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1101 AT History of Traditional Chinese Medicine 15 hours/
1.50 credit
This course examines the historical development of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its thousands of years of written history. It will focus on the history of acupuncture, including the discussion of different traditions in acupuncture, history of the development of acupuncture in the US, and of development of current professional trends as well as discussion of history and professional trends in Acupuncture outside the US and China.
(Prerequisite: None)
1102 AT Basic Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory 45 hours/
4.50 credits
This course systematically presents the basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yin/Yang Theory and Five Element Theory as well as their application, Qi, Blood, Body fluids, essence and Shen, Zang Fu organs and their physiological and pathological relations are discussed extensively.
(Prerequisite: None)
1103 AT Theory of Meridians 15 hours/ 1.50 credit
This course is designated to discuss the concepts of meridians and collateral, the form of the meridian system, the distribution laws of twelve regular meridians, the distribution routes of the twelve regular meridians and eight extraordinary meridians. The twelve divergent meridians, twelve muscular regions, twelve cutaneous regions, fifteen collaterals as well as the physiological functions of the meridians and collaterals and the application of the meridian theory will also be covered.
(Prerequisite: None).
1104 AT Chinese Medicine Etiology & Pathology 15 hours/
1.50 credit
This course explores the causes which give rise to the onset of disease, among them are the six exogenous factors, seven emotions, miscellaneous factors, diet, lifestyle, sexual activity, physical activity etc. Pathological mechanisms are discussed in depth. After study with this course, students will know that occurrence of a disease is based on imbalance of Yin and Yang which is determined by prevalence and weakness of Evil Qi (known as pathogenic factors) and Vital Qi (known as body resistance).
(Prerequisite: None)
1105 AT Acupoint Location and Energetics I 45 hours/ 4.50 credits
These courses discuss the concepts and classification of the points,
the main indications of a group of points and point locating methods,
forbidden points, contraindications of points, the System of Nomenclature
and Knowledge of Standards of the WHO Scientific Group to Adopt
a Standard of International Acupuncture Nomenclature. All the points
on the twelve regular meridians and Ren and Du meridians as well
as 40-50 extraordinary points will be emphasized. Each point will
be discussed including name, code, anatomical location, energetics,
indications, contraindications, needling methods and specific point
categories. In-depth discussion and summary of the specific points
includes the Five Shu, Yuan-primary, Luo-connecting, Xi-Cleft,
Front-Mu, Back-Shu, the Eight Influential, Eight Confluent, Crossing
points, and their clinical applications. Special groupings of acupuncture
points such as Ah Shi, local and distal points, associated effect
and alarm points, windows of the sky, thirteen ghost points etc.
and other recognized point combinations will be explored too.
(Prerequisite: None)
1106 AT Acupoint Location Practicum I 45 hours/ 2.25 credits
These are a hands-on practical class covering all acupuncture points from the twelve regular meridians and Ren and Du meridians as well as 40-50 extraordinary points. This course focuses on locating acupuncture points correctly on oneself and others. Students are required to master the methods of locating acupuncture points, the exact anatomical locations of the points and trace the meridians.
(Co-requisite: 1105AT)
(Prerequisite: None)
1110 AT Tai Ji Quan I 15 hours/ 0.75 credit
These courses are designated to provide students with the practice of Tai Ji in order to let students gain understanding and perception of the flow of Qi through the body and assist students in support their health and as a tool for their patientsÄô well being. The short style of the Chen or Yang style Tai Ji Quan system will be covered.
(Prerequisite: None)
1201 AT Chinese Medicine Diagnostics / Methodology 45 hours/
4.50 credits
This course teaches the classical TCM diagnostic methods including inspection, listening and smelling, inquiring, pulse-feeling and palpation. In-depth discussion of commonly seen symptoms or signs of different diseases is included. Tongue diagnosis and pulse diagnosis will also be discussed in detail. After taking this course, students are expected to know how to use these four diagnostic techniques to collect clinical data. This course consists of three components: lectures, demonstrations and in-class student practice.
(Prerequisite: 1102AT, 1103AT, 1104AT)
1202 AT Acupoint Location and Energetics II 45 hours/
4.50 credits
This is the second part of Acupoint Location and Energetics. It is designed to continue to introduce the Chinese acupuncture points.
The emphasis includes the Chinese Pinyin names, the number system, the location and necessary local anatomy information, the energetics,
the indications, the needling method and special contradiction of the points, etc.
(Prerequisite: 1105AT)
1203 AT Acupoint Location Practicum II 45 hours/
2.25 credits
This course teaches the classical TCM diagnostic methods including inspection, listening and smelling, inquiring, pulse-feeling and palpation. In-depth discussion of commonly seen symptoms or signs of different diseases is included. Tongue diagnosis and pulse diagnosis will also be discussed in detail. After taking this course, students are expected to know how to use these four diagnostic techniques to collect clinical data. This course consists of three components: lectures, demonstrations and in-class student practice.
(Co-requisite: 1202AT)
(Prerequisite: 1106AT)
1208 AT Tai Ji Quan II 15 hours/
0.75 credits
This course teaches the classical TCM diagnostic methods including inspection, listening and smelling, inquiring, pulse-feeling and palpation. In-depth discussion of commonly seen symptoms or signs of different diseases is included. Tongue diagnosis and pulse diagnosis will also be discussed in detail. After taking this course, students are expected to know how to use these four diagnostic techniques to collect clinical data. This course consists of three components: lectures, demonstrations and in-class student practice.
(Prerequisite: 1110AT)
1211 AT Chinese Medicine Diagnostics / Methodology Practice 15 hours/
0.75 credits
This course is designed to enhance the study of Chinese Medicine Diagnostics/Methodology class and give students an opportunity to practice the TCM four diagnostic methods in the classroom. The focus is on tongue diagnosis and pulse diagnosis. An instructor demonstrates the diagnostic methods to students. Students work in pairs or in groups guided by an instructor.
(Co-requisite: 1201AT)
2101 AT Chinese Medicine Diagnosis / Differentiation of Syndromes I 30 hours/
3.00 credits
This course teaches the three differentiation systems by which TCM differentiates syndromes. These three systems include Eight
Principles Differentiation, Etiological Differentiation, and Qi, Blood and Body Fluid Differentiation. Students are expected to demonstrate
a good understanding of each syndrome type including its name, main manifestations, pathogenesis and differential diagnoses
among comparable syndrome types
(Prerequisite: 1201AT)
2102 AT Chinese Medicine Diagnosis / Differentiation of Syndromes II 30 hours/
3.00 credits
This course teaches the two differentiation systems by which TCM differentiates syndromes. These two systems include Zang-Fu
Differentiation, and Meridian and Collateral Differentiation. Students are expected to demonstrate a good understanding of each syndrome
type including its name, main manifestations, pathogenesis and differential diagnoses among comparable syndrome types.
(Prerequisite: 2101AT)
2201 AT Chinese Medicine Diagnosis / Differentiation of Syndromes
III
30 hours/ 3.0 credits for each
This course teaches the three differentiation systems by which TCM differentiates syndromes. These three systems include Six Channels
Differentiation, Wei, Qi, Ying and Blood Four Phases Differentiation and Sanjiao Differentiation. Students are expected to demonstrate
a good understanding of each syndrome type including its name, main manifestations, pathogenesis and differential diagnoses among
comparable syndrome types.
(Prerequisite: 2102AT)
2103 AT Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques 45 hours/ 4.5
credits
This course discusses various acupuncture and moxibustion techniques in detail. The emphasis is on manipulations of filiform needle in
acupuncture therapy including reinforcing and reducing manipulations and manipulations of retaining and withdrawing the needle,
methods and application of moxibustion. Preparation of needles and moxa, angel, direction and depth of needle insertion, common
procedure of acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, prevention and management of possible accidents, precautions, practicing methods
of needling skills, contraindications of treatment, safety, sterilization, hygiene are examined. Other related techniques such as eletroacupuncture,
cupping, guasha, seven-star, bleeding, etc. are covered. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate
mastery of needling and moxibustion techniques and related skills including appropriate safety precautions etc.
(Prerequisite: 1102AT, 1103AT, 1104AT, 1105AT,
1106AT, 1202AT, 1203AT)
2108 AT Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques Practice 15 hours/ 0.75
credits
This course is the practice part of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Techniques. An instructor guides students to practice and experience
different kinds of techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion. Students work on themselves first and then each other.
(Co-requisite: 2103AT)
2104 AT Acupuncture and Treatment of Diseases I 30 hours/ 3.0
credits
This course is designated to present acupuncture treatments for internal diseases. In-depth discussion of etiology, pathogenesis, differentiation
of syndromes, diagnosis and treatment principles as well as therapeutic methods and prognosis for each single disease are included.
The situations where the patient requires emergency or additional care or care by practitioners of other health care (or medical)
modalities are explored. Students are required to demonstrate mastery of diagnosis, treatment principles and applications of acupuncture,
and making appropriate referrals for the diseases covered.
(Prerequisite: 2103AT, 2102AT)
2105 AT Acupuncture and Treatment of Diseases II 30 hours/ 3.0
credits
This course is designated to present acupuncture treatments for internal diseases. In-depth discussion of etiology, pathogenesis, differentiation
of syndromes, diagnosis and treatment principles as well as therapeutic methods and prognosis for each single disease are included.
The situations where the patient requires emergency or additional car or care by practitioners of other health care (or medical)
modalities are explored. Students are required to demonstrate mastery of diagnosis, treatment principles and applications of acupuncture,
and making appropriate referrals for the diseases covered.
(Prerequisite: 2104AT)
2204 AT Treatment of Diseases III 30 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course is designated to present acupuncture treatments for internal, external, traumatalogical, gynecological, pediatric diseases and
diseases of the five sense organs. In-depth discussion of etiology, pathogenesis, differentiation of syndromes, diagnosis and treatment
principles as well as therapeutic methods and prognosis for each single disease are included. The situations where the patient requires
emergency or additional car or care by practitioners of other health care (or medical) modalities are explored. Students are required to
demonstrate mastery of diagnosis, treatment principles and applications of acupuncture, and making appropriate referrals for the diseases
covered.
(Prerequisite: 2105AT)
2108 AT Acupuncture & Moxibustion Techniques Practice 15 hours/ 0.75 credit
This course is the practice part of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Techniques. An instructor guides students to practice and experience
different kinds of techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion. Students work on themselves first and then each other.
(Co-Prerequisite: 2103AT)
2110 AT Medical Qi Gong I 15 hours/ 0.75 credit
Qi Gong is the ancient Chinese method of cultivating and using vital energy in the body. Medical Qi Gong is the one which is used for
healing and illness prevention. These courses focus on the medical Qi Gong starting with a general survey of several traditional Qi
Gong systems practiced today and basic theory of Qi Gong. The courses consist of three components: lecture/instruction, Qi Gong
exercises and meditation.. After taking these courses, students are expected to be able to practice it for self-development or teach it to
patients to enhance the effects of acupuncture and herbal treatment.
(Co-Prerequisite: None)
2203 AT Medical Qi Gong II 15 hours/ 0.75 credit
This course consists of a series of slow movements through traditional methods of promoting internal awareness that direct energy
throughout the body by focusing controlled movements of chi in relation to acupuncture meridians and points, improving health and
wellness through breathing and movement exercises. In addition, it will also provide an understanding of chi as it travels through the
meridian pathways, and familiarize the students to internal and external connections and major points on the meridians.
(Prerequisite: 2110AT)
2112 AT Clinic Preparation 15 hours/ 1.5 credit
This course teaches the students about the acupuncture clinic setting, the procedures of the acupuncture diagnosis and treatment, the
requirements of working in the clinic and basic skills of managing the clinic and patients. Case records are discussed in detail. The practice
of case writing and medical records is included. Pre-clinic comprehensive exam is given at the end of the class.
(Prerequisite: 2104AT)
2113 AT Principles of Point Selection & Combination 15 hours/
1.50 credit
This course shows the principles of point selection and combination in clinical practice. The principles of prescribing points and applications
of specific points will be thoroughly discussed. Traditional rules and contemporary methods are also covered. “Four Needle
Techniques” is also included. Students are required to know how to pick up points for their clinical practice correctly and effectively.
Students must complete 10 hours of clinic reception duties outside of class.
(Prerequisite: 1105AT, 1202AT, 2101AT, 2102AT)
2202 AT Micro-Acupuncture Therapy 45 hours/
4.5 credits
This course presents a series of Microsystems of acupuncture including auricular acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, facial and nasal
acupuncture, ocular acupuncture, wrist and ankle acupuncture, hand and foot acupuncture as well as acupuncture on the radial aspect
of the second metacarpal bone. Emphasis is placed on auricular acupuncture and scalp acupuncture. The coursework consists of both
didactic and practicum. It deals with the anatomy, theory and techniques of these micro-systems of acupuncture. Upon completion of
this course, students are expected to demonstrate mastery of the efficacy and use of these micro-systems of acupuncture in theory and
practical application.
(Prerequisite: 1203AT)
2205 AT Chinese Massage Therapy I 30 hours/ 2.5 credits
This course will cover the fundamental theory of Chinese Massage, including the concept, history, schools, effects, physical exercises,
some of the manipulations, and the method for manipulation practice.
(Prerequisite: 1103AT, 1202AT)
3101 AT Chinese Massage Therapy II 30 hours/ 2.5 credits
Chinese Message II covers Chinese massage manipulation techniques, clinic knowledge for adult massage, and treatment for commonly
encountered soft tissue disorders. The manipulation techniques will introduce force giving region, force giving method, manipulation
styles, effects, operating structure, manipulation essentials, and clinical applications in detail. The clinic knowledge will cover the information
regarding how to prevent injury to the practitioner as well as patient. The treatment of soft tissue injury will introduce the
manifestations, diagnosis, and manipulations for the specific disorder.
(Prerequisite: 2205AT)
3102 AT Chinese Massage Therapy III 30 hours/ 2.5 credits
This course will introduce characteristics of pediatric physiology, pathology, commonly used manipulations in Chinese Pediatric
Massage. Emphasis is placed on the location, indications of points/regions, and treatment of common pediatric diseases
(Prerequisite: 3101AT)
3111 AT Chinese Massage Therapy IV 30 hours/ 2.5 credits
This course covers the fundamental differentiation systems needed by a practitioner. TCM differentiates syndrome through these systems.
The systems include Eight Principles Differentiation; 3 Jiao Differentiation; Qi, Blood & Body Fluid Differentiation; Five
Element differentiation; Channel Differentiation and Zang Fu Organ Differentiation.
(Prerequisite: 3102AT)
3112 AT Chinese Massage Therapy V 30 hours/ 2.5 credits
This course continues to discuss the appropriate application of Chinese Massage and the disorders of internal medicine. The principles
of manipulations and application of special local techniques are covered. Lecture demonstrations, and supervised classroom practice are
included.
(Prerequisite: 3111AT)
3113 AT Chinese Massage Therapy VI 30 hours/ 2.5 credits
This course continues to discuss the appropriate application of Chinese Massage and the disorder of internal medicine and the musculo-
skeletal system, as well as gynecological and pediatric diseases. The principles of manipulations and application of special local techniques
are covered. Lecture, demonstrations, and supervised classroom practice are included.
(Prerequisite: 3112AT)
3109 AT Clinical Experience Forum 30 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course discusses clinic experiences for the treatment of diseases with Traditional Chinese Medicine. The instructors are invited to talk about their clinic practice and share clinic experiences with our students. (Prerequisite: 2103AT, 2105AT, 2204AT)
3203 AT Acupuncture Case Study 30 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course presents and discusses case studies. Each student is required to bring in 1 written case history for discussion; this provides students with an opportunity to integrate their TCM knowledge and abilities through the case analysis, discussion and review. The case history, tongue and pulse reading, diagnosis, treatment plan and acupuncture treatment as well as other related modalities would be evaluated, critiqued and adjusted by the teacher. Cases also can be from experience of long-term practitioners or selected reading with analysis of treatment plans and principles. Upon completion of these courses, students are expected to establish a solid basis for their future practice, and enhance their abilities and confidence in the medical care of patients.
(Prerequisite: 2104AT, 2105AT, 2204AT, and 2208AT)
3204 AT Terminal Competencies of Acupuncture 30 hours/ 3.0
credits
This course will entail a comprehensive review of the studies of acupuncture theories, techniques and applications as well as other related
basic theories. Students are required to pass all course exams in order to be eligible for graduation from the program.
(Prerequisite: 1201AT, 2103AT, 2104AT, 2105AT, 2201AT, 2202AT, 2204AT)
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