The 4 course Certificate in Integrative Health provides an opportunity for health care professionals
to develop more fully their knowledge, skills and commitment to holistic practice. The courses are
designed to address the overall scope of modalities and their use and the science behind them as
well as an in depth focus on integrative health in one specific area. All candidates participate in a
mentorship experience tailored to the candidate’s own level of experience and career interests.
All baccalaureate prepared health care professionals eligible.
Up to two courses may be taken before applying to program.
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NU 635 Complementary Therapies and the Nurse; Fall 2012 - Tuesdays, 5pm – 8pm
This course provides an objective introductory perspective on the newly emerging field of Complementary/
Alternative Modalities (CAM). It examines the traditional, biomedical and nursing theoretical bases for
CAM. It offers empirical evidence that will allow the nurse to act as a teacher and advocate for the client
as well as to assume a leadership and management role on the interdisciplinary team. While the course
explores a range of modalities and systems, it focuses in depth on those clearly within the domain of nursing
practice.
HP 645 Science of Integrative Health
This course is intended to cover the scientific theory that forms the rationale for integrative health. In this
course we will cover the new scientific theories that emerged during the 20th century that have given
scientific evidence to validate many forms of integrative health. These theories include including Quantum
Mechanics, Chaos Theory, Non-linear Dynamical Theory, Fractal Geometry, Information Theory, Field
Theory, and Network Theory.
NU 648 Integrative Health for Women
Surveys indicate that women are more receptive to and most frequently use complementary/alternative
therapies than other populations. This course provides a practical, in-depth focus on complementary
strategies for healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and wellness care. It examines CAM use in this
population with special emphasis on safety, efficacy and compatibility with allopathic care for selected
conditions that affect women. It also focuses on developing skills for integrative care and use of selected
modalities.
Mentorship in Integrative Health (pre-requisites- all of the above)
A mentored practice experience in an appropriate practice setting. Placement occurs in collaboration with
the course nursing faculty. In addition to the practicum, the candidate engages in a monthly seminar
addressing key issues in integrative health care today.
For more information:
The Office of Graduate & Professional Programs
781.768.7330
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