THE SCHOOL

Our Mission
Overview
Our Students
Our Staff
Academic Calendar
Course of Study
A Day at the School
Our Challenges
Teach at the School

Course of Study

First Year

• Introduction and History of TCM
• Yin and Yang Theory
• Qi, Blood, Jing and other body fluids
• Six Environmental Factors
• Five Element Theory, Introduction
• Meridian Theory
• Location of Points
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology in English
• Six Extraordinary Organs
• Contraindications and Complications of Acupuncture

Second Year

• Zang Fu Theory
• Organ Function
• Eight Extra Vessels
• Disease Patterns and Causes
• Diagnosis and Treatment using Five Element Theory
• Diagnosis and Treatment using Eight Essentials
• Actions and Effects of the Points
• Medical Terminology in English
• Introduction to the Clinic, Clinical Practice and Professional Behavior
• Clean Needle Technique

Third Year

• Diagnosis and Treatment using Organ Patterns, Five Element and Eight Essentials
• Actions and Effects of Points, Con't.
• Scalp Acupuncture
• Clinical Internship
• Setting up your Practice