Oriental Medicine

ORIENTAL MEDICINE 611

Chinese Medicine I: Fundamentals.

This course introduces the fundamental philosophy, diagnostic techniques and therapeutic techniques of Oriental Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine ("TCM").  The purpose of the course is to allow the student to integrate the basic philosophical concepts of Oriental Medicine into naturopathic practice. This includes applying TCM principles and Oriental medical philosophy to the human body; having a basic appreciation for relationships between the Oriental zangfu ("organs"); and having a fundamental understanding of the Oriental modes of diagnosis, as found in the "Four Examinations" and "Eight Principles" including pulse, tongue, facial, palpation, and questioning techniques.  The basic tenets of clean needle technique and safe needle insertion as it related to acupuncture and moxibustion will also be covered.  Prerequisites: BS521, BS525

4 lecture hours, 4 semester hours

ORIENTAL MEDICINE 631E

Oriental Medicine II: Diagnosis.

This course continues to elucidate the diagnostic techniques learned in Oriental Medicine I.  In addition students will learn how to make an oriental diagnosis when multiple organs are involved; and when to diagnose and treat based on the 8 extraordinary vessels.  The effect of time and seasonal effects on health and disease will be explored.  After making a thorough diagnosis, students will study treatment principles and be able to apply both diagnosis and treatment principles to some common Western disease patterns.   Elective.  Prerequisite: OM611.

2 lecture hours, 2 semester credits

ORIENTAL MEDICINE 632E

Oriental Medicine III:  Point Location/Point Pathology.

This elective course allows students who have already completed Oriental Medicine I and II to choose and locate acupuncture points accurately.   Students will learn the precise location of all the points on the 12 major meridians as well as some points on the 8 extra meridians.  Students will also learn to differentiate between point choices on each meridian based on both TCM diagnosis as well as the 5 element theory.   Elective. Prerequisite: OM631E.

2 lecture hours, 2 semester credits

ORIENTAL MEDICINE 633E

Oriental Medicine IV: Techniques.

This course allows students who have already completed Oriental Medicine III to use their knowledge of both diagnosis and point location to then choose the best technique for rebalancing the Qi of the patient.  Techniques learned will include acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion, tui na, electrical point stimulation and the use of magnets. Elective. Prerequisite: OM632E.

2 lecture hours, 2 semester credits

ORIENTAL MEDICINE 634E

Oriental Medicine V: Materia Medica.

This course will introduce the basic principles of Chinese herbal medicine and traditional formula design.  Emphasis will be given to the most common herbs and formulas used in traditional practice. Elective. Prerequisite: OM633E

2 lecture hours, 2 semester credits