The purpose of this course is to assist nurses in understanding the various facets of Alternative Medicine and what we usually term traditional Western Medicine and how they relate to healing patients.
Course Publication Date:
September 16, 2021
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Ray Lengel RN, FNP, MS |
| Course No: | AM061521 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Nutrition & Fitness & Complimentary
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Oncologic Medicine
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Learning Objectives
To understand the differences between Allopathic (traditional Western) and Alternative (Holistic) Medicine.
To know the variances between Alternative, Complementary and Integrative Medicine.
To be aware of the scope of Alternative Medicine in Western society today.
To recognize the various classifications within Alternative Medicine.
To develop a better awareness of the indications for using Alternative Medical treatments as a complementary addition to Allopathic Treatment.
To understand how Alternative treatments are evaluated for effectiveness and safety.
To be aware of contraindications to Alternative Medical treatment in certain conditions.