The role of complementary
medicine in Australia is becoming increasingly important due to
the growing demand for, and acceptance of, its practices among
the general public throughout the world.
- Currently,
50% of Australians use complementary medicines annually (McLennan:2002).
- In
some states, at least 28% of GPs practice a complementary therapy
and up to 80% refer patients for complementary therapies (Pirotta
et al, 2000).
- Some
38% of nurses have used complementary medicines with a patient
and 76% would refer to a complementary health practitioner.
(Simpson and Wilkinson, 2002).
In response to this, ACCMER developed post-graduate
courses in evidence-based Complementary Medicine tailored to
meet the needs of orthodox health professionals. These are now
run through Southern Cross University (see below).
Enrolments in the Graduate Certificate in
Evidence-based Complementary Medicine course through ACCMER
are now closed.
The course, aimed at pharmacists,
doctors,
nurses, allied health professionals and trained natural
therapists in Australia and internationally, was dual
badged by the University of Queensland and Southern Cross
University. The course is now offered as a Graduate
Certificate in Clinical Sciences (Complementary Medicine) at
Southern Cross University. This integrates into a Diploma
and Master program.
For details please contact Southern Cross
University. Tel: + 61 2 6620 3383 or Email: fran.page-demars@scu.edu.au. |
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