Oriental Medicine
Oriental Medicine (OM) theory is the keystone of understanding in Oriental Medicine. Students are immersed in the study of OM theory in the first trimester with a comprehensive course that outlines its fundamental concepts.
In the following trimesters students receive in-depth training in Oriental Medicine diagnosis just as they begin to practice it in concurrent clinic observation classes.
Theory
OM 100 ∙ 4 units – 4-hour lecture
Prerequisites: none
Outlines the fundamental concepts of Oriental Medicine, including yin/yang theory, zang-fu organ theory, vital substances, Qi transformation, five elements theory, and the causes of internal and external disease. Also includes an introduction to diagnosis (looking, hearing and smelling, asking, and feeling) and pattern identification (eight principles, Qi/blood/body fluids, internal organ zang-fu). Utilizes case studies to illustrate concepts.
Bodywork
OM 111 ∙ 1 unit – 1-hour lecture/practical Prerequisites: none
Introduces experiential knowledge related to Oriental Medicine energetics and the concept of Qi through Qigong and taijiquan. Teaches exercises for health maintenance and creating balance, breathing exercises for organ detoxification, and tips on how to become more centered and focused.
Oriental Medicine Bodywork: Tui na
OM 131 ∙ 2 units – 2-hour lecture/practical Prerequisites: none
Outlines the basic methods and principles of tui na (including myofascial release) through lecture and hands-on practice for use as a treatment modality in clinical practice.
Oriental Medicine Bodywork: Shiatsu
OM 132 ∙ 2 units – 2-hour lecture/practical Prerequisites: none
Outlines the basic methods and principles of shiatsu (including myofascial release) through lecture and hands-on practice for use as a treatment modality in clinical practice.
Diagnosis
OM 151 & 152 ∙ 3 units each – 3-hour lecture Prerequisites: OM 100; Co-requisite: OM 160
Discusses the methods of diagnosis to help identify patterns of imbalance and make a differential Oriental medical diagnosis. Diagnostic patterns include eight principles, Qi/blood/body fluids, internal organ zang-fu, pathogenic factors, five elements, acupuncture channel, six stages, four levels, and three burners. Utilizes case studies to illustrate concepts.
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis
OM 160 ∙ 2 units – 2 hours lecture/practical ∙ Prerequisites: OM 100
Illustrates methods of examination—looking, hearing and smelling, asking, and feeling—with special emphasis on pulse palpation and tongue observation to identify patterns of imbalance and make a differential Oriental medical diagnosis.
Classic Texts
OM 220 ∙ 2 units – 2-hour lecture
Prerequisites: OM 151 & 152
Details the development of four classic texts of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Nei JIng, Shang Han Lun, Nan Jing, and Wen Bing. Additional texts under discussion include Jing Gui Yao Lue, Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun, Pi Wei Lun, and Ben Cao.
AOM Review
OM 300 ∙ 3 units – 3-hour lecture
Prerequisites: completion of trimesters 1 – 8
Focuses on preparing students for the Comprehensive Exam, California Acupuncture Licensing Exam (CALE), and NCCAOM certification exams with an inclusive AOM review that emphasizes differential diagnosis of Chinese Medicine patterns, CAM-based point prescriptions, commonly used herbal formulas, emergency management, and red flag signs and symptoms.
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