? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : HEA-P-CompThe

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 these therapies in nursing.

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Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Contact Teaching Time : 20 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Students will:
- Understand the role of all health care members of the multidisciplinary team in relation to the use of Complementary therapies.
- Explore pertinent clinical issues in both mental health and adult branch nursing in relation to the use of Complementary therapies.
- Have a critical appreciation of evidence-based practice of Complementary therapies

Two course papers x 3000 words

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Lorna Sheal
Tel : (0131 6)50 3890
Email : L.Sheal@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Graeme Smith
Tel : (0131 6)50 3901
Email : Graeme.Smith@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.health.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/