Mind-Body Medicine Advanced Practice Certificate
Program Overview
The Mind-Body Medicine Advanced Practice Certificate prepares licensed healthcare providers to incorporate mind-body strategies into their practice. The program consists of three online courses in foundational principles, advanced mindfulness-based stress reduction, and the Neuro-Emotional Technique. The program enhances patient health outcomes by reducing stress and improving quality of life. It is a collaboration between the Institute of Emerging Health Professions and The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, a pioneer in integrative medicine.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Mind-Body Medicine Advanced Practice Certificate is a graduate certificate program designed for licensed or soon-to-be licensed healthcare providers. It focuses on mind-body strategies to reduce stress and improve health-related quality of life. The program aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to incorporate mind-body modalities into their practice, enhancing overall health outcomes for patients.
Outline:
The program consists of three 3-credit hour courses offered online, providing flexibility for working professionals.
- Foundations in Mind-Body Medicine (3 credits): This course provides a foundational understanding of mind-body medicine principles and practices.
- Advanced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (3 credits): This course delves deeper into Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques and their clinical applications. It includes 1-2 days of in-person or optional online intensives.
- Advanced Mind-Body Practice: The Neuro-Emotional Technique (3 credits): This course explores the Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) and its integration into clinical practice. It also includes 1-2 days of in-person or optional online intensives.
Other:
- The program is a collaboration between the Institute of Emerging Health Professions and The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health.
- The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health is the first and only department of "Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences" housed within a medical college.
- Students have the option to take one course as a non-matriculated student.