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| herbal medicine program | |
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Schedule
The schedule will be one weekday and one weekend day 8 hours each for the first year. The second year will be one weekday for clinical internship and one weekend day class. The semesters will mimic the acupuncture program, with 2 semesters the first year and a summer break. Second year will be 12 consecutive months in length.
Year-by-year Course Outlines
YEAR 1
This year of the herbal program will be devoted to the learning and memorization of core material - herbs and formulas.
1. Medicinal Medica 1+2 [MM] 152 hours (10.1 credits)
2. Herbal Theory 1+2 [HT] 114 hours (7.6 credits)
3. Formulae 1+2 [FM] 152 hours (10.1 credits)
4. Chinese Dietary Therapy & Macrobiotics [DTM] 38 hours (2.5 credits)
5. Pharmacognosy, Toxicology, & Research of Herbs [PTR] 38 hours (2.5 credits)
Total = 494 hours (32.8 credits)
YEAR 2
This year of the herbal program will be devoted to clinical internship integration. They will learn the use of herbal formulae, differential diagnosis, and treatment management for specific disease patterns.
1. Advanced Clinical Thinking 1+2 [ACT] 114 hours (7.6 credits)
2. Case Studies [CS] 38 hours (2.5 credits)
3. Clinical Texts [CT] 38 hours (2.5 credits)
4. Clinical Internship [CI] 400 hours (13.3 credits)
Total = 590 (25.9 credits)
Grand Total = 1084 (58.7 credits)
Course Descriptions
Medicinal Medica 1 + 2 [MM]
This Course begins the student's formal training of the individual material medica used in Traditional Chinese medicine and Kampo. Herbal Studies 1 is the first of a 2 semester sequence designed to familiarize the students with the names, pinyin, functions, indications, tastes, qualities, channels, combinations, preparations and safety issues of over 300 medicinal substances. This course presents the tonify, invigorate blood, stop bleeding, stabilize and bind, calm the spirit, anchor settle and calm, expel wind, treat phlegm, aromatic open the orifices, reduce food stagnation, and expel parasite categories.
Herbal Theory 1 + 2 [HT]
This course is designed to bridge the Herbal Studies and Formulae classes in order to fully understand the transition from single herbs to the building of traditional formulas. Building on the information learned within the Herbal Studies class, the students will learn to address patterns of disease pertaining to the particular category of herbs, and what other categories of herbs are necessary to treat the various diagnosis' involved. Particular attention will be paid to the development of critical thinking.
Herbal Formulas 1 + 2 [HF]
This course sequence presents the ingredients, indications and modifications for over 150 herbal formulas selected from the 18 categories of formulae. The development of Formulae, the careful combination of medicinal substances to treat a particular imbalance, is the core treatment method for an herbalist. Students will learn the main formulas used in traditional Chinese Medicine as well as all Kampo formulas. Composition, functions, indications, differentiation, precautions, contraindications, methods of preparation, administration and simple modifications will be discussed.
Chinese Dietary Therapy and Macrobiotics [DTM]
This course introduces theories in traditional Chinese medicine dietary therapy as well as the Japanese based Macrobiotic diet. As with herbs, foods have properties and functions within the body creating health and healing through balance. Food combinations and recipes are discussed in relation to the seasons, patterns of disharmony, and general well being and disease prevention. Upon completing this course, students will understand how to develop a dietary plan for their patients taking into consideration their imbalances, body type, and lifestyle.
Pharmacognosy, Toxicology, and Research of Herbs [PTR]
This course introduces toxicology and pharmacognosy as it pertains to Chinese herbal medicine. Conventional medicine, drug interactions and patient safety are of utmost concern to all practitioners and should be studied and understood with great care. This class addresses issues that are critical to biomedical pharmacology as well as Chinese herbal medicine. This course also discusses past and current research in this emerging field. Upon completion of this course, students will have a broad understanding of the political and scientific arena in which Chinese herbal medicine and Kampo is existent in the US and the world.
Advanced Clinical Thinking 1 + 2 [ACT]
This course will discuss the use of herbal formulas in the management of specific diseases, symptoms, and pattern differentiation from a clinical orientation. Students will understand the diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment of diseases from both TCM and modern medicical system perspectives. Upon completion of this course, students will have an in depth grasp on the clinical integration of their theoretical course work, Oriental diagnosis and treatment paradigms as they pertain to herbs.
Case Studies [CS]
This Course will provide a basis for case study discussion and development of patient management strategies in regards to herbology. Students will go through the various stages including integration of theoretical perspectives, organization of collected signs and symptoms from the intake, the principles of pattern differentiation, completion of diagnosis and treatment principle and finally the development of the treatment itself. Material will reflect current cases from the student clinic and sample cases provided by the instructor.
Classical Texts [CT]
This course covers ancient texts selected by the instructor such as the Shang Han Lun, Wen Bing, Jing Gui Yao Lue, Pi Wei Lun, to enrich the understanding of the student on the history of the formulas. By understanding the ancient texts, a better understanding of the clinical application of these formulas can be achieved. Students will also be exposed to a variety of translation styles and the importance and difficulty in providing an accurate unbiased version within one text.
Clinical Internship
Students refine their Herbal skills through practical clinical internship experience. This course provides ongoing reinforcement of diagnostic techniques, treatment strategies, formula selection, modification, and planning. Students will learn how to handle the herbs within the school's dispensary, and accurately fill a formula.
The schedule will be one weekday and one weekend day 8 hours each for the first year. The second year will be one weekday for clinical internship and one weekend day class. The semesters will mimic the acupuncture program, with 2 semesters the first year and a summer break. Second year will be 12 consecutive months in length.
Year-by-year Course Outlines
YEAR 1
This year of the herbal program will be devoted to the learning and memorization of core material - herbs and formulas.
1. Medicinal Medica 1+2 [MM] 152 hours (10.1 credits)
2. Herbal Theory 1+2 [HT] 114 hours (7.6 credits)
3. Formulae 1+2 [FM] 152 hours (10.1 credits)
4. Chinese Dietary Therapy & Macrobiotics [DTM] 38 hours (2.5 credits)
5. Pharmacognosy, Toxicology, & Research of Herbs [PTR] 38 hours (2.5 credits)
Total = 494 hours (32.8 credits)
YEAR 2
This year of the herbal program will be devoted to clinical internship integration. They will learn the use of herbal formulae, differential diagnosis, and treatment management for specific disease patterns.
1. Advanced Clinical Thinking 1+2 [ACT] 114 hours (7.6 credits)
2. Case Studies [CS] 38 hours (2.5 credits)
3. Clinical Texts [CT] 38 hours (2.5 credits)
4. Clinical Internship [CI] 400 hours (13.3 credits)
Total = 590 (25.9 credits)
Grand Total = 1084 (58.7 credits)
Course Descriptions
Medicinal Medica 1 + 2 [MM]
This Course begins the student's formal training of the individual material medica used in Traditional Chinese medicine and Kampo. Herbal Studies 1 is the first of a 2 semester sequence designed to familiarize the students with the names, pinyin, functions, indications, tastes, qualities, channels, combinations, preparations and safety issues of over 300 medicinal substances. This course presents the tonify, invigorate blood, stop bleeding, stabilize and bind, calm the spirit, anchor settle and calm, expel wind, treat phlegm, aromatic open the orifices, reduce food stagnation, and expel parasite categories.
Herbal Theory 1 + 2 [HT]
This course is designed to bridge the Herbal Studies and Formulae classes in order to fully understand the transition from single herbs to the building of traditional formulas. Building on the information learned within the Herbal Studies class, the students will learn to address patterns of disease pertaining to the particular category of herbs, and what other categories of herbs are necessary to treat the various diagnosis' involved. Particular attention will be paid to the development of critical thinking.
Herbal Formulas 1 + 2 [HF]
This course sequence presents the ingredients, indications and modifications for over 150 herbal formulas selected from the 18 categories of formulae. The development of Formulae, the careful combination of medicinal substances to treat a particular imbalance, is the core treatment method for an herbalist. Students will learn the main formulas used in traditional Chinese Medicine as well as all Kampo formulas. Composition, functions, indications, differentiation, precautions, contraindications, methods of preparation, administration and simple modifications will be discussed.
Chinese Dietary Therapy and Macrobiotics [DTM]
This course introduces theories in traditional Chinese medicine dietary therapy as well as the Japanese based Macrobiotic diet. As with herbs, foods have properties and functions within the body creating health and healing through balance. Food combinations and recipes are discussed in relation to the seasons, patterns of disharmony, and general well being and disease prevention. Upon completing this course, students will understand how to develop a dietary plan for their patients taking into consideration their imbalances, body type, and lifestyle.
Pharmacognosy, Toxicology, and Research of Herbs [PTR]
This course introduces toxicology and pharmacognosy as it pertains to Chinese herbal medicine. Conventional medicine, drug interactions and patient safety are of utmost concern to all practitioners and should be studied and understood with great care. This class addresses issues that are critical to biomedical pharmacology as well as Chinese herbal medicine. This course also discusses past and current research in this emerging field. Upon completion of this course, students will have a broad understanding of the political and scientific arena in which Chinese herbal medicine and Kampo is existent in the US and the world.
Advanced Clinical Thinking 1 + 2 [ACT]
This course will discuss the use of herbal formulas in the management of specific diseases, symptoms, and pattern differentiation from a clinical orientation. Students will understand the diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment of diseases from both TCM and modern medicical system perspectives. Upon completion of this course, students will have an in depth grasp on the clinical integration of their theoretical course work, Oriental diagnosis and treatment paradigms as they pertain to herbs.
Case Studies [CS]
This Course will provide a basis for case study discussion and development of patient management strategies in regards to herbology. Students will go through the various stages including integration of theoretical perspectives, organization of collected signs and symptoms from the intake, the principles of pattern differentiation, completion of diagnosis and treatment principle and finally the development of the treatment itself. Material will reflect current cases from the student clinic and sample cases provided by the instructor.
Classical Texts [CT]
This course covers ancient texts selected by the instructor such as the Shang Han Lun, Wen Bing, Jing Gui Yao Lue, Pi Wei Lun, to enrich the understanding of the student on the history of the formulas. By understanding the ancient texts, a better understanding of the clinical application of these formulas can be achieved. Students will also be exposed to a variety of translation styles and the importance and difficulty in providing an accurate unbiased version within one text.
Clinical Internship
Students refine their Herbal skills through practical clinical internship experience. This course provides ongoing reinforcement of diagnostic techniques, treatment strategies, formula selection, modification, and planning. Students will learn how to handle the herbs within the school's dispensary, and accurately fill a formula.
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