Course Descriptions – Year 3

Term 5

301. Therapeutics of Acumoxa II (lecture & practical) 6 credits. A continuation of Therapeutics 251 with expansion on the topics. Includes in-class, student presentation of patient intake records. Concurrent with 305. Prerequisite 251

302. Patent Formulas (lecture) 2 credits. Study of composition, indications and use of common Chinese patent medicines. Prerequisite 253

303. Nei Ke: Chinese Internal Medicine (lecture) 7 credits. An examination of diseases commonly observed in Chinese Internal Medicine, their etiology and differential diagnosis and treatment with Chinese medicinal formulae. Prerequisite 253

304. Theory Comparison (lecture) 2 credits. Introduces historical schools of thought in acupuncture, their origin and development, associated classics and application in a modern clinical practice. Prerequisites 201, 204

305A. Clinical Observation II – Acupuncturist (clinic)  6 credits.

305H. Clinical Observation II – TCM Herbalist (clinic)  6 credits.

305P. Clinical Observation II – TCM Practitioner (clinic) 6 credits.

305D. Clinical Observation II – Doctor of TCM (clinic)  6 credits.

These courses are a continuation of Clinical Observation I with increased focus on patient record keeping. Prerequisites: all first, second and concurrent third year courses at discretion of the Academic Dean.

308. Qi Gong II (practical) 2 credits. Practical development of self-awareness in terms of breathing and body alignment.  Trains the student in the advanced methods of Qi Gong that have been used by healers to develop the capacity to heal with qi (Fa Qi)  and also increase the practitioner’s sensitivity to the emotional and energetic state of other persons. Prerequisite 208

323. Er ke: Pediatrics (lecture) 2 credits. The examination of diseases commonly observed in pediatrics, their etiology, differential diagnosis and treatment with Chinese medicinal formulas. Prerequisites 253

340. Needling Lab III (practical) 1 credit. Continuation of 241. Study will include practical application of various acu-moxa techniques, including bloodletting, mang-zhen, huo-zhen, scalp acupuncture, cupping, ear acupuncture, needle warming moxibustion,  direct moxibustion and partitioning moxibustion. Study will include needling of acupoints related by anatomical location, by function, or by needling technique. The practical application of Clean Needle Technique is requisite to passing this course. Lab coat required. Prerequisites: 241,  301(or concurrent)

397A. Western Pathology II (lecture) 4 credits. Discussion of basic signs and symptoms of illness; diagnostic methods and laboratory tests used in clinical allopathy; emphasis on differentiation of urgent and serious conditions; introduction to basic emergency procedures, CPR and basic first aid. This course is delivered over two terms. Prerequisite 297

397B. Western Pathology II Case Studies (practical)  1 credit. Adjunct to 397A, this course will present and analyze relevant clinical case studies in order to deepen student understanding.  Concurrent with 397A.

Term 6

307. Research Techniques and Paper Preparation (lecture and practical) 1 credit. Survey of methods of research necessary for the TCM student and practitioner in writing scientific journal articles and papers. An examination of the journal article and thesis format through lecture and practice. Generally taken in year prior to final year of program.

341. Needling Lab IV (practical) 1 credit. Continuation of 340. Study will include practical application of various acu-moxa techniques, including bloodletting, mang-zhen, huo-zhen, scalp acupuncture, cupping, ear acupuncture, needle warming moxibustion, direct moxibustion and partitioning moxibustion. Study will include needling of acupoints related by anatomical location, by function, or by needling technique. The practical application of Clean Needle Technique is requisite to passing this course. Lab coat required. Prerequisites: 340

347. Western Medical Lab Diagnostics and Physical Examination (lecture & practical) 2 credits. This course will introduce students to the basic Western medicine procedures for the physical diagnosis of the entire body; as well, students will be introduced to Western medicine laboratory tests and procedures with reference to their diagnostic significance and normal range values. Prerequisite 297; 397A & 397B (or concurrent)

352. Wai Ke: Chinese External Medicine (lecture) 5 credits. The examination of diseases commonly observed in TCM external medicine and dermatology with a focus on etiology, differential diagnosis and treatment with Chinese medicinal formulas. Prerequisite 253

353. Fu Ke: Gynecology (lecture) 5 credits. The examination of diseases commonly observed in gynecology, their etiology, differential diagnosis and treatment with Chinese medicinal formulas.  Prerequisites 253

354. TCM Case Studies (lecture) 1 credit. This course will present for discussion, TCM clinical case studies covering a wide range of illnesses from Nei ke, Wai ke, Fu ke and Er ke.  Prerequisites 303, 323; concurrent with 352, 353.

355A. Clinical Observation III – Acupuncturist (practical)  6 credits.

355H. Clinical Observation III – TCM Herbalist (practical)  6 credits.

355P. Clinical Observation III – TCM Practitioner (practical)  6 credits.

355D. Clinical Observation III – Doctor of TCM (practical)  6 credits.

These courses are a continuation of Clinical Observation II. Students will prepare patient intake records for presentation to class. Preliminary student-patient interaction will be undertaken in preparation for Supervised Clinical practice. Concurrent with 351. Prerequisites: all first, second,  and concurrent third year courses at discretion of the Academic Dean.

356. Tui Na II (lecture & practical) 3 credits.  A continuation of 256 with focus of study on the therapeutic use of Tui Na in the treatment of various internal medicine and gynecological diseases; pediatric Tui-Na fundamentals and therapeutics will also be included. Prerequisite 256

359. Huangdi Neijing Selections (lecture) 3 credits.  This class involves the in-class translation and discussion of selected sections of the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Internal Medicine)  in their original Chinese text. Prerequisites 101, 259, concurrent with TCM Program third year courses.

Term 7 – Acupuncture and Herbology Programs Only

365. Clinical Practicum Placement – Acupuncturist (practical) 15 credits. Students will be placed in a variety of clinical settings throughout western Canada with independent practitioners. There may be opportunity for clinical placement in China. Placements will range from five weeks to three months. Students will be performing practical application of previously learned theory. Students will conduct patient interviews, participate in diagnosis and treatment planning, and perform appropriate acupuncture treatments and follow-up on patients’ responses in treatment. Prerequisites: successful completion of all first, second,  and third year Acupuncturist Program courses. Concurrent with 451A

375. Clinical Practicum Placement – TCM Herbalist (practical)  15 credits. Students will be placed in a variety of clinical settings throughout western Canada with independent practitioners. There may be opportunity for clinical placement in China. Placements will range from five weeks to three months. Students will be performing practical application of previously learned theory. Students will conduct patient interviews, participate in diagnosis and treatment planning, and perform appropriate traditional Chinese medicine treatments and follow-up on patients’  responses in treatment. Prerequisites: successful completion of all first, second, and third year TCM Herbalist Program courses. Concurrent with 451H

451A. Research Paper – Acupuncturist (project) 6 credits.  Allows the student to examine a topic of their choice (with the approval of the Academic Dean). Students will be expected to do independent readings, provide case studies, including differential diagnosis and treatment outlines, prepare a research paper and present their findings. Prerequisites: successful completion of all first, second, and third year Acupuncturist Program courses. Concurrent with 365

451H. Research Paper – TCM Herbalist (project) 6 credits. Allows the student to examine a topic of their choice (with the approval of the Academic Dean). Students will be expected to do independent readings, provide case studies, including differential diagnosis and treatment outlines, prepare a research paper and present their findings. Prerequisites: successful completion of all first, second, and third year TCM Herbalist Program courses. Concurrent with 375
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