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Complementary & Alternative Medicine:
The healthcare sector also includes the practice
of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
Complementary and Alternative Medicine embraces
professionals such as Acupuncturists,
Homeopaths, Hypnotherapists, Oriental Medicine
Practitioners, Chiropractors, Massage
Therapists, Yoga Instructors, Naturopathic
Doctors and so on. Complementary & Alternative
medicine practices and products are not
considered to be part of conventional medicine,
but are more widely accepted and often
recommended to patients by medical
professionals.
Often CAM therapies are used to
treat illness or disease in conjunction with
traditional medicine. Conventional medicine is
medicine practiced by holders of Medical Doctor
Degrees (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy Degrees (D.O.),
along with registered nurses and allied health
professionals.
Holistic Approach:
Complementary and Alternative Medicine careers
take a holistic approach to patient care. This
means that the Complementary and Alternative
Medicine practitioner treats each patient as a
whole person, and does not focus on their
symptoms. In Alternative Medicine there is a
strong emphasis on disease prevention, and it is
believed that the body has a natural ability to
heal itself.
Some healthcare providers practice both
Conventional Medicine and CAM. While scientific
evidence supports some CAM therapies, it
questions others. Even without scientific proof,
often patients feel that their illness or
injuries were helped and even cured by
alternative medicine, when western medicine
failed. The National Centre for Complementary &
Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) provides training
and information about of Complementary and
Alternative Medicine.
Careers in CAM:
Students interested in a career in CAM ideally
will have a good background in science and will
enjoy helping others. CAM is one of the fastest
growing healthcare segments in the United
States. Chiropractors, Acupuncturists and
Massage Therapists are among the fastest growing
careers. Cam professionals may work in a variety
of settings including hospitals, healing centers
and clinics.
Education:
To practice as a Complementary and Alternative
Medicine practitioner you will need a degree in
your chosen profession and a license from the
state in which you wish to work. Degrees can be
completed in 2 to 4 years, and less for students
who have an existing healthcare qualification.
Find a Health Education School:
Use the red search box in the menu above, to find Health schools and colleges in your area that
offer Natural Health / Alternative Medicine programs.
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