ACUPUNCTURE COURSES
AC100 Meridian Theory (3/30)
Prerequisite: None
This course studies the basic concepts of Meridian Theory and Acupuncture Principles’ Theory: the distribution of channels, branches, and collaterals in the human body, including their physiological functions, pathological changes and inter-relationships with all internal organs.
AC111 Acupuncture Anatomy I (3/30)
Prerequisite: None
Acupuncture points are the superficial points of the body where the Qi of the solid and hollow organs goes to. Points are grouped with each channel and its collateral and correspond to an internal organ. Students will focus on the close connection of the acupuncture points, channels and collaterals with Internal Organs.
AC112 Acupuncture Anatomy II (3/30)
Prerequisite: None
This course continues from AC111 Acupuncture Anatomy I in the exploration and discussion of the remaining Channels and non-Meridian Acupuncture points including: 5 Channels (Kidney, Pericardium, Triple Burner, Gall Bladder, Liver Channels), 8 extra Channels (Du, Ren, Chong, Dai, Yang Qiao, Yin Qiao, Yang Wei and Yin ‘ Wei), 15 Collateral points, and extra points.
AC211 Acupuncture Physiology I (3/30)
Prerequisite: None
Acupuncture Physiology 1 covers the usage of the regular and special acupuncture points and their traditional functions in treatment. The basic principles of prescription in acupuncture treatment will also be discussed.
AC212 Acupuncture Physiology II (3/30)
Prerequisite: None
Continuing on the topics introduced in AC311, this course will further explore and study the usage of the remaining regular and special acupuncture points and their traditional functions and applications in treatment.
AC311 Acupuncture Techniques I (3/30)
Prerequisite: AC111, AC112
This course is designed to teach students various Acupuncture methods: needling techniques, methods of moxibustion, cupping, accident prevention and management, contra-indications, and technique practice.
AC312 Acupuncture Techniques II (3/30)
Prerequisite: AC11I, AC112
This course provides an introduction to Scalp Acupuncture, , Acupuncture Anesthesia, Moxibustion, and technique practice. Clean Needle Technique and a review of infectious diseases will also be discussed in depth.
Hygienic standards, including clean needle techniques. The clean needle technique portion of this subject shall use the “Clean Needle Technique Manual 7th Edition” (rev. January 2016), published by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Students shall successfully complete the clean needle technique portion of the hygienic standards subject prior to performing any needling techniques on human beings;
AC313 Acupuncture Therapeutics I (3/30)
Prerequisite: AMT213, AC211, AC212
Course discussion will involve etiology and treatment therapy of the common diseases through the use of acupuncture. Students will begin to analyze and differentiate the pathological conditions, finding the right treatment for that condition, while applying the principles of prescription and treatment. ) Hygienic standards, including clean needle techniques. The clean needle technique portion of this subject shall use the “Clean Needle Technique Manual 7th Edition” (rev. January 2016), published by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Students shall successfully complete the clean needle technique portion of the hygienic standards subject prior to performing any needling techniques on human beings;
AC314 Acupuncture Therapeutics II (3/30)
Prerequisite: AMT213, AC211, AC212
This course will include the study of Acupuncture medicine including: Obstetrics and Gynecology, diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. There will be discussions on approximately 100 cases using clinical signs and differential diagnostics for therapeutic treatment. Students will be taught to analyze and to differentiate pathological conditions and to find the right treatment for those conditions.
AC315 Auricular & Electro Acupuncture (3/30)
Prerequisite: None
Auricular and electro acupuncture are the new techniques developed in modern time. Auricular acupuncture mainly based on such a view point that ear is a concentrated body where every organ and other parts of the body have their reflex zone and points respectively. Electro acupuncture uses modern equipment to stimulate the points through electric waves.