Seriously?? There is virtually no empirical evidence for the validity of homeopathy. That makes me skeptical about the quality of their entire program...
Does anyone else agree??
Does anyone else agree??
GA State has "Homeopathy" in DPT curriculum??
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Hmmm... I wonder what their reasoning is for adding homeopathy in their curiculum. My supervisor is into this kind of stuff and I always think it's witchcrafty and doesn't work. I wonder if there are any current students who could explain a little more.
I don't disagree w/ the lack of evidence supporting homeopathy -- however I think its important for us as PTs to have a general understanding of the various "treatments" that our patients may be exposed to outside of our profession. While we may not need an entire class dedicated to this topic, it is valuable to understand bot the actual and perceived effects of homeopathy. Speaking from a personal experience (my mother has been on homeopathic medicine for some time after she suddenly lost hearing in her right ear about 8 years ago), homeopathy can provide relief (again, whether its perceived or real) and understanding how it's affecting your patients body is important.
true, true. as enforma says. it's good to understand, but a whole class? hmm
In the 18th-20th century, homeopathy was one of the most popular CAM out there and orthodox medicine had to adapt or else they would be overrun.
In the 18th-20th century, homeopathy was one of the most popular CAM out there and orthodox medicine had to adapt or else they would be overrun.
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Hmmm, I wouldn't discredit the cirriculm right away without looking at it more in depth and realizing the PT's role in their field.
It seems their curriculum does NOT have a whole course on homeopathy as you are implying see this link download on their curriculum. Homeopathy is pretty much garbage and part of the worst form of CAM, with nothing more of a sham to back it up. My guess is that this class will make you aware of the subject and touch upon it, but not necessarily reap upon it as use for intervention (I hope not
). The other treatment forms may have some more relevance, but does not prepare the PT to practice as such (esp. TCM and Acu methods, sorry 😳).
Curriculum Descriptions:
http://chhs.gsu.edu/pt/docs/CourseDescriptions.pdf
I see download this and you do see a more geared toward intervention of CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) built into their course of study than many curriculum's I've encountered. This seems to start with class PT7660 delving into an overview of CAT therapy knowledge look like an overview class on CAM (they call it CAT) and how it may affect the interventions the person is receiving before or in conjunction with PT. However, this simple 3.0 credit class will be an overview of these therapies, w/o further training in the subject I would argue that a PT would not be able to effectively perform the modalities of TCM, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Massage and other forms of these interventions listed in this course. My guess it is to merely make the therapist aware of the modality, whether rooted in Scientific evidence or not. Without proper training in these "alternative" forms of medicine and many more years, a PT would be practicing outside of their scope if they claimed they could provide such treatment. They do not get enough training to do so. This class is likely geared toward "being aware" this type of modality, although beyond their scope anyhow (IE not nearly enough training as those professionals who specialize in this area).
As well, there is Tai Chi class (PT7140) and lastly a class on basics of the "out there" PT treatments in (PT8840) myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, "dry needling" and such. These methods are on the fringe or the PT practice and I would look at this type of class with a very skeptical eye. IE do your own research and thinking of such subjects. 😉
Don't believe everything you hear w/o thinking yourself. They may have hired a guess lecturer who is a Naturopath or the like to preach about such methods of action. I would leave PT to PT's and alternative med to those who are adequately trained in such.
The GA State PT gives an overview, but is much to sparse to produce clinicians trained in this alt med intervention, and should refer out for such treatment. Cut out the stuff that PT's are not trained properly and you will find what appears a relatively well rounded EBM curriculum. Just be wary of such issues going into it. The methods presented may have value, but short of the Tai Chi class there are more applicable professions to provide the interventions previously mentioned.
It seems their curriculum does NOT have a whole course on homeopathy as you are implying see this link download on their curriculum. Homeopathy is pretty much garbage and part of the worst form of CAM, with nothing more of a sham to back it up. My guess is that this class will make you aware of the subject and touch upon it, but not necessarily reap upon it as use for intervention (I hope not
). The other treatment forms may have some more relevance, but does not prepare the PT to practice as such (esp. TCM and Acu methods, sorry 😳).Curriculum Descriptions:
http://chhs.gsu.edu/pt/docs/CourseDescriptions.pdf
I see download this and you do see a more geared toward intervention of CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) built into their course of study than many curriculum's I've encountered. This seems to start with class PT7660 delving into an overview of CAT therapy knowledge look like an overview class on CAM (they call it CAT) and how it may affect the interventions the person is receiving before or in conjunction with PT. However, this simple 3.0 credit class will be an overview of these therapies, w/o further training in the subject I would argue that a PT would not be able to effectively perform the modalities of TCM, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Massage and other forms of these interventions listed in this course. My guess it is to merely make the therapist aware of the modality, whether rooted in Scientific evidence or not. Without proper training in these "alternative" forms of medicine and many more years, a PT would be practicing outside of their scope if they claimed they could provide such treatment. They do not get enough training to do so. This class is likely geared toward "being aware" this type of modality, although beyond their scope anyhow (IE not nearly enough training as those professionals who specialize in this area).
As well, there is Tai Chi class (PT7140) and lastly a class on basics of the "out there" PT treatments in (PT8840) myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, "dry needling" and such. These methods are on the fringe or the PT practice and I would look at this type of class with a very skeptical eye. IE do your own research and thinking of such subjects. 😉
Don't believe everything you hear w/o thinking yourself. They may have hired a guess lecturer who is a Naturopath or the like to preach about such methods of action. I would leave PT to PT's and alternative med to those who are adequately trained in such.
The GA State PT gives an overview, but is much to sparse to produce clinicians trained in this alt med intervention, and should refer out for such treatment. Cut out the stuff that PT's are not trained properly and you will find what appears a relatively well rounded EBM curriculum. Just be wary of such issues going into it. The methods presented may have value, but short of the Tai Chi class there are more applicable professions to provide the interventions previously mentioned.
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BTW, I do believe some forms of CAM are good and provide benefit for patients, however, I do not feel that PT's are properly trained for these interventions. Hence, the above description. Simply, the training is not there for CAM, leave that to those trained in such field.
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What they said x a million!
Complimentary and Alternative Medicine as well as Integrative Medicine has been, and is becoming a growing entity in the medical world. It wasn't long ago(and it still goes on today) that DOs(Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine) were looked at as "hocus pocus." True, homeopathic treatments have failed to produce any significant empirical data to justify usage; however I do not know if this is cause to totally dismiss an entire curriculum.
Ah, I did go back and check GSU's curriculum-- they must have updated it b/c homeopathy is no longer there. I was just so appalled this past summer when I saw it, I decided not to apply there. Just thinkin' about it yesterday.
Cheers!
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