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Introduction to Complementary and Alternative MedicineLocal Community CollegeKelly Forrest, RNSyllabusCourse MaterialEach week, we will learn about the science behind different CAM modalities with a focus on stress reduction techniques.Course ObjectivesTo provide the student a brief overview of stress reduction techniques using a variety of complementary and alternative medicine modalities.To provide the student with opportunities for self-discovery and personal growth.To prepare students with a working knowledge of ethics and professionalism when looking for a CAM practitioner.Class Time ExpectationsStudents are expected to come to class on time and to wear comfortable clothing.Students are expected to be willing to try new techniques with an open mind.Students are expected to be courteous and respectful of each other.Cell phone settings must be silent and set to no-vibrate.Personal Progress-Suggested weekly activities will be discussed each class.-Students are encouraged to journal their experiences and progress.Introduction to Complementary and Alternative MedicineLocal Community CollegeKelly Forrest, RNLecture IIntroduction (~20 minutes)Brief instructor biography and class member introductions – have class members include why they enrolled in the class and what they want to learn most.Review syllabus.Define Complementary and Alternative Medicine and discuss its continued integration with Western medicine.Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (~20 minutes)Ask class members what they know about complementary and alternative medicine.Brainstorm on the chalkboard all the modalities class members identify.Ask class members to share their experiences with some of the modalities.Guided Meditation (~20 minutes)Explain physiology of brain waves and how meditation affects the body.Lead class members in Quick Coherence Technique? meditation (see handout).Ask class members to share their experiences with the meditation.Refer class members to website link (see further readings).Deep Breathing (~20 minutes)Spend 2 minutes having class members pay attention to their breath. Ask class members if their breathing patterns changed once they became mindful of their breathing.Describe the physiology of deep breathing and how as humans we unlearn deep breathing with age and stress. Explain how deep breathing affects our stress levels.Spend 5 minutes in self-paced deep breathing.Ask class members to share their experiences with the deep breathing exercise.Summary (~10 minutes)Review Complementary and Alternative Medicine and its uses.Review the benefits of guided meditation and deep breathing.Allow time for questions.Homework: ask class members to try deep breathing or meditation every day.Handouts: Quick Coherence Technique and Deep Breathing Introduction to Complementary and Alternative MedicineLocal Community CollegeKelly Forrest, RNLecture 2Welcome (~15 minutes)Ask class members about their experiences with the daily stress reduction exercises.Ask class members to compare their stress levels with the prior week.Time for questions.Healing Touch (~30 minutes)Briefly overview the many types of energy work and the scientific studies behind Healing Touch.Share and explain visual aids on the chakra system (see The Chakra Map, interactive website listed under further readings)Have students experience their own energy field by rubbing their hands quickly together and then slowly pulling and pushing their hands towards each other.Review self-chakra connection technique (see handout).Practice the self-chakra connection technique.Qi Gong (~30 minutes)Briefly overview the history and basic teachings of Qi Gong.Group practice exercise: Qi Gong breathing (pursed lips, tongue behind top teeth)Discuss the benefits of Qi Gong: stronger bones, improved balance, and inner peace.Group exercise practice: support heaven like a pillar, wave hands like clouds, part the wild horse’s mane, grasp the wild bird’s tail, separating heaven and earth.Refer class members to YouTube video (see further readings) for more information.Summary (~15 minutes)Review Healing Touch, Qi Gong and professional standards.QuestionsHomework: continue to practice some form of CAM daily.Handout: Healing Touch Self-Chakra TechnqiueIntroduction to Complementary and Alternative MedicineLocal Community CollegeKelly Forrest, RNLecture 3Welcome (~10 minutes)Ask class members about their experiences with the daily stress reduction exercises.Again discuss the differences in perceived stress levels.Time for questions.Class Review (~30 minutes)Review CAM, practitioner credentials and client safety.Review guided meditation, deep breathing, self-chakra connection, Qi Gong.Time for questions.Professional Standards and Ethics (~30 minutes)Encourage class members to ask practitioners regarding credentials and certifications.Discuss scope of practice – practitioners (unless they are physicians) cannot diagnose, prescribe or treat any health conditions and can only practice in their area of expertise.Refer to Healing Touch Code of Ethics as an example (see further readings for link).Discuss legal rights of the practitioner-client relationship.Class Closing (~20 minutes)Ask each class member to share what he/she learned during this course and what he/she will incorporate into daily livingThank class for participatingTime for questions.Further ReadingsThe Chakra Map. (2014). Retrieved from Math LLC. (2014). Quick Coherence? Technique. Retrieved from Touch Program. (2014). Code of Ethics. Retrieved from White Cloud QiGong. (2012). Between Heaven and Earth QiGong. (video). Retrieve d from Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (2012). Meditation Training Program Shows Brain Effects Even Outside a Meditative State. Retrieved from , D. (2003). Mind-Body Medicine (lecture). Retrieved from ResourcesModalities Discussed This SessionMeditation / Deep BreathingYoga-36091 Bankview Drive, Frankfort IL815-806-0360Yoga-Healing TouchAnn O’Malley, Certified InstructorQi GongTranquil Cloud Temple13959 W Illinois Highway, Suite 2New Lenox, IL 60451815-463-Local ResourcesAdditional ModalitiesChiropractic / AcupunctureDr. Jeremy Marmo, DC301 N White St Suite DD, Frankfort, IL 60423(815) 469-MassageSharon Nudi, LMT, ILHypnosisEnlightened Healing Center8600 West 159th Street, Suite 15Orland Park, IL ................
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