Acupuncture Therapeutics I AC313

Pre-requisites: AC100, AC111, AC211, AC212, AMT110, AMT111, AMT211, AMT212, AMT213, AMT310, AMT311, AMT312, AMT313

This course will cover lessons on etiology and treatment therapy of common diseases through the use of acupuncture. Students will begin to analyze and differentiate the pathological conditions, find the right treatment for that condition, and apply the principles of prescription and treatment.



Principals of Nutrition & Vitamins BS116

This course will study the clinical aspect of nutrition, including: essential nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats), vitamins, micro and macro mineral elements. Additionally, the course will also cover the study of diseases resulting from deficiencies and the science of nutritional evaluation.

Clinical Herb Formulas II HB312

Prerequisite: AMT213,  HB100-114

This course is the second part of the Herbal Formulas series of courses and focuses on in-depth analysis of the formulas with warm interior formulas, exterior-interior attacking formulas, tonic-replenishing formulas, sedative formulas, and aromatic inhalant formulas.



Human Anatomy & Physiology I BS211

Prerequisite: None

This course details the muscular system, anatomy and physiology of digestive and respiratory organs, the physiology of exercise, and energy metabolism.



Acupuncture Anatomy I AC111

Prerequisite: None

Acupuncture points are the superficial points of the body where the Qi of the solid and hollow organs goes to. Points are grouped with each channel and its collateral and correspond to an internal organ. Students will focus on the close connection of the acupuncture points, channels and collaterals with Internal Organs.



Asian Internal Medicine III AMT 312

Using basic theories and diagnostic principles, students will learn to analyze, diagnose and treat patients with upper and middle diseases, including abdominal pain, jaundice, wind stroke, goiter, and malaria.



Introduction to Botany & Herbology

This course is an introduction to the major plants used in Asian Medicine and the study of pharmaceutical and botanical terminology and categories used in Asian Herbology; along with their indications for usage, general effects, entering meridians, taste, properties, and any contraindications for each category. Samples from each category are reviewed and the preparation of herbs is also discussed.



Theory of Asian Medicine I AMT110

In this course, students will learn the basic theory of Asian Traditional Medicine to describe the relationship of Yin vs. Yang, the fundamental Five Elements, the concepts of Qi and blood pathology, essence, body fluids, and the relationship between Qi, blood, and body fluid.