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<html><head> <title>The Center for Health & Healing</title> <link rel=stylesheet href="../chhstyle.css" type="text/css"> <meta name="keywords" content="integrative,alternative,complementary,nursing,conferences,calendar,classes,workshops,ceu,"> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" leftmargin="0" topmargin="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0"> <base target="_top"> <a name="head"></a> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="98%"> <tr> <td width="149" bgcolor="#ffffff"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="149" height="1" border="0" alt=""></td> <td width="95%" bgcolor="#95a920"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="500" height="1" border="0" alt=""></td> <td width="5%" bgcolor="#95a920"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="60" height="1" border="0" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="149" bgcolor="#ffffff" align="left" valign="top"><a name="top"></a><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="149" height="24" border="0" alt=""></td> <td> <table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="padding:0px 0px 0px 5px"> <tr> <td bgcolor="#95a920" align="left" valign="top"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="274" height="1" border="0" alt=""></td> <td align="right"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="123" height="1" border="0" alt=""></td> </tr>  <tr> <td bgcolor="#95a920" width="274" align="left" valign="top" class="title">Professional Education</td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td> </td> </tr>  <tr> <td valign="top" width="149" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <table width="120" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 5px;"> <tr> <td> <p><a class="leftNavOff" href="medical.asp">Medical Education</a></p> <p><a class="leftNavOn" href="nurse.asp">Nursing Education</a></p> <p><a class="leftNavOff" href="man_med.asp">Manipulative and Manual Medicine Education</a></p> <p><a class="leftNavOff" href="comp_med.asp">Complementary/Alternative Medicine Education</a></p> <p><a class="leftNavOff" href="traditional.asp">Traditional Systems of Medicine Education</a></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff">  <table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="padding: 0px 0px 5px 0px;"> <p class="headline"><br> Nursing Education</p> </td> <td width="100%"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="95a920"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt=""></td> <td width="100%" bgcolor="ffffff" height="1"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="ffffff" colspan="2"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="10" border="0" alt=""></td> </tr> </table>  <table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td class='content'> <table border='0' cellpadding='2' cellspacing='0'><tr><td width='12' valign='top' align='center' height='2'><font face='Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif' size='2' color='#FFFFFF'><img src='../images/bullet.gif' width='5' height='5' vspace='4'></font></td><td width='400' class='bullet'><span class='head3'>Through the Center</span></td></tr></table> <p>For a complete listing of all Center courses and programs please visit the <I>Calendar of Classes and Events</I> in the Center section of this web site.</p> <table border='0' cellpadding='2' cellspacing='0'><tr><td width='12' valign='top' align='center' height='2'><font face='Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif' size='2' color='#FFFFFF'><img src='../images/bullet.gif' width='5' height='5' vspace='4'></font></td><td width='400' class='bullet'><b>ONLINE ACADEMIC EDUCATIONAL MODULES IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE<b></td></tr></table><br /> <b>University of Minnesota</b><br /> Center for Health & Spirituality<br /> Healthcare Professional Series: Online Modules<br /> <a href='http://www.csh.umn.edu/modules/index.html' target='_top'>http://www.csh.umn.edu/modules/index.html</a><br /> Offers an introduction to various topics in the field of complementary therapies and healing practices. Each of the modules takes from 1 to 3.5 hours to complete, and is organized into short sections. All content is written by subject matter experts and reviewed by a faculty team from the schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Medicine at the University of Minnesota. The learning objectives for the modules support the following competencies: ACGME for Medical Education, AACN for Nursing education, and AACP for Pharmacy education. There are currently 15 modules availabe, 13 of which are eligible for Continuing Nursing Education credit.</p> <p>Modules: Overview to Complementary Therapies and Healing Practices; Culture, Faith Traditions, and Health; Introduction to Botanical Medicines; Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis; Spirituality in healthcare; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Introduction to Clinical Aromatherapy; Healing Touch. </p> <p><b>Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center</b><br /> Program for Holistic and Integrative Medicine<br /> <a href='http://www1.wfubmc.edu/phim/About/Misc/Herbs+Supplements.htm' target='_top'>www1.wfubmc.edu/phim/About/Misc/Herbs+Supplements.htm</a><br /> Online course on more than 100 herbs and dietary supplements. Developed by Kathi Kemper, MD, MPH of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and funded by a grant from the national Library of Medicine at the National institutes of Health. It includes 40 self-instructional modules about common clinical conditions in which patients might use herbs and supplements, an online discussion group and links to further information from academic centers and the federal government. The course is evidence-based and is aimed at educating physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nutritionists, pharmacists and other health professionals. </p> <p><b>National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NIH</b><br /> Distinguished Lectures in the Science of Complementary and Alternative Medicine<br /> <a href='http://nccam.nih.gov/news/lectures/index.htm' target='_top'>http://nccam.nih.gov/news/lectures/index.htm</a><br /> Via web casts, each year two leading figures in science and medicine speak about their unique perspectives on the field of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The lectures address the evolution of CAM practice and research and the current use of CAM by the public. </p> <p><b>University of Arizona College of Medicine</b><br /> Program in Integrative Medicine Online Education Courses<br /> <a href='http://integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/online_courses/' target='_top'>http://integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/online_courses/</a><br /> Web-based courses on various topics in Integrative Medicine include online material, required and recommended reading, virtual patients and a 3-CD set of interviews.</p> <p>Nutrition & Health Series  covers the fundamentals of diet and nutrition including a comprehensive review of the current literature and interactive clinical scenarios. Modules include Nutrition & Cardiovascular Health and Nutrition & Cancer. A new online session begins the 15th of each month.</p> <p>Botanical & Health Series  covers the use of botanical medicine to treat and prevent disease. Modules include Botanicals Foundations, Botanical & Womens Health, Botanicals & the Gastrointestinal System.</p> <p>Clinical Integration Series  evidence-based clinical approaches to a variety of disorders including asthma, cardiovascular health, depression, prostate and testicular cancers, and womens health.</p> <p><b>Southern Cross University and the University of Queensland</b><br /> The Australian Centre for Complementary Medicine Education & Research <br /> <a href='http://www.accmer.edu.au/education/index.asp' target='_top'>http://www.accmer.edu.au/education/index.asp</a><br /> Offers an online conference series entitled Complementary Medicine and Health Education. The current Online Forum is Evidence-based Practice & Complementary Medicine, June 24-July 1, 2005, Registration June 22. The forums are aimed at health educators, students and practitioners from orthodox, integrative and complementary healthcare backgrounds and serve to provide an opportunity for a wider discussion of issues related to evidence-based practice and complementary medicine.</p> <table border='0' cellpadding='2' cellspacing='0'><tr><td width='12' valign='top' align='center' height='2'><font face='Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif' size='2' color='#FFFFFF'><img src='../images/bullet.gif' width='5' height='5' vspace='4'></font></td><td width='400' class='bullet'><span class='head3'>Other National Programs</span></td></tr></table><br /> American Holistic Nurses Association 25th annual conference<br /> Holism and Diversity<br /> June 16-19, 2005<br /> King of Prussia, PA<br /> <a href='http://www.ahna.org' target='_top'>www.ahna.org</a><br /> Tel: 800-278-2462 </p> <p><span class='head3'>In Aromatherapy:</span><br /> 21st annual Flower Essence Society (FES) Practitioner Training and Certification Program<br /> Lake Tahoe, CA<br /> July 7-14, 2005<br /> <a href='http://www.flowersociety.org/intensive.htm#continuing' target='_top'>www.flowersociety.org/intensive.htm#continuing</a></p> <p><span class='head3'>In Arts and Expressive Therapies:</span><br /> Annual Expressive Therapy Conference: Aesthetics and Healing: From Pathography to Co-Creating <br /> The National Expressive Therapy Association<br /> January 27-29, 2006<br /> St. Petersburg, FL<br /> <a href='mailto:admin@expressivetherapy.com'>admin@expressivetherapy.com</a><br /> <a href='http://www.expressiveartstherapy.org' target='_top'>www.expressiveartstherapy.org</a></p> <p><span class='head3'>In Ayurveda:</span><br /> Journey Into Healing<br /> Deepak Chopra, MD & David Simon, MD<br /> Chopra Center at La Costa Resort & Spa, CA<br /> December 10-13, 2005<br /> CME and CEU credits available<br /> Learn practical and clinical applications of Ayurveda<br /> Telephone 888-424-6772, ext 1639<br /> <a href='mailto:info@chopra.com'>info@chopra.com</a></p> <p><span class='head3'>In Biofeedback:</span><br /> Creating the next step: honoring tradition and embracing science. <br /> 36th annual meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback Annual Meeting<br /> March 31- April 3, 2005 <br /> Austin, TX<br /> <a href='http://www.aapb.org' target='_top'>www.aapb.org</a></p> <p><span class='head3'>In Botanical Medicine:</span><br /> 9th Annual Botanical Medicine in Modern Clinical Practice<br /> Fredi Kronenberg, PhD and Andrew Weil, MD<br /> New York, NY<br /> June 6-10, 2005<br /> Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine<br /> Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons<br /> New York, New York 10032<br /> Tel: 212-305-3334 or <a href='http://ColumbiaCME.org' target='_top'>http://ColumbiaCME.org</a> or <a href='http://www.rosenthal.hs.columbia.edu' target='_top'>www.rosenthal.hs.columbia.edu</a></p> <p>Fourth Annual Intensive Clinical Botanical Medicine Seminar <br /> Sponsored by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland Complementary Medicine Program, the Botanical Medicine Academy and the Green Farmacy Garden<br /> CME credits available<br /> June 17-20, 2005<br /> Laurel Maryland and Fulton, Maryland<br /> <a href='http://www.herbalseminars.com' target='_top'>www.herbalseminars.com</a><br /> <a href='mailto:greenfarmacygarden@yaloo.com'>greenfarmacygarden@yaloo.com</a></p> <p><span class='head3'>In Cancer Treatment:</span><br /> Alternative Medicine in Cancer: Opening Doors to Research<br /> NCIs Best Case Series Program<br /> Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine<br /> National Cancer Institute, NIH<br /> An online Continuing Medical Education Opportunity<br /> <a href='http://www.alternative-therapies.com' target='_top'>www.alternative-therapies.com</a></p> <p><span class='head3'>In Complementary Medicine:</span><br /> American Holistic Medical Association<br /> Holism and Family Health<br /> May 11-14, 2005<br /> Philadelphia, PA<br /> <a href='http://holisticmedicine.org/events/conference2005/overview.shtml' target='_top'>holisticmedicine.org/events/conference2005/overview.shtml</a> <br /> <a href='mailto:conference@holisticmedicine.org'>conference@holisticmedicine.org</a></p> <p>Integrative Medicine for Healthcare Organizations<br /> February 16-18, 2006<br /> San Diego, CA<br /> <a href='mailto:sananth@healthforum.com'>sananth@healthforum.com</a><br /> Telephone: 707 644-1181</p> <p><span class='head3'>In Energy Medicine</span><br /> 15th Annual ISSSEEM Conference<br /> Science, Mysticism, and the Mind<br /> Colorado Springs, Colorado<br /> June 23-29, 2005<br /> Telephone:303 425-4625<br /> <a href='http://www.issseem.org' target='_top'>www.issseem.org</a></p> <p><span class='head3'>In Environmental Medicine</span><br /> American Academy of Environmental Medicine<br /> 40th annual meeting<br /> October 27-30, 2005<br /> Tucson, Arizona<br /> <a href='http://www.aaem.com' target='_top'>www.aaem.com</a><br /> Telephone: 316 684-5500</p> <p>Eco-Metropolis 2005: Toward a green, just, sustainable greater NYC<br /> November 11 & 12, 2005<br /> CUNY Graduate Center, New York<br /> Sponsored by New York Open Center/CUNY Grad Center/Bioneers Co-Production<br /> <a href='http://www.opencenter.org/eco' target='_top'>www.opencenter.org/eco</a></p> <p><span class='head3'>In Guided Imagery</span><br /> Academy for Guided Imagery  18th Annual Conference<br /> The Power of Suggestion: Making Something Come True By Believing In Its Possibility<br /> November 3-6, 2005 <br /> Asilomar in Pacific Grove, CA<br /> CME/CEU with Jeanne Achterberg, David Bresler, Ken Pelletier, Candace Pert and more<br /> <a href='mailto:Train@AcademyForGuidedImagery.com'>Train@AcademyForGuidedImagery.com</a><br /> <a href='http://www.AcademyForGuidedImagery.com' target='_top'>www.AcademyForGuidedImagery.com</a></p> <p><span class='head3'>In Homeopathy</span><br /> National Center for Homeopathy <br /> Summer Homeopathy Course<br /> College of Notre Dame of Maryland<br /> April 6-12, 2005<br /> Orlando, FL<br /> <a href='http://www.homeopathic.org' target='_top'>www.homeopathic.org</a><br /> Telephone: 877-624-0613</p> <p><span class='head3'>In Hypnosis:</span></p> <p><span class='head3'>In Mind-Body Medicine:</span><br /> Annual Mind-Body Medicine Conference<br /> William Schwer, M.D.<br /> Dept. of Family Medicine<br /> Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes Medical Center<br /> 600 S. Paulina ,Suite 749<br /> Chicago , Il 6612<br /> Tel: 312-942-7083</p> <p>Clinical Training in Mind-Body Medicine<br /> Herbert Benson, M.D.<br /> Harvard Medical School<br /> 641 Huntington Ave<br /> Boston, MA 02215<br /> Tel: 617-432-1525<br /> <a href='mailto:hms-cme@hms.harvard.edu'>hms-cme@hms.harvard.edu</a></p> <p>Internship Program in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction<br /> Center for Mindfulness<br /> University of Massachusetts<br /> A 12 session program<br /> <a href='http://mindfulness@umassmed.edu' target='_top'>mindfulness@umassmed.edu</a><br /> Tel: (508) 856-2000</p> <p>Food as Medicine<br /> Center for Mind-Body Medicine, University of Minnesota and Georgetown University School of Medicine<br /> June 10  June 16, 2006<br /> Baltimore, MD<br /> <a href='http://www.cmbm.org/foodasmedicine' target='_top'>www.cmbm.org/foodasmedicine</a><br /> Telephone: 202 966-7338 ext 216</p> <p><span class='head3'>In Nutritional Therapy:</span><br /> Food as Medicine<br /> Center for Mind-Body Medicine, University of Minnesota and Georgetown University School of Medicine<br /> June 10  June 16, 2006<br /> Baltimore, MD<br /> <a href='http://www.cmbm.org/foodasmedicine' target='_top'>www.cmbm.org/foodasmedicine</a><br /> Telephone: 202 966-7338 ext 216</p> <p><span class='head3'>In Pediatrics:</span><br /> Annual Pediatric Integrative Medicine Conference<br /> Incorporating Evidence-Based Complementary/Alternative Medicine into Clinical Practice<br /> Sponsored by the Center for Spirituality and Healing, Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota in partnership with the University of Arizona College of Medicine<br /> <a href='http://www.nursing.umn.edu' target='_top'>http://www.nursing.umn.edu</a></p> <p><span class='head3'>In Spirituality and Medicine:</span><br /> Spirituality and Healing in Medicine<br /> Harvard Medical School Dept. of Continuing Education<br /> December 10-11, 2005<br /> Boston, MA<br /> <email>hms-cme@hms.harvard.edu</a><br /> Telephone: 617 384-8600<br /> <a href='http://cme.med.harvard.edu' target='_top'>cme.med.harvard.edu</a></p> <p><span class='head3'>In Womens Health:</span></p> </p> <a href='#head' target='_self' class='disclaimer'>Top</a> <p class="timestamp">Content last modified on Nov 23, 2005</p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff"><img src="../images/bg_curve.gif" width="60" height="300" align="right" border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0"></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffffff"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt=""></td> <td bgcolor="#ffffff"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt=""></td> <td bgcolor="#ffffff"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="200" border="0" alt=""></td> </tr>  <tr> <td width="149" bgcolor="ffffff"> </td> <td colspan="2" bgcolor="ffffff"> <p> </p> <p class="copyright">©2002 Center for Health and Healing</p> </td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>