This unit of study will provide an introduction to the background, regulation and quality of complementary medicine products and practices. In addition, the ethical and legal considerations surrounding the provision of complementary medicine advice and supply of products by health care professionals will be covered. Students will be familiarised with reputable and reliable resources of complementary medicine information. These foundational topics will be followed by a series of system-based lectures discussing the current evidence for the efficacy and safety of common complementary medicines used in the management of cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal health and disease. A combination of lectures, essential reading, evidence and reflective practice reports and online questionnaires will ensure students have a broad understanding of the topics covered.

This unit of study will provide a series of online lectures and activities that explore the evidence for the efficacy and safety of complementary medicines commonly used in the management of disorders of the reproductive, endocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal and nervous system. A combination of lectures, essential reading, professional practice journal entries and online questionnaires will ensure students have a broad understanding of the topics covered.

This unit of study will provide a series of online lectures and activities that explore the evidence for the efficacy and safety of complementary medicines commonly used by specific groups including pregnant and breastfeeding women, paediatrics, diabetes, pre- and post-operative care and oncology. A special focus on drug-herb, drug-nutrient and disease-herb/nutrient interactions will be covered in this unit of study. A combination of lectures, essential reading, evidence and reflective practice reports and online questionnaires will ensure students are able to explore the topics covered.

This unit consists of two workshops. The workshops are two milestone classroom activities where students come together in the classroom to learn and consolidate knowledge and experiences facilitated in the online learning environment. This capstone project will involve conducting a literature review that informs the development of a consumer medicine information sheet of a complementary medicine. Students will be guided in the systematic process of conducting and writing a literature review. Students will acquire the skills required to produce up-to-date written information for consumers of complementary medicines and their peers.