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NU 3320 - Complementary and Integrative Health Therapies

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This interdisciplinary course examines the principles, practices, use, and outcomes of complementary and integrative health therapies. This course focuses on evidence-based practice related to alternative healing practices. Critical thinking and therapeutic communication within the scope of professional nursing practice are emphasized. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Incorporate integrative therapies into clinical practice to clients across the lifespan to restore, maintain, and/or promote health and wellness (Level 3, Health Concepts).
• Identify psychological, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of complementary and integrative health therapies (Level 3, Health Concepts).
• Analyze the role of the health professional in relation to clients’ knowledge and use of complementary and integrative health therapies (Level 3, Professional Role).
• Discuss the history, cultural context, and current use of complementary and integrative health therapies (Level 3, History).
• Analyze the empirical, theoretical, and scientific basis of selected complementary and integrative health therapies (Level 3, Knowledge Development).
• Apply technology required to use complementary and integrative health when implementing nursing care (Level 3, Technology).
• Evaluate efficacy, outcomes, cost effectiveness, and client satisfaction related to use of evidence-based complementary and integrative health therapies (Level 3, Critical Thinking and Knowledge Development).
Course Topics
• History of Aromatherapy and Integrative health
• Massage Therapy techniques
• Healing Environments
• Health and Human Spirit
• Biofeedback and stress management
• Integrative Nutrition and Herbs
• Energy Healing and Healing Touch
• Pet Therapy
• Music Therapy
• Aromatherapy
Coordinator
Renee Wenzlaff


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