| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits | Last Updated Date |
| 4 | HEM262 | Complementary And Alternative Therapies | 2+0+0 | 2 | 4 | 11.01.2026 |
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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Nutrition and Dietetics
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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The aim of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge about complementary and alternative treatment approaches and to develop skills for their conscious use in healthcare from an interdisciplinary perspective.
used to explain complementary methods.
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Course Content
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Fundamentals of complementary and alternative therapy, complementary and alternative therapy approaches
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof. Emir AVŞAR emir.avsar@gedik.edu.tr
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Can G. Meme ve jinekolojik kanserlerde korunma ve tamamlayıcı tıp www.istanbul.edu.tr/yuksekokullar/floren/kadin.../ks_5_2.pdf erişim tarihi: 27.06.2011
Özçelik H., Fadıloğlu Ç. (2009). Kanser hastalarının tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tedavi kullanım nedenleri. Türk onkoloji dergisi 24(1):48-52
Kav S, Hanoğlu Z, Algıer L.(2008).Türkiye’de kanserli hastalarda tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tedavi yöntemlerinin kullanımı: literatür taraması. Uluslar arası hematoloji-onkoloji dergisi 18(1):32-8.
Aşağaoğlu İ.(1999). Bilimsel tıbbın “alternatifi”olabilir mi? Yeni symposium 37(3):64-7
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Course Notes
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Lecture notes will be given weekly.
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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In-Term Studies
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Mid-terms
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1
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40
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Final examination
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1
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60
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Total
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2
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100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Course Duration
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14
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2
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28
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Hours for off-the-c.r.stud
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14
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2
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28
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Mid-terms
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1
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16
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16
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Final examination
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1
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30
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30
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 4
102
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| This document explains the legal regulations and application limitations of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) approaches used in our country. |
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| It describes the basic principles and mechanisms of action of complementary therapies such as acupuncture, acupressure, phytotherapy, aromatherapy, etc. |
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| It evaluates complementary and alternative treatment methods in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine. |
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| It distinguishes the benefits, risks, and limitations of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practices within the framework of patient safety and ethical principles. |
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| It utilizes information on complementary and alternative therapies in an informed and critical manner within interdisciplinary healthcare settings. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Regulations and Legal Aspects in Our Country
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Acupuncture
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Acupressure
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Apitherapy
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Leech Therapy
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Phytotherapy
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Homeopathy
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Cupping Therapy
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Maggot Therapy
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Aromatherapy
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Reflexology
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Music therapy
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Reiki
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End-of-Term Assessment and General Review
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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https://obs.gedik.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/progCourseDetails.aspx?curCourse=239281&curProgID=5610&lang=en