NR 110.495 - Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Health Care

Institution:

Johns Hopkins University

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Description:

This interdisciplinary course will familiarize nursing and medical students with the use of Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) modalities in the delivery of health care. The course will introduce the students to the five categories of CAM identified by the National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Within these categories students will explore leading non-traditional therapeutic alternatives that consumers and health providers are using today, often in conjunction with conventional medicine. This practice of combining CAM and conventional medicine has been defined as Integrative Medicine. The safety and efficacy of these modalities/therapies will be examined through the latest research, guest practitioner presentations, small group learning, and experiential sessions. Critical thinking skills will be developed as students critique the literature. This course will allow students to develop the knowledge and attitudes necessary to communicate effectively with patients and the patient care team with respect to CAM and Integrative Medicine. Prerequisites: All first semester courses and NR.110.403

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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