 History of Eastern/Western Medicine
code: OM111, units: 3/30
Students will be introduced to the history and development of Eastern and Western medicine, including medical terminology.
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OM111 |
3/30 |
Theory of Oriental Medicine I
code: OM121, units: 3/30
Basic theory of Oriental medicine describing the relationship of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, the formation and function of Qi, blood, body fluids and the nature of the human being.
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OM121 |
3/30 |
Theory of Oriental Medicine II
code: OM211, units: 3/30
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. Prerequisite: OM121
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OM211 |
3/30 |
Oriental Medicine Diagnosis I
code: OM221, units: 3/30
The diagnosis of disease using the Four Methods of examination. Three of the Four Methods will be introduced in this course: Observation, Auscultation & Olfaction, and Inquiry.
Prerequisite: OM221
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OM221 |
3/30 |
Oriental Medicine Diagnosis II
code: OM312, units: 3/30
The pattern identifications of etiology, Qi, Blood & Body fluids, organs (Zangfu), six channels, triple burners, as well as four stages. The clinical causes will be discussed.
Prerequisite: OM221
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OM312 |
3/30 |
Oriental Medicine Diagnosis III
code: OM311, units: 3/30
The diagnosis of disease using the Four Methods of examination: Paplation, The Eight Principles of diagnosis: Yin & Yang, exterior & interior, cold & heat, deficiency & excess.
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OM311 |
3/30 |
OM Internal Medicine I
code: OM411, units: 3/30
Traditional Chinese internal medicine covers the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of disease. Differential diagnosis is made by analyzing the pathological changes of Qi, blood, bodily fluids, channels and collaterals.
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OM411 |
3/30 |
OM Internal Medicine II
code: OM412, units: 3/30
Continuation of OM411
Prerequisite: OM311
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OM412 |
3/30 |
OM Internal Medicine III
code: OM413, units: 3/30
Continuation of OM412
Prerequisite: OM311
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OM413 |
3/30 |
OM Internal Medicine IV
code: OM414, units: 3/30
Continuation of OM413
Prerequisite: OM311
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OM414 |
3/30 |
Yellow Emperor’s Classic and Oriental Philosophy
code: OM432, units: 3/30
General introduction of Yellow Emperor’s Classic including its medical concepts, principles, and applications to clinical practice. The ancient Chinese philosophy concepts and how they influenced Chinese medicine also will be introduced.
Prerequisite: NONE
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OM432 |
3/30 |
Shanghan + Golden Cabinet
code: OM433, units: 3/30
Introduction of two main Chinese medical classics: Shanghan Lun and Golden Cabinet. The class covers the six channels diagnosis for cold damage diseases and their treatments; the diagnosis and therapy for miscellaneous diseases.
Prerequisite: OM311
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OM433 |
3/30 |
Wen Bing
code: OM434, units: 3/30
Differential diagnosis and treatment of febrile diseases based on the systems of the four level theory and three Jiao theory.
Prerequisite: OM313
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OM434 |
3/30 |
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Meridian Theory
code: AC211, units: 3/30
Basic concepts of Meridian Theory, including distribution of channels, branches and collaterals in the human body and relationship with internal organs.
Prerequisites:
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AC211 |
3/30 |
Acupuncture Anatomy I
code: AC111, units: 3/30
Basic concepts of Meridian Theory, including distribution of channels, branches and collaterals in the human body and relationship with internal organs.
Prerequisites:
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AC111 |
3/30 |
Acupuncture Anatomy II
code: AC112, units: 3/30
Continuation of AC111.
Prerequisites:
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AC112 |
3/30 |
Acupuncture Physiology I
code: AC311, units: 3/30
The usage of regular and special acupuncture points and their traditional functions in treatment.
Prerequisites:
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AC311 |
3/30 |
Acupuncture Physiology II
code: AC312, units: 3/30
Continuation of AC311.
Prerequisites:
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AC312 |
3/30 |
Acupuncture Techniques I
code: AC321, units: 3/30
Introduces students to various acupuncture methods, including needling, moxibustion, cupping, accident prevention, contra-indications and clean needle techniques. Prerequisites: AC111, 112
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AC321 |
3/30 |
Acupuncture Techniques II
code: AC322, units: 3/30
Continuation of AC321.
Prerequisite: AC111, 112
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AC322 |
3/30 |
Acupuncture Therapeutics I
code: AC411, units: 3/30
Student will discuss cases with topics including obstetrics, gynecology and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat.
Prerequisites: AC311, 312
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AC411 |
3/30 |
Acupuncture Therapeutics II
code: AC412, units: 3/30
Continuation of AC411.
Prerequisite: AC311, 312
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AC412 |
3/30 |
Acupuncture Orthopedics
code: AC422, units: 3/30
The course will emphasize the examination, diagnosis and treatment of common orthopedic disorders affecting the neuromuscular-skeletal components of the neck, thorax, lumbar spine, pelvis, upper and lower extremities.
Prerequisite: AC311, 312
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AC422 |
3/30 |
