The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about holistic alternative therapies.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe massage therapy, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, chiropractic medicine
• Explain the importance of a person’s religion and spirituality on health

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about holistic complementary and alternative medicines.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Define complementary and alternative medicine
• Illustrate the different therapies that are used in alternative health
• List and describe whole health systems from around the world
• Define the role of a holistic health professional

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about holistic cultural competency.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Define cultural competency
• Explain the importance of being culturally competent
• Describe how cultural competency can be applied to health care and nursing
• Describe ways to develop cultural competence

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about holistic health promotion concepts.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• List the four types of prevention
• List ways in which patients can help promote their health and well-being holistically
• Define a natural food diet
• Describe ways to help improve the body mind relationship

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about holistic imagery and relaxation.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Define imagery
• Describe the history of imagery
• List the different types of imagery
• Describe guided imagery and relaxation techniques
• Define self-affirmation
• Describe the different types of yoga

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about holistic potpourri.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Define body mind
• List and describe some body-mind therapies
• Explain the changes that take place in a person who is going through the dying process
• List and describe alternative therapies that can be used treat mental health disorders

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about holistic stress and coping.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Define stress
• Illustrate the different types of stress
• Explain the effects of stress on the body
• Define coping
• Illustrate different kinds of coping methods
• List coping techniques
• Briefly describe some coping techniques

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about holistic whole medicine systems.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• List the types of whole medicine systems
• Describe the different remedies and treatments within these medicine systems
• Describe Yin Yang

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about holistic whole medicine systems.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Define naturalistic medicine
• Define Ayurvedic medicine
• List and explain the different types of naturalistic and Ayurvedic medicine treatments available