Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
PPDE40202
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Angela Carryer
Email: A.J.Carryer@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • REPORT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 2,000 word report weighted at 100% to assess all LO's

Formative feedback given on a one to one basis and in group tutorials

Module Indicative Content
Historical roots of conventional and complementary approaches to health and well-being
Exploration of the philosophical ideas underpinning complementary therapies
Benefits of integrated healthcare to include risks and challenges
Introduction to a range of complementary therapies to include:
- Reiki
- Homeopathy
- Herbal medicine
- Acupuncture
- Bowen technique
- Crystal therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Auricular acupuncture
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (30)
19 hours lectures
11 hours group work


Independent study hours: (120)
24 hours accessing world wide web
50 hours reading and library study
40 hours preparing assignment
6 hours groups activities in preparation for group presentations
Module Resources
Library
IT resources including Power point
Core texts
College Clinic
Moodle
Module Texts
Adams, R. (2009) Foundations of Complementary Therapies and Alternative Medicine. London; Palgrave Macmillan
Ernst, E. (2001) Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Evidence Based Approach. Mosby
Zollman, C. (2000) ABC of Complementary Medicine. BMJ Books