NU 304 - Principles and Practices of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Institution:
Southern Vermont College
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Description:
A significant and growing number of Americans utilize one or more modalities of complementary or unconventional therapies as their primary health care or to augment their allopathic (traditional Western) medical care. This course examines the principles, practices and outcomes of complementary and alternative therapies (CAM). It provides an overview of the broad range of CAM therapies, reviews selected systems of alternative healing and focuses on specific healing modalities that are widely used in the general population. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based criteria to evaluate the risks and benefits of selected therapies. The integration of alternative and conventional therapies are examined with attention to positive and negative therapy interactions, importance of alternative therapy history, and ethical, legal, and professional issues. Topics include the mind-body-spirit connection, herbal remedies, energy modalities such as Reiki or Therapeutic Touch, massage, shamanism, nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, aromatherapy and prayer. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
Credits:
3.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(802) 447-6324
Regional Accreditation:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Calendar System:
Semester

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