Postgraduate Course: Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (NUST11031)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Nursing Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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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. |
Assessment Information
| One course paper of 2500 - 3000 words |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Aisha Holloway
Tel: (0131 6)51 1525
Email: Aisha.Holloway@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Sergio Mori Sierra
Tel: (0131 6)50 4661
Email: sergio.mori@ed.ac.uk |
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