NURS-200 Intro to Comp. & Alt. Medicine
This Course Provides an In-Depth Exploration of Consumer Health and Integrative Medicine, Focusing On The Intersection Of Conventional Medical Practices And Complementary, Alternative, And Integrative Approaches To Health And Wellness. Students Will Examine the Principles, Practices, And Evidence Base of Various Integrative Modalities, Including Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Mind-Body Practices, And Lifestyle Interventions. Students Will Learn to Critically Evaluate Health Information, Develop Strategies to Empower Consumers in Making Informed Health Decisions, And Understand the Regulatory and Ethical Considerations in The Field. The Course Will Also Emphasize the Importance of Cultural Competence and Patient-Centered Care in Integrative Health Practices. This Course Is Suitable for Those Interested in Expanding Their Knowledge of Holistic Health Practices and For Those Pursing Careers in Healthcare, Wellness, Public Health, And Health Advocacy.