STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine

 2. Review the history of TCM and explore its uses up to present times

 3. Understand the basic principles TCM medical theory

 4. Investigate a variety of TCM treatment modalities

 5. Define the functions of the organs according to TCM

 6. Analyze the differentiation of disease according to TCM principles

 7. Identify the diagnostic techniques of TCM using tongue and pulse

 8. Investigate the use of Microsystems as treatment modalities according to TCM disease theory

 9. Learn about the TCM\acupuncture meridians and common acu-point energetic

 10. Understand the history and basics of Chinese herbalism and diet

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Historical  overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

 II. Understanding TCM theories

      a. Yin and Yang

      b. Five Elements

      c. Qi, Blood and Essence

      d. The three Treasures

      e. Zang-Fu organs

 III. Anatomy and functions of the acupuncture meridians and points

 IV. Causes of disease

      a. Internal causes

      b. External causes

      c. Other causes

 V. Diagnostic methods including tongue and pulse diagnosis

 VI. Differentiation of disease syndromes

 VII. Treatment modalities including:  Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Tui-Na (massage), Qi Gong, Qigong, Auricular Therapy

 VIII. Microsystems,Tai-Qi and Gua Sha

 IX. Electrical stimulation, laser acupuncture, color puncture, Acutonics (using tuning forks)

 X. Chinese diet and herbal therapies