Full course description
8 Hours
Self-Paced
Earn a Badge
Course Overview
Applications of Integrative Care, the second badge in Creighton’s Integrative Care Certificate, equips healthcare professionals and caregivers to apply integrative care concepts in clinical and community settings. Through eight one-hour, CE-accredited online courses, you’ll explore how lifestyle, behavioral and social factors influence health—and how to address them using whole-person, evidence-based approaches.
The Integrative Care Certificate helps caregivers and healthcare professionals master holistic, patient-centered care, blending conventional medicine with lifestyle and social practices. Upon successful completion of this course, you'll earn the first badge toward the Integrative Care Certificate.
Who Should Enroll
This non-credit badge is ideal for nurses, therapists, social workers, counselors, psychologists, primary care providers, case managers and wellness coaches who want to expand their skills in integrative care.
Course Instructor
Thomas L. Lenz, PharmD
Professor and Program Director, Integrative Health and Wellness, School of Medicine
Creighton University
As a respected educator and practitioner, Dr. Lenz combines academic rigor with practical expertise in holistic, patient-centered care. He is committed to guiding learners through actionable insights that can be applied immediately to improve patient outcomes and foster a comprehensive approach to health and wellness.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Apply integrative strategies to manage chronic conditions like diabetes and heart failure
- Support healthy aging through lifestyle interventions
- Recognize the role of mental health and structural inequities in patient outcomes
- Strengthen behavior change using health coaching and motivational interviewing
- Identify early signs of burnout and apply integrative methods for professional renewal
Course Outcomes
By the end of this badge, you’ll gain practical, immediately applicable tools to improve patient outcomes, enhance your communication and coaching skills, and support wellness at both individual and community levels. You’ll also earn 8 CE/CME credits—one for each completed course.
This non-credit badge is part of the Integrative Care Certificate Program. Completing both badges will grant you the full certificate.
Continuing Education Credit
Category 1
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.
AAPA
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurse CE
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this activity for 8.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacy
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education (CPE). Applications of Integrative Care is accredited for 8.0 hour(s) for completion of all CE Sessions from May 1, 2025-April 20, 2026. Applications of Integrative Care is a knowledge-based activity.
Dental
Creighton University is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit by hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/goto/cerp.The Creighton University School of Dentistry designates this activity for 8.0 continuing education credits.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
FAQ
What are the benefits of completing this course?
You’ll achieve a comprehensive skill set to deliver more effective, patient-centered care. From managing chronic illness to supporting underserved populations, this badge helps you apply integrative care in ways that create real impact—while earning CE credit. Led by expert Creighton faculty, each non-credit course in this badge is packed with actionable insights and real-world case studies you can apply immediately in your clinical or caregiving role.
Does this badge count toward the Integrative Care Certificate?
Yes. This non-credit course is part of the Integrative Care Certificate program. You can complete individual courses, a badge or the full certificate. Completing both badges will grant you the full certificate. There are eight one-hour courses in each badge.
How long does it take to complete?
This self-paced badge includes eight one-hour modules. Most learners complete it in 8–10 hours, but you can move at a pace that fits your schedule.
How is the course structured?
All courses are 100% online and asynchronous. You can start anytime and progress on your own schedule—ideal for working professionals.
Can I earn Continuing Education Credits?
Yes. Each non-credit course in this badge is accredited for 1.0 CE/CME credit hour across multiple disciplines. Check with your state’s credentialing body to determine if this course is eligible for continuing education credits for your profession.
Do you offer tuition assistance?
We do not offer tuition assistance for non-credit lifelong learning courses or certificates. However, Creighton alumni, faculty, staff and eligible partner employees, along with their spouses and dependents, may qualify for a 15% discount. One discount per offering. Other restrictions may apply. Learn more.