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HPR 303

Course Name: Alternative Therapies in Healthcare
Course Code: HPR 303
Course Type: Radiography 
Number of Credits: 2
Course Description: This course will offer the radiologic science student an introduction to diverse healthcare systems and practices in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). The four domains will include: whole medical systems; mind-body medicine; biologically-based practices; and manipulative and body-based practices. The concepts to be reviewed include but are not limited to meditation, spirituality, herbals, probiotics, acupuncture, aromatherapy and therapeutic touch. The goal of this course is to provide a working knowledge of alternative healthcare to the radiologic science professional to be utilized in the provision of healthcare to individuals, families and communities across the lifespan.
Pre-Requisites: None 
Co-Requisites: None