Complimentary

and
Alternative Medicine
Karen Jeanet R. Navarro, RPh
College of Pharmacy
De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute
Course Specifications
Course Code: PH-PHR 211
Course Title: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Credit Units: 1-unit lecture
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description
Rationale: This course is designed to enable the students to understand their
role in the practice of complementary and alternative medicine/integrative
medicine domains that are commonly used by Filipinos in medical
healthcare; those which are cost-effective, recognized by the government, a
local and global trend, and a basis for scientific research in improving the
quality of life of the individuals and the community as a whole.

Focus: This course covers complementary and integrative approaches to

health, regulations governing them; emphasizing the role of the pharmacist
in their implementation.
GUIDELINES ON THE CONDUCT
OF HOMEBASED ALTERNATIVE
LEARNING STRATEGIES (HBALM)
for SY 2020-2021
Prepared and discussed by Ms. Reeva Ann Sumulong in
Pharmalayag 2020: Freshmen Orientation last August 14, 2020
HOME-BASED ALTERNATIVE
LEARNING MODALITIES (HBALM)
“In alternative learning, students are to be supervised,
monitored, assessed, and evaluated by a certified staff, who
is tasked to develop student learning plans. Students will
have weekly contact time with the certified staff and
evaluations of student progress will be observed”

https://washhomeschool.org/advocacy/alternative-education/
HOME-BASED ALTERNATIVE
LEARNING MODALITIES (HBALM)
• Online strategies

• Non-electronic strategies

(printed guides, hand-outs, learning modules)

CONDUCT OF CLASSES
SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING

• Kind of learning that happens on real time;

• You, your classmates and your instructor interact in a specific virtual

place, through a specific online medium, at a specific time; video
conferencing, teleconferencing, live chatting, and live-streaming
lectures.
ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING

Students’ learning happen at their own pace and schedule; ability to

access and satisfy requirements within a flexible time frame; self-
guided lesson modules, streaming video content, virtual libraries,
posted lecture notes, and exchanges across discussion boards or social
media platforms.
CONDUCT OF CLASSES
• There will be NO FACE to FACE classes for the First semester.
• Blackboard will be the prescribed LMS for the conduct of classes
Instruction for both lecture and laboratory classes will conducted
using online modules.
• The number of hours allotted per course depends on the number of
units (e.g. 2 units =2 hours lecture; 1 unit= 3 hours laboratory)
• Attendance in classes will be strictly monitored. The maximum
number of absences will still be observed based on the guidelines as
for face-to-face classes.
CONDUCT OF CLASSES
• An absence is excused if it is due to the following reasons:
• sickness (with medical certificate)
• official appointments (with proof)
• Classes can be a mix of synchronous and asynchronous activities.
• In-between breaks can be observed during the class schedule.
• Holidays and official suspensions of classes will still be observed.
CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS AND
OTHER ASSESSMENTS
• Assessments (short and long quizzes)will be given every end of the
topic/module using the prescribed LMS platform or other platforms
designated by the instructor.
• Examinations will be conducted in a synchronous and supervised
manner.
• Examinations will begin promptly, and end as scheduled. It will be
supervised by an instructor assigned for that course.
DEADLINES AND SUBMISSION OF
REQUIREMENTS
• Deadline for the submission of requirements will be set by the
instructor and will be properly communicated to the students.
• In cases that there will be some clarifications and questions, the
students shall inform the instructor through the LMS and not
through other social media means.
• Submission of requirements will also be through the prescribed
LMS.
MENTORING AND CONSULTATION
• Students can schedule mentoring and consultation with their
instructors on the declared consultation hours by the instructor.
• It is highly encouraged that students consult with their instructors to
keep track of their academic performance and for academic related
matters.
• In cases that the student doesn’t want to be identified, an anonymous
consultation can be done.
• The guidance and counselling services of the College will also be
available through Ma’am Sheila Ricalde.
GIVING OF GRADES
Prelim grade, Midterm grade, Final grade
• The final grade will be the basis for passing or failing the course.
• For a student to pass a course, the final grade should be at least 75.
• A grade of INC (Incomplete) shall be given to a student who has not
completed the requirements for the course, and provided that the
remaining requirements are of passing quality.
• The students with a grade of INC for a course shall be given 1 year
for completion but will not be permitted to take the next course to
which it is a prerequisite.
GRADING SYSTEM
OUTPUTS AND PARTICIPATION 50%
• Activity and Analysis 20%
• KWLS Chart, Graphic Organizers, Puzzles,
Chunking the Data, Collaborative Album, Reflection Journal
• Answers to Questions/Tabulations 30%
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 25%
• Assessment given at the end of each module
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 25%
• Periodical examinations

TOTAL GRADE 100%

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Week Activities Date
1 Orientation to PH-PHR 211 Complementary and Alternative Medicine August 19
Introduction to Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Health
2 August 26
International Guidelines
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997
3 September 2
Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health
4 Homeopathic and Naturopathic Medicine September 9
5 Oriental Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine September 16
6 Prelim Term Examination Week September 21-26
7 Traditional Chinese Medicine September 30
8 Meditation October 7
9 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy October 14
10 Dietary Supplements/Nutraceuticals October 21
11 Traditional Herbs and other Natural Products October 28
12 Midterm Examination Week November 3-9
13 Functional Medicine November 11
14 Hilot and Chiropractic Massage November 18
15 Osteopathy November 25
16 Therapeutic Touch December 2
17 Magnetic Therapy December 9
18 Final Term Examination Week December 14-19