Postgraduate Course: Role of Complementary Therapies in Nursing (NUST11028)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Health in Social Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Nursing Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
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 these therapies in nursing. |
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 |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
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 |
Assessment Information
| Two course papers x 3000 words |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
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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