Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Modern Clinical Research Methods

This course is designed to help students to become familiar with the basic procedures of scientific research including how to write reviews, understanding statistics, the format of papers, and the design of research trials. This course should serve as a catalyst for students of TCM to actively read journals and research papers within the field of TCM and alternative medicine....
 

The focus of this course will be on the interpretation of the common laboratory tests that are ordered by physicians and naturopaths. Students will be able to analyze data from these tests and deduce the possible condition of the individual. Laboratory tests can serve as an excellent tool to monitor the efficacy of therapy given to a patient....
 

This course introduces the student to the basic principles of biochemistry including protein chemistry, carbohydrate chemistry, nucleic acid chemistry and lipid chemistry. Various metabolic processes will also be introduced which include carbohydrate metabolism, protein metabolism, and lipid metabolism. The metabolic processes that occur at major organs in the human body will also be covered....
 

This course is an opportunity for students to study famous cases from doctors in China. Through the discussion of the case histories, diagnosis, treating principle and formula modifications, students will understand how to utilize the knowledge they have gained over the past four years. Difficult cases from herbal clinic and alternate approaches to such cases are also discussed in this class....
 

This course explores the human psyche in terms of TCM diagnostic terms and the relationships of the five elements. Students will learn how to diagnose different constitutional archetypes and character types. An important aspect of this course will be the application of acupuncture and herbal medicine to bring about alchemic changes within patients....
 

This is a bridge course of TCM and modern medicine. Modern terms are used to explain the chemical elements, pharmaceutical functions and indications for modern diseases of Chinese herbs. Related experimental methods are also discussed. After completing this course, students will be able to explain TCM concepts in modern scientific terms....
 

Trauma, emergency treatment and rehabilitation make up the focus of this course. Students will learn how to diagnose, treat and make exercise suggestions for patients suffering from structural limitations and injuries....
 

The student of this course will be challenged to deepen their understanding of foundational concepts and diagnostic processes in TCM. Modern treatment modalities for common illnesses, such as cancer, will also be introduced. Additional single herbs and herbal formulas will also be introduced to meet licensing requirements of the Doctor of TCM exam as outlined by the CTCMA....
 

Qi Gong is a course to introduce the fundamental theories of Traditional Chinese energy cultivation. This course will provide the student with first hand experience of qi movement and the healing benefits it can have. In addition, students will learn exercises that they will be able to teach to their patients....
 

This course provides students with a foundation for understanding common pharmaceuticals. This will include their physiological functions, recommended dosages, common side effects and trade and generic names. Interactions of pharmaceuticals with some herbs will be addressed. Effective communication with other health care practitioners will be a topic for discussion in this course....
 

The microbiology portion of this course will introduce the student to the basic physiology of a bacterial cell as well as provide information about various pathogenic bacteria, viruses and parasites. Clinic diseases caused by each organism and their common western treatments well also be discussed. The immunology portion of this course will cover the basics of antigens and antibodies, and the v......
 

This course will be a review of the CTCMA Core Competencies in preparation for the TCMP licensing examination. The Core Competencies review will cover Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, 300 single herbs, 170 formulae, internal medicine, gynecology pediatrics, pharmacology, and microbiology....
 

This course focuses on herbal combinations, formula modifications, and their clinical application. The formulas previously learned will be used as the foundation for discussion in this course. Using case studies, clinical cases and follow-up as well as text materials, this advanced course examines the therapeutic application of formulas from both a TCM syndrome perspective as well as from a wes......
 

This course offers an in-depth study of the diagnostic parameters, syndrome differentiations, and herbal treatment principles according to the theoretical models presented in TCM: Foundations. Included in this course will be the presentation of internal disease syndromes, their treatment using herbal formulae and their relation to various physiological systems including respiration, blood and c......
 

Studies of the Classics are an important element for TCM Practitioners to enhance herbal formula knowledge and understanding of disease progression. The Shan Han Lun is the treatise for treatment of cold induced febrile diseases, The Jin Gui Yao Lue (Golden Chamber) is the ancient treatise that focuses on treatment of Internal Medicine and Gynecology....
 

This course provides basic knowledge on children’s physiological and pathological characteristics, special caution in treatment, special diagnostic methods and various treatments for common diseases in pediatrics. Emphasis will be on the specific treatment of children and how this differs from adults....
 

This course will teach the differentiation and treatment for common diseases among elder people, based on the physiologic and pathologic characteristics. It also provides students with various suggestions on health preservation, including life style, exercise, food therapy and others. Emphasis is on the specific difference between geriatric conditions and conditions that effect other age groups....
 

This course will introduce students to common medical Mandarin terminology to better facilitate their grasp of TCM concepts. This course will cover proper pronunciation of Chinese sounds (Pin Yin) and introduce the written structure of characters. In addition, students will learn commonly used Chinese phrases....
 

This course is intended to familiarize students with Western clinical diagnosis. This includes patients�signs and symptoms, lab testing and other diagnostic interventions. Common medical and alternative treatments will also be presented, including clinical nutrition. Students will become familiar with medical terminology, charting techniques and case studies....
 

This class is designed to introduce commonly used patent herbs, including the functions, indications, dosages, precautions and contraindications. Students will also discuss the evaluation of therapeutic results and other issues pertinent to the usage of patent medicine. The diet therapy componenet of this class introduces students to Chinese dietary therapy and whole foods nutrition. The fiv......
 

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