Alternative and Complementary Therapies within Contemporary Health and Social Care Settings
Description
The aim of this module is to engage the student with the concepts of alternative and complementary therapies in order that the student will gain a greater insight into the uses and evidence base in relation to alternative and complementary therapies within contemporary health and social care settings .
Learning Outcomes
Critically analyse the uses of complementary and alternative therapies within contemporary health and social care settings.
Critically analyse and discuss quality, safety and regulatory requirements and aspects relating to alternative and complementary therapies.
Critically analyse within the holistic care of the client the appropriateness and cultural sensitivity issues in relation to the concepts of alternative and complementary therapies.
Critically analyse and apply relevant research in relation to evidence-based practice in the use of alternative and complementary therapies.
Critically analyse the ethical challenges in relation to the application of alternative and complimentary health therapies.