ACUP 110 - Meridian Systems and Acupuncture Points III
| Hours:30:15:0 |
Credits:3 |
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Through a combination of lecture, demonstration, and practice students learn the surface anatomy of the regular meridians and collaterals of the upper extremities, thorax, and head/neck regions. This includes learning the location of acupuncture points on these meridians, as well as their divergent channels, internal pathways, and extra points. Students also learn the concept of cyclical flow in the meridians, and acupoint energetics. This course builds on skills acquired in Meridian Systems and Acupuncture Points I. |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 101. |
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ACUP 112 - Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal Therapeutics I
| Hours:30:0:0 |
Credits:2 |
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Students explore various conditions that may appear as a result of dysfunction of the digestive system and how these conditions are assessed, diagnosed and treated using the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) system. |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 101 ACUP 104 and ACUP 119. |
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ACUP 113 - Clinical Observation and Practice I
| Hours:0:0:60 |
Credits:1 |
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This second clinical observation course builds upon the skills learned in Clinical Observation l. Students gradually become more involved with the patient intake process and other clinic procedures. |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 108. |
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ACUP 203 - Therapeutic Principles of Acupuncture, Point Selection and Combination
| Hours:30:0:0 |
Credits:2 |
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Students explore the theoretical and practical principles that are used to formulate an acupuncture point prescription. The meaning of acupuncture point energetics and the synergy between specific points are explained. This course also covers how the acupuncturist can adjust and customize basic point combinations to the patient's actual signs, symptoms, and conditions. The therapeutic principles and mechanism of acupuncture from both the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and conventional medicine perspectives are discussed. |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 101, ACUP 119, ACUP 104. |
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ACUP 205 - Traditional Chinese Medicine Modalities I
| Hours:15:15:0 |
Credits:1 |
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Students are introduced to the various techniques used in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture such as needling, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha and explains appropriate therapeutic use of these techniques in clinical practice. The techniques of needle stimulation, such as tonification and sedation techniques, and safety and routine practices are also covered. |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 101. |
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HLST 150 - Pathophysiology
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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Students explore the concepts of health and disease throughout the human lifespan. The etiology, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations are covered in relation to commonly-occurring conditions of major body and organ systems. Pathologies are discussed in a clinical context and provide the learner with knowledge of how to assess and treat patients who present with these conditions. Aspects of disease prevention are also emphasized. |
| Prerequisites: MTST 126. |
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ACUP 201 - Extra Meridians & Microsystems
| Hours:30:15:0 |
Credits:2 |
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This course introduces the eight extra meridians theory and acupuncture points. The application of the theory in the clinic is discussed. |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 101, ACUP 103 and ACUP 110. |
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ACUP 204 - Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal Therapeutics II
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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Students explore the various conditions that may appear as a result of dysfunction of the respiratory, cardiovascular systems, as well as psychological disorders. The course also covers how these conditions are assessed, diagnosed and treated according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 101, ACUP 104 and ACUP 119. |
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ACUP 208 - Clinical Observation and Practice II
| Hours:0:0:120 |
Credits:2 |
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The course focuses on all facets of patient care related to noninvasive techniques and therapeutic modalities. Professional behavior, attitudes, patient management and communication are discussed. Foundational principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and universal safety and hygiene precautions used in the treatment of patients are applied. |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 113. |
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ACUP 210 - Traditional Chinese Medicine Modalities II
| Hours:30:15:0 |
Credits:3 |
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Students further expand their skills and knowledge of acupuncture techniques. More specialized techniques, such as electro acupuncture and bleeding, as well as less commonly used techniques, like plum blossom needling, are explained, demonstrated and practiced in class. |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 101. |
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ACUP 213 - Traditional Chinese Medicine External Therapeutics I
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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Students study musculoskeletal disorders including muscle pain, joint and bone pain resulting from arthritis, injuries and other reasons. For each disorder, etiology, diagnosis and treatment according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are discussed. The concepts of Bi Syndrome and Wei Syndrome, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment are also covered. |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 101, ACUP 104 and ACUP 119. |
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ACUP 209 - Internal Medicine
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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Students examine the pathological conditions which may affect the various systems of the body. Assessment and therapeutic principles are outlined for the digestive, circulatory, respiratory and urogenital systems. With an understanding of the disease process, western assessment and therapeutic models, students develop communication, team work and referral skills necessary when collaborating with other health care professionals. |
| Prerequisites: HLSC 104, MTST 126. |
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ACUP 211 - Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal Therapeutics III
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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Students explore various pathological conditions that may occur in gynecology and obstetrics based on the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Students learn to do assessment, diagnosis and form appropriate treatment strategies for these conditions according to the theory of TCM. |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 101, ACUP 104 and ACUP 119. |
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ACUP 215 - Internship I
| Hours:0:0:60 |
Credits:1 |
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In this first internship, students conduct an assessment and formulate an accurate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis in collaboration with a supervisor. Students develop and implement treatment plans using a variety of clinical techniques. Students develop skills in the following areas: appropriate communication with patients, professional behaviour, and proper documentation. |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 101, ACUP 103, ACUP 110, ACUP 205, ACUP 208 and ACUP 210. |
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ACUP 216 - Traditional Chinese Medicine External Therapeutics II
| Hours:30:0:0 |
Credits:2 |
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The second course of External Therapeutics focuses on the use of TCM for neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, and proctological, dermatological disorders including hemorrhoids, urticaria, acne, dermatitis, eczema. Disorders of the mouth, eye, ear, nose and throat such as tinnitus, deafness, otitis media, tonsillitis, laryngitis, myopia and toothache are also covered. For each disorder, definition, etiology, pathology, diagnosis, differentiation and treatment according to TCM are discussed. |
| Prerequisites: ACUP 101, ACUP 104 AND ACUP 119. |
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