This introductory course provides a framework for incorporating integrative therapies into your work with clients or patients. By the end of the course, you will be able to assess if integrative therapies are good options in specific situations, as well as educate patients and colleagues about benefits and risks. You will be confident discussing the evidence base for integrative therapies in general, with an understanding of some of the challenges of research in this area, and able to identify reliable sources of evidence-based information. You will leave with the skills to partner with patients or clients around use of these therapies and a plan to introduce integrative therapies in your work or other setting.
Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices
Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices
This course is part of Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization
Instructors: Robin Austin, DNP, DC
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Describe the field of integrative health.
Evaluate the state of the research evidence and reliable sources to use.
Discuss the overall safety of these therapies and how to optimize safe use.
Create a plan to successfully introduce integrative therapies into your work or other setting.
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There are 7 modules in this course
In this module you'll get an overview of the field of integrative health and identify the different categories of therapies that promote whole-system wellbeing. You’ll even get a handy checklist for determining patient preferences that you can use in your practice.
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7 videos6 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Now that you’ve gotten an overview of the field of integrative health, we’ll discuss the different types of integrative therapies in a little more depth, including reiki, chiropractic, and botanical medicine. You’ll also have the opportunity to research an herb and discuss different types of therapies with your peers.
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8 videos15 readings6 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module we’ll be discussing how to evaluate research. Why is research on integrative therapies difficult to conduct? How can we separate the hype from evidence-based benefit?
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6 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, we'll focus on optimizing the safe use of integrative therapies.
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2 videos8 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts
As our course nears to an end, we will equip you with the tools to create a policy for your organization or care setting, as well as some important information about regulatory compliance.
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3 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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1 video3 readings1 peer review
In this module, you will catch up on any materials that you need to finish and then reflect on how you can integrate what you learned into your work or life. We encourage you to discuss the course with your fellow participants and reflect on how you might use this information in your practice.
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1 video1 reading1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Nov 5, 2020
I have learned so much from taking this class. I actually have a direction of where I want to see myself in the near future.
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Reviewed on Nov 25, 2022
Slightly basic on information I already know but for those just being introduced to integrative therapies, it's comprehensive. Easy to navigate model, very user friendly.
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Reviewed on Nov 9, 2020
A very good synoptic view of the different approaches that exist outside of mainstream practice, and their potential benefits as well as things to keep in mind.
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This course has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education (CE) requirements for 15 contact hours and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards that allow self-documenting of continuing education activities. It is your responsibility to check with your regulatory board to confirm this course meets your local requirements and, if necessary, to provide them with the certificate of completion you get if you pay for and fulfill all the requirements of this course.
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