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E0002 AH TCM Treatment of Addictions & Compulsive Disorders
15
hours/ 1.5 credits
This course introduces the history of TCM for addictions and compulsive disorders. The specific TCM therapeutic techniques for commonly
seen problems such as quitting drugs, stopping smoking and alcohol, relieving compulsive disorders, etc., are presented in detail.
Upon completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate the ability to treat addictions and compulsive disorders with
TCM.
(Prerequisite: 1201AT, 2102AT and 2202AT)
E0003 AT Introduction to the Diversities of Acupuncture
15 hours/ 1.5 credits
This course explores the diversities of acupuncture with the emphasis on Japanese and Korean acupuncture. Dong’s (Tong’s)
Acupuncture, Tan’s Acupuncture, and Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture are introduced.
(Prerequisite: 2103AT)
E0007 AHT TCM Dietary Therapy
45 hours/ 4.5 credits
This course is designed to examine the Traditional Chinese Medicine nutritional principles to teach students the roles of food as therapeutic
supplements in health maintenance and the use of food as medicine. This course covers the categorization of common foods.
Each food will be discussed in terms of its properties, flavor, functions, indications, and contraindications. Dietary regimens for various
health conditions, the preparation of common foods, a variety of techniques for assessing a patient’s dietary intake and nutritional
imbalances will be covered.
(Prerequisite: 1102AT, 1201AT, 2101AT)
E0008 HT* Introduction to Chinese Medicine Herbology
30 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course gives students an introductory overview of Chinese medicine herbs including herb properties, tastes, methods of preparation,
and their clinical applications as well as their classification, etc. Some of the most commonly used herbs in clinical treatment will
be introduced in terms of classification, flavor, properties, entering meridians, functions, indications, contraindications, recommended
dosages and relevant research describing action, important biochemical components, and preparation. Upon completion of this course,
students are expected to have a basic picture of Chinese herbal medicine.
(Prerequisite: 1102AT, 1103AT, 1104AT)
E0009 HT* Introduction to Chinese Medicine Prescriptionology
30 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course covers general knowledge of Chinese herbal formulas and prescriptions. Some commonly used traditional Chinese herbal
formulas and modifications are presented in terms of the meaning of their names, composition, major functions and indications, contraindications,
usual methods of preparation and modification. Western scientific research with respect to the herbs and formulas are
discussed.
(Prerequisite: E0008HT)
E0010 HT* Introduction to Chinese Patent Medicine
30 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course introduces Chinese prepared medicines, which are widely prescribed both in China and the United States. All of the patent
forms, such as pills, salves, powders, tinctures and external preparations, and classification are discussed. Some commonly used herbal
patents are introduced.
(Prerequisite: E0008HT and E0009HT)
E3111 AT Chinese Massage Therapy IV
30 hours/ 2.5 credits
These courses discusses the appropriate application of Chinese Massage Therapy to the disorders of internal medicine and the musculoskeletal
system, as well as gynecological and pediatric diseases. The principles of manipulations and application of special local techniques
are covered. Lecture, demonstration, and supervised classroom practice are included.
(Prerequisite: 3102AT)
E3112 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: E3111AT)
E3113 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: E3112AT)
E0014 AT Basic Chinese Language and TCM Terminology I
30 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course teaches the Chinese Pin Yin System, commonly used TCM terms. Pin Yin system will cover the pronunciations of 14 initials,
37 finals, and the tones. Student will expose useful words to reinforce their Pin Yin pronunciations and application. The pronunciation
of commonly used TCM terms will be emphasized.
(Prerequisite: None)
E0015 AT Basic Chinese Language and TCM Terminology II
30 hours/ 3.0 credits
This course will teaches pronunciation of more useful words used in daily activities and TCM terms with Pin Yin, short dialogs and
basic strokes for Chinese calligraphy. The phrases relating to greeting, date, numbers, colors, emotions, directions, body conditions will
be emphasized.
(Prerequisite: E0014AT)
E0016 AT Basic Chinese Language and TCM Terminology III
30 hours/ 3.0 credits
This is a continuation the previous Chinese language courses.ese courses teach the Chinese Pin Yin system and the Traditional Chinese
Medical Terminology. Students learn the Chinese Pin Yin system, the commonly used TCM terms and their correct pronunciation in
Chinese. Students are expected to know how to use the Chinese Pin Yin system to learn Chinese and pronounce the commonly used
TCM terms correctly. The basic conversational Chinese including greetings, directions, shopping phrases, dates, numbers, colors, and
daily activities are covered. Students are expected to know how to use the Chinese Pin Yin system to learn Chinese and pronounce the
commonly used TCM terms correctly.
(Prerequisite: E0015AT)
* These courses are herbal electives that do not lead to any certification in herbal studies. AIAM does not offer an herbal program.
Chinese herbology is not available as a license in the state of Ohio.
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