Oriental Medicine Courses
OM401- (15 Hours: 1 Credit)TAI Qi and Qi Gong ITai Qi Chuan is an ancient internal martial art emphasizing the integration of relaxation, alignment of body, deep breathing, circulation of qi, and the intent of mind in order to create smooth, refined, and elegant movements. Qi Gong is an exercise which trains the body to manipulate and cultivate qi, the life force. The goal is to maintain well-being in mind and body, prevent disease, relieve sickness, and prolong life. This course teaches basic Tai Qi and Qi Gong practices. OM402– (15 Hours: 1 Credit)Tai Qi and Qi Gong IIThis course is a continuation of the practices described in Course OM401. OM403– (15 Hours: 1 Credit)Tai Qi and Qi Gong IIIThis course completes the practices described in Courses OM401 and OM402. OM404- (30 Hours: 2 Credits)Oriental Medical TerminologyTerms specific to the history, science, and clinical application of Oriental Medicine (OM) are covered in this course. Students learn both Pinyin and English terms. OM405- (15 Hours: 1 Credit)History & Philosophy of Oriental MedicineThis course introduces the student to OM development over its 2,500 year history. Attention is given to the classics as well as the present status of acupuncture in the US and internationally. This course also examines the conceptual roots of OM philosophy and cosmology including Yin/Yang, Five Elements, Wu Qi, and the Three Treasures. OM406- (30 Hours: 2 Credits)Oriental Medical PhysiologyThis course surveys the basic concepts of OM physiology including: fundamental substances of qi, blood, Jing, Shen, and body fluids; the functions and characteristics of the zang, fu, and curious organs; and yin and yang organ interrelationships. OM407- (15 Hours: 1 Credit)Etiology & Pathology of DiseaseThis course explores the internal and external causes and mechanisms of disease including: the six pernicious influences, the seven emotions, diet, life style, sexual and physical activity, and other factors. OM408– (45 Hours: 3 Credits)Tui NaPre-Requisites: AC501, WS301, WS301LThis course teaches the principles of Chinese physical medicine, which includes massage, acupressure, and manipulation techniques to re-establish the proper flow of qi in the body. OM501- (60 hours: 4 Credits)Evaluation & Diagnostic Methods Pre-Requisites: OM404, OM405, OM406, OM407This course covers the OM Four Diagnostic Methods. The techniques and implications of these methods are examined for development of treatment plans. This course teaches how to evaluate and diagnose patients according to general inquiry, palpation, olfaction (smelling), and auscultation (listening) techniques, including tongue & pulse diagnosis.. The diagnostic implications uncovered by these methods are examined for the development of treatment principles. OM511- (30 Hours: 2 Credits)Differentiation of Syndromes: Eight PrinciplesPre-Requisite: OM501 This course conveys the process of identification of disease according to the eight principles which include the categories of Interior/Exterior, Hot/Cold, Full/Empty, and Yin/Yang. OM512– (30 Hours: 2 Credits)Differentiation of Syndromes: Pathogenic FactorsPre-Requisite: OM501 This course investigates the physiological changes that occur when the body is invaded by pathogenic factors such as wind, dampness, cold, heat, dryness, fire, parasites, emotions, etc. It delineates which pattern of disease these changes cause. OM513– (15 Hours: 1 Credit)Clinical Applications of Five ElementsPre-Requisite: OM501 This course defines signs and symptoms identified with each element: fire, earth, metal, water, and wood: It includes a presentation of Korean four point selection, Japanese methods, and Five Element Acupuncture. OM514- (15 Hours: 1 Credit)Differentiation of Syndromes: Qi, Blood, & FluidsPre-Requisite: OM501 This course describes the patterns for the basic disharmonies of qi, blood, and body fluids as deficiency, stagnation, and rebellion of qi; deficiency, stasis, heat, and loss of blood; edema, phlegm, and deficiency of fluids. OM515– (30 Hours: 2 Credits)Differentiation of Syndromes: Six Stages, Four Levels, Three BurnersPre-Requisite: OM501 This course focuses on the differentiation of syndromes for infectious diseases. Topics include: Six Stage Theory, Four Level Theory, and Three Burner Theory as formulated by Zhang Zhong Jing, Ye Tian Shi, and Wu Ju Tong respectively. OM516– (60 Hours: 4 Credits)Differentiation of Syndromes: Internal OrgansPre-Requisite: OM501 Differentiation of Zang Fu syndromes for internal organs is based on the signs and symptoms that arise when the qi and blood of these organs are out of balance, and are the topics covered in this course. OM517 –(15 Hours: 1 Credit)Differentiation of Syndromes: Channel PathologyPre-Requisite: OM501 This course provides an overview of the concepts embodied in the differentiation of syndromes according to channel theory. OM521– (45 Hours: 3 Credits)Internal Oriental medicine IPre-Requisites: OM511-OM517, HS501-HS504 This advanced course examines a number of diseases in the field of internal medicine. Each disease is identified in both western biomedical and traditional Chinese medical terminology. It covers in detail the etiology, pathology, differentiation of syndromes, along with the OM treatment principle and prescription. OM522– (30 Hours: 2 Credits)Internal Oriental Medicine IIPre-Requisites: OM511-OM517, HS501-HS504 This is a continuation course examining a number of medical diseases in the field of internal medicine. OM523- (60 Hours: 4 Credits)Case StudiesPre-Requisites: OM521 , OM522 , AC512This course presents clinical case studies and selected readings for the purpose of the analysis of treatment principles and plans for selected diseases. OM531– (15 Hours: 1 Credit)External Oriental MedicinePre-Requisites: OM521, 522, HS513, WS401, AC512 This course is the study of Chinese external medicine and deals with visible and/or palpable conditions at the body surface such as lesions, skin diseases, subcutaneous disease, and anal diseases. OM532– (15 Hours: 1 Credit)PediatricsPre-Requisites: OM521, OM522, HS513, WS401, AC512 This advanced course studies pediatric diseases as identified by biomedical and OM models. It covers diagnostic and treatment principles for such pediatric diseases as mumps, diarrhea, infantile malnutrition, convulsions, and a number of other illnesses. OM533– (30 Hours: 2 Credits)GynecologyPre-Requisites: OM521, OM522, HS513, WS401, AC512 The health issues of women are explored in detail by examining a number of gynecological diseases such as menstrual disorders, PMS, and polycystic ovarian disease. A healthy approach to menopause is also discussed. OM534– (15 Hours: 1 Credit)Eye, Ear, Nose & ThroatPre-Requisites: OM521, OM522, HS513, WS401, AC512 The specialty of EENT is the study of eye, ear, nose, and throat diseases. Early in OM development a relationship was found between internal organs and these sense organs. This course examines several diseases according to OM including diagnosis and the appropriate treatment methods.