Wellness Education

Effective Fall 2014. Previous descriptions may have had different requirements. Have questions? See an advisor.

WED110 Introduction to Complementary & Alternative Medicine	Credit Hours: 3.00
Definition of health; exploration of mind-body-spirit connection in health; various therapeutic modalities; identification of strengths and limitations of alternative therapies. Also includes development of ability to critically review written material in the alternative therapy area.
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Offered: Fall, Spring.

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WED111 Self Care for Personal Wellness	Credit Hours: 2.00
Emphasis on mind-body methods for personal wellness through integration of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of being. Development of a personal practice to achieve and sustain a balanced program to support personal health and well being.
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Offered: Spring.

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WED120 Introduction to Energy Healing	Credit Hours: 1.00
An overview of energy modalities, how energy works, how energy can be manifested and used for healing, and the personal responsibilities and ethical considerations for a practitioner of healing.
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Information: Elective course for Therapeutic Massage Program. Open to anyone who wishes to enroll. Recommended to health and wellness professionals for Continuing Education hours.
Offered: Summer.

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WED121 Reiki I	Credit Hours: 1.00
Instruction and certification in the Usui Method of Reiki Level I. Includes concepts, definitions, history, ethics, levels of Reiki, assessing energy, and hand positions used in Reiki. Also includes Reiki I attunement, and Reiki I sharing.
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Information: Elective course for Therapeutic Massage Program. Open to anyone who wishes to enroll. Recommended to health and wellness professionals for Continuing Education hours.
Offered: Summer

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WED122 Reiki II	Credit Hours: 1.00
Review of the Usui Method of Reiki Level I, and instruction and coaching in the concepts and techniques for Usui Method of Reiki Level II: distance healing and healing symbols in Reiki practice. Includes Reiki II attunement and certification.
Prerequisite(s): WED 121
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Information: WED 121 may be waived with a Reiki I certificate from a qualified Reiki Master. See instructor for details. Applicable as an elective course for the Therapeutic Massage program and as continuing education hours for health and wellness professionals.
Offered: Summer.

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WED124 Craniosacral Therapy for Massage Therapists/Health Prof.	Credit Hours: 2.00
Instruction and certification in Craniosacral Therapy: a gentle, non-invasive bodywork technique. Includes history, concepts, effects, hand placements, sensations, and practice of a Craniosacral session.
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Information: Elective course for Therapeutic Massage students. Open to anyone who wishes to enroll. Recommended for health and wellness professionals (equivalent to 26 Continuing Education Hours or 2.6 CEUs.)
Offered: Summer.

This course is not offered in the current Schedule of Classes.

WED131 Body Mechanics for Health Care Providers	Credit Hours: 1.00
Understanding and practice of techniques to prevent and correct injuries associated with the physical demands and stresses related to health care in residential, outpatient and home facilities; and massage and body work. Includes posture, body mechanics, and self-care strategies to prevent injuries.
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Recommendation: Recommended for wellness education, continuing education for health care workers, and additional elective study for therapeutic massage students.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.

This course is not offered in the current Schedule of Classes.