Course SyllabusHW400 Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Course Title: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Credit Hours: .5

Prerequisites: None

This course explores the unique topic of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Regardless of a student’s previous education, this course is beneficial. The Complementary and Alternative Medicine course provides students an opportunity to explore holistic topics and possibly integrate knowledge learned into his or her personal lives. Skills and information acquired will be assessed through two short quizzes and a unique project. The outcomes stated below shall be met to successfully complete the Complementary and Alternative Medicine course.

Course Competencies: By the end of the course you will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of how Complementary and Alternative Medicine became well-known, such as historical trends and ethical/legal practices. Also, be able to comprehend the differences between Complementary and Alternative approaches.

Understand the 10 most common types of complementary health approaches among adults, and be able to describe each in detail.

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Course Information

Course Description

Course Competencies

Engage in a Complementary and Alternative Medicine approach that one has not yet tried. Demonstrate a true understanding of the Complementary and Alternative method through critical evaluation.

There is no provided textbook. Website links as well as PowerPoint presentations and handouts will be emailed to each student.

There will only be three seminars, each lasting an hour and a half. Each seminar is free and open to the public. It is in your best interest to attend each seminar to obtain the most information possible. There will be a ten minute break at the midway point of each seminar. This is a chance for students to briefly chat with one another or address the instructor with any additional questions.

Week 1: Introductory quiz to determine previous knowledge of any Complementary and Alternative Medicine topics.

Week 2: Students will utilize a Complementary and Alternative Medicine approach he or she has not yet tried. The student will write a one page journal about his or her experience with their CAM appraoch. The journal should thoroughly address the student’s thoughts before, during, and after the practice. Lastly, the student should state why or why not he or she would participate in the Complementary and Alternative Medicine approach again.

Week 3: A final quiz will be completed to compare pervious knowledge to learned knowledge of Complementary and Alternative Medicine topics.

Students are highly encouraged to ask questions throughout each seminar. Please treat your peers the way you would want to be treated. Lastly, students are encouraged obtain additional information about Complementary and Alternative Medicine topics at https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/complementaryandintegrativemedicine.html .

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Course Materials:

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Course Evaluation

Upon completion of the three week Complementary and Alternative Medicine course, a course evaluation form will be available to fill out. The form will address the categories of the instructor, information discussed, and usefulness of websites provided. Your honest feedback is greatly appreciated in an effort to enhance the course for those after!

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