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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE COURSE

Key Strategies

to Better Support Patients Through Chemotherapy

Target Audience: Nurses, CEPI, Students & Therapists

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Assess, support, and transform your nursing practice while promoting optimal health for your patients.

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Articulated and in-depth, this training allows nurses to support chemotherapy patients in a safe, evidence-based integrative medicine approach focused on quality of life.

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Overview & Importance of Integrative Medicine

Integrative medicine is gradually becoming a must in oncology support, particularly chemotherapy, with a growing proportion of patients using it (33% to 70% depending on the study, up to 80% in women and cancer survivors). It is therefore essential for nurses to acquire expertise in this field in order to ensure the safety, quality and personalization of care while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

ASYNCHRONOUS COURSE

DURATION: 8 HOURS

PRICE: $345.00 + tx

COURSE CODE: IM-510

LANGUAGE: French

MAXIMUM CAPACITY: None

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OBJECTIVES

TRAINING

SKILLS DEVELOPED

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

At the end of this training

Participants will be able to:

  • Understand the scientific and practical foundations of integrative medicine in oncology.

  • Identify the different validated natural approaches for pain and cancer care (phytotherapy, meditation, nutrition, acupuncture, etc.).

  • Master the indications, contraindications and precautions for use in a clinical context.

  • Collaborate within the care team, particularly with physicians and complementary caregivers.

  • Comply with the legal framework, good practices and professional ethics.

  • Inform and educate patients and their families in a transparent and critical manner.

  • Advisor in targeted anti-cancer and anti-pain nutrition.

  • Apply and teach techniques for reducing stress and optimizing quality of life.

  • Evaluate and document the effects and safety of integrative interventions using appropriate tools.

  • Develop, implement, and adjust individualized integrative care plans.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

  • Mastery of the principles and foundations of integrative medicine applied to oncology and chronic pain management, allowing for a complementary approach to be taken safely. ​

  • Identification and selection of appropriate natural interventions (nutrition, phytotherapy, acupuncture, mind-body practices), considering the indications, contraindications and precautions according to each clinical situation. ​

  • Evaluation, monitoring and documentation of clinical effects: ability to use appropriate tools to measure the effectiveness and safety of integrative approaches, and to trace interventions in the patient file. ​

  • Therapeutic communication and education: ability to inform and educate patients and their families, promote self-management, and respond to expectations in a transparent and critical manner. ​

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration: effective work with doctors, pharmacists and complementary stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and optimize the therapeutic pathway. ​

  • Anti-cancer and anti-pain nutrition advice: personalized support in food choice and lifestyle habits to reduce side effects and improve quality of life. ​

  • Stress and emotion management: use and transmission of validated techniques (breathing, meditation, hypnosis, etc.) to support the patient on a physical, emotional and psychological level. ​

  • Compliance with the legal, ethical and deontological framework: knowledge and application of standards, recommendations and best practices in integrative oncology. ​

  • Development of personalized care plans: ability to design and adjust integrative plans according to the needs and priorities of each patient. ​

These skills make the nurse a central player in the safety, quality and efficiency of care in the field of integrative oncology.

PEDAGOGICAL METHODOLOGY

  • Explanatory videos for each module.

  • Downloadable practical guides (sheets, infographics).

  • Case studies and self-assessment quizzes.

  • Forum for exchanges and answers to questions.

  • Application exercises on realistic scenarios.

TRAINING PLAN

ASYNCHRONOUS TRAINING

Duration: 8 hours

Module Duration Content
Module 1 45 min Introduction, definitions, challenges and key figures of integrative oncology, the role of the nurse
Module 2 45 min Principles of Pathophysiology of Cancer and Chronic Pain, Clinical Basis
Module 3 1h Pain management: mechanisms, protocols and natural remedies (CBD, curcumin, acupuncture, etc.)
Module 4 1h Nutrition, micronutrition and phytotherapy: anti-cancer foods, supplements, adaptogenic plants and safety of use
Module 5 45 min Mind-body techniques: hypnosis, relaxation, meditation, mindfulness, breathing
Module 6 30 min Self-care, massages, adapted physical exercises, daily pain management
Module 7 30 min Assessment, monitoring and clinical documentation tools
Module 8 30 min Organization of the patient journey in integrative care, coordination and teamwork
Module 9 30 min Therapeutic communication, education of the patient and his or her relatives
Module 10 30 min Legal, deontological and ethical framework, risk of interactions, professional vigilance
Module 11 45 min Clinical cases: analysis of concrete situations, development of a personalized care plan, discussion
Module 12 30 min Professional resources, scientific monitoring, continuous development, specialized networks
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REQUIREMENTS FOR LEARNERS

📋 TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Registered Nurse

  • Be a nursing student

  • Healthcare professionals interested in the integrative approach

    🧠 PERSONAL COMMITMENT EXPECTED

    • Motivation to develop a holistic clinical practice

    • Open-mindedness to explore new health paradigms

    • Ability to question professional practices

    • Willingness to get involved in practical and reflective exercises

    • Time spent: 8 hours of training + 2 hours of recommended personal work

    EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

    💻 EQUIPMENT NEEDED

    • Access to a computer or tablet with a stable internet connection

    • Updated web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

    • Ability to download and view PDF documents

    • Available storage space: 500 MB minimum

      🌐 DIGITAL SKILLS

      • Know how to navigate an online training platform
      • Ability to view videos and download documents
      • Participation in discussion forums (optional but recommended)

        OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

        💡 SUPPORT

        • Quality professional supervision that maintains pedagogical excellence.

        👨 🏫 PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT

        • Personalized feedback on all your exercises and case studies within 72 hours

        • Detailed corrections to your integrative care plans with constructive feedback

        • Permanent availability via dedicated messaging for your clinical questions

        • Individualized feedback on your progress throughout the training

        • Provision of educational documents, practical tools and reference systems to download, all validated by our experts.
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        Integrative Medicine

        Combine science and natural approaches for sustainable results.

        Integrative medicine is used by a growing share of patients and caregivers, with very high adherence rates in oncology, chronic pain and prevention. It is increasingly recognized, structured and integrated in hospitals for its effects on well-being, recovery and the human being at the heart of care.

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        66% of adults aged 50 to 80 say they have used at least one integrative approach to preventing, managing or treating a health problem in the past 12 months.

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        In the United States, the complementary and integrative medicine market is estimated to be worth US$34.4 billion in 2024, with an expected annual growth of nearly 24% between 2025 and 2030.

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        Up to 84% of breast cancer patients integrate complementary therapy into their journey (acupuncture, yoga, nutrition, etc.), highlighting the growing importance of integration in oncology care.