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
