Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health: Information, Resources, and Evaluation

This work-at-your-own-pace class takes place over 3 weeks and will be available to you 24/7 in Moodle, our online learning management system. There are no set hours to be online each week. It should take you about 2 hours each week. 

As healthcare trends evolve, there is a growing interest in using Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) alongside traditional medical practices. Some individuals opt for alternative medicine instead of conventional treatments; some integrate Eastern practices with their Western medicine, raising questions and concerns about the quality and reliability of available information. In response to this need, our class aims to empower participants with the knowledge and resources to navigate the world of CIH.

Through this class, we will explore the definitions of Complementary and Integrative Health, encompassing both Eastern and Western medicine perspectives. We will delve into various approaches to CIH, discussing their associated risks and benefits. Furthermore, we will equip you with strategies to help your users discern trustworthy CIH information and avoid fraudulent claims.

Our comprehensive approach covers health information resources and strategies to enhance health information access and use and aligns with NNLM initiatives addressing health misinformation and environmental determinants of health. Join us to enhance your ability to guide patients, patrons, and others in understanding the dynamics of CIH and its place in modern healthcare.

 

Objectives
  1. Define complementary and Integrative Health, eastern and western medicine.  
  2. Recall different approaches to Complementary and Integrative Health.
  3. List some of the risks and benefits of complementary and Integrative Health approaches.
  4. Identify strategies for avoiding scams and fraudulent claims related to CIH products and services
  5. Locate information on Complementary and Integrative Health using resources such as the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), PubMed and MedlinePlus.
Class Length

3 Weeks

Continuing Education

Sponsored by the Network of the National Library of Medicine, a designated provider of contact hours (CECH) in health education credentialing by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., this program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) to receive Category I continuing education contact hours.

This class has been approved for Medical Library Association (MLA) continuing education credits.

This class meets the following CHIS Level 1 competencies:

C3. Knowledge of Subject Matter and Resources
C4. Evaluation of Health Information

This class qualifies as additional continuing education credit towards CHIS level 2.

Class Owner(s)

Contact the NNLM Training Office for more information.

Class Instructor(s)

Bobbi L. Newman, Community Engagement and Outreach Manager, Region 6
Margie Sheppard, Community Engagement Coordinator - NNLM Region 3, Region 3
Dana Abbey, Arizona/Colorado/New Mexico Engagement Specialist, Region 4
Bailey Sterling, Student Engagement & Marketing Strategist, Region 3
Carolyn Martin, Outreach and Education Coordinator, Region 5

Classes

Event Title Event Start Date Summary Continuing Education Credits CE Categories Is Online Registration

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Event Title Event Start Date Summary Continuing Education Credits CE Categories Is Online Registration
Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health: Information, Resources, and Evaluation This class will explore the definitions of Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH), encompassing both Eastern and Western medicine perspectives. We will delve into various approaches to CIH, discussing their associated risks and benefits. We will also equip you with strategies to help your users discern trustworthy CIH information and avoid fraudulent claims. 6.00 Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES), MLA, Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS), Level 1 , Certified in Public Health (CPH) On
Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health: Information, Resources, and Evaluation This class will explore the definitions of Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH), encompassing both Eastern and Western medicine perspectives. We will delve into various approaches to CIH, discussing their associated risks and benefits. We will also equip you with strategies to help your users discern trustworthy CIH information and avoid fraudulent claims. 6.00 MLA, Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS), Level 1 On
Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health: Information, Resources, and Evaluation This class will explore the definitions of Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH), encompassing both Eastern and Western medicine perspectives. We will delve into various approaches to CIH, discussing their associated risks and benefits. We will also equip you with strategies to help your users discern trustworthy CIH information and avoid fraudulent claims. 6.00 MLA, Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS), Level 1 On
Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health: Information, Resources, and Evaluation This class will explore the definitions of Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH), encompassing both Eastern and Western medicine perspectives. We will delve into various approaches to CIH, discussing their associated risks and benefits. We will also equip you with strategies to help your users discern trustworthy CIH information and avoid fraudulent claims. 6.00 MLA, Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS), Level 1 On