NUR 414 Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Healthcare
This course examines the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by patients and families, including the social, political and cultural issues that influence use. Learners will examine use of CAM therapies in health and illness and various practitioners that advocate or reject their use. Information on the efficacy of these methods will also be examined. Learners will also discuss the cultural basis for these therapies and a cultural approach to utilize with these patients and families