Stephen E. Straus, M.D.

Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Course Title: Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Credits: 1 hour of CME; 1.2 nursing contact hours (CEU)
Cost: Free

Lecturer: Stephen E. Straus, M.D., Former Director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health; Senior Advisor to the NIH Director

Learning Objectives:

• Define CAM
• Discuss each of the 5 CAM domains
• Recognize the unique challenges associated with CAM research and the importance of well-designed studies
• Identify the role of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in exploring CAM practices

This lecture is part of the CAM Online Education Series. The series contains 10 chapters. Each lecture includes:

• A video lecture by one author, including the transcript
• A question and answer transcript
• An optional online test
• Additional resource links
• A certificate of completion

Although developed for health care professionals to receive continuing education, members of the public are invited to view the series and learn more about various aspects of CAM and CAM research.