Trainings

Publisher: Anticancer Lifestyle Foundation

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This program offers a comprehensive lifestyle transformation program course for cancer survivors and those who seek to reduce their risk of cancer and other chronic illnesses. Topics include diet, fitness, mindset, change and environment.

Publisher: University of Arizona

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This site provides training opportunities for physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals in an array of integrative medicine topics, including oncology and cancer-related symptoms.

Publisher: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

Date Published: 2019

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This online course gives providers tools they can incorporate into conventional cancer treatment in order to improve their patients’ quality of life and cancer-specific outcomes.

By Rebecca Katz

Publisher: Commonweal

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CFK is a comprehensive course including detailed information and delicious recipes, along with culinary skills and techniques that will support a nourishing experience during treatment and recovery. Receive access to this course free of charge by joining BCCT's community.

Publisher: The New School at Commonweal and Healing Circles

Date Published: October 2, 2014

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This four-part training series with Donald I Abrams, MD, is designed for health professionals and for cancer advocates and navigators dedicated to helping others with informed choice in cancer. Dr. Abrams gives four presentations, each followed by a conversation with Commonweal’s Michael Lerner. See an outline of topics with timestamps: A Training for Health Professionals and Cancer Advocates, Part 1. Dr. Abrams is chief of the Hematology-Oncology Division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital; an integrative oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine; and professor of clinical medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.

Publisher: The New School at Commonweal and Healing Circles

Date Published: October 2, 2014

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This four-part training series with Donald I Abrams, MD, is designed for health professionals and for cancer advocates and navigators dedicated to helping others with informed choice in cancer. Dr. Abrams gives four presentations, each followed by a conversation with Commonweal’s Michael Lerner. See an outline of topics with timestamps: A Training for Health Professionals and Cancer Advocates, Part 2. Dr. Abrams is chief of the Hematology-Oncology Division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital; an integrative oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine; and professor of clinical medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.

Publisher: The New School at Commonweal and Healing Circles

Date Published: October 2, 2014

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This four-part training series with Donald I Abrams, MD, is designed for health professionals and for cancer advocates and navigators dedicated to helping others with informed choice in cancer. Dr. Abrams gives four presentations, each followed by a conversation with Commonweal’s Michael Lerner. This video presents Integrative Cancer Care: Rational Use of Natural Supplements. See an outline of topics with timestamps: A Training for Health Professionals and Cancer Advocates, Part 3. Dr. Abrams is chief of the Hematology-Oncology Division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital; an integrative oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine; and professor of clinical medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.

Publisher: The New School at Commonweal and Healing Circles

Date Published: October 2, 2014

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This four-part training series with Donald I Abrams, MD, is designed for health professionals and for cancer advocates and navigators dedicated to helping others with informed choice in cancer. Dr. Abrams gives four presentations, each followed by a conversation with Commonweal’s Michael Lerner. See an outline of topics with timestamps: A Training for Health Professionals and Cancer Advocates, Part 4. Dr. Abrams is chief of the Hematology-Oncology Division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital; an integrative oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine; and professor of clinical medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.

Publisher: American Institute of Integrative Oncology Research & Education

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Dr. Chilkov shows health professionals how to combine evidence-based science and functional medicine with research-supported natural therapies and modern Chinese cancer care treatments.

Publisher: The Medical Cannabis Institute Global

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TMCI provides online medical education for healthcare professionals who want to learn about medical cannabis and its potential clinical application. Science-based, accredited courses help professionals deliver quality care and address patient questions. Through TMCI’s online course offerings, healthcare professionals will learn about the basics of the endocannabinoid system; the importance of patient education; specific medical cannabis treatments for pain, cancer and other diseases; and more.

Publisher: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and Metabolic Medical Institute

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This fellowship is designed to teach healthcare practitioners methods needed to improve the quality of life for their patients. The innovative curriculum instructs participants on cancer prevention methods, the ways in which cancer functions and manifests, in-depth patient case studies, and a variety of integrative cancer treatment protocols that can be integrated into practice.

Publisher: The University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

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This training for health professionals is billed as "a compassion-centered, interprofessional, mostly-online education program. It builds a strong foundation in integrative health, emphasizing lifestyle changes and highlighting the Seven Core Areas of health."

Publisher: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Learning opportunities in integrative medicine are provided by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in acupuncture, herbs and dietary supplements, integrative oncology, music therapy and yoga.

Publisher: University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

Date Published: April 2020

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This course series offers an in-depth look at the current state of integrative pain management. Participants will gain an understanding of the pathophysiology of acute pain vs chronic pain, learning to assess the evidence for the safety and benefit of a wide variety of integrative modalities including nutritional approaches, mind-body therapies, manual therapy techniques, acupuncture, and many more.

Publisher: University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

Date Published: 2019

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This educational activity is designed to provide practitioners with an overview of integrative modalities and treatments that are beneficial for cancer care for patients in active treatment and survivorship, as well as prevention strategies.

Publisher: National Comprehensive Cancer Network

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This free training course for health professionals has these learning objectives:

• Discuss the risks, benefits, and goals of non-conventional therapies with patients and survivors
• List several evidence-based, integrative therapies that can be useful for patients with cancer and survivors
• Describe the importance of integrating non-conventional therapies with conventional ones and coordinating care between providers

Publisher: United Patients Group

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UPG is a resource in medical cannabis for physicians, patients and organizations, acting as a conduit between worldwide medical institutions and the medical cannabis industry. They offer CME education courses and one-on-one consulting to physicians and medical institutions. United Patients Group’s Seal of Approval is awarded to medical professionals, organizations and companies for superior medical cannabis services and reliable medical cannabis products.

By Julie Lusk, MEd

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This website contains information about workshops, resource materials and professional training on stress management, wellness promotion, and mind-body techniques and strategies.