NM9320 Mind-body Medicine

This course reviews the theoretical and clinical application of mind-body techniques with emphasis on integration with biofeedback and holistic health care. Not only are a variety of modalities/instrumentation explored and demonstrated (including electromyograph [EMG], electrodermograph [EOG], thermal, heart rate variability and respiration biofeedback), but several mind-body techniques are introduced (such as breath retraining, progressive muscle relaxation, autogenics, meditation and guided visualization). Students may take advantage of in-class experience with biofeedback monitoring as well as supervised practice in attaching sensors and operating equipment. This course acts to fulfill the classroom requirements necessary to take an Integrated Mind/Body Medicine shift at BCNH. With an additional 20 hours of supervised cases, students are eligible to sit for the BCIA certification exam.

Credits

2.5

Prerequisite

BC5157 or BC3135 or BC5122L and BC5160