 credits)
Practical application of health evangelism, including fieldwork and community health outreach.
• Pathophysiology & Disease Mechanisms I (3 credits)
Study of the underlying mechanisms of diseases affecting major organ systems, focusing on their natural and lifestyle-based treatments.
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• Hydrotherapy & Natural Remedies I (3 credits)
Practical training in the use of water treatments, herbal remedies, and natural therapies for healing.
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• New Testament Studies (3 credits)
In-depth study of the New Testament, focusing on the healing ministry of Christ and the Apostles.
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• Principles of Health Reform (PHR) (3 credits)
Examination of the Adventist health reform message, its historical context, and its modern application in promoting holistic well-being.
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• Medical Mission Fieldwork I (MMFl) (3 credits)
Supervised fieldwork in local communities, applying principles learned in the classroom to real-world health challenges.
Semester 4 (Year 2)
Semester 5 (Year 3)
Semester 6 (Year 3)
• Pathophysiology & Disease Mechanisms II (3 credits)
Continuation of disease mechanisms study, with a focus on lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
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• Hydrotherapy & Natural Remedies II (3 credits)
Advanced training in the application of natural therapies, including case studies and clinical practice.
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• Old Testament Studies (3 credits)
Study of the Old Testament, highlighting health and wellness principles within the Hebrew scriptures.
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• Public Health & Community Outreach (3 credits)
Overview of public health principles, focusing on community-based interventions for disease prevention and health promotion.
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• Medical Mission Fieldwork II (3 credits)
Continued supervised fieldwork, focusing on outreach to underserved populations and health evangelism.
• Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine (3 credits)
Study of the psychological and behavioral aspects of health, illness, and healing, with an emphasis on faith-based interventions.
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• Tropical & Infectious Diseases (3 credits)
Overview of tropical diseases and infectious conditions commonly encountered in missionary settings.
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• Advanced Nutrition & Therapeutic Diets (3 credits)
Application of nutritional science in the treatment of diseases, including therapeutic diets for specific health conditions.
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• Medical Mission Fieldwork III (3 credits)
Extended fieldwork in rural or international settings, focusing on health education, prevention, and medical care.
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•Gospel & Health Ministry (3 credits)
Practical integration of gospel ministry with health education and missionary work.
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• Community Health Development (3 credits)
Study of health development projects in underserved communities, including the design and implementation of sustainable health programs.
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• Counseling for Health & Lifestyle Change (3 credits)
Training in counseling techniques to support individuals in making health and lifestyle changes, with a focus on spiritual support.
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• Principles of Sustainable Agriculture (3 credits)
Study of sustainable agriculture practices, focusing on their role in promoting health and supporting missionary work.
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• Advanced Medical Mission Fieldwork (6 credits)
Capstone fieldwork experience, combining medical care, health education, and spiritual ministry in a mission setting.
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Year
Semester 7
Semester 8
Program Requirements & Career Opportunities
• Missionary Leadership & Administration (3 credits)
Development of leadership and administrative skills for managing health missions and medical centers in underserved areas.
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• Natural Health Clinic Operations (3 credits)
Study of the operation and management of a natural health clinic, focusing on holistic care and faith-based treatment approaches.
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• Advanced Therapeutic Interventions (3 credits)
Specialized training in advanced natural therapies, including case studies and evidence-based practice.
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• Medical Mission Capstone Project I (3 credits)
Independent or group project where students design a comprehensive medical missionary program, integrating all learned principles.
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• Medical Mission Capstone Project II (3 credits)
Completion and presentation of the capstone project, with practical application in a missionary or healthcare setting.
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• Global Health & Mission Strategy (3 credits)
Study of global health trends and strategies for mission work in diverse cultural and socioeconomic contexts.
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• Elective in Specialized Missionary Work (3 credits)
Students choose an elective based on their area of interest (e.g., women’s health, child health, addiction recovery).
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• Graduation Internship/Residency (6 credits)
Final practical experience, working in a mission hospital, clinic, or health project, under supervision.
Program Requirements:
• Completion of 120 credit hours
• Successful completion of fieldwork and internships
• Capstone project and presentation
• Comprehensive exam on medical missionary principles
Career Opportunities:
Graduates will be equipped to work in a variety of fields including:
• Health evangelism and outreach ministries
• Missionary service (domestic and international)
• Leadership roles in natural health clinics and wellness centers
• Public health initiatives in underserved communities
• Teaching and training future medical missionaries
This curriculum integrates medical training, holistic health, and missionary work, in harmony with Seventh-day Adventist principles.
Practicals
Study Online and complete all four blocks. Get Online Support at your own time and pace.
During the day, get all the support you need and share your personal experience with your Instructors.
Graduate and pursue your dreams as a Certified Medical Missionary, all in the comfort of your home.
Every penny counts. Donations are always welcome to help support this ministry and empower as many as are willing to learn about Original Medicine and become community support personnel.
Graduates, Where to next...
Register for more…
Graduates of the CMM
program will be eligible to register with the American Association of Drugless
Practitioners (AADP) an international body of complementary medicine
practitioners.
Attend Seminars…
Seminars on Health and Lifestyle Workshops: These are short skills development programs on a variety of health-related subjects with special focus on Original Medicine methods. Beneficiaries of these programs include Medical Missionaries and Health Practitioners who may find interest in Original Medicine. The duration may be anything between 1 – 5 days. Cost varies according to the demands of the workshop.
Short courses on lifestyle health assessments such as
- Advanced understanding of body pH and its effects on human health
- Understanding the Chemistry of Essential oils and their application
- Theory and application of Colonic therapy
- The Shepard’s purse: understanding herbs and their application
This Certificate Program, covering the field of herbology, presents a comprehensive, broad spectrum of topics on herbs, including terminology and definitions, types and properties of herbs, collection and storage of herbs, uses of herbs, as well as health conditions and their corresponding herbal remedies.
This Certificate Program covers the field of nutrition and diet. Conventional nutrition and the deficiencies of the standard American diet are compared to the benefits of naturopathic nutrition and the original diet. Students also learn how to effectively facilitate healthy lifestyle changes in diet for themselves as well as for others.
