MTC 135 - Introduction to Complementary Healing Practices

Institution:

Cape Cod Community College

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Description:

In an experiential teaching/learning format, this course provides an overview of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) health practices now being utilized by a growing number of health-care consumers. Presentations and demonstrations by practitioners in areas such as herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage therapy, will be an integral part of the course. The history and development of selected CAM practices and systems, how they work, and their relationship to traditional Western medicine will be discussed. The concept of "wellness" versus diseasetreatment, and the mind-body connection will be explored. Prerequisite: None / 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.capecod.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 362-2131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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