COLLEGE OF ACUPUNCTURE & TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
DIPLOMA OF ACUPUNCTURE (D.A.)
OBJECTIVE:
This course of studies is designed to offer a sufficient understanding and overview of acupuncture techniques to already accredited Medical and Dental professionals desiring to utilize acupuncture in their practice. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to apply this knowledge to augment the treatment of their patients.
CRITERIA:
Total Units: 35 Units
Pre-requisite: Be a Licensed in the Field
PERIOD OF STUDY
The period of DA program for students is an average 2-4 academic semester.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT/APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
- Complete the Application for Admission and submit it with a non-refundable check or money order for £110 payable to Kensington London College (KLC).
- Provide two recent color passport size photos.
- Request an official transcript from the institution that awarded the doctorate degree and submit a copy.
- Provide a copy of your present State or/and National License which makes our program of interest to you.
- Submit a 1-2 page Statement of Educational purpose (basically, a letter in your own words) that gives us an idea of your future career objectives, issues in education important to you, or a brief statement of your experiences in the medical field, which make our program of interest to you.
D.A. Curriculum
Course # Course Title Units Hours
DA310 Intro to Oriental Medicine 3 45
DA320 Acupuncture Anatomy and Physiology 3 45
DA330 Introduction to Meridian/Points 3 45
DA340 Oriental Medicine Diagnosis I 3 45
DA341 Oriental Medicine Diagnosis II 4 60
DA350 Acupuncture Technique I 4 60
DA351 Acupuncture Technique II 4 60
DA360 Clinical Point Location 4 120
DA370 Clinical Observation 7 210
TOTAL 35
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DA310 Introduction to Oriental Medicine (3)
This is an introduction to the basic theories and Philosophy of Oriental Medicine and the association with their historical backgrounds and clinical application.
Prerequisites: None
DA320 Acupuncture Anatomy and Physiology (3)
An introduction to channel and collateral theory and examination of internal and external pathways.
Prerequisites: None
DA330 Introduction to Meridian/Points (3)
An introduction to Meridian and Points location including channels and collateral point location, ear point location.
Prerequisites: DA310
DA340 Oriental Medicine Diagnosis I (3)
DA341 Oriental Medicine Diagnosis II (4)
An introduction to traditional methods of Oriental diagnosis, including observation, auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, and pulse analysis.
Prerequisites: None
DA350 Acupuncture Technique I (4)
DA351Acupuncture Technique II (4)
Principles and techniques of the Acupuncture with lectures and demonstrations including practice sessions, insertion, sedation, tonification, and removal techniques.
Prerequisites: DA330
DA360 Clinical Point Location (4)
This course of clinical point location practice on life model include measurement, located the point and insertion, sedation, tonification, and removal techniques.
Prerequisites: DA 350
DA370 Clinical Observation (7)
Practical experiences in the clinic and presentation and discussion of cases attended by interns.
Prerequisites: DA360
ELECTIVE COURSES
| OM310 | Fundamentals of Oriental Medicine | 2 | 30 |
An introduction to the basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine including the history of Oriental Medicine, the relationship of Yin and Yang, the five elements, physiological functions of the Zang-Fu (hollow and solid) organs, the formation and function of Qi, Blood, and Body Fluid.
Prerequisite: None.
| OM320 | OM Diagnosis I | 3 | 45 |
Prerequisite: OM 502.
An introduction to the four methods of diagnosis in Oriental Medicine with emphasis on tongue observations and pulse diagnosis. Also covered an analysis of symptoms and signs of diseases.
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Oriental Medicine
| OM330 | OM Diagnosis II | 3 | 45 |
To differentiate diseases according to Zang-Fu theory and Five-Elements theory. And to differentiate diseases according to the Six-Stage theory, the Four-Levels theory and the SanJiao theory.
Prerequisite: OM Diagnosis I
| OM430 | Medical Qi Gong & Breathing Exercises | 1 | 15 |
Exercises combing motion with meditation and breathing to nourish energy with lifestyle counseling, and self-care recommendations.
Prerequisite: None.
| OM420 | Tai Qi Chuan & Exercise Therapy | 1 | 15 |
An introductory course to Chinese system of movement and meditation, which the Chinese perform to maintain good health and prolong longevity by promoting free flow of Qi.
Prerequisite: None.
| AC420 | Tui Na & Manual Therapies | 2 | 30 |
An introductory course to Chinese system of movement and meditation, which the Chinese perform to maintain good health and prolong longevity by promoting free flow of Qi.
Prerequisite: None.
| OM 410 | OM Diets & Nutrition | 2 | 30 |
This course teaches the concept of Chinese Diet Therapy & its relation to Western Nutrition. Using the Eight Parameters as a reference, the class will discuss Dietary Transition, Water and Protein/ Vitamin B 12, Oils & Fats, Sweeteners, Salt, Other Condiments, Vitamins, Calcium and Green Food Products, Food Enjoyment/Timing/ Combining, Fasting & Children’s Diet, Five Elements & Five Flavors, Using Food in the Treatment of Diseases, Food Energetics, and Nutritional Suggestions. There will be discussions on applying Chinese Diet Therapy in the clinical setting.
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OM510 |
OM Internal Medicine I | 2 | 30 |
This course is a study of clinical oriental medicine dealing with syndromes of different body systems such as the respiratory, cardiovascular system. Consideration is given to etiopathology, clinical manifestations, analysis, and treatment plan, including important herbal treatments and basic formula. Also discussed in detail is how to add herbs to a basic formula according to disease progress and different syndromes. Acupuncture treatments are also mentioned.
Prerequisite: at least one Acupuncture Therapeutics, and one Herbal Prescription.
| OM520 | OM Internal Medicine II | 2 | 30 |
This course is a study of clinical oriental medicine dealing with syndromes of different body systems, especially focused on gastrointestinal system. Consideration is given to etiopathology, clinical manifestations, analysis, and treatment plan, including important herbal treatments and basic formula. Also discussed in detail is how to add herbs to a basic formula according to disease progress and different syndromes. Acupuncture treatments are also mentioned.
Prerequisite: OM Internal Medicine I
| OM530 | OM Internal Medicine III | 2 | 30 |
.This course is a study of clinical oriental medicine dealing with syndromes of different body systems, especially focused on urinary system and also dealing with traumatology and emergency care. Consideration is given to etiopathology, clinical manifestations, analysis, and treatment plan, including important herbal treatments and basic formula. Also discussed in detail is how to add herbs to a basic formula according to disease progress and different syndromes. Acupuncture treatments are also mentioned.
Prerequisite: OM Internal Medicine II
| OM611 | OM Dermatology | 2 | 30 |
This course focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of common skin disorders arising from allergies, viral infections, autoimmune conditions and iatrogenic causes. The course includes preparation and use of Chinese herbal ointments, poultices and creams.
Prerequisites: TCM Internal Medicine I, II
| OM612 | OM Pediatrics | 2 | 30 |
This course presents an overview of TCM Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of selected common pediatric diseases. Upon completion of this course, students should have acquired the knowledge of TCM syndrome differentiation and differential treatment of selected common pediatric disorders.
Prerequisites: TCM Internal Medicine I, II
| OM613 | OM Gynecology | 2 | 30 |
This course reviews the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the female reproductive system from a Western perspective as well as the TCM paradigm. Students will learn to diagnose, differentiate and develop treatment plans for general gynecological disorders and to use correct treatment strategies to treat a range of gynecological disorders.
Prerequisites: TCM Internal Medicine I, II
| OM614 | OM Sports Injury | 2 | 30 |
This course provides students with an introduction to the principles of pharmacology, medical terminology, and documentation used in the care of physically active individuals by Oriental Medicine.
Prerequisites: TCM Internal Medicine I, II
| AC310 | Fundamentals of Acupuncture | 1 | 15 |
This course presents an in-depth discussion of the traditional functions, major laws and principles, and the cautions and contraindications of the major Acupuncture points. Students will learn the properties of the major points, including their traditional and empirical usages, the significance of their nomenclature, and their therapeutic effects. Students will also be exposed to the major groupings of the Acupuncture Points on the 12 Main Meridians, the Ren and Du Channels, and the Special point categories
Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology
| AC311 | Acupuncture Meridians I | 3 | 45 |
This course familiarizes students with the concepts of channels and meridians and presents a survey of the 12 primary and 8 extraordinary meridians and the various pathways and collaterals associated with each meridian. It also presents the traditional system of proportional measurement combined with anatomical landmarks as a guide for locating points along a pathway.
Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology
| AC320 | Acupuncture Meridians II | 3 | 45 |
This course continues to examine in detail the location and energetics of acupuncture points. This module presents acupuncture points along the urinary bladder, kidney, pericardium, triple burner, and gall bladder meridians.
Prerequisites: Acupuncture Meridians I
| AC321 | Acupuncture Meridians III | 3 | 45 |
The third of a three-part series on acupuncture point location and energetic. This course covers the location of acupuncture points on the Liver, Governing (Du) and Conception (Ren) meridians; it also describes in detail various ‘extra points’ commonly used in acupuncture and TCM. Students will also learn the energetic of group points including the Font-mu, Back-Shu, Confluent, Influential and group Luo points.
Prerequisites: Acupuncture Meridians II
| AC410 | Acupressure | 1 | 15 |
This course presents lectures, demonstrations and practice in to the practical use of hand and finger pressure on acupuncture points and channels.
Prerequisites: Acupuncture Meridians I
| AC322 | Acupuncture Adjunctive Modalities | 3 | 45 |
This course presents lectures of effective acupuncture treatments for a variety of health concerns. Specialties include pain management, weight loss, anxiety, smoking addiction, and women’s health issues. Acupuncture in addition to adjunctive modalities like heat therapy, cupping, oriental bodywork, food therapy, and herbal therapy are used to provide lasting results.
Prerequisites: Acupuncture Meridian I,II,III
| AC510 | Acupuncture Techniques I | 2 | 30 |
This course presents lectures, demonstrations and practice in safe needling techniques. Students will be introduced to different types of needles, needle selection, management of needle-stick incidents, sterilization and clean needle procedures. Students will be taught the basic techniques of needle insertion, manipulation and withdrawal; students will also be taught the basic tonification and sedation methods.
Prerequisites: Acupuncture Meridian I,II,III
| AC511-512 | Acupuncture Techniques II &III | 4 | 60 |
This course presents lectures, demonstrations and practice in advanced acupuncture techniques and their clinical application. Students will learn cupping, moxibustion, electro-acupuncture, application of acupressure beads and magnets, equipment safety and the use of special needling techniques such as cutaneous acupuncture and classical needling methods.
Prerequisites: Acupuncture Meridian I,II,III
| AC610 | Acupuncture Specialty Treatments I | 2 | 30 |
This course reviews the methods and clinical application of micro system acupuncture, focusing on the systems of scalp and auricular acupuncture, integrating lectures, demonstrations and practice sessions within the course.
Prerequisites: Acupuncture Techniques I & II
| AC620 | Acupuncture Specialty Treatments II | 2 | 30 |
This course presents an in depth discussion of therapeutic strategies and clinical point combinations for major channel and zang-fu disorders. Students will learn how to analyze and combine acupuncture points to treat a variety of syndromes and diseases.
Prerequisites: Acupuncture Techniques I & II
| HB310 | Fundamentals of Herbal Medicine | 1 | 15 |
An introduction to Chinese herbal medicine, this course presents the major herbs and herb groups in Chinese Herbalogy, with an overview of their herbal characteristics and therapeutic uses.
Prerequisites: None
| HB320 | Herb Pharmacopoeia I | 3 | 45 |
This is the first of a three-part series that examines in detail the herbal characteristics, entering channels, therapeutic actions, clinical indications, contraindication, dosages, preparations and special properties of the major medicinal substances in Chinese herbal medicine. In this module, medicinal substances from the following categories will be studied in detail: diaphoretic herbs, herbs that clear heat, anti-malarial herbs, downward draining herbs, diuretic herbs, and aromatic damp transforming herbs.
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Herbal Medicine
| HB321 | Herb Pharmacopoeia II | 3 | 45 |
This is the second of a three-part series that examines in detail the herbal characteristics, entering channels, therapeutic actions, clinical indications, contraindication, dosages, preparations and special properties of the major medicinal substances in Chinese herbal medicine. In this module, medicinal substances from the following categories will be studied in detail: anti-rheumatic, anti-tussive, phlegm resolving, emetic, digestive, carminative, hemostatic, blood invigorating and interior warming herbs and medicinal substances.
Prerequisites: Herb Pharmacopoeia I
| HB322 | Herb Pharmacopoeia III | 3 | 45 |
This is the third of a three-part series that examines in detail the herbal characteristics, entering channels, therapeutic actions, clinical indications, contraindication, dosages, preparations and special properties of the major medicinal substances in Chinese herbal medicine. In this module, medicinal substances from the following categories will be studied in detail: herbs that calm the spirit, herbs that extinguish internal wind, substances that stabilize and bind, substances that open the orifices, anti-parasitic herbs, substances for external application as well as the various Qi, Blood, Yin and Yang tonics.
Prerequisites: Herb Pharmacopoeia II
| HB410 | Herb Formulae I | 3 | 45 |
The first of a three-part series that analyzes in detail herbal composition, formulation strategies, therapeutic actions, clinical indications / contraindication, dosages, and preparation methods of the major Chinese herbal prescriptions. This module focuses on formulas that treat external conditions, clear heat, harmonize, moisten, drain downward, expel dampness and warm interior cold.
Prerequisites: Herbal Pharmacopoeia series I & II
| HB411 | Herb Formulae II | 3 | 45 |
The second of a three-part series that analyzes in detail herbal composition, formulation strategies, therapeutic actions, clinical indications / contraindication, dosages, and preparation methods of the major Chinese herbal prescriptions. This module focuses on formulas that tone and formulas that regulate Qi, invigorate blood and stop bleeding,
Prerequisites: Herbal Formulae I
| HB412 | Herb Formulae III | 3 | 45 |
The third of a three-part series that analyzes in detail herbal composition, formulation strategies, therapeutic actions, clinical indications /contraindication, dosages, and preparation methods of the major Chinese herbal prescriptions. This module focuses on formulas that astringe and bind, calm the spirit, expel wind, resolve phlegm, relieve food stagnation and expel parasites.
Prerequisites: Herbal Formulae II
| HB420 | Advanced Formulation Skills | 2 | 30 |
This course focuses on the development of herbal formula writing skills; students will learn the principles and strategies of herbal combinations and apply these skills and strategies in constructing an herbal formula and modifying formulas to suit the individual needs of their patients.
Prerequisites: Herbal Formulas I, II, and III
| HB510 | Herb / Drug Interaction | 2 | 30 |
This class is designed to further instruct the student a out the potential toxicities and contraindications for the use of Chinese herbal medicines. Students will also learn about the different drugs imported in Chinese herbal remedies.
Prerequisites: Herbal Pharmacopoeia
| HB511 | Herbal & Dietary Supplement Counseling & Recommendations | 2 | 30 |
This course looks into the nature and functions of herbal and dietary supplements and their practical application as therapeutic and preventive health measures based on theories and principles of traditional Chinese medicine.
Prerequisites: Herbal Pharmacopoeia
| HB610 | Shang Han Lun | 2 | 30 |
The classic theories of infectious diseases caused by exogenous wind and cold factors; etiology, clinical manifestations, pulse and tongue signs, indications and complications at different stages and basic therapeutic herbal formulas.
Prerequisites: Herbal Formulas I, II and III, OM Diagnosis I and II, Acupuncture Point
| HB620 | Wen Bing Xue | 2 | 30 |
The treatises on acute epidemic febrile diseases, epidemic fevers, detailed analysis of epidemic disease, and outline of epidemic febrile and seasonal diseases.
Prerequisites: Herbal Formulas I, II and III, OM Diagnosis I and II, Acupuncture Point
| HB630 | Jin Gui Yao Lue | 2 | 30 |
The course will introduce synopsis of prescription, Jin Gui Yao Lue, on pulse, symptom complex and treatment of Bai He syndrome, treatment of apoplexy and acutearthrits, treatment of arthralgia due to stagnation of blood and consumptive diseases, treatment of pulmonary asthenia, pulmonary abscess, cough and inspiratory dyspnea, treatment of chest obstruction, heart pain and shortness of breath, treatment of abdominal distension, abdominal pain caused by cold and indigestion, treatment of pathogenetic wind and cold in the five viscera, treatment of tan yin and coughing, treatment of Xiao Ke, dysuria and urinary disturbance, treatment of edema, and treatment of jaundice.
Prerequisites: Herbal Formulas I, II and III, OM Diagnosis I and II, Acupuncture Point
| WS200 | General Chemistry | 2 | 30 |
This course presents the fundamentals of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on basic chemical principles and their applications to the health care sciences.
Prerequisites: None
| WS205 | General Biology | 2 | 30 |
This course emphasis on the central concepts of biology and is an introductory study of life sciences designed as an introduction to the health care sciences.
Prerequisites: None
| WS210 | Western Medical Terminology | 2 | 30 |
This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of western medical terminology and nomenclature, including major roots, prefixes, suffixes and derivatives.
Prerequisites: None
| WS215 | General Physics | 2 | 30 |
A non-calculus treatment of physics with special attention to topics of interest to students of Oriental Medicine. Topics include measurement, force, mass, velocity, acceleration, vectors, heat, wave theory in light and sound.
Prerequisites: None
| WS220 | Biochemistry | 2 | 30 |
This is an introduction to physiological chemistry, including study of the function and structure of the major groups of biochemical compounds, a survey of the main metabolic pathways and an introduction to the biochemical basis of genetics.
Prerequisites: General Chemistry
| WS225 | General Psychology | 2 | 30 |
Introduction of study of the psychology, including learning, thinking, social, personality, abnormal adjustment, and psychological development.
Prerequisites: None
| WS230 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 | 45 |
The course provides a detailed study of human anatomy and physiology, including the organization of the human body and the musculo-skeletal, integumentary systems.
Prerequisites: None
| WS231 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 | 45 |
This course continues the detailed study of human anatomy and physiology, focusing on the nervous, endocrine, digestive, hematological and respiratory systems.
Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology I
| WS310 | Pathophysiology I | 3 | 45 |
This course presents the fundamental mechanisms of disease processes, including cellular and system dysfunctions, inflammation and repair, immune responses and alterations
in cardiovascular and respiratory functions.
Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology I, II, Biochemistry,
Western Medical Terminology
| WS311 | Pathophysiology II | 3 | 45 |
The course continues the study of the fundamental mechanisms of disease processes, focusing on disorders of the gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine and neurological systems.
Prerequisites: Pathophysiology I
| WS312-313 | Integrated Case Management I & II | 6 | 90 |
This series of clinical observation offers students exposure to acupuncture and oriental medicine and western medicine in a clinical setting. Students will have the opportunity to see how TCM theories and diagnostic principles are integrated into clinical practice by observing the entire diagnostic and treatment procedure conducted by experienced licensed practitioners/faculty. There will also be ample opportunity for review and discussions of cases to further enhance the learning experience.
Prerequisites: OM Diagnosis I
| WS320 | Medical History | 1 | 15 |
This course provides a survey of the history and development of both the western medical system as well as acupuncture and oriental medicine, including major historical events and their impact on the development of medical paradigm in the East and the West.
Prerequisites: None
| WS325 | Medical Ethics | 1 | 15 |
This course will discuss of ethics, jurisprudence, and current issues that confront the modern health practitioner.
Prerequisites: None
| WS415 | Western Physical Assessment | 2 | 30 |
This course will provide students training in the proper techniques of western diagnostic assessment, including history taking, physical examination and clinical charting. Students will learn the basic techniques in examining the head, neck, thorax and abdomen, as well as basic skills in orthopedic and neurological assessments.
Prerequisites: Pathophysiology I & II
| WS420 | Public Health | 2 | 30 |
This course provides training in the principles of public health, including public and community health and disease prevention, public health education, public health alert and a survey of communicable diseases, disease epidemiology and treatment of chemical dependency.
Prerequisite: Clinic I, II, III, Pathophysiology I, II
| WS425 | Western Clinical Nutrition | 2 | 30 |
The fundamentals and study of the basic aspects of nutrition, food, including the essential nutritional requirements, vitamins and minerals, macro nutrition, and the diseases resulting from their deficiency. Students will also learn to analyze and evaluate a patient’s nutritional intake to identify and treat a variety of commonly encountered conditions.
Prerequisites: Biochemistry, Western Medical Terminology
| WS430 | CPR/First Aid & Psychology of Patient Care | 1 | 15 |
This is an eight hour certification course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid at the BCLS Class C level, which includes adult, child and infant CPR and first aid. CPR certification is required before a student is allowed to proceed to practice internship training in the Clinic.
Prerequisite: None
| WS510 | Western Clinical Medicine I | 3 | 45 |
This course provides a systematic study of common disorders in neurology, rheumatology, dermatology, endocrinology, hematology and immunology. Students will learn the clinical manifestations, etiology, differential diagnosis and diagnostic criteria, as well as basic treatment principles of common diseases in a clinical setting.
Prerequisites: Western Physical Assessment
| WS511 – 512 | Western Clinical Medicine II & III | 6 | 90 |
This course continues the systematic study of common disorders, focusing on diseases in the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, renal, urogenital and gynecological systems. Students will learn the clinical manifestations, etiology, differential diagnosis and diagnostic criteria, as well as basic treatment principles of common diseases in a clinical setting.
Prerequisites: Western Physical Assessment
| WS520 | Clean Needle Technique | 0.5 | 8 |
This course provides training in asepsis and clean needle procedures in acupuncture practice. Clean needle technique certification is required before a student is allowed to proceed to practice internship training in the Clinic.
Prerequisite: Acupuncture Technique I
| WS525 | Research Methodology & Evidence Based Medicine | 1 | 15 |
Instruction centers on current research into the underlying mechanisms of Western Medicine and Oriental medicine. Emphasis on fostering an understanding and ability to explain current research in medicine fields and other health care professionals.
| WS610 | Western Pharmacology | 2 | 30 |
This course presents the study of the major classes of western pharmacological substances, their therapeutic actions, clinical indications, safety and side effects. Students will also learn about drug-herb interaction, the effects of western pharmacological substances on Chinese herbal medicines and vice versa.
Prerequisites: Biochemistry, Pathophysiology
| WS615 | Clinical Diagnosis by Radiology and Lab Data | 2 | 30 |
This course provides students with the basic skills in interpreting medical imaging data and diagnostic laboratory tests. Students will learn to analyze and correlate radiological and laboratory data with their patients’ clinical diagnoses.
Prerequisites: Pathophysiology, Western Physical Assessment
| WS620 | Clinical Practice Management | 2 | 30 |
This course is designed to prepare students for clinical training. The course focuses on training students to manage patients as a primary health care professional and includes topics such as primary, secondary and tertiary (specialist) care responsibilities, psychosocial assessment, functional outcome measurement, treatment planning, continuity and follow up of care, referral and collaboration, a working knowledge of ICD-9 and current procedural codes, workers compensation labor codes and procedures, medico-legal report writing, special care situations and emergency procedures.
Prerequisites: None
| CL410 | Clinical Observation | 5 | 150 |
In this final section of the observation curriculum, students will be assigned to work with clinic supervisors, and will be directly observing senior practice interns as well as licensed practitioners in the clinic. Students will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to begin working directly with patients in the next level of clinical training.
| CL510 | Clinical Internship/Practice Phase I | 8 | 240 |
Students will begin working with patients under direct supervision of the clinical faculty. Students will develop their skills in history and intake, clinical assessment and evaluation of patients and in developing the appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan. Students will be closely supervised in the treatment of all patients.
Prerequisite: Pass the Pre-Clinical Examination
| CL511 | Clinical Internship/Practice Phase II | 10 | 300 |
Students will continue to work with patients under direct supervision of the clinical faculty. Students will further develop their clinical assessment, diagnose patients and consult with clinic supervisors in developing an approved treatment and follow up plan. Students will be supervised by the clinical faculty in the treatment of all patients.
Prerequisite: Clinic Internship Phase I
| CL610 | Clinical Internship/Practice Phase III | 10 | 300 |
Students will continue to work with patients under minimum supervision from the clinical faculty. Students will independently carry out the entire history intake, clinical assessment and diagnosis process and develop an appropriate treatment and follow up plan for approval by the clinical faculty. Students will be supervised by the clinical faculty in the treatment of all patients.
Prerequisite: Clinic Internship Phase II
ELECTIVE COURSES (UPER LEVEL)
OM800 Advanced Research Methodology (3) Covers advanced inquiry methodology and current research into the mechanisms underlying the various fundamental premises of Western and Oriental medical systems. Emphasis is on fostering the understanding and ability to interpolate valuable information from between all the disciplines. Prerequisite(s): None
AM808 Advanced Alternative Medicine (3) The advanced study and research of areas and avenues available through alternative medical techniques to treat various diseases. Also covered are alternative therapies and an overview of health conditions. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM810 The current Research and Study of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in the
America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceana (3) The study of history and usage of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and current development and research in the America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceana continents and comparison of Traditional medicine with Western medicine. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM812 The current Research and Study of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in the U.S., China, Korea, Japan and India (3) The study of history and philosophy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and current development and research in the U.S., China, Korea, Japan and India and comparison of local Traditional medicine with Oriental medicine and Western medicine. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM801 Advanced Shang Han Lun (3) The advanced Shang Han studies (one of the four constitution-related Chinese Medicine disciplines) include the classic theories of infectious diseases caused by exogenous wind and cold factors; etiology, clinical manifestations, pulse and tongue signs, indications and complications at different stages and basic therapeutic herbal formulas. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM802 Advanced Wen Bin Lun (3) The advanced study and research on Wen Bin Lun (one of the four constitution-related Chinese medicine disciplines) includes treatises on acute epidemic febrile diseases, epidemic fevers, detailed analysis of epidemic disease, and outline of epidemic febrile and seasonal diseases. Prerequisite(s): OM800
M803 Advanced Huang Ti Nei Ching (3) The advanced study and research on Huang Ti Nei (one of the four Constitution-related Chinese medicine disciplines) includes physiology; pathology, anatomy, diagnosis, meridians, acupuncture, moxibustion, and the five circuit phases and six climatic energies.
Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM804 Advanced Jin Kui Yao Lue Fang Lun (3) The advanced study and research on Jin Kui Yao Lue Fang (one of the four constitution-related Chinese medicine disciplines) includes internal medicine; surgery-treated diseases and gynecological problems. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM825 Advanced Oriental Medicine Diagnosis (3) Covers advanced study and research in four traditional methods of Oriental medicine diagnosis, including observation; auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, palpation, and the study of signs and symptoms of the tongue and pulse. Also explored are the relevant treatment and diagnostic potentials of computers and electromagnetic devices for diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM830 Advanced Orthopedics (3) The course covers advanced studies and researches relating to oriental methods of evaluating and treating orthopedic problems. Includes acupuncture treatment for pain and muscular dysfunction, and the skills related to functional assessment and treatment, including trigger points and referred pain analysis. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM832 Advanced Traumatology E.N.T. (Ear-Nose-Throat) (3) An advanced research of Ear-Nose-Throat disease including: Anatomy and Physiology of Ear-Nose-Throat and Head, diagnosis and treatment in Oriental medicine, TCM approach, disorders of E.N.T., related disease and latest technique and treatment of Ear-Nose-Throat disease. Prerequisite (s):OM800
OM835 Advanced Gynecological Disease (3) Course focus is on researching female-specific diseases, including: anatomy and physiology of the female organ structures, diagnosis and the TCM approach, postpartum and pregnancy disorders, and the latest techniques for the treatment of gynecological dysfunction. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM845 Advanced Immunology (3) The advanced study and research of the modern concepts of immunology, and its theories and technologies in diagnosis; biotechnology, biochemical assays, purification of proteins and peptides, and immune system strengthening through herbal medical techniques are covered. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM846 Advanced Hepatitis (3) Focus lies on the latest research regarding hepatitis in conventional Western medicine and Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, including hepatitis in TCM; acute hepatitis, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, chronic/active hepatitis, hepatitis A & B, and viral hepatitis.
Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM847 Advanced HIV & AIDS Treatment (3) Emphasis is on the latest technologies and treatments from advanced research on HIV and AIDS – including opportunistic infections – from the Biomedical and Oriental medical perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM850 Advanced Ophthalmology (3) An advanced study of ophthalmologic diseases including: anatomy and physiology of the eyes; diagnosis and treatments in oriental medicine, TCM approaches, eye disorders, and the best and latest techniques. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM865 Advanced Health Care Management (3) This course offers insights into the provisions of patient care in a professional practice setting. Students will be made aware of options available in the delivery of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to diverse patient populations. Emphasis is placed on the ethical and moral implications of professional practice. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM883 Independent Study in Oriental Medicine (3) This course offers doctoral-level analysis of selected topics. This three-credit nonresident option is completed on a one-to-one basis with a faculty mentor. The Department of Health Science provides an opportunity for students to carry out a creative research project in an area of their choice that differs from that of the dissertation. It may arise from an in-depth study of some aspect of a recently completed graduate course; an analysis of new ideas, theories or concepts; or evaluation of new strategies used in Research. It can involve the resolution of an isolated educational problem, collection, and interpretation of accumulated data, or an approved field experience.
Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM890 Advanced Clinical Study& Research I (10)
OM891 Advanced Clinical Study& Research II (10)
OM892 Advanced Clinical Study& Research III (10)
Students have clinical practice and research experiences under the guidance of qualified faculty in a wide variety of health care facilities such as ALU Clinic and Research Center, hospitals, health departments, acupuncture managed clinics, schools, and community centers. Clinical practice and research is a significant part of each succeeding semester, and culminates in an intense practicum.
Emphases are: 1. on the advanced knowledge and skills required diagnosing and managing patients. Integration from previous and concurrent courses will be stressed with emphasis on screening and examination skills, analysis of findings, diagnosis, design and implementation of treatment programs for patients with increasingly complex problems. 2. Principles of research are explored and related to clinical investigation. Research design and statistical methods are discussed so that students may critically analyze research articles. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM895 Advanced Oriental Medicine Seminar I (3)
OM896 Advanced Oriental Medicine Seminar II (3)
This seminar bases course examines the development of Oriental Medicine philosophy. Topics are selected from original sources and from the various literature bases that support Oriental Medicine as an alternative treatment. The course provides an in-depth review and analysis of diagnoses and treatment of diseases, the foundations of philosophy of Traditional Oriental Medicine and their impact on modern medical practice. The seminars offer in variety topics related to traditional oriental medicine. Prerequisite(s): OM800
DI901 Dissertation Research I (5)
DI902 Dissertation Research II (5)
DI903 Dissertation Research III (5)
DI904 Dissertation Research IV (5)
Wherein a clinical, library and internet research project of a unique topic related to Oriental Medicine history, philosophy, and treatment that may including Western Medicine view, case study and diagnoses. Is presented as a written report, oral presentation and thorough defense of premise, data interpolation and conclusion. Prerequisite(s): 75% of courses must be completed
OM855 Advanced Auriculotherapy (3) Auriculotherapy is a subject which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by the observation and use of the auricle. The research into the relationship between the auricular and the body as a whole must be carried out with the application of modern science. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM875 Advanced Internal Medicine (3) Course focus is on the TCM approach and researching internal diseases, including: etiology and pathogenesis, type and treatment and prevention of the Respiratory System, Cardio-cerebra-vascular System, Digestive System, Urinary System, Blood System, Endocrine System, Infectious Diseases and Common tumors. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM880 Advanced Pediatrics (3) Course focus is on researching advanced pediatric-specific diseases, including: diagnosis and the TCM approach, common symptoms and signs of pediatric disorders, differences between children and adults, causes of disease, infant acupoints and the latest techniques for the treatment of diseases. Prerequisite(s): OM800
HR705 American Herbs (1) A study of American herbs history, name, classification, properties, taste, actions, indications, and contraindications. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM710 Korean Hand Acupuncture (3) Korean Hand Acupuncture is a form of acupuncture and other therapies applied to the hand. All acupuncture meridians found on the body have corresponding meridians on the hands. By treating points on these meridians the whole body can be treated. Hand therapy is not a local treatment but a method of regulating organ function and relieving pain Korean Hand Acupuncture uses needles, moxa and electricity. It also includes the use of small magnets and, gold and silver pellets to stimulate points. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM720 Esoteric Acupuncture (3) A comparison of the Chinese Five Element theory with the Hindu Chakra system along with a synopsis on Sacred geometry and how it is related to acupuncture. The course included the New Encoding Patterns, the energetic of the acupuncture points used and how the Qabbalistic tree of Life is directly related to Chinese acupuncture. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM725 Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture (2) Wrist-ankle Acupuncture is a new approach to the ancient therapeutic modality. It is a new branch in the acupuncture field; it has a different theoretical basis from the classical body acupuncture. The course also emphasized on historical development and its relationship to current treatment principles. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM730 Diabetes and TCM (2) Diabetes is a systemic and chronic disease concerning the metabolic disturbance and the disorders of the endocrine system. The course emphasizes research of: causes and pathogenesis, syndrome identification, classifications of the commonly-used herbal formulas, diagnosis and treatment, common clinical complication of diabetes and diet therapy and medicated diet. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM750 Feng Shui and Health (1) The study of Philosophy of Feng Shui that comes from the Cantonese dialect of the Chinese language – feng means “wind” and shui means “water”. Feng covers wind, air, gas, clouds, energy fields and rays, radiation, storms and typhoons. Shui includes lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, ice, snow as well as plants and other living things nourished by them. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM760 Face Diagnosis (2) The study and research on face diagnosis such integration of scientific aspects of medicine with the huge experience accumulated during millenniums by the Eastern medicine – Chinese and Indian-Tibetan. The course reflected in the students’ skill to reason those ties and interactions that are taking place between the symptoms of a disease and the zone of their manifestation on the skin of the face and body. Prerequisite(s): OM800
OM770 Head and face and Mental/Emotional Disorders in TCM (2) The new approach of mental/emotional disorders Head and face and Mental/Emotional Disorders. The research and discuss of disease causes and mechanisms, pattern discrimination, treatment principles, formulas and their modification, and acupuncture and moxibustion. Prerequisite(s): OM800
NU520 Administration, Evaluation and Communication (3) The content, background, and use of educational, evaluative, and managerial concepts in the administration of ambulatory nutrition services. In addition to classroom lectures and discussions, groups of students conduct feasibility or evaluation studies for selected types of nutrition services. Prerequisite(s): OM800
NU527 Nutrition Program Planning and Evaluation (3) Provides an understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques involved in planning and evaluating nutrition programs. Students will work together to plan a nutrition program for a local agency or organization. Prerequisite(s): OM800
NU740 Management and Planning of Nutrition Health (3) Key management concepts and principles for managing nutrition and health programs and organizations will be addressed from the perspective of a general manager in charge of those activities. Case studies and readings will be used to convey a practical understanding of how to manage and coordinate business functions to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization. This course will explicitly deal with for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Topics will include planning, management control systems, financial management, budgeting, performance measurement, pricing and marketing of services, operations, management, cost analysis, human resource management, and the development of management information systems. Prerequisite(s): OM800
NU770 Advanced Nutrition in Health and Diseases (3) An advanced nutrition course with emphasis on the dietary wellness, healing with vitamins, mineral, and foods. Physiological and biochemical roles of nutrients. The principles of digestion, absorption, transport, and metabolism of major nutrients, as well as the food sources of nutrients and chemical and physiological interactions of nutrients from various food sources. Prerequisite(s): OM800
PS 5057 Developmental Psychology (3) Psychological aspects of development including intellectual, social, and personality factors. Prerequisite(s): OM800
PS 5208 Sensations and Perception (3) A study involving the human information processing with regard to physical and psychological variables in sensory and perceptual phenomena. Prerequisite(s): OM800
PS 5255 Human Performance (3) Concepts of assessment of human capabilities; performance acquisition, information processing and decision-making. Applications of principles to understanding of stress and performance effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): OM800
LAW870 Advanced Business Law (3) Courses on the legal and regulatory environment of business provide important background for students preparing for a variety of careers. One faces legal, social, political, and ethical issues in any profession. Most are simple situations that can be handled with common sense but in many situations ignorance of the principles of business and law can result in problems. Prerequisite(s): OM800
EDU802 Leadership in Education (3) This required three-credit course provides an intensive study of leadership. Concepts emphasized include leadership, decision and change processes, and the assessment and development of leadership skills.
Prerequisite(s): OM800
LA550 Chinese Language (3) Students are introduced to the basic grammar and a set of vocabulary generally recognized as useful in everyday communication. Using integrated pedagogical and authentic materials, the course adopts a multi-faceted approach to help students gain training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese. The goal is the ability to communicate in everyday situations specially understanding and reading Chinese medicine materials. Aspects of Chinese culture are also introduced. Prerequisite(s): OM800
LA555 Korean Language (3) The course provides students with basic conversational & grammatical patterns, assuming that the students have no or little previous background knowledge of Korean. The objective of the course is to equip students with communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at a basic level in Korean; students will learn how to express simple ideas such as attributes, identities, locations, daily activities, desires, understanding simple word and reading related to oriental medicine books and material as well as how to combine simple ideas in a various way. Prerequisite(s): OM800