Volume 1 focuses on complementary alternative and integrative medicine (CAM) education. Its 20 chapters cover CAM education history needed competencies and curriculum reform among other topics. It is Volume 1 of 6 that describe the education practice and research related issues and the efficacy and safety of CAM in treating various conditions. The purpose of these six volumes (sold individually or as a set) is to explain how complementary alternative and integrative medicine is practiced around the world; to share the best practice/experiences in terms of education practice and research; and identify the challenges and suggest recommendations to overcome the identified challenges. Key Features: Addresses worldwide issues of education training assessment and accreditation in complementary and alternative medicine Deals with such hot topics as access/equitable access online education and quality and accreditation Serves as part of a six-volume comprehensive treatment of complementary alternative and integrative medicine as practiced around the world |Handbook of Complementary Alternative and Integrative Medicine Education Practice and Research Volume 1: Education Training Assessment | Life Science