COURSE INFORMATION

Instructor: Lora Boozier

Course Number/Section: CAM101
Course Title: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Credit Hours: N/A
Prerequisites: An interest and desire to learn about Complementary
and Alternative Medicine and its principles
COURSE MATERIALS
Textbook Information
There is no textbook requirement. If interested however, we will be
utilizing Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine,
4th Edition by Marc Micozzi as the informational basis for this class.
Micozzi,M.(2011).FundamentalsofComplementaryandAlternative
Medicine,4thEdition
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) discusses the
fundamental aspects of CAM. In this 3 week course we will cover
what CAM is, how it is used in addition to its benefits/downfalls, the
mind-body-spirit connection and various therapies used.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Course Outcomes: By the end of this course, you should be able to:
CAM101-1: Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts of CAM
and how it is used in conjunction with modern medicine
CAM101-2: Understand Mind, Body and Spirit connection and how it
can affect individual well-being
CAM101-3: Evaluate and learn how to prevent and cope with stress
using complementary and alternative medicine methods

COURSE CALENDAR
Week # and Topic
Week 1: What is
Complementary and
Alternative Medicine
(CAM)
Week 2: Mind, Body and
Spirit Connection
Week 3: Stress
Management using CAM

Learning Activities
Introduce Yourself
Handouts
Lecture
Class Discussion
Lecture
Guided Discussion
Lecture
Guided Discussion
Group Participation
Exercise

GRADING CRITERIA
This class is for informational purposes only and participation will not
be graded.
SEMINARS
Classes will be held every Wednesday at 7:00pm in the Lincoln
Center Auditorium (Bldg 240) on Buoy State Campus
CLASS ETIQUETTE
Allow others to complete their comment/train of thought before
responding
Be tactful in your responses and chose your words wisely.
Be considerate. Do not be rude or use threatening, derogatory
or inappropriate language
Practice good grammar and pronunciation
Keep in mind that class discussions are meant to be judgment
free and an open learning environment
Be respectful of others