Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care From alternative to integrative

Please join us for an exciting and innovative journey, examining one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of the oncology setting: Traditional Herbal Medicine in Supportive Cancer Care. This course is presented with short lectures offering a wide range of issues related to the principles and practice of herbal medicine in cancer care. The course includes interviews with leading world experts from the field of Integrative Oncology, from the U.S. and Canada, as well as Europe, the Middle East, China and Japan. By the end of the course, you will: • Understand core concepts in Integrative Oncology, as they relate to the supportive/palliative cancer care setting • Acquire effective communication skills which will foster a better understanding of patients’ views on herbal medicine, while providing guidance on the safe and effective use of these products • Be able to design, together with patients, caregivers and healthcare providers, a patient-tailored and cultural-sensitive integrative oncology treatment program, including the use of herbal medicine • Be acquainted with leading “players” who can share their experience in creating and implementing an integrative oncology program The course has been specially designed to provide information and guidance at a level appropriate for patients and non-medical participants, as well as medical professionals interested in receiving evidence-based guidance on the safety and effectiveness of herbal medicine in cancer care.

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Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction
Week 2
Concepts related to supportive and palliative cancer care
Week 3
Defining non-conventional approaches to medical treatment
Week 4
Key concepts in traditional herbal medicine
Week 5
Discussing the use of Traditional Herbal Medicine during the Integrative Physician (IP) consultation
Week 6
Traditional Herbal Medicine in the Middle East: Historical and cultural roots
Week 7
Traditional Chinese herbal medicine
Week 8
Traditional Ayurvedic herbal medicine
Week 9
European Herbal Medicine
Week 10
Effective practitioner-patient communication in the integrative oncology setting
Week 11
Herbal medicine treatments for specific quality of life-related concerns
Week 12
Tailoring a patient-centered integrative oncology treatment program
Week 13
Establishing an integrative oncology program in your medical center
Week 14
Professor Eran Ben-ARYE is interviewing leading experts

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Reviews

It gives a very good perspective of integrative medicines and the quality of lives for patients too.

well done good introduction and builds towards a practical conclusion.

Thanks for all the teachers helped me to make this course a success. It helped me clearly understand the role an intergretive physician in cancer therapy.