Integrative Holistic Healthcare

Catalog description

This interdisciplinary course introduces integrative, holistic healthcare practices to inform culturally congruent care for individuals and families. The role of the healthcare professional as a consumer advocate, proponent of evidenced-based care, and educator will be discussed. Students will explore the history and current use of various therapies including mind/body medicine, herbs, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathy, homeopathy, spiritual healing, acupuncture, nutritional supplements, and Ayurvedic medicine.