Course Descriptions
| 101 | Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine are the foundation of TCM, which cover essential concepts used in TCM such as yin阴, yang阳, five elements五行, qi气, blood血, essence精, fluids液, five zang五脏 like lung, spleen, heart, liver and kidney, as well as six fu 六腑like small intestine, large intestine, bladder gallbladder, stomach and san jiao. This course not only cover normal human condition, but also include introduction of pathological conditions such six external pathogens and seven internal emotion factors, as well as principles of treatment and prevention of disease. This course will also include clinical observation with instructors. Prerequisite: None |
| 102 | Diagnostics of Traditional chinese Medicine: Diagnostics of Traditional chinese Medicine are another foundation of TCM, which introduce how to collect evidence, differentiate syndrome and make correct diagnosis. These include how to assess patients by using wang zhen (望TCM diagnostic inspection method), wen zhen (闻TCM diagnostic auscultation and olfaction methods), wen zhen (问TCM diagnostic inquiry method), and qie zhen (切TCM diagnostic palpation method). This course will include how to organize and interpret the collected information using the following TCM syndrome differentiation methods, which include ba gang bian zheng (八纲辩证eight principles differentiation), zang fu bian zheng (脏腑辩证organ theory differentiation), wu xing bian zheng (五行辩证five elements differentiation), san jiao bian zheng (三焦辩证triple warmer differentiation), wei qi ying xue bian zheng (卫气营血辩证four levels differentiation), liu jing bian zheng (六经辩证six stages differentiation), qi xue jin ye bian zheng (气血精液辩证qi, blood, body fluid differentiation), bing yin bian zheng (病因辩证pathogenic factors differentiation), jing luo bian zheng (经络辩证meridian differentiation). This course will also include clinical observation with instructors. Prerequisite: course 101 |
| 103 | Anatomy and Physiology: Anatomy and Physiology are an essential course for students in healthcare and biological field. This course includes medical terminology training, human gross anatomy and physiology related to organization of human body, as well as chemical, cellular and tissue level of organization. The course will teach the integumentary system, principles of support and movement (musculature), control systems of the human body (nerve system), the endocrine system, the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system and immunity, the respiratory system, the digestive system, metabolism, the urinary system, fluid, electrolyte and acid-base dynamics, the reproductive systems, development and inheritance anatomy and physiology. This class has lab (include medical terminology quiz, anatomy, and phycology quiz, also include video tape to show anatomy human body. Prerequisite: none |
| 104 | Psychology: This course provides introduction to the scientific analysis of behaviour and mental activity from the biological, social and individual perspectives. Major topics include: perception, motivation, learning, memory, intelligence, personality, states of consciousness, social interaction, developmental processes, hereditary and environmental influences, abnormal psychology and therapeutic methods. Students will participate directly or indirectly in the department’s ongoing research program. This course can be taken at the University of Winnipeg or the University of Manitoba. See the Course schedules at the University of Winnipeg or University of Manitoba. |
| 105 | Basic Theories of Acupuncture: Basic theories of acupuncture are an essential course to understand mechanism of acupuncture, which covers history of acupuncture, development of acupoint and meridians. This course will teach concepts of meridian, composition of meridian such as ordinary meridian (14 meridians with their own acupoints), extraordinary meridian (Governor vessel GV, conception vessel CV, flush vessel FV, belt vessel BV, yin heel vessel yin HV, yang heel vessel yang HV, yin link vessel yin LV, and yang link vessel yang LV), divergent meridian etc. The pathways of these meridians will be introduced and the interaction among these meridians will also explained. The course will also teach concepts of acupoints with history and development. Several special acupoints will be interpreted such as wu shu xue (五输穴five transporting points), yuan xue (原穴source points), luo xue (络穴connecting points), xi xue (郗穴cleft points), bei shu xue (背输穴transport points), mu xue (目穴front / mu points), xia he xue (下合穴lower sea points), ba mai jiao hui xue (八脉交会穴eight confluent points), ba hui xue (八会穴eight (influential) points), zi mu xue (子母穴mother / child points), jiao hui xue (交会穴channel crossing points), a shi xue (阿是穴ah shi points). This course will introduce basic treatment principle and four points technique, how to measure human body distance according to 1. B-cun (bone proportional cun) Gudu Fen Cun 骨度分,2. F-cun (finger cun) Shouzhi Tongshen Cun 手指同身寸, how to needling and how to manipulate needle to achieve de qi 得气or therapeutic effectiveness. This course will explain precautions and contraindications of acupuncture, Prerequisite: 101, 102, 103 |
| 106 | Acupuncture Points: Acupuncture points course will explain 361 acupoints on 14 meridians and 47 extra meridians acupoints, which include location, needing technique, action or function, and brief indications of each acupoint. The fourteen meridians include hand supreme yin Lung meridian, hand bright yang large intestine meridian, foot bright yang stomach meridian, foot supreme yin spleen meridians, hand lesser yin heart meridian, hand supreme yang small intestine meridian, foot supreme yang bladder meridian, foot lesser yin kidney meridian, hand absolute yin pericardium meridian, hand lesser yang san jiao meridian, foot lesser yang gallbladder meridian and foot absolute yin liver meridian. This course includes laboratory component to find acupoints Prerequisite: 105 |
| 107 | Basic Theories of Chinese Massage: This course includes techniques of Chinese massage, their main functions and principles. This will expand the student’s ability to treat a larger variety of conditions. It is done with the patient fully dressed so it can be used to treat in more situations. This course will include a lab. |
| 108 | General Introduction to Acupuncture Treatment: This course is to introduce the general principles of acupuncture treatment with auricular acupoints and scalp acupuncture. Several scalp acupuncture systems will be explained with focus on standard WHO scalp acupuncture, which include 14 lines. Jiao’s and Fang’s scalp acupuncture systems will also be introduced. The course will explain location, functions, and indications of each line. The history of auricular acupuncture system will be explained with Nogier and Chinese style auricular acupuncture, but the focus will be on Chinese auricular acupuncture, which includes anatomical structure of ear, development different regions of ear from embryo, practical 84 acupoints with location, functions, and indication. The course also teaches common combination of auricular acupoints for analgesic activity, antiphlogistic activity, antipruritic activity, and vegetative harmonization, as well as auricular acupuncture prescriptions for common diseases. This course will explain acupuncture technique used in scalp and auricular acupuncture, introduce precautions and contraindications of scalp and auricular acupuncture This course will briefly introduce Chinese Tui Na, Tai Ji and Qi Gong to students. The course has laboratory component to find scalp and auricular acupoint in human as well as teaching Tui Na, Tai Ji and Qi Gong. Prerequisite: 105, 106 |
| 109 | History of Chinese medicine: This course includes the Chinese Medicine history and development including history of acupuncture, Chinese herbs and Chinese massage. As well as teaching about famous Chinese medical doctors in different dynasties and famous works. |
| 110 | Basic theories of swedish(western) massage: This course covers basic anatomy, palpation, land marking and kinesiology. The techniques of western massage are taught as well as draping, contraindications and report writing. At the end of the course, the student will be able to perform a basic massage on a generally healthy adult. There is a lab included. |
| 111 | Clinical Education 1: This is clinical course which covers topics like common respiratory diseases, etiology, pathogenesis, exercise treatments and pharmacology.
Clinical observation includes understand Vital Sign and Nutrition for COPD, understanding obstructive lung disease, masking Controlled breathing technique, how to take Medications, how to administrate Oxygen to patients, how to recognize and cope with stress and smoking. It also includes how to describe and explain the processes of tissue damage, inflammation, and healing.
Prerequisite: 103 |
| 112 | Practical Anatomy and Physiology: This course will teach the students about anatomy, physiology and kinesiology of the body that is under their hands. The course will focus on anatomical structures; the muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, nerves and blood vessels. Kinesiology will be taught, showing how the anatomy creates movement. There will be reading required pre-class so the class will run smoothly. Notes will be provided in advance of class and students must come to class prepared as the class will move fairly quickly. The student will be exposed to skeletons, posters, and flash cards to explore the body. They will also be exposed to feeling the anatomical structures on each other and with people brought in as demonstrations. This course will also include a lab. |
| 113 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy 1: This course includes structure and function of human body tissues, organs and systems and their interrelations. Skull, vertebral column, rib cage, head, neck and trunk/thorax muscles, surface anatomy: head, neck and trunk. This course includes a lab. |
| 114 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2: This course includes upper limbs: bones, joints, muscles, nerves, blood supply and lymphatics. Lower limbs: bones, joints, muscles, nerves, blood supply and lymphatics. This course includes a lab. |
| 115 | Communication and Ethics: Communication skills and knowledge of ethics are the most important aspects of daily practice of the professionals such as acupuncturist and TCM practitioners. This course will introduce professional communication with speak and write effectively using appropriate terminology, to ensure effectiveness of communication with professional integrity. This course will explain key ethical issues in TCM profession, practice, and communication. There will be procedure to identify, understand and apply professional conduct and ethics related to good boundary and effective therapeutic relationships, including ethical business practices and basics of resolution and negotiation skills. Students will learn to enhance emotional intelligence and review approaches to self-care such as breathing techniques, self-reflection, and collaborative dialogue with classmates. Misconduct of ethics and code of ethics in practice jurisprudent province will be explained. Prerequisite: None |
| 116 | Practice observation: supervised observation of clinical practice: Practice observation is a clinical course which allows student to observe the supervisor with the patients. The observation includes the practical procedure of the supervisor with all aspects of knowledge and practice of TCM and jurisprudence.
Prerequisite: None |
| 117 | Business Management: This course offers an introduction to small business including entrepreneurship, business structures and their characteristics, i.e., partnerships, incorporations their advantages and disadvantages. The student will learn how to set up effective goals, and how to develop a mission statement, business plans, marketing strategies and some small business accounting. Discussion will be held around the idea of the acupuncture and TCM practice as a business.
Prerequisite: None |
| 225c | Diagnosis and evaluation: the application of TCM diagnostic procedures in evaluation patients: The clinical course allows the students participating in and with some hands-on practice with patient interviews, charting and treatment with the supervisor present, especially by the application of TCM diagnostic procedures in evaluating patients. This course is focusing on common content of program.
Prerequisite: 101, 102, 105, 106, 108 |
| 225a | Diagnosis and evaluation: the application of TCM diagnostic procedures in evaluation patients: The clinical course allows the students participating in and with some hands-on practice with patient interviews, charting and treatment with the supervisor present, especially by the application of TCM diagnostic procedures in evaluating patients. This course is focusing on acupuncture content of the program.
Prerequisite: 101, 102, 105, 106, 108 |
| 225d | Diagnosis and evaluation: the application of TCM diagnostic procedures in evaluation patients: The clinical course allows the students participating in and with some hands-on practice with patient interviews, charting and treatment with the supervisor present, especially by the application of TCM diagnostic procedures in evaluating patients. This course is focusing on Dr. of TCM content of the program.
Prerequisite: 101, 102, 105, 106, 108 |
| 225h | Diagnosis and evaluation: the application of TCM diagnostic procedures in evaluation patients: The clinical course allows the students participating in and with some hands-on practice with patient interviews, charting and treatment with the supervisor present, especially by the application of TCM diagnostic procedures in evaluating patients. This course is focusing on herbal content of program. Prerequisite: 101, 102, 105, 106, 108 |
| 120 | Massage Therapy Practice 1: Students are given the opportunity to practice and integrate the skills they have developed to date under the supervision and mentorship of professional massage therapists. The primary focus of the first year clinic is systemic massage with emphasis on stress reduction and wellness for the client. Students practice professionalism and teamwork. Student responsibilities include all aspects of operating a clinic such as receptionist duties, cash management, patient management and laundry. |
| 201 | Clinical Acupuncture therapy of common diseases: Clinical acupuncture therapy of common diseases is an essential course before students to start clinical rotation and practice. This course briefly reviews diagnosis and differentiation of syndromes according to TCM basic knowledge. The course will focus on etiology, mechanism, syndrome differentiation, treatment principle of each syndrome for different diseases in infection, respiratory, digestive, circulatory, urogenital, motor system, neurotic, mental diseases with different groups of acupoints. This course will include laboratory component and practice. Prerequisite: course 101, 102, 105, 106 |
| 202 | The Chinese Massage of Common Disease: This course requires prerequisites of 107,101" 102 and 105 The course also includes how to treat infectious, respiratory, digestive,circulatory, urogenital, motor system, neurotic, mental and other diseases with massage therapy.This course will include lab and practice. |
| 203 | Clinical Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine : This course will briefly introduce the contents and concepts of three classic TCM textbooks such as Yollow Emperor’s Internal Medicine (黄帝内经HuangDi NeiJing), Treatise of cold induced diseases (伤寒论Shanghan Lun), and Seasonal Febrile Diseases (温病条辨Wenbing Tiaobian). Original section of these books will be explained in English as well as the conditions and treatment of different diseases as much as possible. Prerequisite: 101, 102 |
| 204 | The Chinese Materia Medica:The Chinese Materia Medica will teach basic properties and functions of TCM herbs such as si qi (four properties), wu wei (five flavours), sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending, floating sinking), gui jing (channel trpism). For each herb, its actions, indications, toxicity and pao zhi (processing) will be explained. Classification of herbs will be introduced such as herbs for heat-clearing, herbs of purgative, herbs to resolving dampness, herbs for inducing diuresis and excreting dampness etc. Moreover, dosing, preparation and interaction of herbs will be explained. This course will include clinical observation and laboratory components. Prerequisite: 101, 102 |
| 205 | Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Formulation of TCM herbs is an important part of practice in TCM. In this course, the development of formulas and its components in formulas will be introduced. The course will explain jun君 chen臣 zuo佐 shi使 theory in formulas. The techniques of preparation of formulas and decoction will be introduced. Classification of formulae will be explained in detail such as formulae like the Formulas that Release the Exterior, the Formulas that Treat the Interior Excess Syndrome with Purgation, the Formulas that Harmonize, the Formulas that Clear the Heat etc. The cooking method, precaution in preparation of formulae, administration of decoction will be elaborated. This course will include laboratory and practice components. Prerequisite: 101, 102, 204 |
| 206 | Orthopedic Assessment: Orthopedic assessment course is to evaluate individuals for musculoskeletal impairment. Orthopedic tests enable acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner to identify a specific area of injury and aid in the diagnosis and treatment plan of the injured individual. These assessments include taking a patient's history; examining how the patient moves and how individual joints move; evaluating sensation and reflexes. These are specific orthopedic tests for the upper and lower extremities as well as the spine. These "special tests" help the acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner in the differential diagnosis of the patient. Prerequisite: 103 |
| 207 | Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required by health professional like acupuncturist and TCM practitioner. This course will be taught by a CPR organization to every new student. The topic includes CPR for adults, children and infants, Conscious and unconscious obstructed victims (Choking rescues), Respiratory emergencies including anaphylaxis, asthma and hyperventilation, Circulatory emergencies (includes heart attacks, angina, and strokes) Prerequisite: None |
| 208 | Chinese Medicine Management: This course includes the Canadian medical system, personal care components, acupuncture by law, private insurance system, acupuncture marketing and private practice management. |
| 209 | Advanced Swedish Massage Therapy : This course goes deeper into the anatomy, physiology and kinesiology of the body. Mechanisms of injury, rehabilitation principles and common joint dysfunctions will be taught. Advanced techniques will be used for targeting specific structures to effect physical, neurological and morphological change. Joint mobilizations, isotonic and isometric stretching will be covered. Emphasis is made on assessment techniques so the student will be able to treat specific dysfunctions and gauge the results of their applied therapy. There is a lab included in this course. |
| 210 | Clinical Education 2: Clinical education 2 will teach students how to read X-ray, CT scan, MRI, Angiogram information, how to assess Lung condition, heart condition, fracture, and dislocation
The course will also teach students how to perform safe acupuncture on how to prevent infection, how to resolve commonly form of needle penetration of skin or intramuscular injection, how to assess potential risk of transmitting infection from one patient to another such as patients with HIV, HBV, HCV etc., how to handle common medical laboratory test and explain normal range of blood work.
Prerequisite: 103 |
| 212 | Sports Massage Therapy : The primary focus in this course will be the use of manual techniques in athletic situations, including pre-event, post-event, injury prevention and rehabilitation. To facilitate skill development, integration and application of material learned in class, students will have the opportunity to work on-site at sports events. This course includes a lab. |
| 213 | Kinesiology : This course include function of bone; organization of the skeletal system; Classification, factors affecting bone growth and development; Joint movements – the complications, roles of muscles, cross structure muscle mechanism. Basic biomechanics will be taught. Massage therapists body mechanism during the practice. |
| 214 | Modalities used by other Health Professionals: It is common for therapists to see clients who have received treatment from other health professionals. This course briefly introduces the student to the definitions, purpose, precautions and contraindications of some of the common modalities: ultrasound, interferential currents (IFC), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), laser, acupuncture and taping. This course includes a lab. |
| 215 | Therapeutic Exercise:This course focuses on the study of the principles of exercise and its application and integration in the practice of therapy. This course encourages students to develop through participation. There is an emphasis on core stabilization, stretching, strengthening, endurance and coordination. |
| 216 | Research: This course introduces students to the concepts of research and understanding the role it plays in a therapeutic practice and how it impacts recognition of massage therapy. Students will be required to produce a case report based on independent clinical interventions on patients under guidance of an experienced research teacher. Students are required to hand in a research paper before graduating. |
| 217 | Pathology: This course include the study of the nature and cause of disease, musculoskeletal injuries and neuromuscular disorders, general and specific, post-surgical conditions, mental health conditions. The anatomy and physiology will be applied in this study of pathologies. Diseases of all systems will be covered with particular interest in those most commonly treated by massage therapists. |
| 218 | Nutrition: This course will cover the nutritional needs of humans with the different food groups as noted in the Canada Food Guide, as well as dietary trends. The course will outline how diet impacts the human body after injury and disorder condition diseases and the effects between nutrition and recovery. |
| 219 | Pharmacology: Pharmacology is the foundation of current medicine and knowledge TCM acupuncturist and practitioner need to know. This course will offer basic information about pharmacology, it will also introduce basic knowledge of drugs used in nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory, gastrointestinal system, hematology and urine system, drugs used in endocrine and chemotherapy, drug that may affect massage outcome, over-the-counter drugs etc. Moreover, different drugs used to treat different medical condition such as hypertension, diabetes etc.
Prerequisite: 103 |
| 220 | Joint Mobilization Theory:This course will teach definitions and terms, basic concepts of joint motion, indications for joint mobilization, limitations, contraindications and precautions. Procedures for applying passive joint mobilization techniques, mobilization with movement, principles and procedures. This course includes a lab. |
| 221 | Myofascial Technique: This course includes myofascial release and soft tissue stretching and manipulation, trigger point release technique and direct strain and indirect strain induction techniques. This course has a lab. |
| 224 | Massage Therapy Practicum 2:The class builds on students’ skill and knowledge, integrates advanced technique application utilizing practical cases for development of critical thinking, assessment, management and treatment skills. Students will have the opportunity to work under the supervision of qualified health professionals. Students will demonstrate their ability to enter into the workplace meeting entry level requirements. Students will have an option to choose to practice in the Hua Xia Acupuncture and Herb College of Canada clinic or at another professional health care clinic. |
| 226 | Quality control of herbal products: This course introduces quality control of herbal products in clinical setting, which includes how to maintain herbal inventory, how to assess quality of herbs with reference to packaging, labeling, physical properties, available assurance information. This course will also introduce how to store herbs in appropriate condition, maintain record with respect to herbal inventory, and how to prepare and dispense herbal products.
Prerequisite; 204, 205, 203 |
| 301 | The technique of Acupuncture and Moxibustion: The technique of acupuncture and moxibustion is to teach other therapeutic methods used in TCM exception of acupuncture. The acupuncture technique is explained in course 105. Other techniques will be taught in the course include moxibustion, cupping, three-edged needling, electroacupuncture, plum bloom needling, Gua Sha, Chinese chiropractic. The course will introduce history and development of each technique, explain how to perform these techniques, what are indications to use these techniques, what are precautions and contraindications of these techniques. This course will describe in more details about each technique for: 1. Cupping, how to perform cupping, how to control tightness of cupping, how to remove cupping from patients etc.; 2. Gua sha, how to perform Gua sha, what is the paths and direction of Gua sha, what kind of oils can used for Gua sha etc; 3. Moxibustion, how to perform moxibustion, direct moxibustion and indirect moxibustion, moxa on top of needle etc. This course will also touch on some techniques but will not teach in detail such as point injection, dermal needling, heat lamp, laser acupuncture, and therapeutic ultrasound. This class include laboratory and practical components This course requires prerequisite: 105,106,108 |
| 302 | Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine is the foundation of clinical course. In this course, it will offer the general information of common different diseases in internal medicine such as infection, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, urogenital, neurotic, and mental disorders from both current medicine and TCM points of views. Explanation of general treatment of these diseases will be introduced. Prerequisites: 101, 102, 105, 106, 108, 201, 301 |
| 303 | Gynecological Disease: Gynecological Disease is a common disease in women in both current medicine and TCM. TCM is also a very effective and useful methods to release gynecological condition in women. This course will explain common condition of gynecological disease including etiology, cause, mechanism, syndrome differentiation and treatment with acupoints. The conditions may include Dysmenorrhea, Female Infertility, Mastitis/Breast abscess, UTI etc. Prerequisites: 101, 102, 105, 106, 108, 201, 301 |
| 304 | Pediatric Disease: Pediatric Disease is another kind of diseases that TCM are effective in clinic. The course will introduce common pediatric diseases, such as anorexia, asthma, common cold, convulsions, cough, diarrhea, enuresis etc. The etiology, differentiation of syndrome and therapeutic methods will be introduced.
Prerequisites: 101, 102, 105, 106, 108, 201, 301 |
| 305 | External Disease: This course will cover some common skin, muscular and skeleton conditions. The cause and mechanism of these conditions will be explained. The etiology, differentiation of syndrome and therapeutic options will be provided for the conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Sciatica, Lower back & leg pain, Stiff Neck/Cervical Spondylosis, Ankle Sprains, Psoriasis, Fibromyalgia.
Prerequisites: 101, 102, 105, 106, 108 and 301. |
| 306 | Disease of eye, ear, nose, and throat. And some clinical emergency : This course will cover some common diseases of eye, ear, nose, and throat, such as Dry Eyes Syndrome, Loss of voice, Red, Swollen and Sore Eyes, Tinnitus and Deafness, Toothache etc. Their etiology, differentiation of syndrome and therapeutic options will be provided.
Prerequisites: 101, 102 |
| 307 | Treatment Emergencies: This course includes common emergency problems and treatments. |
| 308 | Hydrotherapy This course includes: hydrotherapy definitions, effects, uses, precautions, contraindications and water exercises. Thermotherapy: the use of hot and cold application for massage therapy practice. This course will include a lab. |
| 309 | Neuro-Science: This course covers the brain and the cranial nerves, nervous tissue, spinal cord and peripheral nerves, autonomic nervous system, sensory motor and integrative systems, anatomy, physiology and pathology and neurological assessment. |
| 310 | Internal Medicine: This course includes the common internal medicine, such as infections, respiratory, digestive, circulatory, urogenital, motor system, neurotic, mental and other diseases. Diagnosis and treatment uses herbal medicine. |
| 311 | Gynecology: This course includes common diseases of obstetrics and gynecology; diagnosis and treatment uses herbal medicine. |
| 312 | Pediatrics: This course includes common pediatric disease; diagnosis and treatment uses herbal medicine. |
| 313 | Ophthalmology: This course includes the common disease of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Diagnosis and treatment uses herbal medicine. |
| 314 | Miscellaneous Disease: This course includes the common surgical, dermatomes, rectum, anus and skeleton system disease. Diagnosis and treatment uses herbal medicine. |
| 401 | Clinical hours include, Office work: educate: file management, computer management, confidential policy, health regulation policy. disinfection control management, disinfection between the patients, disinfection environmental.
Communication skill, answer the phone, book the appointment, and insurance company billing skill. Office work training supervision under office manager. Clinical practical for Chinese herb knowledge include term 1, term 2, term 3, term4 under direction and supervision of Chinese medical practitioner, R. TCM.P Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis. |
| 403 | Supervised practice: the clinical treatment of patients : Clinic practice course cover clinical office work such as file management, computer management, confidential policy, health care regulation policy, clinical disinfection control management, disinfection between patients and clinic environments. Practice communication skill, how to answer the phone, how to book an appointment and how to bill insurance company etc. These will be supervised by an office manager. Most importantly, students will practice their knowledge learn from previous terms under the supervision of a R. Ac. Or R. TCM P. Prerequisites: all courses |
| 403 | Clinical hours include, Office work: educate: file management, computer management, confidential policy, health regulation policy. disinfection control management, disinfection between the patients, disinfection environmental. Communication skill, answer the phone, book the appointment, and insurance company billing skill. Office training supervision under office manager. Clinical practical acupuncture knowledge include term 1, term 2, term 3, under direction and supervision of R Ac, or R. TCM.P Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis. |
| 501 | Advance Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine : This advance theory of TCM discusses not only basic theory of TCM but also advance theory of TCM such as constitution (ti zhi), pathogenesis (bing ji), and health preservation (yang sheng) etc. It will also explore TCM theory in more detail.
Prerequisites: 101 |
| 502 | Advance Diagnostics of Traditional Chinese Medicine: This advance diagnosis of TCM discusses more detail in basic concepts of TCM diagnostic methods. It also explores physical examination. It will also organize and interpret the collect information to make TCM diagnosis from at least nine different syndrome differentiation methods. In addition, it will incorporate information obtained from biomedical diagnostic data, medical and health history to explain their relevance to TCM diagnosis.
Prerequisites: 102 |
| 503 | Advance Theories of Acupuncture : These advance theories of acupuncture will describe channel system in physiology and pathology, and symptoms and signs associated with disorders of the channel systems. It will also discuss at least twelve different specific acupoint categories. The course will also introduce micro systems acupuncture (wei zhen), point injection and acupressure.
Prerequisites: 105, 106, 108, 301 |
| 504 | Advance Chinese Materia Medica : The course will have more detailed discussion of the properties and functions of TCM herbs, toxicity of herbs, processing (pao zhi) and pharmacological effect of commonly used herbs. It will also discuss herbal formulating strategies with reference to composition, modification. functions and classifications, combinations and compatibility, and dosage form and methods of administration etc. Moreover, potential adverse effects and contraindications of herbs as well as interactions of herb with other health products will be discussed.
Prerequisites: 203, 204, 205 |
| 505 | Advance Clinical Education: The advance clinical education course will discuss professional communication issues, develop and maintain effective inter-professional relationships. It will also apply principles of reflective practice to engage with colleagues in professional activities. Moreover, this course will discuss how to establish priorities for assessment and treatment planning, as well as recognize therapeutic outcome and initiate collaboration, consultation and referral. Furthermore, it will discuss how to establish treatment plan, monitor effectiveness of treatment plan and modify where necessary, as well as educate and counsel patient.
Prerequisites: all courses |
| 506 | Integrated TCM and Biomedical Concepts: The course will introduce basic biomedical concepts in human such as DNA, RNA, and protein and their metabolism. It will also briefly discuss infectious diseases and infection control as well as dysfunctions and common diseases. Moreover, the relationship of biomedical diagnostic and treatment approaches to TCM practice will be discussed. It will explore integration of TCM and biomedical concepts. Furthermore, the course will introduce some knowledge of modern therapeutic technologies such as laser acupuncture, and ultrasound treatment.
Prerequisites: all courses |
| 507 | TCM Classics: The course will introduce several TCM classics in diagnosis and treatment such as huang di nei jing (Medical Classic of the Yellow Emperor), shang han lun (Treatise on Cold Pathogenic Diseases), wen bing xue (Science of Epidemic Febrile Disease), jin gui yao lue (Synopsis of the Golden Chamber), nan jing (Classic of Difficulties). yi jing (Classic of Changes), shen nong ben cao jing (Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica). It will describe similarities and differences in content and application of these TCM Classics.
Prerequisites: all courses |
| 508 | Literature review: The course will utilize research literature to maintain awareness of new developments and methodologies in TCM and identify areas of current research in TCM, as well as describe commonly used approaches to research design and methodology.
Prerequisites: all courses |
| 600 | Supervised practice: the clinical treatment of patients: Clinic practice course cover clinical office work such as file management, computer management, confidential policy, health care regulation policy, clinical disinfection control management, disinfection between patients and clinic environments. Practice communication skill, how to answer the phone, how to book an appointment and how to bill insurance company etc. These will be supervised by an office manager.
Most importantly, students will practice their knowledge learn from previous terms under the supervision of a Dr. TCM. Prerequisites: all courses |
