Applying for Canadian Government Student Loans for UK school?
I am having a hard time finding solid information as to how much I could expect to receive. I am also looking for information as to what the Canadian Government need from me while I am in the UK applying for the loan. I am still studying in Canada at this moment finishing a diploma course in accounting and business. I am still in the process of applying for my Perspective Student Visa. But I want to have everything in order for all the steps I need to take to be a student in the UK. I want to be able to apply for my Student Visa while I am in the UK. I would like to avoid the extra expense of having to fly back to Canada then return to the UK just because I forgot to “dot an i or cross a tâ€, if that is at all possible. I want to study in Wales. I am not sure if I will be accepted to a University or have to do some schooling at a college my first year or two in the UK. 1)Is the amount that the Canadian student loans site says is per week, 350CND I believe, also meant to cover a persons’ tuition? Or is that a completely separate amount? I have looked at my past Student Loans and it seems that there are a couple separate amounts. The living amount, grants and tuition. The school admissions advisor handles all of the paper work and deals with student loans, so I have to learn all of this now. a)Is this weekly amount for living expenses? b)What is the maximum amount for tuition and fees? c)Do they take into account that students are in another country with different economies? Or is it still calculated from where the student is from? 2)I have read that if you are an independent student away from home there is a higher amount you can receive. Is this true? 3)What is the document that a student needs to show the UK that they are eligible to receive funding from Canada student loans, before they actually receive the loan? I believe that I will need to show documentation that I can receive the loan and that the Canadian Government is my sponsor for schooling in the UK. If there are any other suggestions anyone would care to make, I would appreciate it. I am finding this whole process a bit daunting.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
I have a newly diagnosed diabetic child. What do I need to tell the school
I have a newly diagnosed diabetic child. What do I need to tell the school?
He is 9 in a UK school. He was diagnosed on Tuesday and has been very ill in hospital. The diabetic nurse is keen to get back to normal, but he is very frightend about going back this week. What details do I need to give the school.
Diabetes - 15 Answers
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1 :
just notify the school and youll probably have to give an epi-pen to his teacher
2 :
I would think they need to know to watch for any symptoms of too high or low blood sugar and what medications he needs to take and when....
3 :
You tell them that your child has diabetes, what to do if he has a hypo and give them some Glucogel [stuff that will stop your child from a hypo] Hope this helps
4 :
Make sure they are aware of the signs of his sugar being too high or too low. Make sure they know to make sure he takes his shot(?) at lunch. And tell them to give him space and not smother him because of his condition. It only makes it worse to treat a diabetic child different from other children. Trust me!
5 :
Well, you should tell the school any pertinent information that the doctors have given you. What medication he is on, and when he should take it. If he needs a shot every day, we will most likely have to go to the school office to take it. So you will need to give them some of his medication so he can take it there. And any documentation that they might ask for. The school should be able to walk you through it. I'm sure they encounter this all the time. I'm sorry your little boy is sick, but just know that most of the people in my family have diabeties, and they all live normal, healthy lives. So there's nothing to fear. Hope that helps!
6 :
You should tell his teacher(s) that he is nervous about coming back and make sure the school helps him and is nice and comforting to him. You should also make sure they have his insulin and know how to give it to him and when if he needs to be getting it at school. And just make it clear to them that you need everything to go smoothly or else the consequence will not be very good.
7 :
Advise the school what all his nurse tells you. - Advise the school to NOT give him ANY table sugars or sweets (candies.) If the school has an on-staff Nurse, inform them of this so they (hopefully) can keep a closer eye on your son during his time on campus. WATCH HIS FEELING SLUGGISH / TIRED or HYPERACTIVE during the day.
8 :
Tell the teachers and the school nurse. Usually the teachers are informed on what to look for. Put all of his emergency information on a paper, meds, how much he takes,insurance info, phone numbers, and give a copy to the nurse, one to the teacher and one to the office. Make sure his teacher has some hard candy or glucose tablets she can give him in case his blood sugar drops. Make sure they know he needs a special diet.
9 :
well first off you need to go into the school and you need to tell the headmaster/school nurse and teachers that your son has been diagnosed diabetes - and tell them what type if its type 1 or type 2. tell them what medication he requires and when. i think thats it. its best not to ring up coz they might not be listening properly at leats if u go in you can get across everything they need to know.
10 :
My brother is 10 and he has diabetes since last summer. We also were afraid for him when school year started and my parents decided that they are going to tell about my brother's condition only to his teacher. She is only one that knows for now!!! My opinion is that his friends also have to now about it if anything happens ( like failing of his blood sugar) on his way to school or when he is coming back so they could react properly. P.S We live next to my brother's school so if anything happens some of us is there in a few minutes.
11 :
just be open and honest with them and tell them everything you know and what precautions if any that need to be taken and what needs to be done while he is in school. put it in writing also, so that they have it all written down as to what meds he needs(if any) at what times and what to do in an emergency
12 :
I'm so sorry to hear about your son. My 2 year old daughter was diagnosed a few months ago, so I understand a lot of what you're going through. I don't know anything about the UK, but I belong to an email list where other Moms were talking about this kind of thing in the US. As far as the schools are concerned, it's a disability and the kids are supposed to get something called a 504. Basically, it's instructions on how the school is supposed to handle situations, and the school should be required to either learn how to manage your son's diabetes or have a nurse on hand who can. The email list is here: http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/index_cwd.htm Go to the link on the left side titled "parents" and then you will find a link to the parents' email list. This is an excellent website, the link to it was given to me by my daughter's endocrinologist's office. Go there and ask ... there should be someone there who can tell you what to do.
13 :
I suggest making an appointment with his teacher and the school nurse (if there is one). Whether or not he is able to test himself and give himself insulin, he will probably need to be monitored and reminded (at least for a little while). Make a list of all the times he should be checked and make sure it is often, especially around recess time or any time he will be especially active as you still don't know how his BG will be affected by exercise. Make sure they know how to use his meter and how to draw insulin if they are going to be helping. You would be surprised at how many nurses don't really know how to do it or are nervous about it. Write down all of his carb ratios and correction amounts for highs. Also give them all of your emergency phone numbers and the number of his doctors. If you know of any of his 'high' or 'low' signs, write them down or just tell them what to look for - glazed look, low energy, hunger, or disorientation for lows; thirst, irrationality, and moodiness for highs. They will also need to know at what number to treat him at (usually 70 in the states, I am sure you can find the UK equivalent) and with what to treat him. Also have him bring a juice and other snacks to school with him everyday for lows. They also need to know how to use the glucagon in case he is unconscious. If possible, stay close by the first couple of days to be there if anything comes up, or at least have a phone they can call you for any questions. In fact, I would ask that the first week they call you each time they test him so you can know the number and find out how much insulin they would give him in that situation - just to make sure they are doing it right. In the states, we need to have an official form that includes all this info. I am sure you can download the form from the jdrf's website or children with diabetes. It is a lot of info, but once they understand the basics, you can rest a lot easier. Also, even though your nurse is keen on getting him back in school, I think it would be okay to admit that either you or your son is just not ready and set the date to return within the next week or so. There is so much to learn and take in, it does take time. Good luck to you.
14 :
You need to talk to the school nurse, so she can educate his teachers on symptoms of hypoglycemia. Explain the diagnosis and tell them the whole situation. Of course, you will have to give them your home phone number, your childs physicians phone number and tell them to call you immediately if they have any problems. Arrange for your child to have the snacks and meals he needs at school. He is a special needs child now and I am sure there are other diabetic children at the school. Continue to re assure your child he will be taken care of at school. Have a confrence with his teacher and him together so they can better understand the issue at hand. You will do fine. I really like the answer above me. Excellent.
15 :
Explain to the school what happened. Give them any papers regarding is symptoms and what they need to do if something should happen. Also if he is on any medication give them a schedule and dosage of what he needs.
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He is 9 in a UK school. He was diagnosed on Tuesday and has been very ill in hospital. The diabetic nurse is keen to get back to normal, but he is very frightend about going back this week. What details do I need to give the school.
Diabetes - 15 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
just notify the school and youll probably have to give an epi-pen to his teacher
2 :
I would think they need to know to watch for any symptoms of too high or low blood sugar and what medications he needs to take and when....
3 :
You tell them that your child has diabetes, what to do if he has a hypo and give them some Glucogel [stuff that will stop your child from a hypo] Hope this helps
4 :
Make sure they are aware of the signs of his sugar being too high or too low. Make sure they know to make sure he takes his shot(?) at lunch. And tell them to give him space and not smother him because of his condition. It only makes it worse to treat a diabetic child different from other children. Trust me!
5 :
Well, you should tell the school any pertinent information that the doctors have given you. What medication he is on, and when he should take it. If he needs a shot every day, we will most likely have to go to the school office to take it. So you will need to give them some of his medication so he can take it there. And any documentation that they might ask for. The school should be able to walk you through it. I'm sure they encounter this all the time. I'm sorry your little boy is sick, but just know that most of the people in my family have diabeties, and they all live normal, healthy lives. So there's nothing to fear. Hope that helps!
6 :
You should tell his teacher(s) that he is nervous about coming back and make sure the school helps him and is nice and comforting to him. You should also make sure they have his insulin and know how to give it to him and when if he needs to be getting it at school. And just make it clear to them that you need everything to go smoothly or else the consequence will not be very good.
7 :
Advise the school what all his nurse tells you. - Advise the school to NOT give him ANY table sugars or sweets (candies.) If the school has an on-staff Nurse, inform them of this so they (hopefully) can keep a closer eye on your son during his time on campus. WATCH HIS FEELING SLUGGISH / TIRED or HYPERACTIVE during the day.
8 :
Tell the teachers and the school nurse. Usually the teachers are informed on what to look for. Put all of his emergency information on a paper, meds, how much he takes,insurance info, phone numbers, and give a copy to the nurse, one to the teacher and one to the office. Make sure his teacher has some hard candy or glucose tablets she can give him in case his blood sugar drops. Make sure they know he needs a special diet.
9 :
well first off you need to go into the school and you need to tell the headmaster/school nurse and teachers that your son has been diagnosed diabetes - and tell them what type if its type 1 or type 2. tell them what medication he requires and when. i think thats it. its best not to ring up coz they might not be listening properly at leats if u go in you can get across everything they need to know.
10 :
My brother is 10 and he has diabetes since last summer. We also were afraid for him when school year started and my parents decided that they are going to tell about my brother's condition only to his teacher. She is only one that knows for now!!! My opinion is that his friends also have to now about it if anything happens ( like failing of his blood sugar) on his way to school or when he is coming back so they could react properly. P.S We live next to my brother's school so if anything happens some of us is there in a few minutes.
11 :
just be open and honest with them and tell them everything you know and what precautions if any that need to be taken and what needs to be done while he is in school. put it in writing also, so that they have it all written down as to what meds he needs(if any) at what times and what to do in an emergency
12 :
I'm so sorry to hear about your son. My 2 year old daughter was diagnosed a few months ago, so I understand a lot of what you're going through. I don't know anything about the UK, but I belong to an email list where other Moms were talking about this kind of thing in the US. As far as the schools are concerned, it's a disability and the kids are supposed to get something called a 504. Basically, it's instructions on how the school is supposed to handle situations, and the school should be required to either learn how to manage your son's diabetes or have a nurse on hand who can. The email list is here: http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/index_cwd.htm Go to the link on the left side titled "parents" and then you will find a link to the parents' email list. This is an excellent website, the link to it was given to me by my daughter's endocrinologist's office. Go there and ask ... there should be someone there who can tell you what to do.
13 :
I suggest making an appointment with his teacher and the school nurse (if there is one). Whether or not he is able to test himself and give himself insulin, he will probably need to be monitored and reminded (at least for a little while). Make a list of all the times he should be checked and make sure it is often, especially around recess time or any time he will be especially active as you still don't know how his BG will be affected by exercise. Make sure they know how to use his meter and how to draw insulin if they are going to be helping. You would be surprised at how many nurses don't really know how to do it or are nervous about it. Write down all of his carb ratios and correction amounts for highs. Also give them all of your emergency phone numbers and the number of his doctors. If you know of any of his 'high' or 'low' signs, write them down or just tell them what to look for - glazed look, low energy, hunger, or disorientation for lows; thirst, irrationality, and moodiness for highs. They will also need to know at what number to treat him at (usually 70 in the states, I am sure you can find the UK equivalent) and with what to treat him. Also have him bring a juice and other snacks to school with him everyday for lows. They also need to know how to use the glucagon in case he is unconscious. If possible, stay close by the first couple of days to be there if anything comes up, or at least have a phone they can call you for any questions. In fact, I would ask that the first week they call you each time they test him so you can know the number and find out how much insulin they would give him in that situation - just to make sure they are doing it right. In the states, we need to have an official form that includes all this info. I am sure you can download the form from the jdrf's website or children with diabetes. It is a lot of info, but once they understand the basics, you can rest a lot easier. Also, even though your nurse is keen on getting him back in school, I think it would be okay to admit that either you or your son is just not ready and set the date to return within the next week or so. There is so much to learn and take in, it does take time. Good luck to you.
14 :
You need to talk to the school nurse, so she can educate his teachers on symptoms of hypoglycemia. Explain the diagnosis and tell them the whole situation. Of course, you will have to give them your home phone number, your childs physicians phone number and tell them to call you immediately if they have any problems. Arrange for your child to have the snacks and meals he needs at school. He is a special needs child now and I am sure there are other diabetic children at the school. Continue to re assure your child he will be taken care of at school. Have a confrence with his teacher and him together so they can better understand the issue at hand. You will do fine. I really like the answer above me. Excellent.
15 :
Explain to the school what happened. Give them any papers regarding is symptoms and what they need to do if something should happen. Also if he is on any medication give them a schedule and dosage of what he needs.
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Every UK school to get a "Holocaust specialist" - Why? - Why not a Holodomor specialist or Genocide Specialist
Every UK school to get a "Holocaust specialist" - Why? - Why not a Holodomor specialist or Genocide Specialist?
The Times November 7, 2008 "Every secondary school is to get a Holocaust specialist to ensure that the subject is taught comprehensively and sensitively." http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/education/article5106164.ece __________ Why is this one historical event to get such special treatment by the UK government? In whose interest is it, that British children, born in the 21st century, must have this one topic drummed into them by a "specialist"? .
Religion & Spirituality - 9 Answers
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Because of the rise of antisemitism.
2 :
why are they holding ufo-crash drills in UK elementary schools?
3 :
How about a Glencoe Specialist, a St Bartholomew Day's Specialist, and a Droheda Specialist?
4 :
Look in the mirror. Congratulations!
5 :
According to Rabbi Edward Feinstein, "The Holocaust is the worst tragedy in all of human history." http://books.google.com/books?id=pnV6egtgsukC&pg=PA35&lpg=PA35#v=onepage&q&f=false More people were killed in the Holodomor (well, look at that; Yahoo's spell check doesn't even recognize that word!), so I can only conclude that the lives of non-Jews are worth less than the lives of Jews.
6 :
The only way to keep a flawed historical event considered truth is to teach it to people while they're young and gullible. I can only recall of 2 historic "facts" that rely on nobody being allowed to ask questions about them for them to remain facts. The holocaust and September 11.
7 :
Because the Holocaust of Muslims civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan was getting out of proportions and was part responsible for tony blair getting out. so the labor government wanted to divert the attention of gullible from the holocaust in Iraq and Afghanistan to the original holocaust since 1900. Also elections were merely a year away and labor wanted donations/money from Jews to help them during elections or fund their election campaign.
8 :
Terrifyingly I have to agree with KAPS. The reason this was put forward in 2008 was purely as a cynical device by the useless Labour Government that we had to gain votes amongst the Liberal left and pressure groups from the Jewish Community. After labour had refused to condemn aggression towards Jews by Muslims they risked losing the Jewish vote. Therefore you have to produce a sound bite that brings them back into the fold. As to the rest of his usual claims about the 6 million Holocaust every year then please feel free to read previous answers of mine or read his blog. It takes about 5 minutes to realise that not one of his newspaper articles says there was a massacre of 6 million but he will persist, believeing that everybody else is as intellectually challenged as he is. Ray.
9 :
The Times November 7, 2008 "Every secondary school is to get a Holocaust specialist to ensure that the subject is taught comprehensively and sensitively." http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/education/article5106164.ece __________ Why is this one historical event to get such special treatment by the UK government? In whose interest is it, that British children, born in the 21st century, must have this one topic drummed into them by a "specialist"? .
Religion & Spirituality - 9 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Because of the rise of antisemitism.
2 :
why are they holding ufo-crash drills in UK elementary schools?
3 :
How about a Glencoe Specialist, a St Bartholomew Day's Specialist, and a Droheda Specialist?
4 :
Look in the mirror. Congratulations!
5 :
According to Rabbi Edward Feinstein, "The Holocaust is the worst tragedy in all of human history." http://books.google.com/books?id=pnV6egtgsukC&pg=PA35&lpg=PA35#v=onepage&q&f=false More people were killed in the Holodomor (well, look at that; Yahoo's spell check doesn't even recognize that word!), so I can only conclude that the lives of non-Jews are worth less than the lives of Jews.
6 :
The only way to keep a flawed historical event considered truth is to teach it to people while they're young and gullible. I can only recall of 2 historic "facts" that rely on nobody being allowed to ask questions about them for them to remain facts. The holocaust and September 11.
7 :
Because the Holocaust of Muslims civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan was getting out of proportions and was part responsible for tony blair getting out. so the labor government wanted to divert the attention of gullible from the holocaust in Iraq and Afghanistan to the original holocaust since 1900. Also elections were merely a year away and labor wanted donations/money from Jews to help them during elections or fund their election campaign.
8 :
Terrifyingly I have to agree with KAPS. The reason this was put forward in 2008 was purely as a cynical device by the useless Labour Government that we had to gain votes amongst the Liberal left and pressure groups from the Jewish Community. After labour had refused to condemn aggression towards Jews by Muslims they risked losing the Jewish vote. Therefore you have to produce a sound bite that brings them back into the fold. As to the rest of his usual claims about the 6 million Holocaust every year then please feel free to read previous answers of mine or read his blog. It takes about 5 minutes to realise that not one of his newspaper articles says there was a massacre of 6 million but he will persist, believeing that everybody else is as intellectually challenged as he is. Ray.
9 :
I think all genocides in the human history should get their share too. Not fair to just focus on one.
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
Should UK-trained Osteopaths be Required to take at least Some High School Science Subjects
Should UK-trained Osteopaths be Required to take at least Some High School Science Subjects?
Real physicians on both sides of the Atlantic take rigorous courses in Chemistry, Physics, and Maths at the High School and University level before they even start their schooling in Medicine proper. This is necessary in order to even begin to understand the language of modern rigorous medical training. This is apparently not the case for UK-trained osteopaths. The entrance requirements for UK Schools of Osteopathy are shockingly low, and the full degree can be done part-time, on weekends. One notorious osteopath who visits this section regularly admits to leaving school at the age of 16, without any A levels, and without ever taking a course in High School Science. (He claims to have taken a make-up survey course called "Access to Medicine" in order to qualify for Osteopathy School). This would explain his adherence to some very strange ideas, such as the following gem: "I remember seeing a documentry about folk who'd inadvertently built machines which were more than 100% efficient. Physicist very skeptically went along to see them. Once shown that the energy output was greater than energy input the answer was always the same — "this isn't a laboritory" — ....No machine can be 100% efficient but it is possible to design machines which draw energy form the fabric of space giving the appearance of greater than 100% efficiency. Teslar [sic] did a lot of experiments on this but his notes were either destroyed or Hidden (I personally think he destroyed them because he stubbled upon something too dangerous to be experimented on at the time). Hardline physicist don't want to discover this because it means they have to re-theorise everything." Not wishing to embarrass this osteopath more than he embarrasses himself, I will not mention his name, but readers can contact me for the source of the quote. Should the UK and NZ governments require all osteopaths to take at least a minimum of High School science subjects?
Alternative Medicine - 5 Answers
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1 :
"modern, rigorous". well, thank you. i suppose chiropractors should take that as a complement since they take the same basic anatomical sciences.( by the way, chiro students were told by the national board examiners they kicked the med students asses.) actually though, it's all pretty irrelevant. the point being, none of that gets sick people well. if it did, the medics would, but they don't.
2 :
Yes. Since I'm unfamiliar with osteopathy, will you give links as proof of your claims?
3 :
I'm sure that all the RELEVANT basic "science" is taken into consideration, including "high school science" whatever that is. People who go to Osteopaths are going for a particular treatment modality. They understand what the specialty is and that's what they want, or they wouldn't go there. If you don't agree with what's being practised and how, then you're not likely to be a patient.
4 :
They should at least know A level (or higher) biology... but then if someone IS good at something and has got that way through on-the-job training, and has a good reputation (regardless of any previous education) then I would say they were an anomaly in the trade. I would be wary of anyone who claims things that make you doubt their professionalism. I sometimes hear stories from people who have been trained in the field I work in (arboriculture), and I can tell they are lying right away, which then gives me cause for concern, and to maybe not trust their abilities as a person as much. As for the Tesla thing, I know his wind turbine has been made, owing to the advances in modern technology... but yes... nothing is 100% efficient.
5 :
You do not appear to have done adequate research on university requirements. Your first statement is incorrect. Not all of those subjects are prerequisites for studying a bachelor of medicine in all tertiary institutions. Chemistry is usually a prerequisite. As is Maths. Biology is often omitted. And Physics is sometimes an adequate substitution for Chemistry. Two examples: http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2011/317012.htm http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2011/020712.htm As for your claim of "rigorous courses", Harvard Medical School only requires 2 years for Chemistry and all other subjects only 1 year. http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=requirements I studied senior (2 years) high school Maths (Standard and Advanced), Biology, Chemistry and Physics. They are foundation level courses. As a general guideline, many non-prerequisite high school subjects are covered at University level over a 4-6 week period, meaning 4-6 hours of lectures. That is why many medical courses do not have your stated requirements. What this means in reality is that those who have not studied the subject at high school may need to work harder to understand and pass examinations in these subjects. For example: - Dental Science requires Maths, and one of Biology/Chemistry/Physics http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2011/712002.htm - Pharmacy requires Maths and Chemistry http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2011/725002.htm - Veterinary Science requires Maths and Chemistry http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2011/317051.htm This is the outline for a course in Osteopathy in Australia - 5 years, which is the same period required of dentists. MDs have 6 years of full-time study. http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2011/055111.htm It appears you are either ignoring facts to enhance an attack, or you really know very little about university education, particularly in relation to medical sciences.
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Real physicians on both sides of the Atlantic take rigorous courses in Chemistry, Physics, and Maths at the High School and University level before they even start their schooling in Medicine proper. This is necessary in order to even begin to understand the language of modern rigorous medical training. This is apparently not the case for UK-trained osteopaths. The entrance requirements for UK Schools of Osteopathy are shockingly low, and the full degree can be done part-time, on weekends. One notorious osteopath who visits this section regularly admits to leaving school at the age of 16, without any A levels, and without ever taking a course in High School Science. (He claims to have taken a make-up survey course called "Access to Medicine" in order to qualify for Osteopathy School). This would explain his adherence to some very strange ideas, such as the following gem: "I remember seeing a documentry about folk who'd inadvertently built machines which were more than 100% efficient. Physicist very skeptically went along to see them. Once shown that the energy output was greater than energy input the answer was always the same — "this isn't a laboritory" — ....No machine can be 100% efficient but it is possible to design machines which draw energy form the fabric of space giving the appearance of greater than 100% efficiency. Teslar [sic] did a lot of experiments on this but his notes were either destroyed or Hidden (I personally think he destroyed them because he stubbled upon something too dangerous to be experimented on at the time). Hardline physicist don't want to discover this because it means they have to re-theorise everything." Not wishing to embarrass this osteopath more than he embarrasses himself, I will not mention his name, but readers can contact me for the source of the quote. Should the UK and NZ governments require all osteopaths to take at least a minimum of High School science subjects?
Alternative Medicine - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
"modern, rigorous". well, thank you. i suppose chiropractors should take that as a complement since they take the same basic anatomical sciences.( by the way, chiro students were told by the national board examiners they kicked the med students asses.) actually though, it's all pretty irrelevant. the point being, none of that gets sick people well. if it did, the medics would, but they don't.
2 :
Yes. Since I'm unfamiliar with osteopathy, will you give links as proof of your claims?
3 :
I'm sure that all the RELEVANT basic "science" is taken into consideration, including "high school science" whatever that is. People who go to Osteopaths are going for a particular treatment modality. They understand what the specialty is and that's what they want, or they wouldn't go there. If you don't agree with what's being practised and how, then you're not likely to be a patient.
4 :
They should at least know A level (or higher) biology... but then if someone IS good at something and has got that way through on-the-job training, and has a good reputation (regardless of any previous education) then I would say they were an anomaly in the trade. I would be wary of anyone who claims things that make you doubt their professionalism. I sometimes hear stories from people who have been trained in the field I work in (arboriculture), and I can tell they are lying right away, which then gives me cause for concern, and to maybe not trust their abilities as a person as much. As for the Tesla thing, I know his wind turbine has been made, owing to the advances in modern technology... but yes... nothing is 100% efficient.
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You do not appear to have done adequate research on university requirements. Your first statement is incorrect. Not all of those subjects are prerequisites for studying a bachelor of medicine in all tertiary institutions. Chemistry is usually a prerequisite. As is Maths. Biology is often omitted. And Physics is sometimes an adequate substitution for Chemistry. Two examples: http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2011/317012.htm http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2011/020712.htm As for your claim of "rigorous courses", Harvard Medical School only requires 2 years for Chemistry and all other subjects only 1 year. http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=requirements I studied senior (2 years) high school Maths (Standard and Advanced), Biology, Chemistry and Physics. They are foundation level courses. As a general guideline, many non-prerequisite high school subjects are covered at University level over a 4-6 week period, meaning 4-6 hours of lectures. That is why many medical courses do not have your stated requirements. What this means in reality is that those who have not studied the subject at high school may need to work harder to understand and pass examinations in these subjects. For example: - Dental Science requires Maths, and one of Biology/Chemistry/Physics http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2011/712002.htm - Pharmacy requires Maths and Chemistry http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2011/725002.htm - Veterinary Science requires Maths and Chemistry http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2011/317051.htm This is the outline for a course in Osteopathy in Australia - 5 years, which is the same period required of dentists. MDs have 6 years of full-time study. http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2011/055111.htm It appears you are either ignoring facts to enhance an attack, or you really know very little about university education, particularly in relation to medical sciences.
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