Introduction to Complementary and Alternative

Medicine (CAM)
Course Syllabus
Instructor Allie Ramer Phone (123)456-7890
Location Lebanon Community
College
E-mail student@kaplan.edu
Dates
Time

August 8, August 15, and
August 22
6:00 to 7:30 pm

Welcome and Introduction
Welcome to our course on CAM! Im your instructor, Allie Ramer. Well
be together for the next 3 weeks. In this course, well come together
to explore the topic of CAM, and delve more deeply into various
CAM methods.
Goals:
Broaden your understanding of CAM
Introduce you to 6 different CAM methods
Point you towards specific CAM resources within our community
Methods of Instruction
As we explore each topic in depth, we will use overhead projection
and PowerPoint presentation as the basis of our visual learning. I will
include relevant videos and clips where appropriate to expand your
learning experience.
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Course Schedule:
Week 1: Introduction to CAM; Using CAM to Treat the Mind
6:00-6:10 Teacher/Class Introductions
6:10-6:30 CAM Overview: What is CAM?
6:30-7:15 Meditation/Yoga
7:15-7:30 Q&A

Week 2: Using CAM to Treat the Body
6:00-6:45 Chiropractic
6:45-7:15 Acupuncture
7:15-7:30 Q & A

Week 3: Using CAM as Medicine
6:00-6:45 Aromatherapy
6:45-7:15 Herbs
7:15-7:30 Q & A








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Week 1: Class Handout
Introduction to CAM; Using CAM to Treat the Mind


What exactly is CAM?
Bridging the Gap: From Traditional to Alternative
o Common CAM practices

Meditation: A Different Kind of Mind Control
o Exploring the benefits of meditation
o The many types of meditation

Yoga: Experiencing the Mind/Body Connection
o Benefits of yoga
o Which type of yoga is right for you?

Web resources and note/PowerPoint references:
http://www.spiritual-healing-for-you.com/types-of-
meditation.html
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam
http://www.osteopathic.org/osteopathic-health/about-your-
health/health-conditions-library/general-
health/Pages/yoga.aspx
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/yoga/introduction.htm
Local resources: Free Yoga Classes
Anytime Fitness of Lebanon 1300 W Elm St Lebanon, Missouri
65536 (417)991-2525
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Week 2: Class Handout
Using CAM to Treat the Body
Chiropractic Treatment: Adjusting the Body, Balancing
the Mind
o What is chiropractic?
o How is it done?
o What are the benefits?
o How do I choose a chiropractic doctor?

Acupuncture: Is It a Cure-All?
o What is acupuncture?
o Exploring the benefits
o Safety and precautions
o Choosing the right practitioner
Web resources and note/PowerPoint references:
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/chiropractic/introduction.ht
m
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture
https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/D
etail/What+can+acupuncture+treat+

Local resource:
For quality chiropractic care and acupuncture, visit
Doctor Melani Crocker at Back to Health Chiropractic in
Lebanon, Missouri (417)532-2986
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Week 3: Class Handout
Using CAM as Medicine
Aromatherapy: The Wonderful World of Essential Oils
o What is aromatherapy?
o Different methods of using essential oils
Inhalation
Diffusion
Massage oil/skin contact
Ingestion (occasionally, but not often)
o Physical conditions and the essential oil antidote
o Safety and concerns

Herbal Therapy: Back to the Basics
o Before there were medicines, there were HERBS!
o Many uses for herbal therapy
o If there is a condition, there is an herb
o Safety and concerns: Do Your Research!

Web resources and note/PowerPoint references:
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/complementary-and-
alternative-medicine
http://www.family-essential-oils.com/essential-oil-use-
chart.html (a large list of essential oils and uses)
http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-
medicine/herbal-remedies/herbal-remedies.htm