Course Descriptions – Year 5

Term 9

501. TCM Herbal Classics (lecture) 12 credits. This course will focus on the study of three TCM Classics: Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Injury by Cold); Jin Kui Yao Lue Fang Lun (Synopsis Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber); and Wen Bing Xue (Febrile Disease Theory). Prerequisites 303, 323, 352, 353

502. Applied Meridians (lecture & practical) 6 credits. The lecture portion of this course will focus on the in depth investigation of the classical meridian writings and their correlation with modern scientific findings. The practical portion of this course will emphasize the assimilation of learned knowledge through various means of assessment and movement. Students will each undergo a postural imbalance assessment and subsequent training in the correction of postural imbalance and faulty movement patterns. Prerequisites: 301

504. Advanced Clinical Therapeutics (lecture) 3 credits total. In this course, a wide range of illnesses will be covered in the fields of internal medicine, neurology, otorhinolaryngology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and gerontology and emergency medicine. In many cases, TCM and Western medical knowledge will be presented and discussed conjointly in order to foster in students the integrated medicine approach. Treatment will focus on advanced herbal formulas and the use of modern TCM herbs. Prerequisites: 501 (or concurrent)

Term 10

553. Pharmacology and Toxicology of TCM Medicinals (lecture) 4 credits. This course will investigate modern scientific research findings in the field of TCM medicinal substances. A variety of TCM medicinals will be investigated both in terms of pharmacology and herb-drug interactions. Prerequisites: 303, 323, 352, 353, 427

554. Advanced Clinical Therapeutics (lecture) 6 credits. Continuation of topics from 504 in Term 9. In this course, TCM and Western medical knowledge will be presented and discussed conjointly in order to foster in students the integrated medicine approach. A wide range of illnesses will be covered in the fields of internal medicine,  dermatology, neurology, otorhinolaryngology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and gerontology. Treatment will focus on advanced herbal formulas and the use of modern TCM herbs. Prerequisites: 501 (or concurrent)

555. Advanced Clinical Practicum Placement – Doctor of TCM (practical) 10 credits. Students will be placed in a variety of clinical settings with independent practitioners for a total of 150 practicum hours. Students will perform practical application of previously learned theory. Students will conduct patient interviews, diagnosis and treatment planning, and perform appropriate TCM treatments and follow up on patients’ responses in treatment. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all first, second, third, fourth and fifth year TCM Program courses.

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