Full course description
8 Courses
Self-Paced
Earn a Badge
Program Overview
Foundations in Integrative Care, the first badge in Creighton’s Integrative Care Certificate, provides healthcare professionals with principles to enhance patient outcomes, promote wellness and treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit.
Designed for busy professionals, this 100% online, self-paced program features expert-led, evidence-based content that seamlessly integrates conventional medicine with lifestyle and social health practices. Upon completion of this program, you'll earn the first badge toward the Integrative Care Certificate.
Modules Included:
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- Introduction to Integrative Care
- Care for the Whole Person
- Connection and Compassion
- Restorative Sleep and Integrative Care
- Nutrition and Integrative Care
- Physical Activity and Integrative Care
- Stress Management
- Behavior Modification
Who Should Enroll
This noncredit program is ideal for caregivers, nurses, therapists, social workers, counselors, psychologists, primary care providers, case managers and wellness coaches who want to expand their skills in integrative care.
Program Instructors
Amy Cosimano EdD, RN, DipACLM, NBC-HWC
Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Director, Integrative Health and Wellness, School of Medicine
Dr. Cosimano is an educator and practitioner in the Integrative Health Wellness MS program. She has taught at Creighton for over 20 years and spent many years teaching in the College of Nursing. Dr. Cosimano is committed to providing evidence-based content related to whole-person and personalized health. She is passionate about lifestyle medicine and healthy aging.
Thomas L. Lenz, PharmD
Professor and Program Director, Integrative Health and Wellness, School of Medicine
Dr. Lenz is a respected educator and practitioner in integrative health, combining academic rigor with real-world expertise. He is committed to equipping healthcare professionals with actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes and foster a comprehensive approach to wellness.
Mary Watson, MS, RDN
Professor of Practice, Integrative Health and Wellness, School of Medicine
Mary primarily works in a variety of education settings with students pursuing a healthcare-related degree. She hopes to inspire creative, patient-centered approaches for nutrition coaching and education within medical nutrition therapy and integrative care frameworks.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Explore how physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health impact overall wellness
- Apply integrative care principles to patient care, including behavior modifications and mind-body medicine
Program Outcomes
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 noncredit badge is part of the Integrative Care Certificate. 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). Foundations in Integrative Care is accredited for 8.0 hour(s) for completion of all CE Sessions from May 1, 2025-April 20, 2026. Foundations in Integrative Care is a knowledge-based activity.
Health and Wellness
This CE course is approved by NBHWC for 8.0 continuing education units (CEA-100078-1).
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.
Earn Your Digital Badge & Certificate
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll earn a Foundations in Integrative Care badge, which counts toward the full Certificate in Integrative Care. Completing both program badges results in the certificate.
FAQs
What is the program format?
All courses in this badge are 100% online and self-paced. You can start anytime and progress on your own schedule—ideal for working professionals.
Who is this program for?
Courses in this program are designed for caregivers and healthcare professionals including therapists, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, dentists and others looking to enhance their knowledge of integrative care.
What will I earn upon completion?
You’ll earn the Foundations in Integrative Care badge, which counts toward the Integrative Care Certificate. Completing both badges grants the full certificate.
How much does the program cost?
The badge fee is $400, which includes all eight one-hour modules.
Can I take just one badge?
Yes. 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.
Do you offer tuition assistance?
We do not offer tuition assistance for 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.