Course of Study
First Year
Second Year
Third 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
