CAM 101: An Introduction to Contemporary

and Alternative Medicine

Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Class Instructor: Randi Dunda
Email: ardi67@yahoo.com
Class time: Fourth Wednesday of each month for three months, @ 7pm
Location: Finger Lakes Community College, Geneva NY
Course Description
This course is designed to give the participant an overview of Contemporary
and Alternative medicine. It will provide a general overview, as well as a
sample treatment of three practices that are very popular within the field of
CAM. In the three, 90 minute sessions, the participants will be provided a
short lecture in addition to having the opportunity to experience a typical
session of three different practices.
Course Objectives
1. To obtain a general understanding of what Contemporary and
Alternative Medicine is.
2. To have a good understanding of how Contemporary and Alternative
Medicine is used.
3. To understand the scope of practice of CAM, where applicable.
4. To experience a treatment or session of three different CAM practices.
5. To understand the basis techniques of three different CAM practices.
Required Materials/Items
Prior to class, please take a look at these websites to familiarize yourself
with/ answer questions you may have on CAM:
http://www.healthandwellness.kaplan.edu and www.nccam.nih.gov
Recommended Materials/Items
Pen or pencil
Notepaper/notebook
Bottle of water (plastic)
Comfortable clothing/shoes
Open Mind
Come ready to learn and have fun!