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 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	15:00	17:00	Sydney Smith Room, Medical School, Teviot	Med+Vet	Please note: for this course to run there must be a minumum of five students. Check with course secretary end of Freshers' Week - 650 3890

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.