Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (P01845)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : HEA-P-CompTher

The course will examine the potential benefits of complementary approaches to both physical and psychological well being. complementary therapies employed by all members of the multi-disciplinary team will be explored. Approaches taken will seek to reflect the growing use of complementary therapies in the healthcare setting.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
23/10/2006	17:00	19:00			G4 Medical School, Teviot Place. Note: for class to run must have minimum of 5 students. Check with secretary end of Freshers' Week - 650 3890

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	17:10	18:00	Central
Lecture	Monday	18:30	19:20	Central

? Additional Class Information : Weeks 6 - 10 only.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically appraise the integration of complementary therapies into the traditional healthcare setting.
To debate the safety and regulation of complementary therapies.
Evaluate the evidence-base for efficacy of complementary therapies.