Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2016

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Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2016
Introduction

51.33 - Alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 51.3300 to 51.3399.

51.3300 - Alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems, general

This instructional program class comprises any general program that focuses on the theories, science, and practice of alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems. These programs include courses in understanding acupuncture, herbal medicine, naturopathy, homeopathy, and other alternative and complementary medicine modalities; mind-body therapies; nutrition; comparison of conventional and alternative medicine; and medical ethics; and may include training in specific alternative and complementary medicine modalities.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems
    • alternative medicine
    • complementary medicine

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • acupuncture and oriental medicine(51.3301)
    • Ayurvedic medicine(51.3305)
    • Chinese traditional medicine(51.3302)
    • holistic health(51.3306)
    • homeopathic medicine(51.3304)
    • naturopathic medicine(51.3303)

51.3301 - Acupuncture and oriental medicine

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of acupuncture, a Chinese system of health care and healing based on the use of pulse diagnosis, acupuncture point selection, and needle insertion, as well as herbs and other Asian treatment modalities. These programs include courses in basic Western medical sciences, Asian philosophy, Chinese medical anatomy and physiology, Chinese herbs, diagnostic techniques, patient observation and communication, acupuncture points and point selection, acupuncture techniques, acupuncture treatment of disease, pain management, practice management, and professional standards and ethics.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • acupuncture
    • acupuncture and oriental medicine
    • acupuncturist
    • Oriental medicine

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • alternative medicine(51.3300)
    • Chinese traditional medicine(51.3302)

51.3302 - Traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese herbology

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of Chinese herbal medicine, a system based on the use of nutrition, natural products, and prescribed medical formulae to treat imbalances in the state of bodily health as defined in the Nei Ching Su Wen and other authorities. These programs include courses in the basic Western medical sciences, history and theory of Chinese medicine, Chinese medical anatomy and physiology, Chinese herbology, herbal prescription preparation, herbal patent medicine, herbal pharmacology, Chinese internal medicine and gynecology, febrile diseases, food therapy, practice management, and professional standards and ethics.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • Chinese herbal medicine
    • Chinese herbology
    • Chinese medicine
    • Chinese traditional medicine
    • traditional Chinese medicine
    • traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese herbology

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • alternative medicine(51.3300)
    • oriental medicine(51.3301)
    • phytotherapy(51.3702)

51.3303 - Naturopathic medicine/naturopathy (ND)

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of naturopathic medicine, a holistic therapeutic approach combining medical knowledge with non-invasive natural, homeopathic, and non-Western therapies and emphasizing disease prevention, wellness, and self-healing. These programs include courses in the basic medical sciences, epidemiology, neuroscience, biostatistics, public and community health, laboratory and clinical diagnosis, pharmacognosy, botanical medicine, homeopathy, principles of Oriental medicine and Ayurveda, manipulative therapy, naturopathic therapeutics, therapeutic nutrition, case analysis and management, philosophy of naturopathy, patient counselling, practice management, and professional standards and ethics.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • doctor of naturopathy (ND)
    • natureopath
    • naturopathic doctor
    • naturopathic medicine
    • naturopathy

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • alternative medicine(51.3300)
    • holistic medicine(51.3306)

51.3304 - Homeopathic medicine/homeopathy

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of homeopathic medicine, a holistic therapeutic system using naturally occurring substances in highly diluted forms to mimic symptoms of illness and trigger autoimmune responses, based on the law of similars and other principles derived from the work of Samuel Hahnemann and others. These programs include courses in anatomy, physiology, pathology, toxicology, philosophy and theory of homeopathy, casetaking and case analysis, repertory, materia medica, constitutional typing, proving, practice management, and professional standards and ethics.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • homeopathic medicine
    • homeopathy

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • alternative medicine(51.3300)
    • holistic medicine(51.3306)
    • naturopathic medicine(51.3303)

51.3305 - Ayurvedic medicine/Ayurveda

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of Ayurveda, a holistic health care system based on the use of dietary, lifestyle, spiritual, pharmacological and physical therapies to remove imbalances and restore health as defined in Vedic and other classical Sanskrit authorities in the Indian tradition. These programs include courses in Sanskrit; history, philosophy, and principles of Ayurveda; Ayurvedic pharmacology; anatomy and physiology; internal medicine; herbology; diagnostic techniques; patient examination and communication; therapeutic modalities; detoxification theory and practice; mind and body behaviour modification; Yoga; clinical pediatrics and gynecology; diet therapies; treatment of specific diseases; and professional standards and ethics.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • Ayurveda
    • Ayurvedic medicine

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • alternative medicine(51.3300)
    • holistic medicine(51.3306)
    • yoga instructor(51.3602)

51.3306 - Holistic health

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the interconnectedness of physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental well-being, and that integrates aspects of Eastern and Western medicine to promote, maintain, and optimize wellness. These programs include courses in anatomy and physiology, alternative diagnostic and healing methods, traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, homeopathic and naturopathic medicine, Western herbal medicine, biofeedback, stress management, nutrition, toxicity and detoxification, environmental medicine, and mind-body medicine.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • holistic health
    • holistic medicine

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • alternative medicine(51.3300)
    • Ayurvedic medicine(51.3305)
    • homeopathic medicine(51.3304)
    • naturopathic medicine(51.3303)

51.3399 - Alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems.

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