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“The field of integrative medicine is growing rapidly in the nation and state and there is a need for broad based reliable education to proliferate and truly integrate complementary therapies with traditional Western Medicine.”

Kathy Wilde, RN, MA, Sr. Vice President Operations and Patient Care, at Mercy and Unity Hospitals.

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Integrative Health & Healing
Associate in Science Degree
Certificate Program

The emerging field of integrative health and healing is rapidly growing due to customer and industry demand. Anoka-Ramsey Community College collaborated with industry experts in the field to design this exciting new program to meet that need.

Key concepts of the program include:

  • Fundamental principles of integrative health and healing, trends in holistic health, and the complexities of this emerging field
  • Understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit of the human system
  • Holistic healing philosophies and healing through social, cultural, environmental and global perspectives of healing
  • The role of healing strategies for self-care as well as strategies in the healthcare system
  • Ethical responsibilities in the practice of holistic healing
  • Current scientific literature to support the emerging field of integrative health and healing.

Two Program Options:
The emerging field of integrative health and healing has captured the interest of healthcare providers, practitioners and consumers. These programs are designed for students, practitioners and learners seeking to understand the exciting, new field of integrative health and healing. Curriculum in these programs include core courses such as introduction to holistic healing, the human body, holistic healing systems, energy healing, and elective classes such as Qigong, Healing Touch, and others.

Associate in Science Degree in Integrative Health and Healing
This program is designed for learners seeking to understand the field of integrative health and healing and want to pursue an associate in science degree. The A.S. Degree program will articulate to the First College Individualized B.A. program at Metropolitan State University and the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Some courses in this program will transfer to various baccalaureate programs such as the College of St. Catherine.

Certificate in Integrative Health and Healing
This program is designed for learners who already hold a degree but are seeking to understand the field of integrative health and healing. This certificate program has an optional internship class as a capstone to the program. Graduates of the certificate program will be able apply their new knowledge and skills in a variety of settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, chiropractic clinics, wellness centers, health clubs, and businesses.

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Information Session
Wed., December 9, 2009
6:30 p.m. at the
Coon Rapids Campus
Location: C256

Integrative Health & Healing Faculty & Student

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