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Advanced TCMP Curriculum
YEAR 1
Term 1
101. TCM Foundations (lecture) 4 credits
201. Meridian Theory and Location (lecture and practical) 4 credits
301. Traditional Dietary (Systems) Therapy and Modern Nutrition (lecture) 3 credits
401. Zen Shiatsu I (practical) 3 credits
501. Anatomy (lecture) 3 credits
601. Clinical Observation (practical) 2 credits
701. Tao Yin (practical) 1 credit
901. TCM Language I (lecture) 2 credits
22 credits
Term 2
102. TCM Theory & Diagnostics I (lecture) 4 credits
202. Acupoint Theory and Location I (lecture and practical) 6 credits
302. Advanced Diet and Nutrition – clinical application (lecture and practical) 3 credits
402. Zen Shiatsu II (practical) 3 credits
502. Physiology (lecture) 3 credits
602. Clinical Observation (practical) 2 credits
702. Tai Ji I (practical) 1 credit
802. Counselling Strategies I (lecture and practical) 2 credits
24 credits
Term 3
103. TCM Theory & Diagnostics II (lecture) 4 credits
203. Acupoint Theory and Location II (lecture and practical) 6 credits
303. Herbal Pharmacopoeia I (lecture) 4 credits
403. Zen Shiatsu III (practical) 3 credits
503. Pathophysiology (lecture) 4 credits
603. Clinical Observation (practical) 2 credits
703. Tai Ji II (practical) 1 credit
803. Counselling Strategies II (lecture and practical) 2 credits
26 credits
YEAR 2
Term 1
104. TCM Theory & Diagnostics III (lecture) 4 credits
204. Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (lecture and practical) 4 credits
304. Herbal Pharmacopoeia II (lecture) 4 credits
404. Tuina I (practical) 3 credits
504. Pharmacology (lecture) 3 credits
604. Clinical Assistance (practical) 2 credits
704. Tai Ji III (practical) 1 hour
21 credits
Term 2
105. TCM Case Studies I (lecture) 2 credits
205. Therapeutics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion I (lecture and practical) 6 credits
305. Herbal Formula I (lecture) 4 credits
405. Tuina II (practical) 3 credits
505. Western Medical Diagnostics & Physical Examination (lecture and practical) 3 credits
605. Clinical Assistance (practical) 2 credits
905. Huang Di Nei Jing (lecture) 3 credits
23 credits
Term 3
106. TCM Case Studies II (lecture) 2 credits
206. Therapeutics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion II (lecture and practical) 6 credits
306. Herbal Formula II (lecture) 4 credits
406. Tuina III (practical) 3 credits
506. Western Pathology Case Studies (lecture and practical) 3 credits
606. Clinical Practice (practical) 4 credits
706. Qi Gong I (practical) 1 credit
906. Shang Han Lun (lecture) 3 credits
1001. Ethical Practice (lecture) 2 credits
28 credits
YEAR 3
Term 1
107. Nei Ke: Internal Medicine (lecture) 6 credits
207. Eastern Medical Allied Therapies (lecture and practical) 2 credits
307. Dui Yao: Herbal Formula Building and Preparation (lecture and practical) 2 credits
607. Clinical Practice (practical) 12 credits
707. Qi Gong II (practical) 1 credit
1002. Practice Management and Business Fundamentals (lecture) 3 credits
26 credits
Term 2
108. Wai Ke: External Medicine (lecture) 4 credits
208. Acumoxa Microsystems (lecture and practical) 3 credits
308. Herbal Formula Topical Preparation (Pao Zhi) and Application (lecture and practical) 2 credits
608. Clinical Practice (practical) 12 credits
708. Qi Gong III (practical) 1 credit
1003. Business Plan Development (lecture and practical) 3 credits
25 credits
Term 3
109. Fu Ke: Gynecology (lecture) 4 credits
110. Er Ke: Pediatrics (lecture) 3 credits
209. Acupuncture and Moxibustion Systems Comparative Analysis (lecture and practical) 3 credits
309. Patent Herbal Medicine 2 credits
609. Clinical Practice (practical) 16 credits
25 credits
YEAR 4
Term 1
607. Clinical Practice (practical) 14 credits
907. Jing Gui Yao Lue (lecture) 3 credits
1010. Integrated Treatment - Respiratory Disease (lecture) 3 credits
1011. Integrated Treatment - Digestive and Colorectal Disease (lecture) 3 credits
23 credits
Term 2
608. Clinical Practice (practical) 14 credits
908. Wen Bing Xue (lecture) 3 credits
1012. Integrated Treatment - Cardiovascular Disease (lecture) 3 credits
1013. Integrated Treatment - Oncology (lecture) 3 credits
23 credits
Term 3
209. Advanced Acupuncture Techniques in the Treatment of Pain (lecture and practical) 3 credits
609. Clinical Practice (practical) 15 credits
909. Traumatology and Orthopaedics in TCM (lecture) 3 credits
1014. Integrated Treatment - Psychoemotional Disorders (lecture) 3 credits
24 credits
Clinical Internship in China will be offered to all students. Participation in this internship can be credited towards the total clinical hours required per program and can be substituted for selected courses.
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The Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine offers students a comprehensive education with a firm foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Eight Branches program distinguishes itself by teaching all Eight Branches of Eastern Medicine.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Herbal Medicine, is a comprehensive natural health care system that has been used in Asia for thousands of years. It is currently practiced all over the world to treat a wide variety of symptoms and conditions.
The Eight Branches Teaching Clinic’s vision is to provide a practical, hands-on environment that allow our students to gain knowledge and experience while extending affordable, quality healthcare to our community regardless of socio-economic background.