This introductory course provides a framework for incorporating integrative therapies into your work with clients or patients. By the end of the course, you will be able to assess if integrative therapies are good options in specific situations, as well as educate patients and colleagues about benefits and risks. You will be confident discussing the evidence base for integrative therapies in general, with an understanding of some of the challenges of research in this area, and able to identify reliable sources of evidence-based information. You will leave with the skills to partner with patients or clients around use of these therapies and a plan to introduce integrative therapies in your work or other setting.
This course is part of the Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization
Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices
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What you will learn
Describe the field of integrative health.
Evaluate the state of the research evidence and reliable sources to use.
Discuss the overall safety of these therapies and how to optimize safe use.
Create a plan to successfully introduce integrative therapies into your work or other setting.
Skills you will gain
wellbeingEvidence-Based Practicespatient-centered carecomplementary therapiesintegrative nursing
Learner Career Outcomes
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got a tangible career benefit from this course
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Beginner Level
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Approx. 18 hours to complete
Suggested: 1.5 to 2.5 hrs per week for 6 weeks, including the final peer review project.
English
Subtitles: English
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Introduction to the Field of Integrative Therapies
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 35 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes
7 videos
Setting the Context6m
What are Integrative Therapies?4m
Why You Should Know About Integrative Therapies4m
What Is the Role of the Provider?7m
What Is the Role of the Patient?4m
Talking to Patients4m
6 readings
Definition of Integrative Health5m
Types of Integrative Therapies5m
Optional but Interesting: Integrative Therapies Around the World5m
Eight Principles of Patient-Centered Care10m
Checklist: Determining Patient Preferences5m
Week 1: References and Resources2m
2 practice exercises
Your New Role6m
What, Why, and How of Integrative Therapies15m
3 hours to complete
Types of Integrative Therapies
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 41 min), 15 readings, 6 quizzes
8 videos
Mind-Body Therapies: Safety and Use2m
What Are Biologically-Based Therapies?4m
More About Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy6m
What are Energy Therapies?3m
What Are Manipulative Therapies?4m
What Are Whole Systems?6m
More Whole Systems6m
15 readings
Mind-Body Therapies At a Glance2m
Do a Deeper Dive: Relaxation Techniques10m
Biologically-Based Therapies at a Glance2m
Energy Therapies at a Glance2m
Do a Deeper Dive: Reiki20m
Manipulative and-Body-Based Therapies at a Glance2m
Do a Deeper Dive: Chiropractic20m
Whole Systems at a Glance2m
Do a Deeper Dive: Traditional Chinese Medicine25m
Summary on Mind-Body Therapies5m
Summary on Biologically-Based Therapies5m
Summary on Energy Therapies5m
Summary on Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies5m
Summary on Whole Systems5m
Week 2: References and Resources2m
6 practice exercises
Relaxation Techniques5m
Research an Herb10m
Reiki6m
Chiropractic6m
Traditional Chinese Medicine6m
Types of Integrative Therapies
2 hours to complete
Evaluating the Evidence
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 31 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
6 videos
Advantages of an Evidence-Informed Approach4m
An Evidence-Informed Case Study2m
Challenges and Barriers In Integrative Therapy Research4m
Evaluating Health Research8m
Identifying Reliable Information about Integrative Therapies6m
3 readings
Learn More About Evidence-Informed Practice20m
Worksheet: Evaluating Web Sources10m
Week 3: References and Resources2m
2 practice exercises
Check Your Knowledge: Evidence-Informed Practice6m
Evaluate a Website on Integrative Therapies40m
4 hours to complete
How Safe Are Integrative Therapies?
4 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 16 min), 8 readings, 4 quizzes
8 readings
Symptom Management During Chemotherapy30m
Additional Resource on Integrative Nursing
More Information About Safety of Integrative Therapies10m
Checklist for Safe Use5m
Case Study10m
More Resources about Safety10m
Peer Review Project Overview5m
Week 4: References and Resources2m
4 practice exercises
Symptom Management4m
Safety Considerations10m
Researching Safety of Therapies30m
Part 1 of Your Project1h
Reviews
4.7
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES AND HEALING PRACTICES
by EONov 21, 2019
I love this course. It has made my reflexology practice simpler and provided better clarity about it's relationship with other integrative therapies. Thank you!
by SLMay 1, 2019
Good course for persons who want to understand the fundamental underpinnings of integrative therapy regulations and policies.
by AAMar 28, 2019
After the course applied its reiki healing therapy on some patients & results have come out well.
by RWMar 8, 2019
Really enjoyed the class. Learned a lot and am excited for the next series of classes to come!
by BRSep 18, 2019
This course exceeded my expectations. It is very helpful as i am shaping my Work path.
by NHOct 12, 2019
It's a very informative beneficial course. I learnt a lot. Thank you very much
by MDec 16, 2019
Learned such a lot about many different alternative practices.
by JSMay 21, 2019
Very detailed course, I loved it very much and learned
About University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
About the Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization
If you want to help your patients or clients manage conditions or symptoms such as pain and anxiety, this specialization will provide the knowledge and skills needed. In these five courses, you will explore integrative therapies, including herbal medicine, guided imagery, aromatherapy, and mindfulness. For each therapy studied, you will gain skills to: Assess if a therapy is appropriate, Educate patients or clients about benefit and risk, Administer or advise on use, and Evaluate if the therapy was useful (our AEAE approach).
By the end of this specialization, you will be familiar with application methods, mechanisms of action, and the research evidence for specific therapies, as well as safety and quality considerations. In short, you will be ready to partner with patients on developing a plan of integrative care that fits their needs and preferences. Note that while the primary focus is on working with patients or clients, the information is also immediately applicable to your own health and wellbeing
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
Is financial aid available?
Is Continuing Education credit (CE) available for this course?
Nursing
This course has been designed to meet 15 hours of Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards. Retain the certificate of completion for this course to complete records that may be required to document continuing education activities.
Health Coaching
This course is approved by ICHWC (Health Coaching) for 15 continuing education units (CEP # 100057).
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