Philosophy of Traditional & Alternative Medicine
HLTH-145-220
Hudson Valley Community College
- Semester
- Summer 2025
- Instructor
- Keith Thomas
- Start Date
- 05-27-2025
- Total Credits
- 3
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- 518-629-4574
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This course is an introductory examination of the cultural perspectives and core concepts of alternative and traditional medicine. The aim is to offer the student a valuable exploration through all existing dimensions of traditional, complementary and alternative medicine, including potential efficacy and safety issues. The course is intended to provide the student with various learning experiences designed to stimulate critical thinking among the similarities and differences of the two philosophies. Students will learn about and discuss many wellness therapies that collectively impacting contemporary medicine. Each student will be expected to take an active role in the learning process through class discussions and activities, completing out of class assignments, as well as conducting out of class research, when appropriate.
General Education Area(s): Humanities
Course Area: Health
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 05-27-2025 - 07-02-2025
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- Local Course ID: SU25_HVC_HLTH145_01
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