NUR 319 - Alternative and Complementary Therapies

This survey course examines the principles, practices, and outcomes of select alternative healing and complementary therapies. The influences of diverse cultural groups, from both the West and East, are examined in relationship to healing practices. Students will apply evidence-based criteria, including research findings from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, to evaluate the risks and benefits of selected modalities.

Cr. 3.