ASIAN MEDICINE THEORY

AMT100 Philosophy and History of Eastern Medicine (3/30)

Prerequisite: None

This course presents a basic introduction of Asian Medical Terminology. Students will study the development of Asian Medicine from ancient time to now in theory to treatment through social philosophy including Yin Yang Theory, Element Theory, Organs Theory and Meridian Theory.

AMT110 Theory of Asian Medicine I (3/30)

Prerequisite: None

Basic theory of Asian medicine describing the relationship of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, Function and relationship between Zang and Fu, the formation and function of Qi, blood, body fluids and the nature of the human being.

AMT111 Theory of Asian Medicine II (3/30)

Prerequisite: AMT110

The fundamental principles of the external factors that cause disease (wind, cold, dampness, heat & dryness), the general law of pathological changes, and the prevention/treatment of disease.

AMT211 Asian Medicine Diagnosis I (3/30)

Prerequisite: AMT111

The diagnosis of disease using the Eight Principles and Four Methods of Observation, Auscultation & Olfaction, Inquiry and Palpation.

AMT212 Asian Medicine Diagnosis II (3/30)

Prerequisites: AMT211

Differential diagnosis of the internal organs and diagnosis according to pathological Qi, Blood, Body fluids and 8 Differentiations.

AMT213 Asian Medicine Diagnosis III (3/30)

Prerequisite: AMT212

The diagnosis disease by 5 Element, Differential diagnosis of the Triple Burner, Meridian Theory, 6 Channel differentiation Theory, and Wei, Qi, Young, xue theory.

AMT310 Asian Internal Medicine I (3/30)

Prerequisite: AMT213

Traditional Asian internal medicine covers the etiology, pathogenesis. Study disorders of the respiratory system, various types of pain, and urinary disorders. Recommend use of Herbs and Acupuncture prescription.

AMT311 Asian Internal Medicine II (3/30)

Prerequisite: AMT213

Using basic theories and diagnostic principles, students will learn to analyze, diagnose and treat patients with the gastrointestinal system, neuromuscular system, genital system, and hematology.

AMT312 Asian Internal Medicine III (3/30)

Prerequisite: AMT213

Using basic theories and diagnostic principles, students will learn to analyze, diagnose and treat patients with upper and middle diseases, including abdominal pain, jaundice, wind stroke, goiter, and malaria.

AMT313 Asian Internal Medicine IV (3/30)

Prerequisite: AMT213

Using basic theories and diagnostic principles, students will learn to analyze, diagnose and treat patients with upper and middle diseases, including diabetes, paralysis, low-back pain, and dysuria.

AMT410 Principle AMT Gynecology Treatment (3/30)

Prerequisite: AMT213

Student will learn more advanced knowledge about gynecology in Asian medicine, including acupuncture points, formulas, as well as herb formulas for treating regular and problematic women’s diseases.

AMT411 Principle of Asian Medicine Pediatrics Treatment (3/30)

Prerequisite: AMT213

The use of AMT principles in diagnosing and treating the unique characteristics of the tissues, physiology and pathology of children, and in the prevention of childhood diseases.

AMT412 Integration of East/West Medicine (3/30)

Prerequisite: AMT313

Medical problems presented in a case study format researched, analyzed, diagnosed and presented by students from the perspective of Asian and Western medicine.

AMT413 Yellow Emperor’s Classic (3/30)

Prerequisite: None

This course offers a study of the concepts and principles regarding the relationship of man and the universe and the concept of unity of opposites in the classic “Yellow Emperor’s Classic (Huang Di Nei Jing)”