Unit 5 CAM Project

CAM Therapies
Course Syllabus

General Information
Instructor: Marilyn Niffin
Email: marilynniffin@kaplan.edu
Course Meetings: Online, TBD
Credit Hours: TBD

Course Description
This course will serve as an introduction to some Complementary and Alternative
therapies. This course will discuss the basics of 3 different therapies Chiropractic,
massage, and mindfulness, and their use in an effective wellness plan.

Course Prerequisites
None

Course Objectives
1. To understand the basics of Complementary and Alternative Therapies
2. To learn about the differences between CAM and modern medicine
3. To understand the basic principles of chiropractic care
4. To understand the basic principles of massage therapy
5. To understand the basic principles of mindfulness
6. To learn about the potential benefits of these therapies and how they may help you
individually
7. To identify how to seek out a CAM professional that is suited to your specific needs

Required Resources
Micozzi, M. (2010). Fundamentals of complementary and alternative medicine, 4th
edition. Retrieved from: https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/978-1-4377-0577-5

Stahl, B., & Goldstein, E. (2010). A mindfulness-based stress reduction workbook.

Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications

Recommended Resources
https://nccih.nih.gov/

Grading
Scale: TBD
Grading will be based upon a cumulative score of tests, quizzes, labs, and write-ups
 Unit 5 CAM Project
General Course Outline Handout

Lesson One:
Chiropractic Care
o What is chiropractic care?
o What are the benefits of chiropractic care?
o How to determine the right chiropractor for me
Lesson Two:
Massage Therapy
o What is Massage Therapy?
o What are the different types of Massage therapy?
o What are the benefits of Massage Therapy?
o How to determine the right Massage Therapy for me
Lesson Three:
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
o What is this?
o Can anyone meditate and how do I do it?
o Do I have time to meditate?
o What are the benefits of MBSR