Complementary and Alternative Medicine vs. Traditional Medicine- 1CH

Course overview

Target Audience: The target audience for this education program is nurses who want to increase their ability to compare and evaluate complementary care in comparison to traditional medicine. Course Overview: In most grocery stores, the labeling on “all natural” drinks insist that shoppers are about to imbibe a healthy product, even if the liquid is an unusual shade of blue. Natural versus artificial is also poorly defined in healthcare, which is why objective definitions must precede any discussion about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This continuing education program explores the differences between CAM and traditional medicine. Learning Objectives The purpose of this continuing education activity is to educate nurses about complementary care in comparison to traditional medicine. After reading this article, the learner will be able to: 1. Discuss the use of CAM by Americans. 2. Discus evidence based practice implications related to CAM. 3. Describe perceptions related to CAM. 4. Discuss ethical and legal considerations related to CAM. 5. Differentiate between complementary and traditional care models. 6. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of complementary and alternative medicine. 7. Describe potential roles for complementary medicine in the U.S. healthcare system.