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Oriental Medicine Course Descriptions

 

Tui Na 1

TN1-311
Tui Na 1 study covers the practical applications of Chinese Tui Na massage. Future acupuncture physicians learn basic hand techniques, articulations and full body treatment using Tui Na techniques. Future acupuncture physicians receive further instructions in Oriental medical theory that includes Yin/Yang, Five Elements and the survey of the twelve channels.
 

Musculoskeletal Anatomy

MUS-301
Musculoskeletal Anatomy study teaches the fundamentals of musculoskeletal anatomy. Musculoskeletal anatomy enables the student to understand the different parts of the body, their relationship to each other and the action of the muscles and bones.
 

Anatomy & Physiology

ANP-301
Anatomy and Physiology study provides a general study of the human body's normal structure and function. Emphasis is placed on the complex nature of the body, the interrelationship of the organs and the body's ability to adapt to the environment. Particular emphasis is placed on the specific clinical requirements of the acupuncture physician.
 

Supervised Clinic Observation

SCO-331
Clinic work occurs each semester in the Oriental Medicine program. The clinic portion is designed to build the student's skill, confidence and comfort level one step at a time. The first clinic studies are strictly observational. Future acupuncture physicians are required to receive at least ten treatments, so they can experience first hand what it is like to be a patient of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Clinicals provide future acupuncture physicians with the opportunity to observe the various techniques they have studied.
 

Essentials of Chinese Medicine

ECM-312
Essentials of Chinese Medicine study teaches the history of Chinese medicine and basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) including: Yin/Yang theory, Five Element theory, Six Evils, Seven Emotions, and Oriental etiology and pathology.
 

Diagnostic Methods

DME-312
Diagnostic Methods study teaches the four diagnostic methods of TCM including: Observation (Wang), audio-olfaction (Wen), inquiry (Wen), and palpation (Qie). Particular focus is paid to pulse and tongue diagnosis. Basic biomedical diagnostic skills will be discussed. Proper referrals will be analyzed based on recognition of symptoms. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class ECM-312.)
 

Diagnostic Systems

DSY-312
Diagnostic Systems study teaches the diagnostic systems of TCM. Discussions focus on learning to form a diagnosis using many different systems including: Eight Parameters, Zang-Fu Organs, Six Stages, Four Levels, San Jiao, states of qi/blood/body fluids, and Meridian theory. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class DME-312.)
 

Cell Biology

CBI-302
The study provides the student with material about the basic concepts of cell organization and function.
 

Supervised Clinic Observation

SCO-332
Supervised Clinic Observation, second clinic study, continues to be observational. The clinic portion is designed to build the student's skill, confidence and comfort level one step at a time. In this semester future acupuncture physicians are allowed to assist in Oriental bodywork treatment and participate in case discussions.
 

Point Location 1

PL1-313
Point Location 1 study focuses on the location of points. The study begins with the study of the basic channel and point theory. The individual points are discussed, by both the geographic section and the channel routes.
 

Point Location 2

PL2-313
Point Location 2 study is a continuation of Point Location 1. Future acupuncture physicians learn the twelve regular channels, the eight extraordinary channels and the auricular system. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class PL1-413.)
 

Point Indication

PTI-313
Point Indication study is an expanded study of ICH 501 and PLO 502, where future acupuncture physicians learn acupuncture treatments, acupuncture formulas for the common diseases, functions of individual points, and the special points. In this study, future acupuncture physicians discuss and practice the proper insertion and correct needle sensation of the most important points. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class PL2-413.)
 

Introduction to Needling

INE-313
An introduction to the various types of needles, sterile techniques, needling methods, needling practice, cupping, moxibustion, electrical stimulation, precautions and contraindications, and emergency management. (Required: Concurrent enrollment in PL1, PL2, and PTI.)
 

HIV/AIDS

HIV-403
Per Florida State guidelines, this study provides an overview of current material on the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), including epidemiology, clinical manifestations, treatment, prevention, legal/ethical issues, and the importance of behavior and attitude changes for the caregiver.
 

Supervised Clinic Observation

SCO-333
Supervised Clinic Observation, the third clinic study, continues to be observational. The clinic portion is designed to build the student's skill, confidence and comfort level one step at a time. In Supervised Clinic Observation, future acupuncture physicians are allowed to assist in Oriental bodywork treatment, begin to practice pulse diagnosis and participate in case discussions.
 

Classics of Chinese Medicine

CCM-619
Classics of Chinese Medicine study introduces and discusses the Nan Jing. In addition, it reviews TCM basics in preparation for the National Exam. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class AA2-516.)
 

Medical Terminology

MTE-302
Medical Terminology study is designed for future acupuncture physicians who have successfully completed Anatomy and Physiology study. The emphasis is on basic medical word structure, prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, and pronunciation. Future acupuncture physicians learn standard medical vocabulary and medical abbreviations. Medical terms from specialized areas of medicine such as psychiatry and radiology are reviewed. The meaning of words is extracted by a method called divide, analyze and define.
 

Herbal Medicine 1

HM1-424
Herbal Medicine 1 class begins the study of TCM herbal materia medica. Individual medicinals will be differentiated into standard Chinese categories based on treatment principle. The study discusses more than 100 Chinese medicinals, including their taste, temperature, functions, indications, dosage, and contraindications. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class DSY-302.)
 

Pathology 1

PA1-404
The Pathology 1 study provides the student with material about the mechanisms of disease and the pathological processes that occur within each system of the human body. The following subjects are covered: Genetic disorders, neoplasms, infections, trauma, immune disorders, mental and emotional disorders, respiratory disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, and medical terminology. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class ANP-301.)
 

Pathology 2

PA2-404
In Pathology 2, future acupuncture physicians review material about the mechanisms of disease and the pathological processes that occur within each system. The most common diseases and symptoms of the chest and lungs, heart and blood vessels, abdomen, and the neurological system are covered. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class PA1-404.)
 

Biochemistry/Labwork/Imaging

BLI-404
Biochemistry/Blood Work study provides a general study of the blood work and its biochemical analysis. Emphasis is placed on the most commonly used laboratory data and their interpretation. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class ANP-301.)
 

Supervised Clinic Practice

SCP-434
In the fourth clinic study, future acupuncture physicians begin to interview patients and work together with the clinical team and clinical instructor to formulate and administer a treatment plan. Clinical work includes the practice of pulse diagnosis, hand therapy, moxa therapy, and needling techniques. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class. See Phase 1 competency checklist.)
 

Herbal Medicine 2

HM2-424
Herbal Medicine 2 class continues the study of TCM herbal materia medica. Individual medicinals will be differentiated into standard Chinese categories based on treatment principle. The study discusses more than 100 Chinese medicinals, including their taste, temperature, functions, indications, dosage, and contraindications. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class HM1-424.)
 

Orthopedic Assessment 1

OA1-405
Orthopedic Assessment 1 class is designed to give future acupuncture physicians the basic knowledge required to give an orthopedic assessment of the upper body in a clinical practice. Instruction is given on the use of goniometors, reflex hammers and sensory/muscle testing. Future acupuncture physicians are expected to utilize previous knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class ANP-301 and MUS-301.)
 

Orthopedic Assessment 2

OA2-405
Orthopedic Assessment 2 class is designed to give future acupuncture physicians the basic knowledge required to give an orthopedic assessment of the lower body in a clinical practice. Instruction is given on the use of goniometors, reflex hammers and sensory/muscle testing. Future acupuncture physicians are expected to utilize previous knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class OA1-505.)
 

Supervised Clinic Practice

SCP-535
In the fifth clinic study, future acupuncture physicians work at developing interviewing skills in case taking and writing SOAP's. The challenge of this semester involves establishing a good rapport with the patient, giving a competent physical examination and being able to write a treatment plan. Future acupuncture physicians are encouraged to develop their Tui Na skills as well as instructing patients on Qigong and corrective exercise. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class. See Phase 1 competency checklist.)
 

Herbal Medicine 3

HM3-426
Herbal Medicine 3 class continues the study of TCM herbal materia medica. Individual medicinals will be differentiated into standard Chinese categories based on treatment principle. The study discusses more than 100 Chinese medicinals, including their taste, temperature, functions, indications, dosage, and contraindications. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class HM2-525.)
 

Advanced Acupuncture 1

AA1-416
Advanced Acupuncture 1 is a study designed to take the student from the theoretical material presented in the earlier classes(Diagnostic Methods, Diagnostic Systems and Point Indication), into the practical treatment of specific diseases and syndrome presentations as they appear in the clinic. In Advanced Acupuncture 1 study begins with an introduction to general principles of treatment, basic principles for selection of points and applications of specific points. In addition, the study covers etiology, pathology and the differentiation and treatment of individual disorders in internal medicine. Organization of the subject matter is based on specific TCM disease categories grouped according to the organ network with which they are most commonly associated. Further differentiation of TCM patterns is presented for each disease category along with treatment principles for each pattern, recommended treatment points and modalities. In most cases, relevant biomedical material is presented in order to enable the student to determine a prognosis and identify cases which require referral to appropriate non-TCM practitioners. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class DSY-302 and PTI-413.)
 

Advanced Acupuncture 2

AA2-416
Advanced Acupuncture 2 continues the study begun in Advanced Acupuncture 1, with the addition of clinically important disease categories such as musculoskeletal disorders, gynecology and obstetrics, pediatrics, dermatology, and otorhinolaryngology. Emergency disorders are addressed. Additional material is focused on treatment of classical patterns of Externally-contracted Febrile diseases from the Cold Damage and Warm Disease School, as well as treatment of diseases involving the Extraordinary Vessels. Advanced Acupuncture 2 study begins with a continuation of Zang Fu pathology. In addition, the study covers etiology, pathology and the differentiation and treatment of individual disorders in internal medicine. Organization of the subject matter is based on specific TCM disease categories grouped according to the organ network with which they are most commonly associated. Further differentiation of TCM patterns is presented for each disease category along with treatment principles for each pattern, recommended treatment points and modalities. In most cases, relevant biomedical material is presented in order to enable the student to determine a prognosis and identify cases which require referral to appropriate non-TCM practitioners. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class AA1-516.)
 

Supervised Clinic Practice

SCP-436
In the sixth clinic study, future acupuncture physicians continue developing interviewing skills in case taking, writing SOAP's, establishing patient rapport, and writing a treatment plan. Future acupuncture physicians are expected to give a competent physical examination. Future acupuncture physicians are encouraged to further develop their Tui Na skills as well as instructing patients on Qigong and corrective exercise. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class. See Phase 1 competency checklist.)
 

Introduction to Physical Exam

IPE-404
Introduction to Physical Exam study teaches the student basic physical examination which includes: Listening to the heart and lungs, palpation of the different organs, patient interview procedures, and patient record maintenance. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class ANP-301 and MUS-301.)
 

Acupuncture Comprehensive Review

ACR-517
The Acupuncture Board Review study reviews the material required to take and pass SEIOM's Comprehensive Exam, as well as the National Board Exams for Acupuncture. It covers the entire channel system, points, extraordinary points, auricular system, acupuncture treatments, diagnostic methods, diagnostic systems, and differentiation of syndromes. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class AA2-516.)
 

Herbal Medicine 4

HM4-527
Herbal Medicine 4 class continues the study of TCM herbal medicine. The format of the class is such that study of formulas is combined with the study of materia medica. Study of the material proceeds according to the standard categorization of medicinal and formulae found in most Chinese and English-language textbooks. Approximately 40 herbal combinations are included, with their constituents, functions, indications, and standard modifications. The module also includes the study of approximately 75 Chinese medicinal from the same therapeutic category as the herbal combinations studied, including their taste, temperature, functions, indications, dosage, and contraindications. Practical experience in identifying and handling the medicinals themselves as well as grouping them into formulas prepares the future acupuncture physician for their role in dispensing the herbs in the student clinic. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class: HM1-424.)
 

Herbal Medicine 5

HM5-527
Herbal Medicine 5 class continues the study of TCM herbal medicine, both formulas and materia medica. Categories for this module include: Herbs and herbal combinations that extinguish Wind, open the orifices, treat phlegm, reduce food stagnation, and expel parasites. Approximately 40 herbal combinations from these categories are included, with their constituents, functions, indications, and standard modifications. The module also includes study of approximately 75 Chinese medicinal, including their taste, temperature, functions, indications, dosage, and contraindications. Practical experience in identifying and handling the medicinals themselves as well as grouping them into herbal combinations prepares the future acupuncture physician for their role in dispensing the herbs in the student clinic. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class HM1-424.)
 

Pharmacognosy and Drug Interaction

PDI-527
Pharmacognosy and Drug Interaction class is designed to further instruct the student about the potential toxicities and contraindications for the use of Chinese herbal medicines. Future acupuncture physicians also learn about the different drugs imported in Chinese herbal remedies. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class FS2-627.)
 

Clinic and Herbal Practice

CHP-537
In the seventh clinic study, future acupuncture physicians continue developing their interviewing skills in case taking and SOAP's writing. Future acupuncture physicians begin to work in the herbal pharmacy, dispensing herbal prescriptions. Future acupuncture physicians are required to take a more independent role in diagnosing, developing a treatment plan and administering treatment. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class. See Phase 2 competency checklist.)
 

Internal Medicine 1

IM1-618
Internal Medicine 1 is a study of individual disorders of internal medicine. The treatment focuses on selecting Chinese herbal combinations and modifications according to clinical manifestations. The study also reviews acupuncture point selection and proper techniques. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class HM3-526 and AA2-516.)
 

Internal Medicine 2

IM2-628
Internal Medicine 2 study is a continuation of Internal Medicine 1, covering different pathological syndromes. It reviews etiology, pathology, differentiation, and treatment of individual disorders of internal medicine. Study focuses on acupuncture point selection, proper technique, and Chinese herbal combinations, with applicable tailored modification (Required: Oriental Medicine Class IM1-618.)
 

Food & Nutrition

FNN-628
Food and Nutrition study teaches the concept of Chinese diet therapy and its relation to Western nutrition. Using the Eight Parameters as a reference, the class discusses dietary transition, water and protein, oils and fats, sweeteners, salt, vitamins, green foods, combining foods, fasting, children's diet, Five Elements and the five flavors, using food in the treatment of diseases, food energetics, and nutritional recommendations. There are discussions on applying Chinese diet therapy in the clinical setting. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class AA2-516.)
 

Pharmacology

PHA-608
Pharmacology study provides a general study of the pharmacology basics. Emphasis is based on principals of drug action.
 

Clinic and Herbal Practice

CHP-638
In the eighth clinic study, future acupuncture physicians continue to work in the herbal pharmacy interviewing and diagnosing patients and recommending appropriate herbal combinations. Future acupuncture physicians are required to take a more independent role in diagnosing, developing a treatment plan and administering treatment. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class. See Phase 2 competency checklist.)
 

Tui Na 2

TN2-619
Tui Na 2 study covers the practical applications of Tui Na massage. Future acupuncture physicians learn the basic hand techniques, articulations and full body treatment using Tui Na techniques. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class TN1-311.)
 

Herbal Comprehensive Review

HCR-629
The study reviews the material to successfully take and pass SEIOM's Herbal Comprehensive Exam and the NCCAOM Herbal Board Exam. This includes single herbs, herbal combinations and other additional material. Single herbs are to be reviewed first by functional category followed by the secondary energetics of these herbs. Herbal combinations are studied according to functional categories and other types of differentiation. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class HM3-526.)
 

Practice Management

PMT-649
Practice Management class covers the legal guidelines by which the practitioner must operate based on the Florida Statutes and Rules. Material is presented on setting up your own practice and includes discussion on the types of business organizations, tax and insurance requirements and department of labor and immigration requirements. Future acupuncture physicians also learn how to read a financial statement. An in-depth survey of the various types of insurance billing procedures is presented. All the necessary forms and "tricks of the trade" are discussed.
 

Behavioral Medicine

BME-649
Behavioral Medicine class introduces future acupuncture physicians to the communication skills of listening and counseling. It also introduces various behavioral medicine approaches and mechanisms of intervention. Future acupuncture physicians explore, via case studies and discussions, their ability to integrate their existing health care skills with behavioral medicine approaches. The ethical and legal aspects of referring patients to another practitioner will be discussed. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class SCO-433.)
 

Clinic and Herbal Practice

CHP-639
In the ninth clinic study, future acupuncture physicians continue to work in the herbal pharmacy interviewing and diagnosing patients and recommending appropriate herbal combinations. Future acupuncture physicians are required to take an independent role in diagnosing, developing a treatment plan and administering treatment. (Required: Oriental Medicine Class. See Phase 2 competency checklist.)