Will Duct Tape Cure My Warts? Examining Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Abstract

The goal of this class is to increase understanding of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Students will learn the history of CAM and its impact on medical practices. They will learn how CAM is used, how to avoid “bad science” and how to look up evidence of the effectiveness of CAM therapies. This class is offered for 2 hours or 4 hours. Both classes will include lecture, discussion, and hands-on training.

Objectives

Have knowledge of the definition and types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
Have greater knowledge of the history of CAM and its impact on medical practice.
Have greater understanding of usage of CAM.
Increase confidence in evaluating health websites.
Increase skills in avoiding “bad science” found on the Internet or in the news.
Become more proficient in searching for evidence of the effectiveness of CAM.

Course Materials

Agenda 4-hour (28kb, rev: Nov 15, 2007)
Agenda 2-hour (28kb, rev: Nov 15, 2007)
PowerPoint presentation (2680kb, rev: Mar 11, 2011)
Class Links
Recommended Websites (51kb, rev: Mar 17, 2010)
Pretest (28kb, rev: Nov 15, 2007)
Website Evaluation Exercises (28kb, rev: Mar 6, 2008)
Class Exercises (28kb, rev: Nov 15, 2007)
Bibliography (32kb, rev: Nov 15, 2007)

Continuing Education

Upon successful completion of this class, each participant will receive 2 or 4 hours of continuing education credit awarded by the Medical Library Association. Certificates will be delivered through the mail at a later date.

Instructors

Greater Midwest Region

Samanthi Hewakapuge, Consumer Health Coordinator, Fax Number 1(312)996-2226, Phone Number 1(312)996-7791

Midcontinental Region

Barbara Jones, Network Membership and Missouri Liaison, Email Address jonesbarb@health.missouri.edu, Phone Number 1(573)884-5042

Marty Magee, Nebraska and Education Coordinator, Phone Number 1(402)559-7076

Middle Atlantic Region

Lydia Collins, Consumer Health Coordinator, Email Address lydia@pitt.edu, Fax Number 412-624-1515, Phone Number 412-624-1411

New England Region

Michelle Eberle, Consumer Health Information Coordinator, Phone Number 1(508)856-2435

Pacific Northwest Region

Gail Kouame, Public Health Outreach Coordinator, Phone Number 1(206)221-3449

Pacific Southwest Region

Kay Deeney, Educational Services Coordinator, Fax Number 1(310)825-5389, Phone Number 1(310)206-0525

Kelli Ham, Consumer Health and Technology Coordinator, Fax Number 1(310)825-5389, Phone Number 1(310)825-1984

South Central Region

Michelle Malizia, Associate Director, Email Address michelle.malizia@exch.library.tmc.edu, Phone Number 1(713)799-7880

Karen Vargas, Outreach and Evaluation Coordinator, Email Address karen.vargas@exch.library.tmc.edu, Phone Number 1(713)799-7198

Southeastern Atlantic Region

Terri Ottosen, Consumer Health Coordinator, Fax Number 1(410)706-0099, Phone Number 1(410)706-2855

Nancy Patterson, Community Outreach Coordinator, Phone Number 1(410)706-2855

Authors

Michelle Malizia, MA, Associate Director, NN/LM South Central Region

Karen Vargas, MLS, Outreach and Evaluation Coordinator, NN/LM South Central Region

National Network of Libraries of Medicine