Maricopa Community Colleges  WED151   19986-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/26/98
WED151      19986-20015 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Overview of Alternative Medicine
Definition of health; exploration of mind-body-spirit connection in health; various therapeutic modalities; identification of strengths and limitations of alternative therapies. Also includes development of ability to critically review written material in the alternative therapy area. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WED151   19986-20015 Overview of Alternative Medicine
1. Identify and compare a variety of definitions of health. (I)
2. Describe the mind-body-spirit connection in health. (II)
3. Identify and explore a variety of therapeutic modalities. (III)
4. Identify both the strengths and limitations of alternative therapies in the creation of health. (IV)
5. Demonstrate the ability to critically review written material in the area of alternative therapies. (V)
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WED151   19986-20015 Overview of Alternative Medicine
    I. Definitions of Health
        A. Healing vs. curing
        B. Achieving balance
        C. Trend toward wellness and prevention
        D. Personally defined
      II. Mind-Body-Spirit Connection in Health
          A. Concept of mind-body-spirit and emotion
          B. Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)
          C. Personal responsibility as a healer
          D. Placebo effect
        III. Therapeutic Modalities
            A. Acupressure
            B. Acupuncture
            C. Aromatherapy
            D. Ayurvedic medicine
            E. Bodywork
            F. Chinese Medicine
            G. Chiropractic
            H. Energy medicine I Flower Remedies
            J. Guided Imagery
            K. Herbal remedies
            L. Homeopathy
            M. Meditation techniques
            N. Qigong
            O. Tai Chi
            P. Yoga
            Q. Other
          IV. Aspects of Alternative Therapeutic Modalities
              A. Origin
              B. Strengths
              C. Limitations
              D. Practitioners
                1. Educational requirements
                2. Licensure
              E. Cost
            V. Critical Review of Literature Pertinent to Alternative Medicine
                A. Credibility of author
                B. Credibility of source
                C. Personal usefulness of information
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