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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Online Continuing Education Series

NCCIH is offering free, comprehensive videolectures about research in complementary health approaches. Topics range from mind-body pain therapies to acupuncture. These online videolectures provide an in-depth perspective on the current state of science, as related to complementary medicine.

Health professionals are eligible to receive continuing education credits (CME and CEU) and a certificate of completion at no cost.

Free Online Lectures

Shannon N. Zenk, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.N.
All Health Is Not Created Equal: Where You Live Matters
Shannon N. Zenk, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.N.
Margaret Kuklinski, Ph.D
Unleashing the Power of Prevention To Enhance Well-Being Across the Lifespan
Margaret Kuklinski, Ph.D
Christopher R. McCurdy, Ph.D., F.A.A.P.S.
Kratom: A Botanical With Traditional Use in Asia To Treat Pain and Opioid Use Problems
Christopher R. McCurdy, Ph.D., F.A.A.P.S.
M. Catherine Bushnell, Ph.D.
Neural Basis of Mind-Body Pain Therapies
Catherine Bushnell, Ph.D.
Claudia Witt, M.D., M.B.A.
International Perspectives on Acupuncture Research
Claudia Witt, M.D., M.B.A.
Patricia L. Hibberd, M.D., Ph.D.
Probiotics, the Microbiome, and Host Immune Response
Patricia Hibberd, M.D., Ph.D.
Bill J. Gurley, Ph.D.
Clinically Relevant Herb-Drug Interactions: Past,Present, and Future
Bill J. Gurley, Ph.D.
Portrait of Richard A. Deyo, M.D., M.P.H.
Manipulating the Pain: Chiropractic and Other “Alternative” Treatments for Back Pain
Richard A. Deyo, M.D., M.P.H.
Bin He, Ph.D.
How to Map the Dynamics of Your Brain—From EEG to BCI
Bin He, Ph.D
Portrait of Dr. David Spiegel
Tranceformation: Hypnosis in Brain and Body
David Spiegel, M.D.
Drs. Groopman and Hartzband
When Experts Disagree: The Art of Medical Decision Making
Jerome Groopman, M.D., and Pamela Hartzband, M.D.
Portrait of Dr. Steven Cole
Social Regulation for Human Gene Expression
Steven Cole, Ph.D.
Dr. Cryan Portrait
Towards Psychobiotics: The Microbiome as a Key Regulator of Brain and Behavior
John F. Cryan, Ph.D.
Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D.
Change Your Brain by Transforming Your Mind
Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D.

Who are the lectures for?

This series was designed for physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals interested in research and learning about complementary medicine. Researchers, students, and members of the public are also welcome to view the online lectures and learn about NCCIH’s research.

Do I need to register to view the lectures?

You do not need to register to view the lectures. However, to receive continuing education credits or to print a certificate of completion registration is required. Additionally, registering will allow you to bookmark a video and return to complete a module at a later time.

How do I receive continuing education credits (CME or CEU)?

Register and watch one of the lectures. Each lecture includes a post-test that you must complete with an accuracy of 70% or higher in order to receive a CME or a CEU credit.

This online activity is approved for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit and 1 Nursing contact hour per lecture.

More information about CME / CEU credits and these lectures

How do I print a certificate of completion?

The certificate of completion will appear on your screen once you complete a post-test with an accuracy of 70% or better. If you are unable to view the certificate, you may need to download Adobe Reader. You will also need Adobe Reader to view the video transcripts, which are available as links under each video.

Completion of this educational program does not represent professional medical license/credentials or certification to practice within the topic areas covered.

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