School of Nursing
Course Syllabi
Course Description
Number: HLTH3012
Title: Alternative and Complementary Approaches to Wellness: Therapies for a Healthy Lifestyle
Credit: 3-0-3
Catalog description: This course will provide the participants with an in-depth understanding of the practice, theories, and interventions used in various alternative healthcare therapies. Some of the topics that will be discussed will be the use of herbal therapies, nutritional therapies, aromatherapy, massage and bodywork therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic and spinal manipulation, spiritual, mind body therapies, and homeopathy. The participants will be able to make an informed decision when deciding to use an alternative form of health care.
Prerequisite(s)/corequisite(s): None
Textbook Information
Recommended: Holistic Health and Healing by Mary Anne Bright
Technology Requirements
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Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets the ITP Choice requirements (http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/) for the student's academic program.
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Students must have access to the Internet either through the on-campus local area network or through an Internet Service Provider.
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Students must be proficient with Internet access, WebCT Vista and Microsoft Office and demonstrate competency using web browsers, website navigation, search engines and e-mail communication.
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Contact the HUB for software and connectivity issues; no excuse will be accepted for inability to access the Internet and/or technical difficulties.
Course Objectives
By the completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Describe various types of nontraditional approaches to healthcare.
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Conduct a literature review of the various forms of alternative healthcare practices.
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Review various models for integrating alternative and conventional Western medical approaches in health care delivery systems.
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Discuss the various legal, ethical, and financial considerations of providing alternative therapy for patients including reimbursement, licensure and malpractice liability.
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Identify the various cultural implications in using nontraditional therapies.
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Identify strategies that will enable one to seek or advise persons who seek alternative medical therapies.
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Explore the World Wide Web for information on the various alternative healthcare theories.
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Identify foods and nutritional supplements that enhance the immune system and boost overall wellness.
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Identify foods and nutritional additives that have been found to have adverse effects on the body and immune system.
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Conduct an in-depth analysis of an alternative therapy.
Methods of Instruction
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This course uses a variety of teaching methods designed to accomplish course objectives and incorporates various teaching-learning strategies.
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Learning activities will emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving, as well, as providing the student with a knowledge base in the area of wellness and alternative therapy.
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Discussion, group activities, student presentations, Internet searches and other experiential exercises will afford the student opportunity to have active participation in his/her learning.
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The students will have the opportunity to present findings and learn from each other.
Course Requirements
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Courses taught in an online format require students to be self-directed and responsible for meeting deadlines.
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Attendance is mandatory at scheduled on-campus meetings.
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Participation in weekly discussion groups with assigned seminar group.
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Completion of case studies and online quizzes as assigned.
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Visit an alternative healthcare system; write three-four page paper; give class presentation on her/his findings.
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This syllabus provides a general plan for this course; the faculty reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus and/or course schedule including but not limited to assignments, time tables, examinations, projects, etc.
Evaluation
| Case Studies | 35% |
| Quizzes (3 total) | 30% (10% each) |
| Class attendance | 15% (7.5% for orientation; 7.5% for presentation) |
| Paper on site visit | 10% |
| Presentation of site visit | 10% |
Grading Scale
| 90-100% | A |
| 80-89% | B |
| 75-79% | C |
| 65-74% | D |
| 64% and below | F |
Classroom Policies
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Attendance: Mandatory for scheduled on-campus meetings.
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Communication: WebCT Vista is the official tool for this course and is accessible online from any computer; students are responsible for monitoring e-mail on a regular basis and should direct all communications with faculty and other students through WebCT or Clayton State e-mail.
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Conduct: Students must abide by policies in the University Student Handbook, the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities, and if applicable program handbook; the code of academic integrity will be strictly enforced.
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Electronic devices: Cell phones/pagers must be turned off (or placed on vibrator mode) during class meetings. Permission from individual faculty is necessary before taping a class.
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Mid-term progress report: Mid-term grade will reflect approximately 20% of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of “W”; contact the Registrar for withdrawal procedures.
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Submission: Students are responsible for completion and submission of all course requirements as scheduled in the course calendar. On-line activities not submitted by the due date must be completed within one week for credit; a late penalty will affect grade. Make-up work is at the discretion of the faculty.
To obtain this document in an alternative format, contact the Disability Resource Center.