Introduction to Complementary Health Approaches and Integrative Health in Occupational Therapy

Course overview

This basic course will define complementary health approaches and integrative health (CHAIH) and describe how to incorporate these approaches with the occupational therapy process, according to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, 4th Edition (AOTA, 2020c). Additionally, this basic introductory course will describe common complementary approaches for enhancing occupational therapy practice while addressing the contraindications, precautions, and cultural, and ethical considerations. Further continuing education and training in complementary health approaches is required to ensure service competency for Occupational Therapy Practitioners.