Running head: DESIGNING A CAM COURSE 1

Chiqueta Harris

HW499-01: Bachelors Capstone in Health and Wellness

Kaplan University Prof. Kristin Henningsen

Unit 5 Assignment: Designing a CAM Course

July 8, 2017
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Designing a CAM Course

Course Syllabus
HC815-02: Holistic Medicine for Obesity and Tobacco Prevention

Course Information
Course Title: HC815-02: Holistic Medicine for Obesity and Tobacco Prevention

Lecture Hours: 1 hours per session - 4 hours total per 3-week session

Class Times: Thursdays 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. August 17th; 24th; and 31st, 2017

Course Cost: Free open to anyone interested in learning about holistic health

Instructors Name: Chiqueta Harris, BA Health and Wellness

Instructors Contact Information: chiquetaharris@student.kaplan.edu

Office Hours: Mondays & Thursdays 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rm. 2808

Course Description: This holistic medicine course will focus on complementary and
alternative medicine (CAM) modalities to decrease and prevent obesity and tobacco use.
The goal is for each individual to identify, understand and utilize the modality(s) which are
of interest to them on a day-to-day basis, as these actions aid in the healing process. These
sessions are for informational purposes, always consult your physician before starting any
form of treatments.

Course Outcomes: After completion of this course,

I. students will be able to define Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).

II. students will be able to differentiate between CAM and traditional Western medicine.
III. students will be able to decipher which CAM modalities work best for obesity and
tobacco prevention.
IV. students will be able to discuss ways on integrating CAM into their day-to-day
activities.
V. students will have a better understanding of CAMs importance for their well-being.

Required Text, Readings, and Materials

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All handouts will be provided by the instructor at the beginning and end of each session.
Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a journal, pen/paper, and bottled water daily; and
your yoga mats will be needed for the third session. Healthy snacks are encouraged, but
peanuts are not allowed, due to food allergens.

Grading

Non-graded, but hours can be converted into CEUs (continuing education credit).

Sessions

I. Session one (1) will define holistic medicine and explain its principles;
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) will be defined, with its history
further explained; and how both have been integrated into Western medicine.
II. For the second session, we will discuss several CAM modalities for preventing and
decreasing obesity.
III. The third session will discuss several CAM modalities for preventing and decreasing
the use of tobacco.