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 |
| Course website |
None |
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| 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
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
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
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Graeme Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 3901
Email: Graeme.Smith@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Lorna Sheal
Tel: (0131 6)50 3890
Email: L.Sheal@ed.ac.uk |
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