This work-at-your-own-pace class takes place over 3 weeks and will be available to you 24/7 in Moodle, our online learning management system. There are no set hours to be online each week. It should take you about 2 hours each week.
As healthcare trends evolve, there is a growing interest in using Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) alongside traditional medical practices. Some individuals opt for alternative medicine instead of conventional treatments; some integrate Eastern practices with their Western medicine, raising questions and concerns about the quality and reliability of available information. In response to this need, our class aims to empower participants with the knowledge and resources to navigate the world of CIH.
Through this class, we will explore the definitions of Complementary and Integrative Health, encompassing both Eastern and Western medicine perspectives. We will delve into various approaches to CIH, discussing their associated risks and benefits.
Our comprehensive approach covers health information resources and strategies to enhance health information access and use. Join us to enhance your ability to guide patients, patrons, and others in understanding the dynamics of CIH and its place in modern healthcare.
- Define complementary and Integrative Health, eastern and western medicine.
- Recall different approaches to Complementary and Integrative Health.
- List some of the risks and benefits of complementary and Integrative Health approaches.
- Locate information on Complementary and Integrative Health using resources such as the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), PubMed and MedlinePlus.
3 Weeks