Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Credit Hours: .5
Prerequisites: None
Dates & Time: 16 – 18 September, 0930 - 1100
Location: 1819 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course you will be introduced to Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
You will understand the utilization of many different techniques to aid in the
rehabilitation of injuries or surgeries. This course will go in depth into the job of
an Occupational Therapist and a Physical Therapist.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Correctly identify the utilization of Complementary, Alternative and Integrative
medicine.
Identify professions in complementary and integrative medicine.
How techniques can be used in conjunction with or in lieu of western style
medicine to build the best treatment plans for patients.
Explain the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy and
what each one has to offer.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Participation ………………………………………………………………………… 75 Points
This course will require reading prior to and during the class, it will require
that students be active withing the class and small group discussions.

Quiz ……………………………………………………………………………………... 90 Points

Within this course each student will be evaluated on their ability to retain
information learned throughout the day. At the end of each day each
student will be given a quiz covering the items covered that day.

Recovery Plan ………………………………………………………………………. 45 points

During this course you will learn the extensive routines that the two
professions, Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist uses to best
recover a patient based on their injury. Each student will receive a random
client and will need to build a recovery plan using routine from what they
have learned.

Final Test ……………………………………………………………………………… 90 Points

The Final test will be given to ensure the student has fully understood the
different techniques used within the two professions, as well as the
explanation of the CAM/CIM profession.

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Total …………………………………………………………………………………… 300 Points