Course Descriptions & Syllabus
Acupuncture
Herbology
Western Medical Course
Clinical Training
Business Course
Acupuncture
410.0A History and Terminology
of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
This course examines the historical development of Traditional
Chinese Medicine and its 2500-year written history.
The course provides students with a foundation for etymological
study of the Chinese language as it relates to traditional
medical terminology.
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411.0A Basic Theory and
Philosophy of Oriental Medicine
This course examines the conceptual roots of Traditional
Chinese Medicine with special attention to the development
of the following philosophies: Yin/Yang, Five Element
and their specific relationships to human health.
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412.0A Basic Theory and
Physiology of Oriental Medicine
This course surveys the fundamental substances of Qi,
blood and body fluids, and the functions and characteristics
of the Zang Fu organs, including their interrelationships
and the characteristics of the channels that form the
underlying basics of Traditional Chinese Medical physiology.
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413.0A Basic Theory and
Etiology of Oriental Medicine
This courses explores the internal and external causes
that give rise to the onset of disease, among them are
the six pernicious influences, the seven emotions, diet,
lifestyle, sexual activity, physical activity, and miscellaneous
factors (prenatal, preadolescent, adolescent, and adult
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414.1A Oriental
Medical Diagnostic Skills I
This course teaches how to evaluate and diagnose patients
by inspection of the tongue and other body parts and
by palpation of pulse variations. Body palpation, asking,
listening, and smelling are also covered as diagnostic
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414.2A Oriental Medical
Diagnostic Skills II
This course teaches how to evaluate and diagnose patients
by inspection of the tongue and other body parts and
by palpation of pulse variations. Body palpation, asking,
listening, and smelling are also covered as diagnostic
techniques. Prerequisites 414.1A >>
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415.0A General and Clean
Needle Technique
This course, presented in lecture and practicum, prepares
students with various acupuncture and needling techniques,
the use of moxibustion, electro-stimulation and cupping.
Students are also instructed on proper clean field acupuncture
techniques. Students, under supervision, practice on
one another to prepare for clinical practice. >>
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416.0A Basic Meridian
Theory
This course focuses on the basic meridian theory to
include the 12 regular meridians and the 8 extra meridians.
Emphasis is also placed on the 12 divergent meridians,
12 muscle regions, 12 cutaneous regions and 15 collaterals.
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417.1A Acupuncture
Point Location I Prerequisites
415.0A
417.2A Acupuncture
Point Location II Prerequisites 417.1A
417.3A Acupuncture
Point Location III Prerequisites
417.2A
These courses examine, in-depth, the location and indications/contraindications
for the use and functions of all acupuncture points
of the lung, large intestine, stomach, spleen, heart,
small intestine, bladder, kidney, gallbladder, San Jiao,
liver, pericardium, and the Ren and Du meridians. >>
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418.0A Acupuncture Point
Location Practicum
This course involves locating acupuncture points correctly
on oneself and others through finger pressure and inserting
needles in specific points. Students learn to develop
awareness in approaching the human body, to feel for
points, trace meridians, experience Qi, and to apply
the concepts of Oriental medicine to practice. Prerequisites
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420.0A Identification
of Disease Patterns: Eight Principles
This course conveys the identification of disease patterns
according to the eight principles: i.e., Yin, Yang,
Heat, Cold, Interior, Exterior, Excess, and Deficiency.
Prerequisites 412A, 413A, 414A, 415A, 416A,
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421.0A Identification
of Disease Patterns: Pathogens
This course surveys the changes that occur when the
body is invaded by pathogenic factors (i.e. wind, dampness,
dryness, cold, heat, summer heat, and fire) and delineates
patterns of disease these changes indicate. Prerequisites
412A, 413A, 414A, 415A, 416A, 417.1A, 441W
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422.0A Identification
of Disease Patterns: Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids
This course describes the basic patterns of disharmonies
of Qi (deficiency, stagnation and rebellion of Qi),
blood (i.e. deficiency, stasis, heat and loss of blood),
and body fluids (edema, phlegm and deficiency of fluids).
Prerequisites 412A, 413A, 414A, 415A, 416A, 417.1A,
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423.0A Identification
of Disease Patterns: Internal Organs
This course teaches the identification of disease patterns
of the Zang and Fu internal organs that are based on
the signs and symptoms that arise when the Qi and blood
of these organs are out of balance. Prerequisites
412A, 413A, 414A, 415A, 416A, 417.1A, 441.1W
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430.0A Qi Gong
This course introduces the concepts and practice of
Qi Gong as it relates to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Students will learn the history, types and general training
concepts of Qi Gong for optimal health and clinical
application for patient care. >>
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451.0A Oriental
Bodywork--Tui-Na Therapy
This course covers the instruction and practice of the
basic manipulation techniques of Tui-Na therapy and
its appropriate application to numerous musculoskeletal
disorders and selected internal disorders with reference
to pertinent differential diagnosis. >>
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451.2A Oriental Bodywork – Tui-Na Therapy
II
This course covers the instruction and practice of the
advanced manipulation techniques of Tui-Na therapy and
its appropriate application to numerous musculo-skeletal
disorders and selected internal disorders with reference
to pertinent differential diagnosis.
Prerequisites 451.2A >>
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451.3A Oriental Bodywork – Pediatric
Tui-Na Therapy
This course will provide a detailed study for the treatment
of children’s diseases by Chinese pediatric tui-na.
Students will learn lots of techniques, skills, specific
points which was commonly used for pediatric tui-na.
Prerequisites 451.0A, 451.2A, >>
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424.0A Identification
of Disease Patterns: Six Channel, Meridian, Four Levels,
and San Jiao
This course discusses the identification of disease
patterns according to six channel theory, meridian theory,
four level theory and San Jiao as formulated by Zhang
Zhong Jing, Ye Tian Shi, and Wu Ju Tong respectively.
Prerequisites 414A, 420A, 421A, 422A, 423A, 417.2A,
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425.0A Ear and
Scalp Acupuncture
This course deals with the anatomy, theory and techniques
of ear and scalp acupuncture for the treatment of various
symptoms and diseases. The student learns the efficacy
and use of ear and scalp acupuncture in theory and practical
application. Prerequisites 414A, 420A, 421A, 422A,
423A, 417.2A, 441.2W >> Back
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425.2A Ear Acupuncture II
This course deals with the advanced, practical,
and systematic techniques of ear acupuncture for the
treatment of various symptoms and diseases. The student
learns more detailed techniques of ear acupuncture in
theory and practical application.
Prerequisites 414A, 420A, 421A, 422A, 423A, 417.2A,
441.2W, 425.1A >>
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426.0A General
Treatment Principles of Acupuncture
This course shows the practitioner how to devise a treatment
plan appropriate to the patient's primary and secondary
health concerns. It will teach the evaluation of the
relative importance of chronic and acute conditions
and determine the appropriate selection of acupuncture
points. Prerequisites 414A, 420A, 421A, 422A, 423A,
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427.1A Acupuncture
Case Studies I
This course presents and discusses case studies from
clinical observation, experience and selected reading
with analysis of treatment plans and principles. Prerequisites
414A, 420A, 421A, 422A, 423A, 417.2A, 441.2W
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542.0A Neuro-Acupuncture
This course combines acupuncture meridian theory, points,
and the central nervous system into an application for
the treatment of various neurological conditions. Students
will learn using the acupuncture points or non-points
for different neurological diseases.
Prerequisites 414A, 420A, 421A, 422A, 423A, 417.2A,
417.3A, 441.1W, 441.2W
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543.0A Tension Point Therapy
This course will introduce a form of acupuncture treatment
which integrates both aspects of western and eastern
medicine for all types of soft tissue injury and pain
by utilizing ‘tension points’. Prerequisites
414A, 420A, 421A, 422A, 423A, 417.2A, 417.3A, 441.2W
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543.0A Tension Point Therapy
This course will introduce a form of acupuncture treatment
which integrates both aspects of western and eastern
medicine for all types of soft tissue injury and pain
by utilizing ‘tension points’. Prerequisites
414A, 420A, 421A, 422A, 423A, 417.2A, 417.3A, 441.2W
527.2A Acupuncture Case
Studies II
These courses present and discuss case studies from
clinical observation, experience and selected reading
with analysis of treatment plans and principles. Prerequisites
427.1A
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535.0A The Treatment
of Common Diseases
This course presents acupuncture treatments for internal,
external, traumatalogical, gynecological, pediatric
diseases and diseases of the five sense organs, and
acupoint injection therapy. Prerequisites 527.2A,
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536.0A Complete
Case Study and Essay
This course requires each student to prepare and present
a case study with history, examination, intake, results,
diagnosis, evaluation, treatment principle, treatment
prescriptions of acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion,
nutrition, Tui-Na, exercise recommendations, and progress
reports. These discussions, as chaired by clinical instructors,
enhance the students' abilities and confidence in the
medical care of patients. In addition, an essay is required
that may be placed in the College's library. Prerequisites
424A, 430H, 425A, 426A, 417.3A, 427A, 443W, 444W, 442.3W
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564.0A NCCA Review
This course will entail a comprehensive review for the
National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists
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Herbology
430.1H
Herbology I and Oriental Herbal Diagnostic Methods
Chinese herbal medical history, botanical families,
plant part terminology, major herb groups, herb properties,
major formula groups, formulation principles, methods
of preparation, formula modification, and dispensing
of herbs are covered in this course. Prerequisites
414A, 420A, 421A, 422A, 423A, 417.2A >>
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530.2H Herbology
II Prerequisites 430.1H
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530.3H Herbology III Prerequisites
530.2H
These courses teach a minimum of 300 herbs covering
taste, entering meridian, botanical and Chinese names,
meaning of the Chinese character, functions and indications,
important biochemical components, incompatibility with
other herbs, dosage and herb identification.
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531.1H Herbal
Formulas I Prerequisites 530.2H,
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531.2H Herbal
Formulas II Prerequisites 531.1H
These courses present a minimum of 150 formulas. Specifically
covered are the meaning of formula names, the herbs
and their functions for each formula, the amount of
the individual herbs, major functions and indications
of each formula, contraindications, major modifications
and usual methods of preparation, and modification of
the formulas for the various patterns of disharmony.
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532.0H Food Therapy
This course covers the categorization of common foods
with regard to taste and function, dietary advice for
various conditions, and preparation of common food and
herbal formulas. Prerequisites 530.2H, 545W, 541.4W,
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534.0H Integration of
Herbal Medicine and Western Science
This course emphasizes the botany of Oriental and Western
herbs and their common effects and contraindications
when combined with Western pharmaceuticals. Prerequisites
530.3H, 531.1H, 532H, 548W >>
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535.0H The Treatment of
Common Diseases
This course presents herbal treatments for internal,
external, traumatalogical, gynecological, pediatric
diseases, and diseases of the five sense organs. Prerequisites
530.3H, 531H, 532H, 570H, 570H >>
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570.0H Herbal Pharmacy
and Dispensary
This course provides practice in prescribing and filling
formulas in the pharmacy. Prerequisites 530.2H >>
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Western Medical
Courses
441.1W Anatomy and Physiology
I and Medical Terminology
441.2W Anatomy
and Physiology II Prerequisites 441.1W
441.3W Anatomy
and Physiology III Prerequisites 441.2W
541.4W Anatomy
and Physiology IV Prerequisites 441.3W
These courses present a systematic approach to
human anatomy (skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive,
genital, urinary, and nervous systems) and the normal
functioning of the human body based on fundamental biophysical
principles. Medical terminology is fully covered in
the first course. Courses III and IV involve intensive
study of the musculoskeletal system and diseases commonly
associated with the musculoskeletal system. Neurological
study of the structure and function of the brain, spinal
cord and peripheral nerves is emphasized to include
neurochemistry and common diseases. >>
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460.0W First Aid
and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
This course teaches basic first aid and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation with an emphasis on risks unique to an
acupuncture clinic. The course also deals with methods
of sterile and proper needle handling technique, handling
of infectious materials, prevention, and control of
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442.1W Neuro-Anatomy
This course covers anatomy and physiology of the basic
structures of the central nervous system, peripheral
nervous system and autonomic nervous system, structure
and functions of cranial nerves, nervous plexuses, peripheral
and basal ganglia; structure and function of sensory
and motor CNS tracts; composition of cerebrospinal fluid
and the structures involved in synthesis and absorption;
functional deficits with lesions in the CNS or peripheral
nerves; basic concept of reflexes. Prerequisites
441.1WG, 441.2W, 428.0WG >>
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442.2W Clinical Neurology
This course teaches: the assessment of mental status,
cognitive function, assessment of aphasia, apraxia,
dyslexia, agnosia, physical examination techniques,
cranial nerves examination, examination of motor function
and reflexes, sensory examination, and examination of
meningeal signs, cerebellar function, vestibular function.
Prerequisites 441.1WG, 441.2W, 428.0WG >>
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443.0W Microbiology
This course is designed to emphasize the role of living
agents in health and disease, including bacterial physiology,
genetics, virology, microorganisms, pathophysiology,
and epidemiology of infectious diseases. >>
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444.0W Western Pathology
This course is a clinical approach to lay the foundation
for an understanding of the basic mechanisms of disease.
It involves the study of diseases, genetic disorders,
immunology neoplasia, and pathology of the digestive,
respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal, nervous, and
endocrine systems. Prerequisites 441.2W >>
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545.0W Western Diagnostics
The student is presented with lectures and practicum
experiences to learn routine procedures in physical
diagnosis. The student learns how to obtain a medical
history, perform a physical examination, write SOAP
notes, and write a narrative report that includes a
diagnosis and treatment plan. The course concludes with
a practical test in which each student conducts a complete
physical examination on a fellow student and then writes
a narrative report. The student will learn the relevance
of laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures as
well as the basis and need for referral and/or consultation.
Prerequisites 441.3W, 444W, 443W
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546.0W Radiology
This course deals with diagnosis of disease using various
techniques of visualization. This includes study of
how to examine a chest film, mediastinal structures,
ultrasonography, computerized tomography, thermography,
the lung, the heart, the abdomen, the contrast study
of the gastrointestinal tract, the skull, bones, and
the spine. Prerequisites 441.3W, 444W >>
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547.0W Clinical
Psychiatry
This course examines the fundamentals of personality
theory, developmental psychology, psychopathology, and
medications used in treatment. Grief and lifestyle counseling
techniques, interventions, psychoneuroimmunology, and
behavioral medicine are also covered. Prerequisites
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548.0W Western Pharmacology
This course presents the major groups of pharmaceuticals
in this country, their uses, common prescription names,
and potential complications when used with herbal therapy.
Prerequisites 530.2H, 541.4W >>
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Clinical Courses
471.1C
Clinical Observation I
Students observe all aspects of history taking, examination,
diagnosis, and treatment under the supervision of a
licensed acupuncture physician. >>
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472.2C Clinical Observation
II
With an emphasis on medical record keeping, students
continue to observe and discuss all aspects of clinical
practice, including point location, needling and palpation
techniques, moxibustion, and Tui-Na massage under the
supervision of a licensed acupuncture physician. Prerequisites
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473.3C Clinical Internship
III
Again, with an emphasis on medical record keeping, students
participate in advanced application of clinical procedures
and patient treatment under the direction of the supervising
acupuncture physician. Prerequisites 472.2C
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574.4C Clinical Internship
IV
Students will continue assisting with all aspects of
patient care, including conducting patient interviews
and forming diagnosis and treatment plans that are approved
or modified by the supervising acupuncture physician.
Prerequisites 473.3C >>
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575.5C Clinical Internship
V
Students focus on patient interview, diagnosis and prescription
of appropriate herbal formulas. Prerequisites 574.4
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576.6C Clinical Internship
VI
This is the final phase of clinical practice in which
the student practices as a senior intern. Interns are
responsible for complete patient care with near total
independence of practice. Competency is expected with
regard to diagnosis, treatment, acupuncture prescription,
selection of appropriate herbal formulas, and social
interaction with the patient. Senior interns are expected
to follow-up and monitor the patient's progress. Prerequisites
575.5C
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Business/Counseling
Courses
462.0B
Marketing
Students learn marketing techniques and procedures relating
to the operation of a private practice. The program
is structured so as to target the major topics of marketing.
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563.0B Practice
Management
This course familiarizes the student with the process
of opening and managing a healthcare practice. Topics
include writing a business plan, developing office policies
and procedures, insurance billing, and the ethical considerations
with respect to prescribing and selling herbs to patients.
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461.0B Legal Status
of Acupuncture/Medical Errors I
Students learn the most recent rules/regulations regarding
the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act of 1996 relating to the operation of a private practice.
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561.0B Legal Status
of Acupuncture/Medical Errors II
This course is a study of the laws and rules governing
the practice of acupuncture in the U.S. with special
emphasis on Florida. Prerequisites 461.1B >>
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463.1CB Clinic Theater I
This class prepares new students for their rotations
in the clinic. They are taught the requirements, responsibilities
and duties expected of first semester observe and/or
transfer students. Any subjects related to clinic are
further explained, including, schedule requests, dress
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463.2CB Clinic Theater II
This class is a two part course providing students self-evaluation
tools in preparation for communication with other interns,
Supervisors and patients in the clinic. They are also
taught the practical requirements, responsibilities
and duties expected of interns entering assistantship
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463.3CB Clinic Theater III
This class is a two part course providing students with
effective, advanced communication and listening skills
in regards to treating patients in the clinic. They
are also taught the practical requirements, responsibilities
and duties expected of interns treating patients in
the clinic.
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566.0CB Patient Communications and Insurance
Billing
In this course, students will learn the methods and
communication skills related to insurance billing. How
to verify coverage prior to treatment, what an insurance
company needs, how to use billing codes effectively,
and different cases like personal injury cases, workers
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Prospective
Students
