1201 TCM Diagnosis I
This course combines didactic material on diagnostic theory
with practical experience. It includes classical TCM diagnostic methods such as
diagnosis by looking, hearing and smelling, asking and feeling. It presents
in-depth discussion of commonly seen symptoms or signs of different diseases,
gradually leading to development of practical diagnostic skills.
1202 Point Location I
This is a two-trimester course. Students learn the location
system: anatomically, proportionally, by palpation, anatomical Chinese inch (cun),
fen., the System of nomenclature and knowledge of standards of the WHO
Scientific Group to Adopt a Standard of International Acupuncture Nomenclature,
classification of points, forbidden points, functions and indications of
acupuncture points, location of approximately four hundred acupoints, location
and trajectory of the twelve regular meridians, eight extra meridians and
fifteen collateral vessels. Part I focuses on the location, indications and
contraindications, needle depths, general anatomy, and clinical energetics of
the Lung meridian, Large Intestine meridian, Stomach meridian, Spleen meridian
and Heart meridian.
1203 TCM Pathology
This course covers the six exogenous factors, seven emotional
factors, and miscellaneous pathogenic factors. Pathological mechanisms are
discussed in depth. The pathology portion covers the disharmony of Yin and Yang,
conflict between anti-pathogenic and pathogenic Chi, and abnormal descent or
ascent of Chi.
1204 Anatomy and Physiology II
This course is the continuation of 1104. The regulation,
integration and maintenance of the body are discussed. Subjects include the
central and peripheral nervous systems, sense organs, endocrine system,
cardiovascular system, immune system and lymphatic system.
1205 Microbiology
This is a 15 hour courses which introduces the classification
and morphological features of pathogenic microorganisms. It is an introduction
to the immune system that covers AIDS, hepatitis, TB and other infectious
diseases. It provides students with important basic knowledge for the protection
of patients and practitioners in the clinical setting.
1206 Dietary Therapy I
This course combines modern nutrition principles and
traditional Chinese medicine. Students are taught the essential elements of
nutritional physiology, the roles of vitamins and minerals in health maintenance
and as therapeutic supplements, and the use of food as medicine. As diet is a
part of the prescriptions made by Chinese medicine practitioners, this course
covers the categorization of common foods in terms of energy, temperature,
flavor and function, suggests dietary regimens for various health conditions,
and discusses the preparation of common foods and herbal recipes. A variety of
techniques for assessing a patient's dietary intake and nutritional imbalances
will be covered.
1207 Medical Qi Gong
Medical Qi Gong is an integrated mind-body healing method
that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years.
This course mainly focuses on Medical Qi Gong for healing and illness
prevention. Starting with a general survey of several traditional Qi Gong
systems practiced today, this course covers its philosophy, historical
development and scientific investigation, and is composed of three sections:
lecture instruction, Qi Gong exercise, and meditation. After learning Medical Qi
Gong, students can practice it for self-development or can teach it to patients
to enhance the effects of acupuncture and herbal treatment.
1301 TCM Diagnosis II
This courses introduces two important diagnostic skills in
Chinese medicine, tongue diagnosis and pulse diagnosis. Methods to observe the
tongue and to feel the pulse and to identify different tongue and pulse
conditions and their indications are discussed in detail with an aim to help
students establish a sold foundation in these two important methods.
1302 Point Location II
This course is a continuation of 1302. It focuses on the
Small Intestine meridian, Urinary Bladder meridian, Kidney meridian, Pericardium
meridian, Triple Burner meridian, Gall Bladder meridian, Liver meridian,
Governing Vessel meridian and the Conception Vessel meridian. Extra points will
also be discussed. Also included is a selection of extra points, the depths and
angles of needle insertion, and contraindications for needling and moxibustion.
1303 Clinical Chinese Herbology I
This course is the first part of Clinical Chinese Herbology.
It covers a general introduction, including basic botanical knowledge related to
Chinese herbs and about 80 commonly used Chinese herbs from the category of Herbs
That Relieve Exterior Patterns to Herbs That Clear Heat. The focus is on the
development of Chinese herbology, place of origin, collection, processing,
nature and properties, application and identification of the herbs, their
Chinese, English and pharmaceutical names, tastes and properties, actions, and
in particular, their clinical applications. For each of the herbs the most
important formula containing the herb and the most important indications are
discussed in detail. In addition, a comparison of different herbs will be made
to clarify the different applications of similar herbs. This course is an
important bridge leading students to the clinical application of Chinese
herbology.
1304 Anatomy and Physiology III
This course is the continuation of 1204. Topics include the
respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Body fluids,
electrolytes, acid-base balance, human development and heredity are also
discussed.
1305 Clinic Observation I
Clinic observation allows the student to witness first-hand
the diagnosis of patients, and the formulation and implementation of treatment
strategies in actual clinic settings. It provides a vital link between
theoretical studies and practical application, and establishes the foundation
for clinical work in the future. Students start learning the role of an
acupuncturist in an actual clinical setting, along with the basic principles of
diagnosis and treatment. Students observe treatment performed by clinical
supervisors and upper level students in the student clinic and keep a clinical
notebook of treatments observed.in Experimental Acupuncture.
2101 TCM Diagnostics III
This is the third part of the TCM Diagnostics course. It
mainly covers the skills needed to collect and analyze the symptoms and signs of
disease and to make a pattern diagnosis. About 150 patterns commonly seen in
clinic are included. Students also learn how to record cases.
2102 Point Selection and Combination
This course introduces the principles of selecting points and
combinations of points in clinical practice. Applications of specific points and
principles of acupuncture point prescriptions are thoroughly discussed. Some
classical rules and contemporary methods for clinical point selection and
combination are also discussed.
2103 Clinical Chinese Herbology II
This course is a continuation of Clinical Chinese Herbology
I. It covers about 100 commonly used Chinese herbs from the category of Herbs
That Promote Bowel Movement to Herbs That Arrest Bleeding. The focus is
on the identification of the herbs, their Chinese, English and pharmaceutical
names, tastes and properties, actions, and in particular, their clinical
applications. For each of the herbs, the most important formula containing the
herb and the most important indications of the herbs are discussed in detail. A
comparison of different herbs is also made to give students a clear idea about
the various applications of similar herbs. This course is an important bridge
leading students to clinical herbal application.
2104 Western Medicine Pathology I
In this course students study Western biomedical approaches
to the etiology, progression, and pathology of disease with a view toward
developing a deeper understanding of this dominant medical perspective. This
understanding improves communication skills with other health professionals and
patients. The pathologic basis of some major diseases are covered, including
cell injury, inflammation, genetic diseases, neoplasia, infection, blood vessel
diseases and immune disorders.
2105 TCM Dietary Therapy II
This course focuses on the application of Chinese Medicine
dietary therapy to internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics and geriatrics. It
is designed to promote an understanding of the specific nutritional and dietary
needs of women at different stages of their life, and of children during their
developmental stages from a traditional Chinese medicine point of view. Foods
with their TCM properties and functions for women, children and the elderly are
addressed.
2106 Clinical Observation II
During clinic practice, students begin to participate in
direct patient care such as intake/interview, diagnosis, and delivery of
acupuncture. Students begin to practice proper needle technique, including clean
needle technique and removal and disposal of needles. Students acquire and
develop diagnostic skills and implement treatment strategies.
2201 Acupuncture Techniques
This course presents an in-depth discussion of the various
acupuncture and moxibustion techniques. It includes commonly used techniques,
such as application of different types of needles, manipulations,
electro-acupuncture techniques, cupping therapies, moxibustion therapies, etc.
The indications of the various skills are also be covered in this course.
2202 OSHA/CNT
This course introduces the student to sterilization and
sanitation procedures as they apply to the practice of acupuncture, as well as
commonly used clean needle techniques, and will enable the student to meet the
requirements of work in the acupuncture clinical environment. This course is a
requirement for national certification. OSHA/CNT introduces the regulations of
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as applied at the city, state
and federal levels. Public safety issues are extensively discussed.
2203 Clinical Chinese Herbology III
This course introduces 120 Chinese herbs and their
classification, taste, properties, entering meridians, actions, indications,
contraindications and preparation. Herbal classifications to be covered include
Herbs That Warm The Interior And Expel Cold; Aromatic Herbs That Transform
Dampness; Herbs That Relieve Food Stagnation; Herbs That Regulate Chi and Blood,
Astringent Herbs, Substances That Calm The Spirit; Aromatic Substances That Open
The Orifices; and Herbs That Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors. Leading formulas
for each category are introduced.
2204 CPR and First Aid
This class teaches students the basic emergency procedures
used in first aid situations. Trauma, burns, soft tissue injuries, bandaging and
splinting techniques and emergency childbirth are among the topics covered.
Techniques in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are introduced.
2205 Western Medicine Pathology II
In this course students study the Western biomedical approach
to disease origination, progression, and pathology, with a view toward
developing a deeper understanding of this dominant medical perspective and
communicating with other health professionals and patients. Major pathologies
and the therapeutic strategies of each of the major body and organ systems will
be covered, including the cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory,
musculoskeletal, urogenital, gynecological, and gastroenterological systems, and
the heart, the liver and the kidneys.
2206 Clinical Observation IV
Clinic observation allows the student to witness first-hand
the diagnosis of patients, and the formulation and implementation of treatment
strategies in actual clinic settings. It provides a vital link between
theoretical studies and practical application, and establishes the foundation
for clinical work in the future. Students start learning the role of an
acupuncturist in an actual clinical setting, along with the basic principles of
diagnosis and treatment. Students observe treatment performed by clinical
supervisors and upper level students in the student clinic and keep a clinical
notebook of treatments observed.in Experimental Acupuncture.
2301 TCM Treatment Principles
This class introduces the eight treatment principles and the
different patterns covered by them, as well as the commonly used herbs, formulas
and points for each pattern. The meaning, application and indications of the
eight treatment principles and their manifestations with detailed analysis of
these patterns are discussed.
2302 Micro-Acupuncture I: Auricular Acupuncture
The ear is one of the most clinically significant
microsystems in TCM. Students examine the physical structures of the outer ear,
locate acupoints on the various auricular surfaces and study the therapeutic and
diagnostic applications acupoints. Auricular acupuncture is presented both as an
independent modality and in combination with major meridian acupoint selection
strategies for a number of disorders, including chemical dependency and
detoxification.
2303 Chinese Herbal Formulas I
This course covers the general knowledge of Chinese formulas
and prescriptions, such as the relationship between formulas and therapeutic
principles, commonly used therapeutic methods, classification of formulas,
composition of a formula, patterns of formulas and the preparation of formulas.
Attention is mainly paid to discussion of the components, analysis, actions,
applications and modifications of individual formulas. As one of the most
important courses in Chinese Medicine, this course provides students with the
most important therapies in Chinese Medicine.
2304 Western Physical Assessment
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with
Western physical diagnostic processes combining history taking, physical
examination and differential diagnosis. Common physical examinations of the
skin, head and neck, eyes, ears, nose and throat, thorax and lungs, heart and
neck vessels, peripheral vascular and lymphatic systems, abdomen, muscular and
skeletal systems, neurologic system, male genitalia, female genitalia/breast
will be introduced and covered.
2305 Medical Tui Na
This course introduces the principles and techniques of the
traditional Chinese physical therapy called Tui Na. Students are trained to a
level of basic proficiency in the treatment of structural and soft-tissue injury
and dysfunction. Students learn how to deal with common health problems
including general health, shoulder, neck, abdominal, common-cold, and headache
protocols. Such training is intended to develop the student’s physical
approach to bodywork as a primary or complementary modality in clinical
practice.
2306 Clinical Observation VI
Clinic observation allows the student to witness first-hand
the diagnosis of patients, and the formulation and implementation of treatment
strategies in actual clinic settings. It provides a vital link between
theoretical studies and practical application, and establishes the foundation
for clinical work in the future. Students start learning the role of an
acupuncturist in an actual clinical setting, along with the basic principles of
diagnosis and treatment. Students observe treatment performed by clinical
supervisors and upper level students in the student clinic and keep a clinical
notebook of treatments observed.in Experimental Acupuncture.
3101 TCM Internal Medicine
This course discusses about 30 commonly seen diseases in TCM
internal medicine which are treated with herbal medicine. Each disease is
introduced with its name, etiology, pathogenesis, pattern differentiation, main
manifestations, analysis of the clinical manifestations, treatment principles,
formulas and their modifications.
3102 Acupuncture Internal Medicine
The theory and practice of acupuncture are applied to
internal disorders such as respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disorders,
gastroenterological disorders, neurological disorders, urological disorders,
immune disorders, endocrine disorders and emotional disorders.
3103 Chinese Herbal Formulas II
This course is the continuation of Chinese Herbal Formulas I.
Attention will be primarily on discussion of the components, analysis, actions,
applications and modifications of the formulas from those that Clear Heat to
those that Tonify Deficiency, which includes about 50 formulas.
3104 Western Internal Medicine
This course is a review of pathology, signs, symptoms,
diagnosis and preferred treatment modalities for major internal disorders
according to Western medicine., and focuses on an understanding of the internal
medicine system. Examination techniques and clinical aspects of internal
disorders are discussed.
3105 Clinical Practice I
During clinic practice, under the direct supervision of TCM
practitioners, students are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and
follow-up care of patients. Students assume as much responsibility as possible.
Serving the surrounding community, the student clinic provides health-care
services for a wide range of patients and populations, with a wide variety of
medical and health concerns.
3201 Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal Disorders in TCM
This course provides information on how to treat neurological
and musculoskeletal conditions, both acute and chronic. It covers the main
manifestations of different conditions, their herbal medicine and acupuncture
treatment, etc.
3202 Micro-Acupuncture II: Scalp Acupuncture/Hand Acupuncture
This course discusses the special points or zones on the
scalp, their location, indications, needling methods and applications in
different diseases. It also covers hand acupuncture techniques, including the
points, their indications and their clinical applications.
3203 Chinese Herbal Formulas III
This course is the continuation of Chinese Herbal Formulas I
and II. Forty formulas and their variations are presented, and treatment
strategies are discussed. Attention will be mainly paid to discussion of the
components, analysis, actions, applications and modifications of the formulas.
Formula groups to be covered include formulas that Warm the Interior, formulas
that Relieve Both the Exterior and Interior Patterns, tonic formulas, formulas
that astringe, and formulas that calm the mind.
3204 Pediatric Tui Na
In this course, basic principles are presented in lecture and
essential techniques are demonstrated through hands-on application. Indications
and contraindications of major Tui Na techniques are addressed, and Tui Na
techniques are applied to the common health problems of children.
3205 Clinical Practice
During clinic practice, under the direct supervision of TCM
practitioners, students are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and
follow-up care of patients. Students assume as much responsibility as possible.
Serving the surrounding community, the student clinic provides health-care
services for a wide range of patients and populations, with a wide variety of
medical and health concerns.
3301 TCM Dermatology
The treatment strategies of Chinese herbal medicine and
acupuncture for skin disorders are discussed. Subjects include bacterial, viral,
and fungal infections, dermatitis, inflammatory reactions, scaling disorders and
autoimmune rheumatologic skin diseases.
3302 Chinese Patent Herbal Medicine
This course introduces the most commonly used Chinese patent
medicines (formulas), with a detailed introduction to their ingredients,
functions, dosages and indications. After taking this class, students should be
able to select and correctly apply the correct patent medicines for patients.
This class helps students establish a more effective clinical practice.
3303 Survey of Health Care Systems
This course is an overview of Western health care systems.
Health insurance systems, health provider systems, HMO’s, and general medical
practice and specialties are discussed. The goal is to promote effective
communication with other health and medicine practitioners, to make effective
referrals, and to better understand patients’ prior treatments. A comparison
of conventional medicine and complementary medicine is also presented.
3304 Laboratory Data Reading
This course helps students develop basic skills in
interpreting medical images, such as X-rays, CT and MRI scans and other medical
diagnostic tests for use in their future practice.
3305 Clinical Practice III
During clinic practice, under the direct supervision of TCM
practitioners, students are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and
follow-up care of patients. Students assume as much responsibility as possible.
Serving the surrounding community, the student clinic provides health-care
services for a wide range of patients and populations, with a wide variety of
medical and health concerns.
4101 TCM Gynecology/Obstetrics
This course outlines the TCM diagnosis and treatment of
common gynecological and obstetrical, menstrual, breast, reproductive,
pregnancy-related and postpartum disorders. Classical and contemporary Chinese
herbal approaches are discussed.
4102 Acupuncture in Gynecology
The theory and practice of acupuncture are applied to
gynecological problems such as menstrual, breast, reproductive,
pregnancy-related and postpartum disorders.
4103 Western Medical Gynecology
This course introduces students to Western medicine diagnosis
and treatment of common gynecological and pediatric disorders. Pathology, signs,
symptoms, diagnosis and preferred treatment modalities for major gynecological
and pediatric disorders are discussed.
4105 Clinical Practice IV
During clinic practice, under the direct supervision of TCM
practitioners, students are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and
follow-up care of patients. Students assume as much responsibility as possible.
Serving the surrounding community, the student clinic provides health-care
services for a wide range of patients and populations, with a wide variety of
medical and health concerns.
4201 TCM Psychology
This course covers the main theories, analytical methods and
the diagnostic techniques of Chinese medicine psychology. It also introduces the
main psychological treatment skills for commonly seen psychological problems or
diseases with psychological disturbance. It presents many interesting topics,
such as how Chinese medicine looks at the emotions, sentiments and feelings, how
Chinese medicine analyzes the relationship between psychological problems and
diseases of the body and how Chinese medicine treats psychological disorders
with physical manifestations or physical disease with psychological problems.
After this class, students are expected to be able to provide future patients
with helpful advice, assisting them to heal faster from a psychological
perspective.
4202 Western Pharmacology
This course is a survey of Western pharmacology, with
emphasis on the most commonly prescribed medications. Upon completing this
course, students are able to demonstrate knowledge of different classifications
of Western medications, their indications and therapeutic uses, side effects,
interactions with other medications and the risks associated with each
medication.
4203 Medical Referral
This course covers common diseases or emergencies in
different medical branches that may be met in the acupuncture clinic. Such
conditions as acute heart attack and abdominal pain and bleeding due to ectopic
pregnancy will be included. How to establish a medical referral system for a
variety of emergency conditions is also discussed.
4204 Counseling
This course provides methods for developing
listening/communication skills and establishing rapport with patients. Effective
and efficient communication with patients is emphasized. Counseling skills are
further developed in the framework of the four examinations.
4205 Clinical Practice V
During clinic practice, under the direct supervision of TCM
practitioners, students are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and
follow-up care of patients. Students assume as much responsibility as possible.
Serving the surrounding community, the student clinic provides health-care
services for a wide range of patients and populations, with a wide variety of
medical and health concerns.
4301 TCM Case Studies
Unique and complicated cases from the experience of long-term
practitioners will be presented in this course, and students have the
opportunity to bring in difficult cases for discussion
4303 TCM Pediatrics
This course introduces the basic principles of TCM pediatric
medicine, including common signs and symptoms of pediatric disorders. TCM
pattern differentiation and treatment strategies for common pediatric diseases
are discussed.
4303 Practice Management
This course introduces students to the basics of acupuncture
business practice and management. Record keeping, informed consent, patient
expectations, professional liability, patient contracts, insurance and billing,
public education, advertising and marketing, legal compliance, and acupuncture
law and legal issues are some of the topics discussed.
4304 Ethics and Legal and Professional Issues
This course examines the legal environment that Chinese
medicine operates in, as well as the scope of practice and ethics. The
acupuncture laws governing Minnesota and other states are discussed, and
development of communication and counseling skills in professional practice is
stressed. Patient confidentiality and sensitivity to potential offenses and
cultural differences are emphasized.
4305 Clinical Practice VI
During clinic practice, under the direct supervision of TCM
practitioners, students are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and
follow-up care of patients. Students assume as much responsibility as possible.
Serving the surrounding community, the student clinic provides health-care
services for a wide range of patients and populations, with a wide variety of
medical and health concerns.
Elective Courses
Basic Chinese
This is an introductory course to the Chinese language.
Students develop simple conversational skills and learn elementary listening,
speaking, reading and writing skills in the Chinese pinyin system. Students
learn to write the most commonly-used Chinese characters.
Medical Chinese
Students learn how to use a Chinese-English dictionary and
common Chinese characters and words used in traditional Chinese medicine that
relate to TCM theory, acupuncture points, herbs and treatment modalities.
Western Herbology
This course offers an introduction to, and overview of,
western herbal medicine, including its history, assessment techniques, and
methodological applications. With a focus on plants indigenous to North America
and Europe, this course examines the chemistry and physiological effects of
these herbs in addition to outlining their therapeutics/clinical applications.
Acupuncture in Orthopedics
The theory and practice of acupuncture are applied to
orthopedic problems such as fractures, dislocation, external injuries, internal
injuries, sports injuries, bursitis, synovitis, etc..
History of Chinese Medicine
This course introduces the development of the Chinese
medicine in the past 3000 years. It will cover the most important achievement in
each of the important time period, including the TCM physicians and their
contributions to Chinese medicine, important works on Chinese medicine, etc.,
with an aim to providing a general review of the history of Chinese medicine.
Chinese Medicine Terminology
This is a 30 hours class introducing about 200 commonly used
terms and phrases in Chinese medicine. Focus will be placed on both the
pronunciation of some of the terms in Chinese and the basic meanings of the
Chinese terminology. Students are expected to pronounce the terms correctly and
have a good knowledge of the meaning of the terms.
Medical Chinese
This course aims at teaching students to speak the commonly
used Chinese medicine terms and to be able to communicate in simple Chinese on
the topics related to Chinese medicine. It will help student establish a strong
and firm basis for the study of Chinese medicine.
Selected Readings of TCM Classics
TCM Classics are important source for enhancement of the
Chinese medicine level. In this class, some important paragraphs concerning
basic theories, diagnostic methods and treatment of diseases from Yellow Emperor’s
Classic Medicine, Treatise on Febrile Diseases, Synopsis of Prescriptions of
Golden Chamber, etc. are selected to deepen understanding of students on Chinese
medicine and improve their ability to diagnose and treat diseases.
TCM Schools in History
This course introduces the most famous TCM schools in the
history of Chinese. Emphasis will be put on the special theories, special
diagnosis and special treatment put forward by these different schools. The Four
Major Schools in the Jin and Yuan Dynasty and the School of Epidemic Febrile
Diseases will be specially discussed.
Experimental Acupuncture
This course aims at introduction to the experimental studies
of acupuncture in modern times. Many scientific evidences relating to the
mechanism of treating diseases with acupuncture have been put forward through
experimental study. It will provide students with a good and firm background of
the scientific nature of acupuncture.
Osteotraumatology in Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine is one of the most useful therapies for
osteotraumatological diseases. In this course, the commonly used bone-setting
manipulations, diagnosis and treatment of bone diseases will be discussed in
detail.
Chinese Medicine Strategies for Cancer
This is a course covering the understanding of Chinese
medicine on cancers. It will deal with etiology, pathology, diagnosis and
treatment of commonly seen cancers in Chinese medicine. Focus will also be put
on the discussion of combined use of Chinese medicine and Western therapies in
modern times.
Gastrointestinalogy in Chinese Medicine
Based on introduction of the Chinese medicine on the
functions of the digestive tract, this course will make a detailed discussion on
the diagnosis and treatment of commonly seen digestive troubles with the
emphasis placed on the most effective therapies in Chinese medicine for these
diseases.
TCM Treatment for The Most Commonly Seen Diseases in Western
Countries
This is course helping students to master the most effective
therapies for such common diseases in Western countries as depression, bronchial
asthma, arthritis, etc. It will provide students with the most useful
information about the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases in Chinese
medicine
Treatise on Febrile Diseases and Its Clinical Applications
The Treatise on febrile Diseases is honored as the
"ancestor of Formula Books" in Chinese medicine. More than half of the
formulas in textbooks today are from this book. With a detailed discussion about
the composition, indications and clinical application of these formulas in
modern times, students learn the most difficult but most effective part of
Chinese medicine in treatment of disease.
Endocrinology in Chinese Medicine
This book focuses on introduction of the TCM treatment of
endocrinal diseases difficult to treat with Western modalities. Discussion will
cover such topics as obesity, menopausal diseases, etc.
Infertility in Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine is very effective for infertility. In this
class, students will receive the information of both Western medicine and
Chinese medicine on pattern diagnosis and treatment of infertility with
different Chinese medicine modalities.
Animal Acupuncture
This course introduces the acupuncture treatment on diseases
of cat, dog and horse, with a detailed description about the difference of the
animals and human body in acupoints, needling techniques and attentions.
Single Point Therapy
This course is an advanced acupuncture course which mainly
introduces the acupoints with special therapeutic effect on various diseases.
special techniques, including the manipulation, attention and treatment period
when a single point is used in treatment of disease are also discussed.
Regional Anatomy of Acupoints
This course provides students with the regional anatomical
structures of about 100 commonly used acupoints. Special attention is paid to
points located in complicated anatomical structures or in dangerous locations,
with detailed discussion on the application of proper needling techniques. This
course plays an important role in ensuring the safety of acupuncture treatment.
Epidemic Febrile Theory and Clinical Application
Epidemic febrile diseases (Wen Bing) is a special branch of
Chinese medicine. In this course, students learn special diagnostic methods,
treatment principles and some very famous and effective formulas for some
special epidemic febrile diseases.
Chinese Medicine Ophthalmology
This course introduces the relationship of the Zang/Fu organs
and eyes, diagnostic methods for eye diseases, pattern identification of eye
diseases and treatment of commonly seen eye diseases in Chinese medicine.
Chinese Medicine Treatment of Ear-Nose-Throat Diseases
This course covers the understanding of Chinese medicine of
commonly seen diseases of the ear, the nose and the throat, with a detailed
discussion on the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of commonly seen diseases
in this field.
Modern Development of Chinese Medicine
This course aims at the introduction to the modern
development of Chinese medicine. It covers the modern study of the therapeutic
principles, the herbs, formulas, acupuncture and combined application of Western
and Chinese medicine. Some commonly used methods of study are also be covered. A
prospective study of the Chinese medicine is presented in the last part of the
class.