NUTR 548 - Natural Supplements and Integrative Medicine

Description:
Scientific evidence supports the notion that food choices and specific supplements can improve health. This course focuses on dietary supplements and select nutrients to address health concerns using an integrative, evidence-based approach to medicine.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: students must be in the dietetic internship or have graduate level standing.

Credits:
(3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Recognize the potential role of supplements in preventive medicine and
the management of common medical conditions
Discuss current research and literature related to natural supplements.
Examine through evidence-based summaries, key supplements used in
clinical practice, including their indications, side effects, interactions and
contraindications.
Formulate a patiet care treatment program that integrates supplements
in integrative medicine and in the management of common medical
conditions
Debate and analyze novel use of supplements in complementary care.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/2/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Summer Locations Ellensburg