The purpose of this assignment is to meet the following course learning objectives outlined in our syllabus by choosing one CAM therapy topic to focus your research. The following are the course objectives which align with this assignment for your reference:
Compare allopathic health practices to complementary and alternative medical (CAM) practices in the United States.
Discuss healing paradigms and rationales for patients’ use of these therapies in the United States.
Describe the basic philosophy, theory, practice and techniques of various CAM therapies commonly used by consumers (You will choose one CAM therapy to focus on for your research and discuss your findings.)
Name the training methods, certification, and credentialing standards for practitioners of CAM therapies
Discuss scientific knowledge and evidence about the efficacy, mechanism of action and safety of individual CAM therapies
Understand the history of alternative Care in the United States and around the world
Apply critical thinking skills with respect to evaluating research findings relative to the use of a CAM therapy.
Assess credibility of resources and information relative to provision of CAM.
Evaluate and discuss CAM therapies in a responsible and cooperative manner.