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Acupuncture
1111 AC A Clinical Observation I
30 hours/ 1.5 credits
This course is designed to allow students to learn the role of an acupuncturist in an actual clinical setting. Students learn basic principles
of diagnosis and treatment through observing treatments performed by AIAM faculty and upper level students in the Faculty and
Intern Clinics. Students keep a clinical record of treatments observed. Students are expected to learn the basic principles and practices
that are involved in maintaining the acupuncture clinic. Treatment room set-up, patient scheduling, steps of patient care, AIAM clinic
policies, and introductions to the Clean Needle Technique are emphasized.
(Prerequisite: None)
1111 AC B Clinical Observation II
30 hours/ 1.5 credits
This course is a continuation of the Clinical Observation course series. The expectations and learning objectives of this course build on
those from 1111AC A. In addition to continued learning of the basic clinic rules, regulations, and practices in the AIAM clinics, students
also learn to apply information from classes as they pertain to the clinical setting. Patient confidentiality, ethics, and communications
are some of these skills.
(Prerequisite: 1111 AC A)
1111 AC C Clinical Observation III
30 hours/ 1.5 credits
This course is a continuation of the Clinical Observation course series. The expectations and learning objectives of this course build on
those from 1111AC B. In addition to continued learning of the basic clinic rules, regulations, and practices in the AIAM clinics, students
also learn to apply information from classes as they pertain to the clinical setting. Recognition of acu-points, basic TCM diagnostic
skills, basic biomedical principles, and opening and closing duties of the clinic are some of the skills emphasized.
(Prerequisite: 1111 AC B)
1111 AC D Clinical Observation IV
30 hours/ 1.5 credits
This course is a continuation of the Clinical Observation course series. The expectations and learning objectives of this course build on
those from 1111AC C. In addition to continued learning of the basic clinic rules, regulations, and practices in the AIAM clinics, students
also learn to apply information from classes as they pertain to the clinical setting. Understanding basic TCM principles used in
patient assessment, acu-point selection, basic biomedical principles, basic OSHA/CNT guidelines, and understanding the methods used
to gather patient information for case presentation are all emphasized.
(Prerequisite: 1111 AC C)
1111 AC E Clinical Observation V
30 hours/ 1.5 credits
This course is a continuation of the Clinical Observation course series. The expectations and learning objectives of this course build on
those from 1111AC D. In addition to continued learning of the basic clinic rules, regulations, and practices in the AIAM clinics, students
also learn to apply information from classes as they pertain to the clinical setting. Identification of adjunct clinical techniques, use
of basic reference materials for clinic, and patient information gathering are all emphasized.
(Prerequisite: 1111 AC D)
2208 AC Clinical Internship A
60 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to do internships in a professional acupuncture clinic. Under the supervision of
licensed practitioners, student interns handle all phases of clinic organization and operation, differentiation of symptoms and treating
patients with acupuncture, moxibustion, and other TCM healing modalities. The student intern is responsible for the safe and appropriate
provision of acupuncture, which includes all aspects of the case: the initial patient visit, diagnosis, record keeping and case management.
Communication of CNT/OSHA regulations, AIAM clinic policies and procedures, basic practice management, and introductory
level skills of TCM principles and practices applied in the clinical setting are all emphasized.
(Prerequisite: 1111 AC A through E)
2209 AC Clinical Internship B
60 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course is a continuation of the clinical internship series. As the student intern progresses through the series, increased levels of
skills and responsibilities are expected. Communication of CNT/OSHA regulations, AIAM clinic policies and procedures, basic practice
management, use of basic reference materials, and introductory level skills of TCM principles and practices applied in the clinical
setting are all emphasized.
(Prerequisite: 2208 AC)
3106 AC Clinical Internship C
60 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course is a continuation of the clinical internship series. As the student intern progresses through the series, increased levels of
skills and responsibilities are expected.
Patient information gathering, case writing and presentation, basic needling and correct acu-point location, practice management, and
basic adjunct modalities are all emphasized.
(Prerequisite: 2209 AC)
3107 AC Clinical Internship D
60 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course is a continuation of the clinical internship series. As the student intern progresses through the series, increased levels of
skills and responsibilities are expected.
Patient information gathering, case writing and presentation, basic needling and correct acu-point location, practice management, and
basic adjunct modalities are all emphasized.
(Prerequisite: 3106 AC)
3108 AC Clinical Internship E
60 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course is a continuation of the clinical internship series. As the student intern progresses through the series, increased levels of
skills and responsibilities are expected.
Patient information gathering, case writing and presentation, basic needling and correct acu-point location, practice management, and
basic adjunct modalities are all emphasized.
(Prerequisite: 3107 AC)
3205 AC Clinical Internship F
60 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course is a continuation of the clinical internship series. As the student intern progresses through the series, increased levels of
skills and responsibilities are expected. Increased accuracy of acu-point location, proper needling, proper adjunct modalities, case writing
and presentation, and involvement in practice building are all emphasized. Student interns at this level are also expected to show
increased level of independence if forming the assessment, treatment principle, and treatment plan.
(Prerequisite: 3108 AC)
3206 AC Clinical Internship G
60 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course is a continuation of the clinical internship series. As the student intern progresses through the series, increased levels of
skills and responsibilities are expected. Increased accuracy of acu-point location, proper needling, proper adjunct modalities, case writing
and presentation, and involvement in practice building are all emphasized. Student interns at this level are also expected to show
increased level of independence if forming the assessment, treatment principle, and treatment plan.
(Prerequisite: 3205 AC)
3207 AC Clinical Internship H
60 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course is a continuation of the clinical internship series. As the student intern progresses through the series, increased levels of
skills and responsibilities are expected. Increased accuracy of acu-point location, proper needling, proper adjunct modalities, case writing
and presentation, and involvement in practice building are all emphasized. Student interns at this level are also expected to show
increased level of independence if forming the assessment, treatment principle, and treatment plan.
(Prerequisite: 3206 AC)
3208 AC Clinical Internship I
60 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course is a continuation of the clinical internship series. As the student intern progresses through the series, increased levels of
skills and responsibilities are expected. Increased accuracy of acu-point location, proper needling, proper adjunct modalities, case writing
and presentation, and involvement in practice building are all emphasized. Student interns at this level are also expected to show
increased level of independence if forming the assessment, treatment principle, and treatment plan.
(Prerequisite: 3207 AC)
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