32 contact hours
Today's
health care system is evolving in its approach to the health and care
of a culturally and ethnically diverse client population. In the United
States, the aging population, an increasing public awareness of major
risk factors contributing to chronic illness, and the public's growing
desire for alternative health care options are just a few of the
factors behind the expanding interest in complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM). Rapidly gaining in popularity, CAM is used by more than
40% of the U.S. population.
The demand for knowledgeable
providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically
increasing, resulting in the development of new jobs and the creation
of new services. To gain a broad understanding of these therapies and
to stay current with emerging trends, health professionals who work
with diverse populations will need continuing professional education.
The ability to understand the many types of therapies available is
essential to providing safe, effective care in any setting.
Program Benefits:
The
Certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine is designed to
provide a multidisciplinary educational experience. Your CAM
certificate will distinguish you as a knowledgeable, skilled, and
committed professional in the field of complementary and alternative
medicine.
Recommended Courses:
Students who enrolled in Certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine were also interested in the following courses:
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This program will:
- enhance your professional marketability;
- build your skills and competencies;
- fulfill continuing education requirements for many professionals; and
- introduce you to an interdisciplinary, multicultural perspective on health care.
Career Opportunities:The
CAM certification program will provide you with the knowledge and
skills to effectively meet the needs of a diverse patient and client
population in a wide range of careers. Today, opportunities exist in
the fields of nursing, teaching, service, administration, and research.
Opportunities also exist within government programs and agencies;
public and private institutions that provide health, education, and
social services; research centers; special interest groups; colleges
and universities; and corporate human resources divisions.
Participants:This
certificate is relevant for registered nurses, nurse practitioners,
licensed vocational nurses, practical nurses, nursing assistants,
social workers, occupational therapists, recreation therapists,
physical therapists, respiratory therapists, administrators,
psychologists, marriage and family therapists, dieticians, educators,
personal care assistants, volunteers, physicians, physician's
assistants, chiropractors, clergy, physical fitness professionals, and
adult children of aging parents.
Curriculum:The Certificate of Complementary and Alternative Medicine consists of a total of eight courses:
- Therapeutic Aspects of Energy Healing
- Spirituality and Health
- Cultural Competence in Health Care
- Healing Environments
- Bodywork Healing Therapies
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Therapeutic Healing Interventions: Music, Art, Dance, Humor, and Animal Assisted Therapy
- Ayurvedic Medicine
Accreditation: ALLEGRA
Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing
education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation refers to recognition of
continuing nursing education only and does not imply Commission on
Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for CE contact hours in all states.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.
This course meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing
education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California
Board of Behavioral Sciences.
