NURS 5132 Integrative Medicine Methodologies
This introductory course is designed to expand student understanding of treatment options with the goal of improving patient outcomes. Course content introduces aspects of integrative medicine that are useful in all settings, as well as techniques that have been found to be particularly useful in military settings. Basic principles of integrative medicine are interwoven with hands-on application of techniques such as acupuncture, guided imagery and progressive relaxation. Students will be asked to apply Evidence Based principles to enhance their understanding of how these alternative approaches to healthcare can be effectively integrated into clinical practice.