Training
Holistic and Integrative Health: An Introduction
created by ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC Faculty
Description
This course offers an introduction to the distinctions between complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and integrative health. It provides a review of evidence-based research concerning integrative health, integrative medicine, and CAM. The course is designed for healthcare professionals and interested individuals seeking to understand the growing field of integrative health care.
Course Curriculum
Upon completion, learners will be able to: Define complementary medicine, alternative medicine, integrative medicine, and integrative health. Describe the extent of integrative therapy usage in the United States. Examine the defining principles of integrative health care. Understand the history of integrative health care development. Identify the four criteria of conventional Western medicine. Recognize shared elements of CAM and integrative medicine. Analyze cultural, scientific, and technological shifts influencing CAM philosophy. Describe elements essential for healthcare organizations incorporating integrative health services.
Trainer Expertise
Holistic Health
