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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).

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None 

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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