Herbs, Homeopathy & Alternative Healing

Core Competencies Covered

  • Complementary and traditional therapies
  • Herbal preparations
  • Homeopathy and evaluation of its evidence base
  • Safety during pregnancy and lactation
  • Contraindications and interactions
  • Evidence appraisal
  • Scope of practice
  • Informed consent

Skills Introduced, Practiced & Initially Verified

  • Evaluate complementary therapies for safety
  • Identify potential herb-drug interactions
  • Identify contraindications during pregnancy and lactation
  • Evaluate the quality of evidence supporting therapeutic claims
  • Provide balanced informed-consent information
  • Recognize when conventional evaluation, consultation, or referral is required

Professional Standards Alignment
MEAC/NARM: 1.20, 3.19, 3.24, 3.26
Additional Alignment: MANA individualized-care, health-promotion, and evidence-informed practice competencies
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