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AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

 


 

 
COURSE

Course Descriptions

 
Department of Physical Medicine (PM)


 

 
Course Code Course Title Credits
PM561
QI GONG I
1.0
This course teaches the awareness of energy pathways and flow, by experiencing one’s own body, through an introduction to forms of Qi Gong. Instruction to Credit ratio for Practicum Courses is 1 credit to 22 hours of instruction. (Prerequisite: None)

Course Code Course Title Credits
PM562
QI GONG II
1.0
This course teaches the advanced awareness of energy pathways and flow, by experiencing one’s own body, through continued work with forms of Qi Gong. Instruction to Credit ratio for Practicum Courses is 1 credit to 22 hours of instruction. (Prerequisite: CE563)

Course Code Course Title Credits
PM563
TAI JI QUAN I
1.0

This introductory course in energetic medicine teaches the awareness of energy pathways and flow, by experiencing one’s own body, through an introduction to the Tai Ji Quan form. Instruction to Credit ratio for Practicum Courses is 1 credit to22 hours of instruction. (Prerequisite: CE 563)

Course Code Course Title Credits
PM564
TAI JI QUAN II
1.0
This course in energetic medicine teaches advanced awareness of energy pathways and flow, by experiencing one’s own body, through the completion of the Tai Ji Quan form. Instruction to Credit ratio for Practicum Courses is 1 credit to 22 hours of instruction. (Prerequisite: CE 564)

Course Code Course Title Credits
PM565
TAI JI QUAN II
1.0
This course in energetic medicine teaches advanced awareness of energy pathways and flow, by experiencing one’s own body, through the completion of the Tai Ji Quan form. Instruction to Credit ratio for Practicum Courses is 1 credit to 22 hours of instruction. (Prerequisite: CE 564)
Course Code Course Title Credits
PM565
BASIC TUI NA
1.0
The study of physio-massage and soft tissue manipulation within traditional Chinese medicine including: Chinese physio-massage history, theory, application, indications for massage therapy, development of personal ability to apply manipulation methods including strengthening exercises for the hands, and the study of clinical applications for common diseases. Focus is placed on understanding the practical therapeutic of techniques for specific problems; neck and shoulder pain, back pain, sciatica, headaches, anxiety, fatigue, PMS, and indigestion. The role of proper breathing and movement, as well as stretching exercises for both practitioner and client will be emphasized. (Prerequisite: Trainee Comps)
Course Code Course Title Credits
PM566
ADVANCED TUI NA (E)
1.0
This second course in the Certified Massage Therapy program provides the student with advanced training of Tui Na techniques. It covers the training of spine and joint therapeutic techniques, and clinical applications of Tui Na manipulations for various diseases. (Prerequisite: CE565 or CE 567. Students must concurrently take CE569)

Course Code Course Title Credits
PM567
ADVANCED TUI NA PRACTICUM (E)
1.0
This is the practicum for CE568. (This course is to be taken concurrently with CE 568)

Course Code Course Title Credits
PM628
TCM ORTHOPEDICS (E)
3.0

This course is designed to teach students neurological tests. Students review dermatomes and learn to test the spinal cord tracts and cranial nerves. They learn to elicit reflex responses and utilize other tools of neurological testing (pin prick, brushes, cotton wisps, etc.). Students must be able to describe their findings in the appropriate medical-legal language. (Prerequisites: CM523, HM552)

Course Code Course Title Credits
PM636
TCM SPORTS MEDICINE (E)
3.0
This class is designed to cover basic Western principles of examination and Eastern/Holistic care of sports injuries. Hands-on techniques for evaluation and treatment of injuries to the spine and extremities will be covered. The course will also cover anatomy, mechanisms of injury, functional testing, strength, range of motion, joint stability, soft tissue massage, stretching, acupuncture points and external herb application. (Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy or Dept. Chair approval)

Course Code Course Title Credits
PM661
ADVanced TAI JI QUAN I (E)
3.0
This advanced course in Energetic Medicine focuses on detailed form correction of the Tai Ji Quan form to deepen and refine a person’s practice. Special advanced topics are taught and discussed. (Prerequisite: CE562)

Course Code Course Title Credits
PM662
TAI JI QUAN I
1.0
This course is designed to teach advanced practice of Japanese Medical Shiatsu. The student will receive advanced training in Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and philosophy point selection, principles for treatment, and meridian diagnosis. Each class is divided into lecture and practice. (Prerequisites: CE665)

Course Code Course Title Credits
3.0
 
Course Code Course Title Credits
1.0
 
Course Code Course Title Credits
1.0
 
Course Code Course Title Credits
1.0
 
 

 


Department of Chinese Medicine (CM)
Department of Acupuncture (AT)
Department of Herbal (HM)
Department of Western Medicine (WM)
Department of Physical Medicine (PM)
Department of Clinical Training (CT)



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