STANDARD COMPETENCIES

 

 1. Compare and contrast the history and title usage of Integrative/Complementary/Eastern Medicine vs. Contemporary/Allopathic/Western Medical practices

 2. Identify the 5 primary domains of Integrative/Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) and the practicing modalities contained within each domain

 3. Introduce the three most common theoretical foundations of most integrative health practices

 4. Identify some of the more common integrative health modalities

 5. Evaluate the health benefits of using CAM modalities on stress relief, illness recovery and in the use of preventative measures to maintain wellness

 6. Identify key academic and study skills, tools for critical thinking & proficient writing, stress & time management practices as well as campus &

    community resources to promote student success

 7. Design individualized plans/ academic pathways in successfully navigating through program completion

 8. Define role and scopes of practice in being an Integrative Health Practitioner and discuss entry into the workforce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE

 

 I. History of ancient and modern-day practices of medicine

      a. Ancient roots of medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine & other diverse cultures.

      b. Explain how Integrative/Complementary/Eastern teachings & practices differ from the practices found in Contemporary/Allopathic/Western

              i. Preventative care vs. emergency & symptomatic care

             ii. Reliance on natural products vs. chemical, lab-generated products

            iii. Lifestyle modifications & non-invasive treatments vs. surgical & rehabilitative treatments

      c. Examine the recent emergence of complimentary/integrative practices combining medical/health practices

 II. Five primary domains of CAM/Integrative Medicine

      a. Alternative Medical Systems (e.g. Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, etc.)

      b. Mind-Body Interventions (e.g. Art/Music/Dance therapies, Meditation, Yoga, etc.)

      c. Biologically-Based Therapies (e.g. Diet & Nutrition, Herbalism, Aromatherapy, etc.)

      d. Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies (e.g. Massage, Acupressure, Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Reflexology, etc.)

      e. Energy Therapies (e.g. Reiki, Healing Touch, Crystal Usage, Magnetic therapy, etc.)

 III. Primary Theoretical Foundations found in most Integrative and CAM practices

      a. What is the integrative approach illness and wellness

      b. Chakra Systems Theory

      c. The 5-Elements Theory

      d. Brief introduction to Psychoneuroimmunology and impact of stress on health

 IV. Infuse Guest Speaker Presentations and/or a variety of audio/visual demonstrations of various CAM careers/practitioners

     and demonstrations of the practices

 V. Examine potential benefits of Integrative Medicine and CAM treatments on health/illness and as preventative practices to maintain wellness

 VI. Students will research one modality of their choice and complete a brief historical synopsis as well as conduct an informational interview of a

      practitioner in their community & share their experience in a written assignment or class presentation

 VII. Teach skills as well as formulate an educational planning for completion of a Holistic Health certificate or degree as it relates to

    their future career plan

      a. Learning Styles and Study Skills; both in general and skills relevant to HHP classes and assignments

      b. Time, stress & financial management for balancing school and outside life commitments

      c. Using APA formatting to write papers in this program

      d. Campus and Community Resources to assist with addressing potential obstacles to personal and academic success

      e. Explore options as to what comes after program completion

              i. Define employability as a holistic/integrative health practitioner

             ii. Scope of practice for various holistic/integrative health professions