Launch your career in holistic healthcare. Integrate complementary therapies into clinical practice to improve outcomes and promote well-being.
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No prior knowledge required
No unnecessary risks
If you want to help your patients or clients manage conditions or symptoms such as pain and anxiety, this specialization will give you the knowledge and skills you need. Over the course of these five courses, you will explore complementary therapies, including:
For each treatment studied, you will acquire skills that will allow you to:
By the end of the internship, you will be familiar with:
In short, be prepared to collaborate with patients in developing an integrated treatment plan that is tailored to their needs and preferences. It is important to note that while the primary focus is on working with patients or clients, the information is also useful for your own personal health and well-being.
Each course in this specialization includes a peer-reviewed project in which complementary therapies are applied to a specific situation. To begin, you will analyze what it takes to bring complementary therapies to your workplace or other setting. In later courses, you will explore:
Throughout, the focus will be on assessing patient needs and educating and guiding patients in clear, simple, and patient-centered language.
