Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health

The concepts of alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine have their roots in various healing traditions that have been around for thousands of years. Yet, this philosophy is receiving much attention today due to the changing health care climate, a growing need for a “different” health care system, and a recognition of the benefits of combining the external, physical, and technologic successes of medicine with the internal, nonphysical exploration of healing. This Certificate Program has been endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Association.

Courses Included

Purpose/GoalThe outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe holistic and integrative therapeutic modalities and their role in health and healing.

Certificate Objectives – Upon completion you will be able to do the following:

1. Describe the differences between CAM and integrative health.
2. Explain the foundations and healing modalities of Ayurvedic medicine.
3. Discuss the role of energy in healing.
4. Explain the healing effects of physical activity and movement.
5. Describe forms of stress management to support health and healing.
6. Describe the forms of meditation and their role in healing.
7. Discuss the role of spirituality on health and healing.
8. Describe the health effects of humor, music therapy, sound healing, and nutrition on health.
9. Explain how elements of healing environments contribute to well-being.
10. Explain the various therapeutic and bodywork healing therapies and their effects on health and well-being.
11. Explain the foundations and healing modalities of Traditional Chinese medicine.