Certificate of Advanced Study in Complementary and Integrative Therapies

12.0 quarter credits

The Certificate of Advanced Study in Complementary and Integrative Therapies (CIT) is designed to provide practicing healthcare professionals with an "evidence-based program" in complementary and integrative therapies. This knowledge will allow them to assess, guide and evaluate patient use and to integrate CIT into their professional practice. The program provides students with the cultural and theoretical basis for applying complementary and integrative therapies while focusing on the skills and techniques of specific therapies.

This program is applicable to a wide range of healthcare professionals including nurses, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, creative arts therapists, couple and family therapists, women's health practitioners, members of oncology organizations, members of AHNA and more. Admission requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university,

The program content is congruent with the educational standards set forth by the American Association of Holistic Nurses (AHNA) and the Foundations in Clinical Aromatherapy course adheres to the educational standards (level one) set forth by the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA).

For additional information about this online certificate program visit the College of Nursing's Certificate of Advanced Study in Complementary and Integrative Therapies web page.

Required Courses			9.0 Credits
CIT 501	Foundations of Phytotherapy			3.0
CIT 502	Theoretical and Cultural Foundations in Complementary and Integrative Therapies			3.0
CIT 503	Holistic Living for the Caregiver			3.0
In addition, students select one of the following courses:			3.0 Credits
CIT 511	Spirituality, Health, and Healing			3.0
CIT 512	Body Movement Therapies			3.0
CIT 513	Yoga for the Enlightened Practitioner			3.0
CIT 600	Foundations in Clinical Aromatherapy			3.0
CIT 601	Integration of Complementary and Alternative Therapies into Practice			3.0
CIT 602	Women’s Integrative Health			3.0
CIT 628	Special Topics in Complementary and Integrative Therapies			3.0