Academy Programs Acupuncture Curriculum

Toronto Acupuncture School

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Acupuncture & Moxibustion 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

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YEAR 2
Term 1
104.   TCM Theory & Diagnostics III (lecture) 4 credits
204.   Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (lecture and practical) 4 credits
404.   Tuina I (practical) 3 credits
504.   Pharmacology (lecture) 3 credits
604.   Clinical Assistance/Practice (practical) 12 credits
26 credits

Term 2
105.   TCM Case Studies I (lecture) 2 credits
205.   Therapeutics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion I (lecture and practical) 6 credits
405.   Tuina II (practical) 3 credits
505.   Western Medical Diagnostics & Physical Examination (lecture and practical) 3 credits
605.   Clinical Practice (practical) 12 credits
26 credits

Term 3
206.   Therapeutics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion II (lecture and practical) 6 credits
506.   Western Pathology Case Studies (lecture and practical) 3 credits
606.   Clinical Practice (practical) 14 credits
706.   Qi Gong I (practical) 1 credit
1001. Ethical Practice (lecture) 2 credits
26 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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Eight Branches History

Eight Branches Healing Arts Centre continues a long history of treatment and education from its Annex location, in the unique building that formerly housed Kokoro Dojo - a Zen Shiatsu school that served its community for over 25 years until its closure in 2010. Eight Branches shares, respects, and recognizes Kokoro’s vision of providing a calm, nurturing environment in which to explore meditative approaches to self-health.

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